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Ok so you buy a new rig and you dont really know the histroy of the thing ( only what the seller told you and they are ALWAYS honest arnt they lol) as a precution what parts would you change over to be on the safe side. Obviously oils and the like and Im going a complete set of cooling system hoses as Ive had an issue in the first week. But what else would anyone change to be on the safe side?
Fuel filters, belts, check battery levels, power steering oil and levels, fresh coolant / hoses / heater hoses?, oils in diffs gear box and transfer case and engine like you said.
You know where you are at if you do that stuff.
Cost a bomb but piece of mind is worth it I reckon.
Macca
Depends how many k's the vehicle has done but definitely all oils, filters and grease to start with. Any maintenance history on the vehicle?
You might have to look at hoses, bushes, suspension, brakes and the like if they look in bad shape.
Well going on my last drama, I'll say it could be worth checking CVs and bearings. Mine had only done 80000 and all was not good :-(
Its done 300,000k and don't know the maint. history so i think Ill be doing the lot... sure beats being stranded in the bush somewhere.
with all the great info stated above ill also be getting the radiator rodded asap mine was 90% blocked
What model do you have? Diesel or patrol? Besides the other suggestions, I'd consider fresh glow plugs or spark plugs, maybe change out the coolant.
It's a petrol (TB42e), Yeah the coolant will be changed with the hoses, mat have a look at the plugs too
Bump
What a fantastic question. C'mon you guru's, keep those answers wheelin'
see if its got a lsd or not
5' Lift kit and muddies. 33s.
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I would be looking at getting an aftermarket temp gauge, I did and I has helped with monitoring alot more than the factory one.
Oh also, if its an auto then install a larger oil cooler! Makes a big difference
check your engine fan. mine had cracked in every possible place and im still surprised that it hadn't already flown apart!
Wheel bearings for sure!!!
I reckon you should start with all fluids and filters and then to start to work on brake fluid, power steering fluids and such
John
Hi Mate,
As everyone else has said, change all oil's and record when and what u changed for future reference. Flush cooling system and change coolant, check hardness of all hoses, no need to change them all if they are still ok, mines done 310k and coolant hoses are still ok.
One thing people always miss is the fan belts. pulley condition, and the idler pulley bearing, cost about $4 from a bearing shop and will stop a head ache later on down the road.
I'm a heavy diesel mechanic so i have an advantage i spose, but if i wasnt 100% sure, i would get the car fully checked over by RACQ/NRMA depending on what state your in, they legally have to do a full thorough check and I know from experience from others they do a really good job and they will let you know what needs changing and what doesn't, or what your should change just in case. Also only cost about $200.
Cheers,
Shaun...
All the above plus waterpump and genuine thermostat. Timing belt ( if applicable )