PM items
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PM items
I purchased a 92 LT-1 Coupe with 46K in Jan. I am the third owner. It is in good shape and does not appear to have any mods done to it.
Not knowing what has or has not been done to it, I want to do some PM before I take it for any long drives.
I have done the following:
1) Replaced the shocks.
2) Replaced the air filter with a K&N
3) changed the oil/filter (used Mobil 1) and lubed it.
4) Rotated the tires
5) Flushed the radiator, replaced the thermostat and all radiator and heater hoses.
Next on the list:
6) New serpentine belt
7) Fuel Filter
8) PCV filter and valve
What else ............................
Not knowing what has or has not been done to it, I want to do some PM before I take it for any long drives.
I have done the following:
1) Replaced the shocks.
2) Replaced the air filter with a K&N
3) changed the oil/filter (used Mobil 1) and lubed it.
4) Rotated the tires
5) Flushed the radiator, replaced the thermostat and all radiator and heater hoses.
Next on the list:
6) New serpentine belt
7) Fuel Filter
8) PCV filter and valve
What else ............................
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just to let you know...
PM here means Private Message.
I think you mean it as Preventitive Maintence(spelling is probally wrong)
you may want to do brake pads and brake fluid.
PM here means Private Message.
I think you mean it as Preventitive Maintence(spelling is probally wrong)
you may want to do brake pads and brake fluid.
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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The serp belt is a double-sided rib belt and it's not that easy to find outside of a dealer or a shop that wil take the time and find the proper Gates belt.
The fuel filter dores not have a service replacement schedule but it's not expensive and not too hard to change if you can get the car off the ground a couple feet.
A brake fluid flush should be done. For daily driving, just use a good quality DOT3 fluid. Chances are the fluid is pretty dark. I wouldn't worry too much about pads unless the rotors have grooves or scoring. The front pads can be removed for inspection simply by removing the C-clip on the caliper pins.
I would also consider a tranny flush and a new filter if it's an A4. If it's a manual, the ZF fluid can be expensive. Suck out the old diff fluid and remember to add a couple bottles of the GM posi additive.
How did the tires look in terms of wear? Any inside or outside excess wear? Does the car track straing on a smooth level road? If not, find a good reputable shop with an experienced alignment guy and get an alignment done.
The fuel filter dores not have a service replacement schedule but it's not expensive and not too hard to change if you can get the car off the ground a couple feet.
A brake fluid flush should be done. For daily driving, just use a good quality DOT3 fluid. Chances are the fluid is pretty dark. I wouldn't worry too much about pads unless the rotors have grooves or scoring. The front pads can be removed for inspection simply by removing the C-clip on the caliper pins.
I would also consider a tranny flush and a new filter if it's an A4. If it's a manual, the ZF fluid can be expensive. Suck out the old diff fluid and remember to add a couple bottles of the GM posi additive.
How did the tires look in terms of wear? Any inside or outside excess wear? Does the car track straing on a smooth level road? If not, find a good reputable shop with an experienced alignment guy and get an alignment done.
