General vehicle repairs and servicing

Whilst your vehicle engine is in the process of getting rebuild we can also attend to service items like brakes, suspension and other general repairs. It is a perfect opportunity to rebuild and repair your vehicle from bumper to bumper with minimum downtime and only one account to pay.

 
 

MAJOR SERVICE:

Inspect vehicle for scratches and dents, body damages.

Check all warning lights on dash

Check hooter

check windshield washers front and rear if operational

check rev counter, speedo and other gauges on dash if operational

Refill front and rear windscreen washer bottles add cleaning soap

Check accelerator for full throttle

Report on condition of disc and brake drums

Report on condition of disc pads and brake linings

Inspect brake hydraulic pipes. Wheel cylinders and calipers for leaks and damages

Check advance on mechanical distributor if applicable

Replace points and condenser if applicable   

Report on condition of timing chain and components

Replace fuel filter

Replace oil filter

Replace airfilters

Check brake and clutch pedals for travel and squeaking

Check door operation

Check bonnet operation

Check boot operation

Check electric or manual window operation

Grease all door ,bonnet and boot latches

Check operation off all locks and latches

Check pedal rubbers condition

Check and top-up battery water level

Check battery terminals condition

Check battery terminal and clamping tightness

Check battery load test and charging rate

Check and refill hydraulic levels

Check brake fluid level, condition and replace if required

Inspect coolant system for leaks and levels

Check antifreeze condition and replace if necessary

Inspect all suspension components for condition

Inspect routing of cables and pipes under vehicle.

Check gearbox levels manual and auto and top-up or replace if required

Check gear lever and linkages for wear and operation, lube if necessary

Check diff oil levels and top-up or replace if required

Inspect exhaust system for leaks, hanger brackets and tightness

Repack and adjust wheelbearings where applicable

Lube under body parts with shackle fluid

Inspect condition of tyres and rotate if required

Check and report on aircon operation

Check wiper blade condition and replace if required

Check all interior lights

Inspect handbrake operation and adjust if required

Check all outside lights front and rear

Check headlight aiming

Check for debris in front of radiator or intercooler

Check fanbelt tension and condition, replace if required

Compression test wet and dry

Replace spark plugs(where applicable)

Check spark plug leads for damage (where applicable)

Inspect cambelt tension and condition

Inspect cambelt timing

Adjust ignition timing

Adjust co`s (where applicable)

Check diesel fuel injectors and fuel pump and pipes and hoses for leaks.

Check operation of glowplugs where applicable.Diesel vehicles only.

Check new oil level and water levels

Check and adjust tappets if adjustable

Inspect cv joints and rubber dust cover boots

Check steering wheel if aligned

Check spare wheel and tools

Inspect universal joints and grease if required

Inspect tie rod ends for wear

Inspect steering components

Inspect steering rack for wear

Grease all nipples fitted

Inspect shocks for leaks and condition

Torque all wheel nuts

Inflate tyres to correct pressures

Wash and vacuum vehicle

Diagnostic test with print out and reset service indicators

Road test check for performance, engine smoke, rattles, wind noise, steering, braking stability and any abnormal noises or conditions with full written report)

Replace engine oil

INTERMEDIATE :

Inspect vehicle body for scratches,dents and other damages

Inspect all warning lights on dash

Check all lights exterior and interior for operation

Check hooter

Check wipers and blade condition

Check brake and clutch pedal travel,adjustment and squeaks.

Check for debris in front of radiator and intercooler

Lubricate all latches,locks and hinges

Check window washer fluid and top-up

Check battery level and terminal condition and tightness

Check hydraulic fluid levels and top-up

Check cooling system levels and leaks

Check antifreeze condition and replace if required

Inspect fanbelts and adjust tension

Change oil filter

Change airfilter

Change fuel filter

Inspect cambelt condition and tension

Inspect brakes and handbrake condition

All grease nipples serviced if fitted

Sump plug washer replaced and tightened, check for leaks

Start- up vehicle and check for leaks and abnormal noises

Check condition of tyres spare included and inflate to correct pressure

Check aircon operation

Check gearbox and diff oil levels and top-up if required.

Diagnostic test with print out and reset service indicators.

Wash and vacuum

Road test, check engine performance, engine smoke, overheating and any abnormal noises, vibrations (with full written report)

Replace engine oil

MINOR

Check vehicle body for scratches and dents,other damage

Check tyre condition and pressures including spare wheel

Check all lights  exterior.

Check windscreen washer level

Replace engine oil

Change oil filter

Check brake fluid level

Check battery level

Check power steering level.

Check coolant level

Check antifreeze condition

Reset service indicators if required

Wash and vacuum

Road test,check performance,abnormal noises or vibrations with full written report.

Services

Rebuilding engines make sound sense, not just for the significant savings versus new engine fitment, or total vehicle replacement, but also for greatly extending the life and thus value of your original investment. Helping you attain this added value, with the confidence of knowing it was done right, is our business. One which we and our highly qualified technical staff have been doing with careful precision and great pride of workmanship since 1991.

Machining

A facility capable of machining individual parts, right through to complete engine rebuilding and assembly.

EQUIPMENT

Backed by state of the art equipment we offer a one-stop Automotive Engineering facility for all makes of petrol and diesel engines.

We can offer you the following:

Cylinder Head Reconditioning

Cylinder Reboring & Resleeving

Line Boring

Pressure Testing

Conrod Reconditioning

Crankshaft Grinding & Crack Detecting

Precision Turning & Milling

Stripping & Chemical Cleaning

Complete Engine Assembly

Removing and Replacing of Engines

Dyno Testing

Thread Repairs

Parts Supply Services

Technical Advice / Assistance

We offer a collection and delivery service for loose goods anywhere in the Western Cape. A vehicle recovery service is available at reasonable rates and can be discussed with our team. Customer pick-up and drop-off facility is available by prior arrangement.