So my S has been parked at the parent's drive for nearly two years now more or less.. dreading to think what the underneath looks like now. Off the top of my head, things to do:

1. Oil & filter change
2. Brake fluid defo. Possibly coolant, box and diff fluids. I have done them before but lets see.
3. Supercharger fluid perhaps. The HKS system has never had a change since i installed; but then again its not covered much mileage. Can someone recommend a supplier that doesnt charge an arm and a leg per litre.
4. Tyres; four corners as im sure there are flat spots in the tyres now.
5. Pads & discs for good measure.
6. Suspension work; I know the usual bolts seizing need to be looked at and done. The bushes might need doing as well.
7. Relocate the oil filter.

Anything else one can think of?

 

Lift the windscreen wipers before using them - they are probably stuck
Grease the roof rubbers
Roof/windscreen drains blockages
Air con if it's still fitted

 

Battery is almost certainly dead and beyond revival.
Pop the plugs out and turn the engine over by hand to get the oil circulated onto all surfaces before you start it.
Jack up each corner and check the wheels rotate/brakes are free.
When you eventually start it don't be surprised if the clutch is stuck. If it is, try rocking the car in gear with the engine off. That will often free it.
Good luck.

 

Good point - completely forgot about the drains.
Yup will turn it over by hand a few turns.
Didnt know about the clutch issue; will do that as well.

I've got a week off coming up so will plan on getting as much of this done as possible. Anywhere in the London / Surrey area that will sort the suspension out? I know TGM in Fleet regularly comes up; also what figure is regularly quoted for this?

 

Where do the windscreen drains run from/to? Thanks.

 

Rather than turn the engine over by hand (you have to turn it a fair bit to get the oil flowing) you can pull the plugs, disconnect the injector connectors and then crank the engine using the starter button until the oil pressure light goes off on the dash.

 

Good shout - I've got a custom ECU so will just disable the injectors and have it crank a few times. (the other way would have been to pull the fuel pump fuse out) Just waiting on a new iat sensor and wideband loom to be made up and shipped over to me so I can plumb those in as well.

 

Turning the engine by hand enables you to check nothing has stuck (such as a seized cylinder) rather than subjecting the internals to the sudden shock of a powered starter. In addition the most drastic wear will occur in the very first seconds so the little effort required to turn the engine by hand will give you the best chance of ensuring that that dry surfaces are lubricated whilst friction is at a minimum.

 

I just did a similar thing with my S - it was parked in a garage for almost 2 years. I did all the things on the list above including turning the engine by hand - popped a bit of oil in the pistons and turned the crank, removed the injector fuse and turned it over with the starter motor. All in all a satisfying process! good luck!

 

Slightly off topic but how do you find the HKS Supercharger on these ? I am looking into going this route and have been speaking to TGM Fleet about doing the work.