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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 12:21 PM
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hey guys. I was just wondering if I was going to do a tune up on my 88 if there was anything else I had to change besides the spark plugs,spark plug wires and distributor cap??? do I need to change the air filter also??? thanks
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 04:23 PM
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If the air filter is dirty change it.

I would not change dist cap nor wires unless there is an issue suspected witht them. You can pull a spark plug (#1 is nice for this purpose) for inspection to see if regap or replacement is in order.

Otherwise, keeping fluids fresh and paying attention to brakes & rubber is about all that is needed, IMO.
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Originally Posted by 65Z01
If the air filter is dirty change it.

I would not change dist cap nor wires unless there is an issue suspected witht them. You can pull a spark plug (#1 is nice for this purpose) for inspection to see if regap or replacement is in order.

Otherwise, keeping fluids fresh and paying attention to brakes & rubber is about all that is needed, IMO.
thank you
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If you do the wires, the plastic seperaters will probably fall apart. May want to get some new ones.
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Oil, Oil Filter, Trans Fluid/Filter, Fuel Filter and flush Brake Fluid.
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