Re: n9te

Timothy Blaney (timothy.blaney@mci2000.com)
Wed, 09 Sep 1998 19:40:51 -0500

Rulon, I would do the following:

new plugs (a bent or flexible socket extension will help A TON)
new air filter (you can just buy foam at a craft shop and cut it to fit in
the frame)
new rotor & inspect cap
inspect plug wires & replace if needed
new fuel filter (I used the $20 Fram Made in Israel version--works fine)
clean throttle body (carb cleaner or paint thinner works OK)
adjust valves (disconnecting all the plumbing takes a long time the first
time)
new valve cover gasket
change oil
adjust idle with set screw

Other things:
install 20" wipers (I use Bosch)--OEM are 18" but 20's work fine
check tie rod ends and bushings
check shocks
lube sunroof
lube antenna
install Euro lights with H4 bulbs :-)

This should keep you busy for a weekend. Did I forget anything, guys?

Tim

At 12:34 PM 9/9/1998 -0600, Rulon Pope wrote:
>I have managed to have 3 Peugeots none of which have the same engine.
>Thus, I have lost out entirely on economies of scale. So after sitting
>in my garage for 2 months and sitting on the street for 2 years
>(previous owner). I am entertaining the notion this next weekend of
>doing the things which one would do in a normal tune up. Any advice
>would be appreciated. I've replaced the filter and rear brakes but I
>haven't done anything inside the engine bay yet (except clean the air
>filter). Even replacing the plugs looks relatively difficult.
>
>It has the zf4 transmission. What seems to be the trans fluid of choice?
>What about filter or screen cleaning or replacement? Haven't been there
>yet. I've heard that it might be prudent to run them over full. Anyone
>with advice on this matter. Thanks Rulon.
>