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26-09-2007, 09:52 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Glenmore Park, Sydney
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Hey all
I have had a few issues with my car lately, broken steering rack, idle issues (drops down to about 400 every so often when A/C is on), Suspension problems. I got all the suspenstion fixed the other week and it is handling like a dream. I bought my car with no log books so this year it hit 167'000 kms and im going to fix as much as i can. My question is, during its major service this year what else should I get done ? - Oil Change Yes - Oil Filter Yes - Battery Fluid Levels Yes - Air Filter (or a re oil of aftermarket jobbies) Yes - Check Brakes and Fluid Yes - Replace Coolant, full system flush Yes - Diff oil Yes - Fuel Filter Yes - Front Pads - depending greatly on pad composition and driving style (Replaced only 18 months ago) - Transmission Servicing (Full Flush done only 12 months ago, will be topping up liquid due to the slight slipping i am getting) - Rear Pads - depending greatly on pad composition and driving style (Replaced only 18 months ago) - Plugs and Leads, check and replace if neccesary If Needed - Fan belt If Needed - Rear wheel bearings Just Done - Front wheel bearings Just Done - Rear sway bar bushes Just Done - Front Shockies/ inspect ball joints for movement Just Done Cheers Jeff
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27-09-2007, 11:34 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Salamander Bay
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sounds about right to me
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27-09-2007, 08:34 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: perth w.a
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all looks good... sounds like you got it covered....as for you trans slipping id be looking into that asap.....you could do damage hey....
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27-09-2007, 08:50 PM
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Its Resonating!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW
Posts: 1,612
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Yeah not much else you can do, unless you start pulling things apart.
How much did it cost for the suspension work? Going ahead with the custom door trims?? |
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27-09-2007, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 263
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What about some new a brake fluid flush not just a top up or check.
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27-09-2007, 08:59 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Parramatta, SYD
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please let us know how much did it cost or are you going to DIY?
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27-09-2007, 09:32 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Glenmore Park, Sydney
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Im going to a friend of a friend actually, Redback Automotive in Penrith
I wont get mates rates or anything, just after a thorough check-up. Will look into the brake flush thanks. Suspension work was just over $3100. But it includes upgraded parts, and new lowered springs/shocks. All the details are in my build write-up. Yes on the door trims, just holding off for now, might just DIY on the trims though.
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27-09-2007, 09:41 PM
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All Bran = Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: BrizVegas
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I replaced mine recently (100+Ks) and there was a noticeable difference in performance. Engine was probably in the order of 10% more responsive. I haven't been anywhere to check fuel consumption figures but I would expect that to improve. If you don't want to fork out for one on spec perhaps there is a known low km one that you could swap over (2 minute job) for a blat up the road? If yours needs replacing you'll know straight away. |
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27-09-2007, 09:55 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Auckland NZ
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All sounds good mate.
I'd be getting the auto flushed and serviced twice a year. My AU is high km,and now that I get the trans service every 3 months it seems to be soldiering on and on....without issue. |
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What else should I do this service?
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