Final checks

Electric test

I was happy that all the electrics were working now, but a check prior to the IVA would not go astray. The electrics were tested with the engine off (ignition on) and with the engine running. So here is my checklist:

1. Side lights - ok
2. Dip lights - ok
3. Main beam - ok
4. Main beam warning light - ok
5. Flash lights - ok
6. Gauge back lights when lights on - ok
7. Fog light - only when on dip or main beam - ok
8. Fog warning light (only works on main lights, not side lights) - ok
9. Heater speed 1 - ok
10. Heater speed 2 - ok
11. Reversing light - ok
12. Indicator off side - front, side, rear and warning light - ok
13. Indicator near side - front, side, rear and warning light - ok
14. Hazard lights - all indicator lights flash - ok
15. Hazard warning - mine does switch, left and right indicator warning lights - ok
16. Horn - ok (loud)
17. Ignition light - goes out when engine running - ok
18. Wiper - intermittent (if fitted) - ok
19. Wiper - speed 1 - ok
20. Wiper - speed 2 - ok
21. Washer - ok
22. Brake fluid warning - from drivers seat (via ignition) and push on top of reservoir - ok
23. Brake lights - ok

Ride height

The ride height was adjusted so that the bottom of the front indicators were a minimum of 350 mm from the floor. The adjustment was made by turning the spring collar clockwise on the shock absorbers. A 'C' spanner was used for this. Mine took 10 turns to get the ride height correct. To keep count of complete turns put a small piece of masking tape on the platform and one on the moving collar, then mark a line across both pieces (see photo below). My chassis was a Euro, so the ride height was initially set by GD.

Markers on all four shockers

Pre IVA

Here is a pre-IVA check list for the GD 427. The results are shown in italics. Some final tweaks will be done by GD prior to the test.

1. Fit IVA fog light - needs to work only when main lights on (not side lights) - GD
2. Check number plate light bolt radius - Done
3. Change boot handle for IVA compliant (radiused) version - GD
4. Number plate bar and dummy in place - Done
5. Put rubber caps on door handles and starter button if necessary - GD
6. Add anti-slip covers on pedals if not GD drilled pedals - n/a
7. Add aluminium covers on screen pillar legs and wiper motor edge (if necessary) - GD
8. Make sure speedo is on driver's side - Done
9. Check all switches and warning lights are labelled - GD
10. Check relay block is high on scuttle side, not in foot well - Done
11. DOT4 brake fluid warning sticker on reservoir - GD
12. Check that nuts on steering column are nylocs - Done
13. Front wheels clearing inner arches on lock - Done
14. Front and rear wheels and tyres in straight ahead position must be within a plumb line of the wheel arches when measured between points that must not extend at least 30 deg. of the wheel centre for the leading edge and 50 deg. for the trailing edge - Done
15. P-clips securing boot loom (not tape) - Done
16. All wiring and plumbing secured at regular intervals - Done
17. Raise ride height so that bottom screw on front indicator is at least 350 mm (my screws were horizontal so I measured to the bottom of the indicator) from the ground and rear suspension is corrected too
18. Check that stone guards are edged in rubber or flush - Done
19. Replace side vents with blanks or fit rubber edging - Done
20. Screen pillar and centre mirrors fitted to GD advised position - Done
21. Remove any soft top fixings from screen pillars - n/a
22. Remove windwings and sunvisors - n/a
23. Screen washer filled and working - Done
24. Instrument radius to check - if 1/2- V type needs to be recessed - Done
25. Check that nylocs are used on seat fixings and seat belt anchorages (alternatively use spring washers) - Done
26. Seat runner adjustment levers removed and seats set in rear most position (if using roll bar head restraints) - n/a
27. Fit headrest in fills - n/a
28. Fit rubber edging to seat belt hooks and headrest T's - GD
29. Check hand brake lever for adjustment - GD
30. Check rubber boots are on alternator and +ve battery leads - Done
31. VIN plate fitted with chassis and engine number - Done
32. Change steering wheel to IVA compliant if required - GD

So now it is just the brakes to sort out, then a wash and clean prior to the IVA.