Picked up the battleship tonight (for some reason there is a battle ship theme going on - that I started!) and got straight home as didn't want a fuzz tug with those tyres. On the way I could defo feel the steering was a bit twitchy and almost a bit floaty at times. I kept distance as didn't want to do any sort of hard braking or steering as I wasn't familiar with handling, especially with it being flippin cold as buggary here and the roads all slimy with grit. Also noticed steering wheel on dead centre the car veers slightly to right.
Once it was on my driveway I went out with my trusty head torch and started having a bit more of a look around. Started with a bit of a hose down of the bottom half to get all the grit off. Cleaned out under arches, checked in behind rubber trim on bottom of back door for corrosion etc. Gave those bits a spray of acf 50 anti-rust. Also gave the wiper pivots and the spindle threads a little spray oil, plus door hinges & latches.
Then had a bit of a poke about the engine again. Checked oil etc. Was going to brave checking throttle bodies but didn't want to push my luck lol! Didn't want to start something I couldn't be bothered finishing, especially at silly o clock.
There is a bit of oil stain on sump guard just under front of engine. I did notice this before but had a bit more of a look at it. Obviously need to clean it up first before seeing where it might be coming from. Crank seal, sump seal? I think someone mentioned it's worth taking oil pan off to check oil pick up is clear.
Next step was the boot. I noticed it was a wee bit damp. No leaks or wet carpets, just beads of water on the inner wings and up underneath each side of parcel shelf. Gave this a wipe down, removed spare, cleaned out usual crud you find down there, bits of paper and crumbs. Tidied up first aid kit and tool box compartment bits, securing them up with the rubber strap thing. Will get dehum in there soon anyway as most cars end up damp inside due to cold/wet weather here so worth a good dry out now and again.
That was me done for the night. Next step will be front up in the air and have a look around underneath.