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nacstate · 07-29-2002, 06:35 AM

I bought my 93 about 6 weeks ago. It has 125,000 miles on it. The engine is in pretty good shape considering its age. I tend to run it a little hard, and I don't want to fuck it up. So I figured I'd take it in to get some work done on it, get all fixed up so it runs great.

My question is what would be the best thing to do? I don't have a shitload of money, and I want to have an idea of what I should have done so I don't go to a mechanic and he tries to dick me over.

Natty · 07-29-2002, 07:35 AM

Do the "yearly tuneup." Keep track of what mileage you replace stuff and keep it in your glovebox, so you can keep up on maintenence. This can all be bought at your FLAPS, www.courtesypars.com, or your dealer.
A fuel filter from a z32 300zx
New plug wires (www.pdm-racing.com has good deals)
New plugs
Change fluids
Check the coolant and replace the thermostat, KA's don't like heat
Rotor and distributor cap
Clean on throttle body with carb cleaner

All I can think og, good luck. You can do all the labor yourself. This was a good first job to get me comfortable with my car.
Jeff

Tyler Durdan · 07-29-2002, 03:43 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Natty @ July 28 2002,09:35)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">A fuel filter from a z32 300zx</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
What's the advantage of using this fuel filter over the oem fuel filter?  I can understand more gas flow, but how much more performance wise?

07-29-2002, 07:35 AM	#2
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do the "yearly tuneup." Keep track of what mileage you replace stuff and keep it in your glovebox, so you can keep up on maintenence. This can all be bought at your FLAPS, www.courtesypars.com, or your dealer. A fuel filter from a z32 300zx New plug wires (www.pdm-racing.com has good deals) New plugs Change fluids Check the coolant and replace the thermostat, KA's don't like heat Rotor and distributor cap Clean on throttle body with carb cleaner All I can think og, good luck. You can do all the labor yourself. This was a good first job to get me comfortable with my car. Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

07-29-2002, 03:43 PM	#3
Tyler Durdan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Don't mess with Texas Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Natty @ July 28 2002,09:35)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">A fuel filter from a z32 300zx</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> What's the advantage of using this fuel filter over the oem fuel filter?  I can understand more gas flow, but how much more performance wise? __________________ "Pure adrenaline attached to a license plate.  Isn't it time to experience one yourself?"                           -Dan Gurney Turbo for Sale

07-29-2002, 06:35 AM	#1
nacstate Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Greenville, NC Age: 44 Posts: 58 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought my 93 about 6 weeks ago. It has 125,000 miles on it. The engine is in pretty good shape considering its age. I tend to run it a little hard, and I don't want to fuck it up. So I figured I'd take it in to get some work done on it, get all fixed up so it runs great. My question is what would be the best thing to do? I don't have a shitload of money, and I want to have an idea of what I should have done so I don't go to a mechanic and he tries to dick me over.