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.