tax return maintenance

[300hpbound]

So I have a bit of a going list as to my general maintenance parts that i'm replacing right now and wanted to get some input on if I'm forgetting anything.

I would like everyone to know that this is no big horsepower car, it's not even turbo. But I do take very good car of her and she runs beautifully, so I would like to keep it that way.

So far I will be doing the following:

- Trans flush with new in line filter from IPT transmissions
- Struts all around
- Brake flush
- wheel bearings/ lower ball joints/ control arm bushings
- radiator flush
- (misc) replacing throttle cable with non cruise control cable
- (misc) Plan on doing the throttle body bypass stuff that is outlined in the VFAQ
- replacing o-rings on the injectors

Just recently did brakes all around with the Powerslot rotors/ stoptech pads combo, only has about 1000 miles on em so those are fine.

Oil has been changed at regular intervals so that's fine too.

Had a leaking axle seal in which a new one has been ordered and will be going in when I pull the strut out.

Timing belt/ waterpump/ associated pulley's/ BSE was done 3000 miles ago so that's up to date as well.

Spark plugs were replaced about 3000 miles ago as well. spark plug wires are NGK and are still in great shape so they don't need replaced

I think i'm covered for quite some time after this huh? Is there anything that i'm missing that anyone would recommend replacing while im in the position to do so?

This lil girl runs great and i've never had a problem with her and I would like to keep it that way. This is my daily driver so no crazy modifying is going to be done until I get a second vehicle so don't recommend turbos or anything of that nature.

Thanks guys

 

[Abe'sGST]

I would do a BG intake/fuel injector service on it, if i'm not mistaking they do those at any chevy dealer. Other than that, you're pretty much ok.

 

[GoCanes777]

Maybe a new radiator i just did all my maintance and 3 weeks later my oem radiator cracks may have been just age but just a thought!

 

[theoutlaw82]

If it were mine I'd also replace the fuel filter.

 

[atownturbo]

Maybe a new radiator i just did all my maintance and 3 weeks later my oem radiator cracks may have been just age but just a thought!

Some new radiator hoses and heater hoses, depending on how old they are. A week after I put in a new radiator the heater hose blew.

 

[Abe'sGST]

I wouldn't replace the radiator unless you see signs of it going bad, like leaks. Doesn't make sense, just keep a little extra $ for the future if ever goes bad, easy replacement. I would look into the hoses, belts and fuel filter as well.

 

[theoutlaw82]

How are your tires? If you need them then nows the time to do them.

 

[lumberjackracing]

Short of looking to see if you have any fluid leaks to address I would say you have it covered.

 

[300hpbound]

I would do a BG intake/fuel injector service on it, if i'm not mistaking they do those at any chevy dealer. Other than that, you're pretty much ok.

I do run a can of BG 44k through my system twice a year but I did kind of forget this. Thanks man!

Maybe a new radiator i just did all my maintance and 3 weeks later my oem radiator cracks may have been just age but just a thought!

Oddly enough the outlet neck on my factory radiator cracked exactly a year ago. I replaced it with a koyo all aluminum radiator with new hoses. Had to add an external trans cooler but I definitely don't see that as a downside. Thanks for the I put!

If it were mine I'd also replace the fuel filter.

Fuel filter was replaced about 10,000 miles ago and with the amount of BG products that run through it I think I should be good for a couple more years on it. Thanks!

How are your tires? If you need them then nows the time to do them.

Tires still have a good 10,000 miles left at least. I think I'm good for a good while on those.

Sorry for the double post as well, my phone freaked out when I multi quoted all of them so I had to break it up. Didn't want to be an a hole and not respond too. Belts are solid. All hoses are solid too. Vacuum hoses were replaced a out 8 months ago too.

Thanks for all the input fellas I really appreciate it