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atp_27
22-03-2012, 10:55 AM
So my verada has seen better days of late and is starting to show it's age and the downfalls of it's owner having a drive in drive out mining job (on some very substandard roads I might add), so I've decided to show it some love with a freshen up. It's just clocked over 120k this is the list of what I intend to do, if anyone has any suggestions what else I should do let me know. Car is unmodified in any way.

Timing belt - (anything else I should. Change whilst I have this off?)
Major service (all plugs, oils, filters, etc)
Brakes - looking possibly at upgrade 380 conversion or new RDA rotors
New shocks (was looking at KYB, does anyone know if you can still get boges?)
New springs
New bushes all round (will be going rubber, is this a hard DIY?)
New engine mount/s - last time I had it serviced was told one was cracked.
Trans cooler

With exception of the timing belt will be looking at doing everything myself, have a bit of time on hands so thought I would try and expand my mechanical skills.

LawlMagna
22-03-2012, 11:14 AM
Maybe check the rocker covers and sump/s for oil leaks? And i would also have a look at tyres (yes, its obvious, but it wasnt on your to do list :P)

atp_27
22-03-2012, 11:20 AM
Already had rocker cover gaskets changed last service as they spewing out everywhere. Doesn't seem to leak any oil since then. New tyres are on the cards shortly just trying to find a decent price for the original 225/55/17 size, that size is bloody expensive, though have seen some relatively cheap falken 225/50/17 tyres that I might give a run.

380Mitsu
22-03-2012, 11:33 AM
You might want to change the timing belt tensioner while you are doing the belt... these have a limited lifespan (mine was in need of replacement at less than 100,000kms).

Madmagna
22-03-2012, 11:36 AM
I deal in Boge, still available so no issues there, I may also be able to save you significant $$ on the other service parts

In short, sounds like you are doing a full 100k service with all fluids and filters, belt as well. Unless there is leakage I would not bother with the water pump, unless you have the moring in rattle I woud also not bother with the pre tensioner, just make sure when you do the belt dont let the pre tensioner go all the way out, lock it off before you remove the belt, also saves trying to compress it again