Maintenance...
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7th Gear
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Midland mi
Maintenance...
I have a bone stock 87 with 33,000 miles on it. 4+3.
I have never had the rad / or tranny / diff fluid changed... What should I use? Redline ,or stick with stock GM fluids?
the motor is starting hard right now, I have been diligent about oil changes and have changed the plugs a few times , other than normal filter changes haven't done much to the car since I bought it new. Starts Esp hard when hot.
It's throwing a check engine light , I just want to get the car back up to snuff for my weekend crusier
Thanks!
J.McCreery
06 997 S AWE headers and Exhaust
03 50th anniversary convert auto
87 Z51 , all original.
I have never had the rad / or tranny / diff fluid changed... What should I use? Redline ,or stick with stock GM fluids?
the motor is starting hard right now, I have been diligent about oil changes and have changed the plugs a few times , other than normal filter changes haven't done much to the car since I bought it new. Starts Esp hard when hot.
It's throwing a check engine light , I just want to get the car back up to snuff for my weekend crusier
Thanks!
J.McCreery
06 997 S AWE headers and Exhaust
03 50th anniversary convert auto
87 Z51 , all original.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 470
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From: Phoenix Arizona
I would focus on the cooling system / radiator first and formost. Are you the original owner? Take the radiator out and have it thououghly cleaned inside and out. Then check to ensure fans / fan is operating properly,and install a new thermostat I believe 195* is stock. Redline / Mobil 1 and both good products, have used both now just Mobil 1. Then start on the trans.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Bruce WI
WOW, 33,000 miles! Lucky dog
When I got my 86 it was pretty neglected on up-keep and it started hard also, I did some general tune-up stuff and it runs great.
You say plugs are new, but things like plug wires, distributor cap & rotor, and fuel filter are still 20 years old. I also cleaned the throttle body. For about $100 and a Saturday's time I bet you would have her purring like a kitten again
When I got my 86 it was pretty neglected on up-keep and it started hard also, I did some general tune-up stuff and it runs great.You say plugs are new, but things like plug wires, distributor cap & rotor, and fuel filter are still 20 years old. I also cleaned the throttle body. For about $100 and a Saturday's time I bet you would have her purring like a kitten again
Le Mans Master
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From: One day you're a Comet...the next day you're dust... Arkansas
I have a bone stock 87 with 33,000 miles on it. 4+3.
I have never had the rad / or tranny / diff fluid changed... What should I use? Redline ,or stick with stock GM fluids?
the motor is starting hard right now, I have been diligent about oil changes and have changed the plugs a few times , other than normal filter changes haven't done much to the car since I bought it new. Starts Esp hard when hot.
It's throwing a check engine light , I just want to get the car back up to snuff for my weekend crusier
Thanks!
J.McCreery
06 997 S AWE headers and Exhaust
03 50th anniversary convert auto
87 Z51 , all original.
I have never had the rad / or tranny / diff fluid changed... What should I use? Redline ,or stick with stock GM fluids?
the motor is starting hard right now, I have been diligent about oil changes and have changed the plugs a few times , other than normal filter changes haven't done much to the car since I bought it new. Starts Esp hard when hot.
It's throwing a check engine light , I just want to get the car back up to snuff for my weekend crusier
Thanks!
J.McCreery
06 997 S AWE headers and Exhaust
03 50th anniversary convert auto
87 Z51 , all original.
