Need a to-do list for my first frontera

So, on Saturday morning I'm picking up a P reg 1996 2.8 LWB Diamond with 72000 miles on the clock. So... you guys are the experts, so what should I be doing first?

So far all I've got is :
Oil+filter change
Possibly air filter if its mucky

Isn't there something to do with resetting the front suspension to counter the last 12 years of sag?

Yes all filters and oil, check all pipes for splits.

Could be worth a couple of turns on the torsion bar adjusters to counter any sag.

Timing belt

Grease propshatf U/J's

Propshafts have grease nipples on them mate. Gearbox and axles need levels checked too.
Where in Scotland?

I would go so far as changing the gearbox, transfer case and front and rear diff oils as well. Never know how long they have been in there, When I first got my frontera all the transmission oils were black as soot.

I'm in Kirknewton, near Livingston.

While under the caryou could also check your axle breathers are clear.

Not the best manual in the world but,Haynes # 3454 covers all A series Frontiera`s

Got my haynes manual ordered, hopefully it'll arrive on Monday. Will check axle breathers too.

I'm just hoping to do as much simple stuff as possible as soon as I get the vehicle, hoping to prolong its life

Blanking off your EGR pipes will help stop recirculating carboned up exhaust gases going back into your engine, quite a few have done it their 2.8's including me, its legal safe and doesnt affect your MOT smoke test :wink:

Check rear diff` cover plate for weeping , caused by rusting.

Another thing to remember,before draining oil from gearbox or transfer box make sure the fill plug comes undone,the last thing you need is an empty `box & a siezed fill plug !!!