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+#+STARTUP: hidestars showall
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+* Todo list
+** TODO Check brake disks/pads/drums
+** TODO Check brake fluid hoses at the brakes
+** TODO Replace the brake fluid
+** TODO Replace the auxillary drive belt
+** TODO Replace (at least inspect) the timing belt
+** TODO Replace the spark plugs
+** TODO Check and adjust the camshaft lobe - valve tappet clearances
+** TODO Check transmission oil fluid level
+** TODO Check suspension components
+** TODO Investigate rusted front drivers side shock mount
+  
+
+* 2017-03-25
+Issues:
+- Oil leak :: puncture in oil filter
+- Coolant leak :: leak at the thermostat gasket
+Fixes:
+- Oil filter change
+- Oil change :: This was due anyway
+- Sealant added to coolant loop
+
+* 2017-04-03
+Issues:
+- Diluted Coolant :: We only topped up the coolant loop with water in response
+     to the leak.  At least 1L (probably more) was added this way.  The corrosion
+     inhibitors were unacceptably dilute as a result.  Corrosion was surely 
+     setting in in the coolant loop.
+     
+Solution:
+- Coolant loop flush :: I drained the loop and refilled with water.  The drained
+     coolant contained substantial metal particles, is opaque and has the colour 
+     of pale mud. I assume the concerns about corrosion were justified.  The
+     engine was started and run at ~3000RPM until it reached operating temperature.
+     This ensures that the thermostat is open and that coolant is circulating
+     throughout the radiator as well as the engine.  The engine was left to 
+     cool and the loop drained once more.
+- Coolant change :: New coolant was added.  The loop has a capacity of ~5L.  For
+     a dilution of 30%, suitable for temperatures of -20C, 1.5L of coolant
+     antifreeze was added to the loop and topped up with water.  It would have
+     been better to at least partially dilute the coolant first.  It's high 
+     viscosity meant that it took a while to settle in the loop.
+       
+** Notes
+   There are still some metal particles visible in the coolant expansion tank
+   (although much reduced from before).  An additional flush would be sensible,
+   but I ran out of containers to contain the discarded coolant. It would perhaps
+   be sensible to perform the next flush and coolant change ahead of the regular
+   schedule.
+   
+   There is a 0.5L from the second 1L bottle of undiluted coolant left.  This is
+   in the shed diluted to 50/50 antifreeze/water.  If the coolant system needs
+   topping up, I should use that.
+   
+* 2017-04-06
+** Issues
+   We don't know anything about the car's service history. It is sensible to 
+   assume that all of the standard service intervals are due.
+** Solution
+   I changed the air filter. I only bought a replacement for the intake air filter
+   but neglected the small filter for the PCV return.  This is a small foam filter
+   sitting at the intake for the PCV hose.  This is contaminated with motor oil
+   and needs to be replaced. Additionally I added a small screw to the intake 
+   duct to the radiator grill.  A small plastic protrusion is intended to keep
+   this duct attached to the air box, which was broken when we bought the car.  
+   The screw takes it's place.
+
+