Without modifying things greatly and baring in mind i'm not too mechanically minded what are some basic things i can do to my car whilst it's off the road. I.e cleaning engine parts etc replacing worn items etc. What should i look for while i've got the time.
If my car was off the road for a long time.. I would:Clean Throttle Bodies (see tech article) Clean Pod Filter Clean/Replace PCV hoses and valves Check for vacuum/boost leaks Clean the Headlights (dismantle and clean) Paint Brake Calipers Clear the rear tail lights (if you like that look) Restore/Repaint all the black plastic trim Clean the engine bay as best as possible Detail the interiorand if the car hadnt been started for ages, I would drain the oil and put in some fresh stuff and maybe drain the coolant and flush it as well.I'm sure there's more, but thats all I can think of for now..Cheers