2. Also check the reliability and condition of the fastening of all engine pipes and hoses. Make sure that the wiring is securely fastened, that all clamps, brackets and brackets are present. Breakage or loss of mounting parts leads to chafing of wires and hoses and to serious breakdowns in the future.
3. Carefully inspect the radiator and heater hoses along their entire length. If you find any swelling, cracks or mechanical damage, replace the hoses. Cracks in the hose are more visible when it is bent. Pay special attention to the clamps that secure the hoses to the cooling system components. If the hose is compressed by the clamp, the hose may rupture and coolant leakage may develop. It is advisable to replace all band clamps or clamps with cotter pin tightening with worm-and-screw clamps.
4. Check for signs of leakage on all parts of the cooling system (including hoses, connectors, etc.).
5. If such traces are found on parts of the cooling system, replace the part or gasket.
6. On vehicles with automatic transmission, check the condition of the transmission fluid cooler hoses.
7. Raise the car and check the condition of the fuel tank and filler neck, the presence of dents, cracks and other damage. Check especially carefully the pipe connecting the neck to the fuel tank. Sometimes a leak from the neck or pipe develops due to loose clamps or deterioration of the rubber.
8. Carefully inspect all rubber hoses and metal tubes connected to the fuel tank. Check for loose connections, damaged tubes, pinched hoses, and other damage. Pay special attention to ventilation tubes and hoses, which often wrap around the neck and become pinched or clogged. Monitor the condition of the hoses along their entire length, to the front of the car. Replace damaged sections of the pipelines. Check the condition of all tubes and hoses of the brake hydraulic drive.
9. In the engine compartment, check the reliability of the fastening of all fuel hoses and fittings, check the hoses for kinks, signs of abrasion, cracks and hardening.