i wouldn't say that is necessary i would change them if you have the normal symptoms of warped rotors, or ,maybe you see deep groves in it or what. i would try to re tighten the oil pan bolts and if anything the gasket might be going

 

any idea on when to change out the struts?, i want to do get lowering springs but i kind of want to wait until its time to get new struts

 

It's tough with suspension parts, because it really is based on the roads that you drive on.

Typically it's around 60,000 that you might need work, but it's really dependent on how your tires are wearing and how the car feels.

One test, is that you can pop the trunk or hood, and push down as far as you can, and see if the car just pops back up into place, or if it bounces a few times first. Obviously you want minimal bounce.

 

Brakes should be done as needed if they are worn out or having problems (such as brake pulsing). To my knowledge, I have never had a rotor problem as a result of a bad wheel hub.

 

OK thanks for the info guys.

 

I did the tranny fluid swap last evening..went smooth as butter however I did have a fluid extractor, so I was able to siphon the old oil up and out thru the dipstick. made changing out the filter a WHOLE lot less messy and easier.
I figure I got 6 quarts out. I was surprised how well the pan looked when it cam off. no metal pieces and very little of that chalky crap on the magnet....im pretty sure it was the 1st change out.....but at 105k it needed it..the oil did look old. shifts nice and smooth now by golly. I got lucky and hit the parts store when the fluid was on sale at 2 qt for $8 yay! and that's for the dexron VI. yay!! I think ill do this again when I hit 150k.

 

also don't forget checking the engine mounts the lower ones if you feel a vibration it is usually one or both trans and engine going bad. good rule of thumb is look at them while your doing a oil and trans fluid change look at them the engine I think is the only one filled with oil. check it run your finger on the engine mount. if it feels like you wiped a oil pan that had oil in it or the rubber on it feels like it is falling apart. peaces coming off it is well due to change it. most dealers will say it is your valve cover gaskets. that's what one dealer said when I got warrenty work done a while back but I knew better a shop replaced both for 210. compaired to others who wanted a lot more for them.

 

[QUOTE told him I learned it on my Monte **** site and we both chuckled...good times!!! thanks again!![/QUOTE]
monte ****...... that is hilarious

 

I Pulled 4 plugs. all of them look original and gapped 060. I put em back in lol. swapped my upstream 02 sensor also. after supper gonna swap the PCV valve and replace some damaged wire loom. changed the oil yesterday.




I think I'm done !!


no I take that back....still gotta swap the fuel filter.

 

i know i need to flush the brakes, im currently bidding on a used mityvac mv8000 one man bleeder on ebay ill know by 5 if i won, if not ill just pay the extra 10 for a new one