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Old 10-30-2009, 06:09 PM   #25 (permalink)
bwilson4web
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Since you are looking far afield in the rebuild, I would like to suggest a couple of other things to 'get out of the way:'
  • spark plugs - they don't last forever
  • air filter - toss the old, put in a new
  • cabin air filter behind the glove compartment - they can pick up all sorts of funky stuff
  • lubricate the hydrocarbon converter linkages - use a high temperature grease
  • check belt - they almost last forever
  • change radiator coolant - you'll get the inverter coolant anyway but radiator now is a good start
  • consider 88C thermostat - I got some from Japan in January, at cost $20+shipping
  • buff out haze over headlights - easy to do now
  • measure all tread depth for all four tires - looking for abnormal wear pattern, can help on 4-wheel alignment
  • 12V DC battery - they don't last forever and there are alternatives
  • throttle plate cleaning - no so convienced about mass air flow cleaning but inspection is good
  • PVC valve - what the heck, easy enough
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