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Apologies if this is a really silly question...what are the typcial servicing intervals on classic morgans?
I test drove a +4 a few weeks back and the dealer said it had to be serviced every 3,000 miles. If I buy a Morgan, it will do up to around 20,000 miles/year so servicing every 3,000 miles would be a major hassle. Is the servicing interval he quoted me really the case??
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Find out from your local Ford Dealer what the service interval (oil change) is for the Zetec engine. I'd be checking the gearbox & axle levels at least every 6000 miles.But the kingpins need frequent greasing, maximum 3000 miles, and every 1000 miles will give longer life. There are also three grease points on the propshaft. If it's a new +4 you need to protect the warranty , otherwise if you can't DIY, find a sympathetic local garage. My nearest Dealer wants the Mog for 'several days' - so I did it myself......  Just checked the handbook. Oil changes recommended at 5000 miles, but I bet it's longer according to Ford......... 
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Find out from your local Ford Dealer what the service interval (oil change) is for the Zetec engine. I'd be checking the gearbox & axle levels at least every 6000 miles.But the kingpins need frequent greasing, maximum 3000 miles, and every 1000 miles will give longer life. There are also three grease points on the propshaft. If it's a new +4 you need to protect the warranty , otherwise if you can't DIY, find a sympathetic local garage. My nearest Dealer wants the Mog for 'several days' - so I did it myself...... Just checked the handbook. Oil changes recommended at 5000 miles, but I bet it's longer according to Ford......... Thanks. How easy would you say it is to do yourself (given that I've never done any work to any of my cars before). My father has said that he used to have to grease his Lea-Francis every 1,000 miles and it was a simple job so I'm hoping he'll be able to help me out 
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Your father sounds like the ideal resource for this. If he had a Lea-F - he'll love the Mog. Take lessons and before you know it you'll be fully fledged.
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Greasing the King Pins would be the only thing you would need to do between the service intervals, every 1000 miles is preferable. It's pretty easy to do, you will need a grease-gun with a flexible nozzle, takes a maximum of 15 minutes.
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Greasing the King Pins would be the only thing you would need to do between the service intervals, every 1000 miles is preferable. It's pretty easy to do, you will need a grease-gun with a flexible nozzle, takes a maximum of 15 minutes. ...add 10 minutes for scrubbing the dirt off your hands 
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