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Buyers Guide 4200/ Gransport Quirks for the Layman
What to look out for
1) Check for lazy drivers window
2) Check water/damp at the bottom of the spare wheel housing
3) Check possible rust on the inside bottom lip of the Boot
4) Check possible rust below the rear lights where bumper meet the seem
5) Check possible rust on the inner lips of the wheel arches (stone chip related)
6) Check rubber seal fit around headlight
7) Check 40mm front wing to bumper join for even ness
8) Check wheel rims on the inside for hairline cracks
9) Check tyre wear on the insides
10) Check dash ignition lights all out when engine running
11) Check no misting of front screen on start up
12) Check for worn leather on side bolster drivers seat
13) Check for seat belts returning
14) Check for oil pressure idling should be minimum 2.5 when warm
15) Check for oil pressure when 2k revs should be at 5.0
16) Check alternator charging should be 12-14
17) Check door mirrors dip when reverse is selected
18) Check gear selection 1st and 2nd is smooth and not notchy (manuals only)
19) Check Roof operation is smooth and not jerky (spyders only)
20) Check steering wheel leather for air bubbles under the leather
21) Check both drivers and passenger footwells for damp Air con drain tube blocked by pollen filter
What to look out for
1) Check for lazy drivers window
2) Check water/damp at the bottom of the spare wheel housing
3) Check possible rust on the inside bottom lip of the Boot
4) Check possible rust below the rear lights where bumper meet the seem
5) Check possible rust on the inner lips of the wheel arches (stone chip related)
6) Check rubber seal fit around headlight
7) Check 40mm front wing to bumper join for even ness
8) Check wheel rims on the inside for hairline cracks
9) Check tyre wear on the insides
10) Check dash ignition lights all out when engine running
11) Check no misting of front screen on start up
12) Check for worn leather on side bolster drivers seat
13) Check for seat belts returning
14) Check for oil pressure idling should be minimum 2.5 when warm
15) Check for oil pressure when 2k revs should be at 5.0
16) Check alternator charging should be 12-14
17) Check door mirrors dip when reverse is selected
18) Check gear selection 1st and 2nd is smooth and not notchy (manuals only)
19) Check Roof operation is smooth and not jerky (spyders only)
20) Check steering wheel leather for air bubbles under the leather
21) Check both drivers and passenger footwells for damp Air con drain tube blocked by pollen filter
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