Vehicle Longevity - What To Replace
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Vehicle Longevity - What To Replace
Name some parts that are a good idea to replace on a 144,000 + miled car for vehicle longevity purposes. Not all at once of course. Just where to start, what's the first thing I'd want to replace, whats the last thing I'd need to replace, etc.
I'm fairly certain I'm replacing:
-Alternator
-Waterpump (already bought a while ago)
-Throttle Body
What else? Or maybe you might reccommend me holding off on a few things I mentioned?
I hope this isn't a dumb question, it didn't seem to have been asked before. Thanks.
-Marc
I'm fairly certain I'm replacing:
-Alternator
-Waterpump (already bought a while ago)
-Throttle Body
What else? Or maybe you might reccommend me holding off on a few things I mentioned?
I hope this isn't a dumb question, it didn't seem to have been asked before. Thanks.
-Marc
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Re: Vehicle Longevity - What To Replace
Is the throttle body broken or something, otherwise, from a maintenance standpoint, I dont understand why you would replace it. You could just buy a can of throttle body cleaner from a parts store, get an old toothbrush, and clean out your existing throttle body.
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The reason is because this morning when I was sleeping, my dad was checking out the car and pushed (not hard) the TB in the wrong direction and it went below 1,000 RPM's, made a bad sounds and went back to runnig smooth, but then climed to a 2,000 RPM idle and wouldn't stop. It's ok now, I drove it to jack in the box, but just the fact that it did that leads me to believe something's not right.
Thanks for the replies so far, all good stuff. thumb
Thanks for the replies so far, all good stuff. thumb
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For most non-maintenance parts, I wouldn't replace them unless they are showing signs of failure. There is no use replace them if the originals are still working, just for the sake of replacing them.
Some parts that you SHOULD consider replacing (if still original) are your shocks (springs should still be OK unless they sag), bushings and engine mounts.
Everything else, just be prepared to replace them when they do eventually fail.
Some parts that you SHOULD consider replacing (if still original) are your shocks (springs should still be OK unless they sag), bushings and engine mounts.
Everything else, just be prepared to replace them when they do eventually fail.
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Originally Posted by ImportKILLER
For most non-maintenance parts, I wouldn't replace them unless they are showing signs of failure. There is no use replace them if the originals are still working, just for the sake of replacing them.
You're better off just waiting until something fails and then changing it. Cheapest way to go too.
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Originally Posted by MarcR94v6
But does my Throttle Body sounds bad, from what I described when my dad pushed on it?
They get really dirty inside. A build up forms around the throttle valves. The IAC compensates for it, but if your dad pushed them backwards it could have moved some of the gunk around and made the IAC have to readjust itself.
remove the TB and tear it apart. DO NOT remove the throttle blades or shaft. As mentioned above use a toothbrush with a cleaner (Gumout, Simple Green, etc) to get everything sparkling like new. remove the IAC and carefully clean the pintle. Do not turn(rotate) the pintle, just clean it as it is.
here are some pictures of my clean TB. I used a polishing bit in my dremel to shine it up a bit and reassemble it with new gaskets. The car runs like new.
Picture 1
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Picture 3
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The three things you listed in your original post don't need to be replaced as maintenance items. They either work or they don't.
In a '94 vehicle with 145k miles - the economics of the vehicle don't justify spending money for the sake of it. I suggest following these rules:
1.) Maintenance items include things that wear out and fliuds/filters. Some things, like brakes - are meant to wear out - but they will tell you when they are worn out. Other things won't:
Generally speaking you probably need all new fluids in your car. Oil, trans, rear diff, cooling system. Air, PCV, and fuel filters are a good idea too. But really that's just about it.
2.) Almost everything else - in general - wait for it to break.
But keep an eye on rubber and moving parts for signs of excess wear and rotting out. Jounce bumpers are common, sway bar links, ball joints, stuff like that. Batteries tend to last about 5 years.
3.) If you have some cosmetic parts or non-critical (switchgear and panels and such) showing wear - start browsing eBay and boneyards for good replacements. There are some good deals to be had if you are just picking odds and ends up here and there.
peace.
In a '94 vehicle with 145k miles - the economics of the vehicle don't justify spending money for the sake of it. I suggest following these rules:
1.) Maintenance items include things that wear out and fliuds/filters. Some things, like brakes - are meant to wear out - but they will tell you when they are worn out. Other things won't:
Generally speaking you probably need all new fluids in your car. Oil, trans, rear diff, cooling system. Air, PCV, and fuel filters are a good idea too. But really that's just about it.
2.) Almost everything else - in general - wait for it to break.
But keep an eye on rubber and moving parts for signs of excess wear and rotting out. Jounce bumpers are common, sway bar links, ball joints, stuff like that. Batteries tend to last about 5 years.
3.) If you have some cosmetic parts or non-critical (switchgear and panels and such) showing wear - start browsing eBay and boneyards for good replacements. There are some good deals to be had if you are just picking odds and ends up here and there.
peace.
#14
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Originally Posted by MarcR94v6
Lol, your TB is twice the size of mine.
Your V6 TB will be very similar in overall design.
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