This probably isn't the section, but it does say "general help" and there are a few people who think I need general help.
So I bought my 3.2 MV6 in October 2016 with 163K on the clock.
It now has 209K on the clock. so about 400 miles a week.
The car has a few minor issues like erm
1) A tendancy to pull left slightly under braking (and skip right again a few moments after releasing the brake pedal)
- Having stripped the brake pads off and found one tight in the caliper, I thought a good clean up might cure it, but erm no.
- Whilst I still suspect the brakes to be a cause, I also suspect that the suspension might be erm somewhat worn.
2) Small oil leak from the crank sensor. I have a new seal. Just need to actually do the job.
3) Last summer, I had a few weeks where occasionally it would stick in 3rd. Stopping and turning it off and back on again solved the immediate issue. It hasn't done it since September last year. I have a new gearbox filter and sump gaskets, but erm time.
4) The hand brake need adjusting. erm no excuse.
5) It uses a little coolant. I'm not bothered by this. I check it every week and add a bit.
Over the time of my ownership it's had wishbones, drop links and steering arms, coil packs, cam belt, rocker gasket on one side, breathers cleaned out three times, (stupid design or what), front disc and pads, rear discs and pads. And lots of fully synthetic oil changes.
I'm about to ramp up the miles to 550 miles a week. Mostly M57, M62 and M6 South to Junction 15
Other than fixing what I know to be wrong, is there anything else I should be wary of ?
And am I mad ?