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Old 01-03-2014, 03:15 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by recycledsixtie View Post
Good question Hancock as I have often wondered that myself.

My local indy shop says my bearings will need to be done not tomorrow but in the future! My 2001 base Box has done 45k miles.

Water pump has not been done but somebody could guess the life of the water pump?

IMS? Who knows?

I am not one to replace parts unless they are broken but if I was to replace parts I would replace the ones that have the most $$$ consequences if they broke:

1. water pump, thermostat .

2. Accessory belt?

3. Ims - have not done this but have had installed IMS Guardian.

Anything else that is critical?

Most other stuff is not so critical in my opinion because you get some warning but must obviously be addressed if they fail:
AOS-smokey
Coolant tank - leaky could have consequences
Motor mounts broken you will feel it
Wheel bearings will get noisy

Obviously large amounts of coolant, oil on the garage floor are a concern.

Others can add items that I may have overlooked and are critical.
As the above poster says get in that car and drive has a lot to be said for it.
G
What happens with these cars that make a failed waterpump so catastrophic?
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