Just bought a a ek coupe with 156xxx miles on the motor. its completely stock. what steps should i take to insure reliability? Water Pump timing belt, etc.

 

yes your on the right track. If it were my car i would just do basic maintenence. Timing belt, water pump and possibly oil pump while the belt is off. A coolant flush along with an oil change won't hurt either.

 

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Any idea on what's already been done? Along with the above suggestions, I'd change out the transmission fluid, fuel filter (reminds me, I've got to do mine), spark plugs, air filter, and check for cracks/leaks in the header and exhaust system.

 

also maby get some high mileage oil, and a drop in k&n air filter to help her breath a little better.
then do the seafoam 3 step process. to clean up gunk and carbon deposits.

 

If you're looking at changing out the timing belt and water pump, then you might as well change out your cam seal and crank seal while you're there.

 

Don't forget the spark plugs also.

 

Very Informative thx. Made a checklist, but i doubt im gonna do all of it. In the mean time saving for B series.

 

seafoam does wonders, you'll see how much dirt is stuck in there over the years

 

Suprised no one said valve lash adjustment. Also change pcv. Cap and rotor.

 

b series are awesome and yes everyone wants want, but D series are incredibly reliable

 

Just what i was going to say. I did all that when I go mine except the coolant flush and water pump change just because the coolant looked brand new and still hasn't ever heated up on me and the water pump looked brand new

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