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Maintenance Checks
Body Checks
Corrosion Inspection
When inspecting the underside of the vehicle
or bodywork, view all the under structure
which could hold dirt / road salts. Also
check for damaged surfaces and / or signs
of bare metal.
Structural Inspection
Check the underside of the bodywork for
signs of loose mechanical fixing, cracks or
weld fracture of joints. On the exterior and
interior , check for bulges or cracks on all
joints and body structure intersections.
Seats should also be checked for cracks in
pedestals and for security of mountings.
Part Attachments
Check the security of pipes, cables, mudflaps,
flooring, stepwells, handrails, plus anything
screwed. Bolted, riveted or glued to the
bodywork.
Heating System
Check all pipe joints for signs of weeping
coolant. Ensure gate valves are capable of
being turned on and off and are not leaking.
Air filters should be cleaned regularly to
insure good air circulation.
Electrical
Inspect wiring for signs of chafing, discolouration of
joints or damage to protective covers.
Exterior Joints And Glazing
Check the glazing perimeter for signs of
deterioration and possible water leaks or
failure of joint adhesion.
Paint Finish
Inspect the exterior surface for signs of
deterioration in the form of blisters,
scratching or minor damage, which if not
rectified will result in major problems.
Note
It is important to act quickly to rectify
defects, as recommended in the service
manual, since continued running in a
defective condition could result in
rapid deterioration.
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