It has now been 3 months without the Avi, and should be another 3 months before I have it back. I've had plenty of time to ponder over the work that is awaiting me!
Before I left I MOT'd the Avi, so it would be ready for when I return. It failed on a sticking front caliper which had caused one of the inside pads to drastically wear down. I worked out the seized slider pin, and replaced them both. I did not have time to source a new set of pads, but will do that as soon as I am back. Otherwise that that, there were no advisories when it passed on the caliper. Not bad for a 12 yr old car!
So the list...
1. First job would be to change the engine oil and filter as it has been stood for so long!
2. Then to replace the front brake pads, as one has badly worn
3. I bought some replacement trim for the gear lever and a new catch for the armrest
4. The gearbox oil needs changing, and I have been meaning to change it since I got the car!
5. The Carpets need shampooing, and the engine bay steam cleaning, which will make the car look much better.
6. The cambelt is about due, to I hope to get the cambelt changed on the Avantime at a place recommended by the forum. It's an engine out job so I'm saving up now for the bill!
7. The radiator has had better days, so I will replace that. I need to remove the bumper, so while I am doing that I will replace the damaged-by-euro-reflector headlights with the replacement parts i bought and hope to then get the bumper resprayed and the grill detailed
8. I would like to have the tip changed on the custom exhaust I bought with something that is closer to the original twin pipe style and that is parallel to the ground rather than the badly fitted tip
9. That is the start, but the wheels need refurbing, the paint sorting, rails repainting and the passenger side wing mirror base repainting but that is for the future!
Future posts will follow to show how that work goes!
