Hey Guys
quick update (and a call for help) on progress with my 96 xk8.
I've had a fairly trouble free time with her since the service in September (touch wood)... so going to invest some cash in some maintenance thats been on the to do list before a trip to the alps in march...

I'm not really hands on technically, though I know what the main bits do! so its off the the specialist. I was wondering if the more knowledgeable majority on here could cast an eye on the list below and see if there is anything I should consider getting done at the same time, to save labour costs later?

OSF bottom shock bushing replace
NSF bottom shock bushing replace
Alternator duct replace
Front Anti Roll Bar D-bushes worn - replace
NSR bump stop rubbers replace
OSR bump stop rubber replace
A-frame bushes - replace
Front shock dust covers - glue back.
glove box damper replace
passenger side sun visor replace.
(ok, the last two things I could probably have done myself).

They are also looking into the remaining oil leak (will this car ever stop b****y leaking!), water/ damp ingress and a rattle near the memory seat controls.

should keep them busy! Then the last job to do is the air conditioning condenser, but I'll wait till the summer when i need it, for that! (and give me some time to save, they seem to be incredibly expensive)!

J

 

If it were me and I could afford it. I would get all the suspension items fixed at the same time. They are going to need repaired anyway, and some of the parts mentioned would need removed to fix others. So, should be a little less labor cost if parts are removed anyway.

 

thanks, super, that is all booked in... is there anything else in the suspension not listed I should ask them to look at while they are in there?

 

Propose the same question to your specialist. If it's not a repair already on your list, have them show you what the new concern is. So you can decide if it really needs done.