Repairs are getting tedious after only one month of ownership.

[WhipE350]

San, how many miles on this car...I've done a ton of stuff to my car but it didn't 'have' to be done, in fact all the 'repairs' on my car (2000 S) at 55k miles were minimal. I think I have done more early maintenance and unnecessary repairs then all those from the previous owner and I got the car at 53k miles in Nov. Do you have to do the gas filter and transmission fluid? If it is at that scheduled maintenance point then of course it makes sense. Like gschotland says getting it up to snuff can be a pia but in the end the piece of mind and the fun in doing it is worth it. I still have the water pump, engine mount, clutch, rms, ims on my list and look forward to doing it when the weather cools down. It gets really expensive when you start adding mods . I will say I probably won't be so positive if my coolant tank goes

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by WhipE350

San, how many miles on this car...I've done a ton of stuff to my car but it didn't 'have' to be done, in fact all the 'repairs' on my car (2000 S) at 55k miles were minimal. I think I have done more early maintenance and unnecessary repairs then all those from the previous owner and I got the car at 53k miles in Nov. Do you have to do the gas filter and transmission fluid? If it is at that scheduled maintenance point then of course it makes sense. Like gschotland says getting it up to snuff can be a pia but in the end the piece of mind and the fun in doing it is worth it. I still have the water pump, engine mount, clutch, rms, ims on my list and look forward to doing it when the weather cools down. It gets really expensive when you start adding mods . I will say I probably won't be so positive if my coolant tank goes

Just turned 116k miles. The gear oil was done at about 50k and I didn't see a record for the fuel filter. I'm trying to get all the major maintenance out of the way and start fresh. Luckily, the tires are new, glass window top is new, suspension is tight, clutch feels great.

Next step is to check the cam timing at the dealer (ouch, $145) to see if the IMS is in good shape, if not, then its clutch, IMS and RMS for me too.

[WhipE350]

Originally Posted by san rensho

Just turned 116k miles. The gear oil was done at about 50k and I didn't see a record for the fuel filter. I'm trying to get all the major maintenance out of the way and start fresh. Luckily, the tires are new, glass window top is new, suspension is tight, clutch feels great.

Next step is to check the cam timing at the dealer (ouch, $145) to see if the IMS is in good shape, if not, then its clutch, IMS and RMS for me too.

116k miles...sounds like a good car that just needs some tlc, enjoy fix'in her up and enjoy the drive!

[Perfectlap]

116K miles on the original clutch?

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

116K miles on the original clutch?

Yep, and its in pretty good shape except for just the slightest hint of chatter below 2k rpms. I'm hoping the chatter is from a bad motor mount.

[Perfectlap]

Then you should definitely do the IMS/Clutch/RMS. Your rear axle boots are probably both ripped as well.

On the brightside the previous owner was obvsiouly easy on the machinery. I'm guessing he probably performed regular oil changes as well.

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Then you should definitely do the IMS/Clutch/RMS. Your rear axle boots are probably both ripped as well.

On the brightside the previous owner was obvsiouly easy on the machinery. I'm guessing he probably performed regular oil changes as well.

Boots are good, tranny mounts good, suspension tight as drum, no shakes at any speed. Previous owner put new Bridgtones on it (paid over $1300 for them). He was an older guy and his widow said it was mostly highway miles. But yes, the IMS has me worried, the internet has made me paranoid. If the cam timing is good, I may just wait till the clutch goes. Although since I only paid $7500 for it, I guess I can afford to put some money into it.