would like some input/opinions on what work should be done......
01-12-2007, 07:24 AM
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would like some input/opinions on what work should be done......
i'm taking my car in to my Indy next week to have timing belt changed (ECS ultimate plus kit), airbag clock spring replaced, APR chip, coolant sensor and fuel filter...what other items should i address while i'm there?
it's 7 years old w/ 57,000 miles and i already upgraded DV's & vac hoses, TBB, F-hose, plugs, air & pollen filter, brakes & snub mount this summer.
some items i've read that should be changed are coolant expansion tank/cap and O2 sensors - should i wait til O2 sensors fail? if you can recommend anything else i'd appreciate it - i'm making an order from ECS soon
it's 7 years old w/ 57,000 miles and i already upgraded DV's & vac hoses, TBB, F-hose, plugs, air & pollen filter, brakes & snub mount this summer.
some items i've read that should be changed are coolant expansion tank/cap and O2 sensors - should i wait til O2 sensors fail? if you can recommend anything else i'd appreciate it - i'm making an order from ECS soon
01-12-2007, 08:20 AM
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hmm, i don't think it has been since i've owned it, unless the previous
owner had replaced it (bought it with about 35k miles). is that an expensive item, can't seem to find one online? do they have a similar life as the water pump?
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Sounds like you did what needs to be done. Upgraded TBB is fine at stage 1/2
One tip : check the security of the turbo to intercooler hoses under the bellypan. One of mine blew off the day after chipping. Not good, car will not go.
01-12-2007, 10:29 AM
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failure rate is MUCH higher than for the water pump, based on what I've observed here.... and IIRC,
the replacement cost is about $450 due to labor. Since your machanic is going to be working on stuff anyway, there MAY eb some labor savings... or maybe not.
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