Reply to "New owner of 7087 in SoCal... apologize head of time for future dumb questions!"

@Riley posted:
This is a great, thanks. I know the PO did some of these already for sure, and maybe more, but I just don't know what they are...
1. Add an emergency front hood release cable. DON'T KNOW IF HE DID, WILL SEARCH FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

Emergency front hood release cable - TSB09-64. I attached a PDF to this post from when I did this on #4033.

@Riley posted:
2. Make sure your engine oil dipstick is the correct length. Early cars showed "Full" but were actually a quart low. WHAT IS THE CORRECT LENGTH?

The dipstick should measure 38" from the bottom tip to the bottom of the "cup" that covers the tube per TSB #5, article 34.

@Riley posted:
8. Change brake fluid. YES, NEED TO DO THIS, BRAKES ARE SPONGY. WAS LOOKING AT BUYING A POWER BLEEDER?

I like the Motiv Bleeder. Works great! I think this one will screw right onto our stock master cylinder reservoir. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-mo...er-bleeder/motivepb/

ES#3474 - MOTIVEPB - European Power Bleeder - This one man brake or clutch bleeding tool. Includes an adapter for most European models - Motive - Audi BMW Volkswagen Mercedes Benz MINI Porsche

@Riley posted:
11. Drill drain holes in rust prone areas, if not already done on your car. WILL CHECK.

Check out this thread: https://pantera.infopop.cc/top...ply=1598208421029010

@Riley posted:
13. Make sure cooling system has all air bubbles removed. WILL LOOK UP HOW TO DO THIS.

1. Point the nose of your Pantera down the driveway (if sloped) and jack the back of the car as high as you can.

2. Remove the cap from the coolant tank.

3. Open the radiator bleed valve/petcock on the top driver's side of the radiator to purge any air bubbles. Once the bubbles stop and it flows coolant, close the petcock.

4. Start the car and rev the engine a bit. Let run for a couple minutes, revving occasionally to flush any bubbles through the system, then turn off the engine.

5. Open the radiator bleed valve/petcock on the top driver's side of the radiator to purge any air bubbles. Once the bubbles stop and it flows coolant, close the petcock.

6. Check coolant level in your coolant tank; add coolant if necessary.

7. Return to step #4. Do this 4 or 5 times, or until you no longer get air bubbles when bleeding the radiator.

8. Top off your coolant tank, and make sure the recovery/overflow tank is 1/3-1/2 full of coolant.