Section : Advice for Buyers / New Owners

Just Bought A One Owner Vitesse

Posted By : Gary Mcbain, 14-Dec-2006, 02:52pm

• Just Bought A One Owner Vitesse

  Posted By : David Bowers, 14-Dec-2006, 04:23pm

  Hi Gary
  
  Would love to see some pics of the car, also get it on the IVR scheme by contacting club archivist Dick Plumridge. Sounds like Dick might not know this car.
  
  I am sure you will get some good advise from move experienced members than me but I can offer the below and not in any particular order:-
  
  - If the car has been sitting for 25 years you will need to ensure the engine and clutch are not seized. Does it tun by hand?
  - I would replace all brake (maybe change resevoir seals) and clutch fluids checking pipes and rear cylinders/front calipers to ensure they are not seized/leaking and all seals are intact.
  - Replace engine oil
  - replace radiator fluid
  - replace points, condensor and rotor arm
  - check leads for damage
  - Check electrics - lights, horn, indicators, reverse light, wipers
  - - Remove any fuel if it's been in the tank for 25 years. Do not remove the nut at the bottom of the tank to drain or you will ruin the tank. I would recommend flushing the tank out to ensure any sludge/gunge is removed. Tank may have to be removed (but preferably not!!)
  - Oil trunnions - this is a must if you are moving the car around by hand at low speed!
  - Replace oil and temperature sender units
  - Replace spark plugs - might want to put a little bit of oil down the bores when turning the engine over by hand
  - Check core plugs for corrosion
  - check all hoses for wear
  - check all brake hoses for wear, recomend replacing as a matter of course.
  
  Need to get back to work so that will do for now. Someone may have a prepared list of things to check and replace etc.
  
  Hope this helps. Others welcome to add or offer better advice.
  
  Thanks
  David