General maintenance ??
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General maintenance ??
95 Del Sol Si, 5 spd MT, 109000 miles.
I've owned the car since ~ 65000 miles, and have done nothing as far as maintenance except for routine oil/fluid changes (Usually jiffy or similar). I don't think it ever had much done to it before.
so, I'm thinking the following before I start playing around with it:
Cleaning engine (simple green/gunk)
Changing spark plugs
Changing spark plug wires
Changing or cleaning air filter (Short ram intake)
Changing fuel filter
Anything else I should be thinking about?
John
I've owned the car since ~ 65000 miles, and have done nothing as far as maintenance except for routine oil/fluid changes (Usually jiffy or similar). I don't think it ever had much done to it before.
so, I'm thinking the following before I start playing around with it:
Cleaning engine (simple green/gunk)
Changing spark plugs
Changing spark plug wires
Changing or cleaning air filter (Short ram intake)
Changing fuel filter
Anything else I should be thinking about?
John
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Re: (97Ej6mike)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97Ej6mike »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Distributer cant be ignored, dont forget the cap/rotor.
Also Engine oil and oil filter</TD></TR></TABLE>
Huh, ok. I thought you didn't have to change the distributor unless it crapped out.
Oil and filter I'll have done, my wife got talked into one of those "punchcard" service deals, guess I'll use it up.
John
Also Engine oil and oil filter</TD></TR></TABLE>
Huh, ok. I thought you didn't have to change the distributor unless it crapped out.
Oil and filter I'll have done, my wife got talked into one of those "punchcard" service deals, guess I'll use it up.
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Re: (Aodhan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97Ej6mike »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Distributer cant be ignored, dont forget the cap/rotor.
Good to change them out during tune ups</TD></TR></TABLE>
not the whole distributor just the cap and rotor...
Good to change them out during tune ups</TD></TR></TABLE>
not the whole distributor just the cap and rotor...
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Re: (AccordOn18z)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AccordOn18z »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
not the whole distributor just the cap and rotor...</TD></TR></TABLE>
X2, sorry for not making that clear.
The Cap and rotor on the dizzy should be replaced for general maintenance, its not hard and does not involve taking the unit off the car.
not the whole distributor just the cap and rotor...</TD></TR></TABLE>
X2, sorry for not making that clear.
The Cap and rotor on the dizzy should be replaced for general maintenance, its not hard and does not involve taking the unit off the car.
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Re: General maintenance ?? (Aodhan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Aodhan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">95 Del Sol Si, 5 spd MT, 109000 miles.
I've owned the car since ~ 65000 miles, and have done nothing as far as maintenance except for routine oil/fluid changes (Usually jiffy or similar). I don't think it ever had much done to it before.
so, I'm thinking the following before I start playing around with it:
Cleaning engine (simple green/gunk)
Changing spark plugs
Changing spark plug wires
Changing or cleaning air filter (Short ram intake)
Changing fuel filter
Anything else I should be thinking about?
John</TD></TR></TABLE>
i know the distibutor cap and rotor has been mentioned already, but you can also change out the tranny fluid as well.
don't know how mechanically inlcined you are, but replacing the brake fluid will help too. or am i going to far with this?
I've owned the car since ~ 65000 miles, and have done nothing as far as maintenance except for routine oil/fluid changes (Usually jiffy or similar). I don't think it ever had much done to it before.
so, I'm thinking the following before I start playing around with it:
Cleaning engine (simple green/gunk)
Changing spark plugs
Changing spark plug wires
Changing or cleaning air filter (Short ram intake)
Changing fuel filter
Anything else I should be thinking about?
John</TD></TR></TABLE>
i know the distibutor cap and rotor has been mentioned already, but you can also change out the tranny fluid as well.
don't know how mechanically inlcined you are, but replacing the brake fluid will help too. or am i going to far with this?
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Re: General maintenance ?? (philosofy1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by philosofy1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i know the distibutor cap and rotor has been mentioned already, but you can also change out the tranny fluid as well.
don't know how mechanically inlcined you are, but replacing the brake fluid will help too. or am i going to far with this? </TD></TR></TABLE>
While your at it, throw in a Type R motor
lol i kidd i kidd.
Trans fluid is a good thing to do as well.
Bleed the brakes maybe ( requires adding more fluid, which in turn would be like changing it)
i know the distibutor cap and rotor has been mentioned already, but you can also change out the tranny fluid as well.
don't know how mechanically inlcined you are, but replacing the brake fluid will help too. or am i going to far with this? </TD></TR></TABLE>
While your at it, throw in a Type R motor
lol i kidd i kidd.
Trans fluid is a good thing to do as well.
Bleed the brakes maybe ( requires adding more fluid, which in turn would be like changing it)
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Re: General maintenance ?? (AccordOn18z)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AccordOn18z »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and please dont forget to grease those muffler bearings 
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seriously? it's unnecessary. oh wait, they caught you with that one, didn't they.
</TD></TR></TABLE>seriously? it's unnecessary. oh wait, they caught you with that one, didn't they.
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Re: General maintenance ?? (philosofy1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by philosofy1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
seriously? it's unnecessary. oh wait, they caught you with that one, didn't they.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah my brake filters and muffler bearings were all screwed cuz i didnt take care of them
seriously? it's unnecessary. oh wait, they caught you with that one, didn't they.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah my brake filters and muffler bearings were all screwed cuz i didnt take care of them
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Re: General maintenance ?? (AccordOn18z)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AccordOn18z »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and please dont forget to grease those muffler bearings </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, I'll get right on that
Heh. I gotta say though, I did get caught with something like that when I was a brand new EMT. Part of the n00b's job is to check out the ride, stock levels, etc.
Last thing the guy said as I was going out the door was "Dont' forget to check the siren fluid."
So, they come out of the station an hour later wondering where the frack I am, and I've got the entire siren unit disassembled looking for the ******* fluid dipstick....
John
</TD></TR></TABLE>Yeah, I'll get right on that
Heh. I gotta say though, I did get caught with something like that when I was a brand new EMT. Part of the n00b's job is to check out the ride, stock levels, etc.
Last thing the guy said as I was going out the door was "Dont' forget to check the siren fluid."
So, they come out of the station an hour later wondering where the frack I am, and I've got the entire siren unit disassembled looking for the ******* fluid dipstick....
John
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Re: General maintenance ?? (Aodhan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Aodhan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yeah, I'll get right on that
Heh. I gotta say though, I did get caught with something like that when I was a brand new EMT. Part of the n00b's job is to check out the ride, stock levels, etc.
Last thing the guy said as I was going out the door was "Dont' forget to check the siren fluid."
So, they come out of the station an hour later wondering where the frack I am, and I've got the entire siren unit disassembled looking for the ******* fluid dipstick....
John</TD></TR></TABLE>you gotta learn somehow
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Re: General maintenance ?? (AccordOn18z)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by philosofy1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i know the distibutor cap and rotor has been mentioned already, but you can also change out the tranny fluid as well.
don't know how mechanically inlcined you are, but replacing the brake fluid will help too. or am i going to far with this?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Mechanically inclined, but way inexperienced. Part of the problem is I live in an apartment complex and am short on tools and space. Got a Haynes manual, when I start getting into the rest I'll get a Helms.
Here's my complete plans, and most of this will be DIY (My father in law has space I can use down the line):
Preparatory: Alarm, and the kill switches etc. outlined in site at the top of the FAQ, maybe new stereo/amp at this time too, we'll see. Oh, and putting in the AC compressor I'm getting shipped. No AC in Phoenix sucks.
Stage 1: Replace brake pads, rotors (Solid, not drilled or anything), calipers and lines, replace left front axle (Was told a while ago it needed it)
Stage 2: (Possibly at same time, depends on $$), KGB AYX shocks, some sort of coilover (Wavering between tein s and skunk 2), adding front and rear stiffening struts, new rimes/tires (15s, maybe 16's no bigger)
Stage 3: Compression test, turbo kit. Looking at probably 8ish lbs of boost, aiming for 210-220 whp off of a D16z. (This will be done for me, I don't have welding skills), hondata tune
Stage 4: Replacing interior carpet, minor exterior stuff (wiper arms, etc.), recovering interior pleather, spraying the plastics, different seats, yadda yadda.
Stage 5: Muted/subtle body kit, touch up base paint, and two tone upper paint/stripe. that way I don't have to pay to repaint the entire car (engine bay, etc.), but the whole car won't be boring *** white.
Hopefully before I get to stage 3 I'll have a different car for a DD. I've thought about lighter cams, etc., but since I'm not going to be racing/dragging, I don't think it's needed.
John
i know the distibutor cap and rotor has been mentioned already, but you can also change out the tranny fluid as well.
don't know how mechanically inlcined you are, but replacing the brake fluid will help too. or am i going to far with this?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Mechanically inclined, but way inexperienced. Part of the problem is I live in an apartment complex and am short on tools and space. Got a Haynes manual, when I start getting into the rest I'll get a Helms.
Here's my complete plans, and most of this will be DIY (My father in law has space I can use down the line):
Preparatory: Alarm, and the kill switches etc. outlined in site at the top of the FAQ, maybe new stereo/amp at this time too, we'll see. Oh, and putting in the AC compressor I'm getting shipped. No AC in Phoenix sucks.
Stage 1: Replace brake pads, rotors (Solid, not drilled or anything), calipers and lines, replace left front axle (Was told a while ago it needed it)
Stage 2: (Possibly at same time, depends on $$), KGB AYX shocks, some sort of coilover (Wavering between tein s and skunk 2), adding front and rear stiffening struts, new rimes/tires (15s, maybe 16's no bigger)
Stage 3: Compression test, turbo kit. Looking at probably 8ish lbs of boost, aiming for 210-220 whp off of a D16z. (This will be done for me, I don't have welding skills), hondata tune
Stage 4: Replacing interior carpet, minor exterior stuff (wiper arms, etc.), recovering interior pleather, spraying the plastics, different seats, yadda yadda.
Stage 5: Muted/subtle body kit, touch up base paint, and two tone upper paint/stripe. that way I don't have to pay to repaint the entire car (engine bay, etc.), but the whole car won't be boring *** white.
Hopefully before I get to stage 3 I'll have a different car for a DD. I've thought about lighter cams, etc., but since I'm not going to be racing/dragging, I don't think it's needed.
John
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Re: General maintenance ?? (Aodhan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Aodhan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Stage 5: Muted/subtle body kit, touch up base paint, and two tone upper paint/stripe. that way I don't have to pay to repaint the entire car (engine bay, etc.), but the whole car won't be boring *** white.
John</TD></TR></TABLE>
i was once boring *** white then i got black and grey tattoos so now all the soulja girls love me haha
Stage 5: Muted/subtle body kit, touch up base paint, and two tone upper paint/stripe. that way I don't have to pay to repaint the entire car (engine bay, etc.), but the whole car won't be boring *** white.
John</TD></TR></TABLE>
i was once boring *** white then i got black and grey tattoos so now all the soulja girls love me haha
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Re: (egsleepercivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by egsleepercivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">timing belt, tensioner and spring, and water pump if the haven't been changed. @ 109k your pushing it wirh the TB belt if its original. Also fuel filter wouldn't be a bad idea
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I believe I said fuel filt... I'll have the timing belt etc. checked too. Thx.
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I believe I said fuel filt... I'll have the timing belt etc. checked too. Thx.
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