Ready for the Alps
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
The last few details have been done. All the fluid levels have been checked, the correct operation of all vehicle functions (gears, handbrake, all electrics, doors and windows and so on) have been inspected, and the final arrangements for stowage made.
The left Jerrycan locker now holds its 20L water can, while the right locker is carrying all the lubricants. This comprises a 5L can of EP90 for all the transmission sections (plus a 1L bottle for use when filling), a 5L bottle of semi-synthetic 10W40 engine oil, a tub of grease, the grease gun, a 1L bottle of Dot 4 hydraulic fluid, a set of air, fuel and oil filters, and a length of garden hose for use in conjunction with the 1L bottle for refilling the gear box. It’s a nice, secure fit, with no rattles or knocks from loose articles.
The whole vehicle was washed and polished, partly to look good at the beginning of the trip, and partly to provide protection to the paintwork from the sea air on the sea crossing. Ideally, I should polish the windows with some Rain-X water repellent (I have some in the garage already). I’ll do it tomorrow if I can gather the enthusiasm.
I also filled all three tanks with diesel, much to the chagrin of the fairly busy forecourt (I did try to wait until it got quiet, but there were still queues at 19:30). I left twenty minutes and £210 later!
Accessories, Alps Trip 2008, Bodywork
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