81 ford granada marquis (Maintenance)

This page is for the maintenance records of the 81 Ford Granada Marquis 4.6L.  In adition to the major maintenance records detailed below the Ford Granada Marquis receives at least monthly checks on, fluid levels, tyre pressures, lighting, ETC

 

 

Date – June 2019 to October 2022

MOT – 28th June 2019 (Expires 27th june 2020) Mileage 7412 (11929 km) First MOT after import from Belgium by previous owner

MOT – 5th september 2020 (Expires 4th September 2021) Mileage 7590 (12216 km) 

MOT 5th August 2021 (Expires 4th September 2022) Mileage 8005 (12883 km)

MOT 6th August 2022 (Expires 4th September 2023) Mileage 8639 (13904 km)

The initial transformation of an 81 Ford Granada into The Ford Granada Marquis took place in the summer of 2020. The car was put into storage October 2020 for the winter.  April 2021 the Granada Marquis was awakened from its slumber when once again work resumed on and off through the summer to further complete the build, before once again in October 2021 going into winter storage. In April 2022 after coming back out into the wide world one or two odds and ends were finished off during the summer before in October 2022 yet again going into storage for the winter.

Engine

  • 8 BPR5EFS NGK spark plugs
  • 1 W920/45 Mann oil filter
  • 1 Oil pan gasket
  • 1 Fel-pro Oil filter adapter gasket
  • Fel-pro front & rear crank seals
  • 1 Fel-pro set cylinder head bolts
  • 1 Fel-pro Head gasket
  • 1 Fel-pro valve cover gasket/grommet set
  • 16 Fel-pro valve stem seals
  • 1 Fel-pro timing cover gasket set
  • 2 Fel-pro exhaust manifold gaskets
  • 1 Cloyes timing chain/tensioner kit
  • 1 Gates water pump
  • 1 Dayco front end belt
  • 1 Unbranded intake manifold
  • 2 Dorman exhaust manifold bot sets
  • 2 Dorman exhaust flange bolt kits
  • 1 Intermotor oil pressure switch
  • 1 Ford under intake heater pipe & o-rings
  • 1 Starter motor
  • 1 Engine mounting
  • 2 Belt tensioner/guide pulley bearings
  • PCV valve
  • OIl pan drain plug/seal

    Other parts

    • Reconditioned transmission
    • Bespkoe aluminuim rasdiator
    • Coolant expansion tank
    • Bespoke propshaft
    • 2 Cooling fans
    • A/C condenser
    • Full set sillicone hoses
    • Used hydroboost brake unit
    • Used brake master cylinder
    • Air filter assembly
    • Battery fuse board
    • Instrument panel fuse board
    • Classic DAB radio
    • Road Angel Dashcam
    • 4 radio speakers
    • 1 Bosch fuel pump
    • 1 Fuel filter
    • 1 Intank fuel filter screen
    • 4.6 badge for decklid
    • Dakata Digital ECD200BT speedo driver
    • Dakota Digital SGI100BT speedo interface
    • Transmission fluid control thermostat
    • Transmission cooler

    Miscellaneous

    • 5 US quarts (4.75 litres)  engine oil
    • 14 US quarts (13.25 litres) transmission fluid
    • 8 US (7.5 litres)quarts anti-freeze
    • 1.85 US quarts (1.75 litres) differential oil
    • 21 – 23oz (600 – 650g) refrigerant
    • 7oz (200ml) A/C PAG oil
    • 1.38 US quarts (1.3 litres) brake fluid
    • 1.25 US quarts (1.2 litres) PAS fluid
    • Various relays, fuses, resistors & wiring
    • Various constant pressure hose clips
    • A/C evaporator
    • A/C pipework
    • A/C filter/drier
    • Heater matrix (Modified)
    • OD & A/C switches
    • Engine warning lights
    • Extra fog light bulb holder
    • 2 Rear wheel cylinders
    • 1 Set rear brake shoes
    • 2 Heavy duty front road springs
    • Insulating sleeve for PAS & Brake pipes
    • Power steering/hydroboost fluid cooler
    • 21 tooth (purple) speed drive gear

    Date 22nd April 2023

    Mileage 9282 (14939 km)

    • Change engine oil & filter
    • Change transmission fluid & filter
    • Rotate tyres

     

    • Clean & adjust rear brakes
    • Grease propshaft Hardy Spicer joints
    • General checkover, fill scrennwasher reservior, lube door locks, ETC

    Parts used

    • 1 Bosch P3333 Oil filter
    • 12 US quarts (11.3 litres) transmission fluid

     

    • 1 Wix 58955 transmission filter
    • 7/8 pint (500ml) screenwash fluid

     

    • 5 US quarts (4.75 litres) 5w/30 engine oil
    • OIl pan drain plug/sealing washer

    Date 18th August 2023

    MOT 18th August 2023 (Expires 4th September 2024) Mileage  9865 (15876 km)

     

    Date 7th August 2024

    MOT 7th August 2024 (Expires 4th September 2025) Mileage 10830 (17429 km)

    • Check all fluid levels & tyre pressures
    • Lubricated door locks and hinges
    • Rotate tyres
    • Greased propshaft hardy spicer joints

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