Happy Sunday PP! I have had my 79'SC for about 2 months and I have dug into a few projects as they have become known to me. Replaced a CV boot and re-packed the joint and dismantled and repaired the high beam/low beam switch but I'm looking to try and address issues before they become a problem. I'm most concerned about addressing reliability but enhancing performance is always a welcome bonus. I have pretty much zero mechanical experience prior to owning this wonderful car and my hope is to get to a point where I understand even half of what is discussed in some of these threads.
I have been crawling around under the car a bit and snapped a few photos and I' was hoping for some observations from members on if they see anything that looks like it needs addressing. There are also a few photos here where I'm hoping someone wouldn't mind identifying a few parts. I do have the Bentley Manual but I haven't always been able to find the answers I'm looking for. A lot of the photos are of the bushings for the sway bars and drop links so please let me know if they look like they could benefit from replacement. I don't really have a frame of reference so any and all opinions are welcome. Cheers!
I know these heat exchangers show corrosion, but is it dangerous or effecting performance?
Do these bushings show enough wear to warrant replacement? I have some records but not all and nothing to indicate they have ever been changed.
Are these lines from the air pump to introduce air into the cylinders? The fittings show corrosion. Do they need to be addressed?
What is this part please? Starter and something else?
I hope not to annoy with my ignorance but appreciate the input from anyone on advice as to what needs to be addressed and what doesn't. Keep in mind I'm new to wrenching and still at a novice level. I know things like new fuel and brake lines would be the kind of things that might fall into the category of reliability but those are a little intimidating at the this point but maybe they shouldn't be. Thanks all for any input on what I should try to tackle to keep this car in as good a shape as I can!