Just pulled my Sapph out again for it's annual MOT and run round the block and was wondering about getting it serviced.

Silly question it may be but it's done just over 1000 miles since the last service and cam belt change....... but that was back in 2009!

It sits stored in a garage other than the odd occasion when it comes out but wonder if I should get it serviced, oils filters and all and a cam belt too perhaps ?

What do you reckon ? It drives fine and seems to have no issues but just wondered what you chaps think ?

Oh, and any recommendations for a Cosworth specialist near Colchester would be good too ?

Regards,
DW.

 

I would do an oil change with oil filter and a cambelt change so not a full blown service per se just the most essential items for the engines health. New brake fluid would be nice too as it tends to absorb moisture over time which lowers its boiling point and could be unsafe after 9 years. Maybe some new tires and an alternator belt depending on condition.

 

as said, I would do a full fluid and belt change
brake fluid, oil, coolent etc


Steve

 

It's gonna need the lot. The only thing that doesn't degrade with time are the spark plugs and air filter.

if they tyres are over 6 years old then you need to think about replacing them too.

 

For the cost the belt is good piece of mind, I don't personally buy the whole oil and moisture thing.

Brake fluid, as mentioned is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture) and anti-freeze looses it's protection/corrosion inhibitor ability over time.

Martin

 

I studied fuels and lubes for my post grad degree. I very much buy into the moisture thing.

 

Brake fluid is also tested on the MOT now.

 

Only a visual check for contamination.

 

Cam belt yes 4k rebuild
Tyres yes it's a quick car and life matters
Brakes and fluid as above.

Safety first.

 

1000 miles in 9 years!!! There is'nt much chance of wearing it out!!

 

You say that I know of a 35k from new and needed a full engine build due to being shunted about and not properly used.

 

Yep I know the car Paul, cossieS just don't like being left in the garage, they need to be used.

CheeRS Lee.