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Stealth -> top 25 items of maintenance (3/17/2007 3:08:52 AM)

Twenty-Five important items/maintenance to do on ‘87 to ‘92 models:
 
1.  Get a FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL.
2.  Get a OWNER’s MANUAL.
3.  Check torque of wheel lug-nuts, several incidents reported.
4.  Check performance of ABS accumulator and ABS pump.
5.   flush brake fluid from pump and master cylinder.  
6.  Replace brake hoses at wheels and ABS relay at 75,000 miles.
7.  Drain coolant (do NOT flush) and refill with 50/50 mix.  Engine seals tend to fail.
8.  flush HEATER and its hoses.  
9.  Replace hoses, serpentine belt. Carry a spare belt.
10. Replace wipers.  Carry a spare set, hard to find.
11.  Drain transmission fluid (do NOT flush), refill and replace filter.
12.  Remove soft top “helper springs”.  They break the boot well.
13.  Carry a jumper for the VATS ignition on ‘89 and newer.  When it fails, you are stuck.
14.  Modify the top pull down motor assy. Carry instructions of how to repair.
15.  Install a boot-cover restraint system to avoid accidental opening.
16.  Lotion seats (use formula with: lanolin, mink oil & neatsfoot oil).  Repair as needed.
17.  Replace spark plugs with platinum plugs.  Also replace primary wires.
18.  Find & test manual releases: parking brake, fuel door, trunk release, trunk partition.  
19.  Clean all electrical contacts you can pull and apply die-electric-lub.
20.  Clean the door latches.
21.  Lubricate the soft top weatherstrip with Dupont Krytox®.  It is EXPENSIVE to replace.
22.  Repair frayed edges, cables, rips, holes on soft top.  Waterproof canvas.
23.  Check the spare tire.  Often it is flat.
24.  Inspect tail light bulbs, assure they are well mounted in the sockets.  Arrays tend to melt.
25.  Lubricate all latches/hinges in hood, trunk, also lub antenna mast, door hinges, etc. (do NOT lub door latches which must be free of oil).
 
some of these may also apply to the ''93s ...
 

  
stomper -> RE: top 25 items of maintenance (4/29/2008 11:31:16 AM)

26 - Add a 14oz bottle of LUCAS Transmission fluid.

27 - Wax the tail lights and headlights.



G.A.R.Y. -> RE: top 25 items of maintenance (4/29/2008 2:07:28 PM)

93's skip one through six. Actually owners manual is a good thing to have, you won't need fsm.







lol

jim -> RE: top 25 items of maintenance (5/23/2008 7:24:19 PM)

Have at least one beer between each step listed!

DAR -> RE: top 25 items of maintenance (9/19/2008 2:53:59 PM)

Stealth:  This is a great list and I''ve started by ordering the owners manual, the shop service manual and the codes.  I have a general question regarding spark plug replacement on my ''88.  On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you describe replacing the sparkplug on this vehicle?  Based on my initial investigation it looks like about a 15.  The side towards the firewall looks particularly challlenging.  Also, what is the cause for melted light sockets?  Is that a voltage problem or just normal expectations.  Thanks for your expertice...DAR

Stealth -> RE: top 25 items of maintenance (9/19/2008 10:54:36 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: DAR

Stealth:  This is a great list and I''''ve started by ordering the owners manual, the shop service manual and the codes.  I have a general question regarding spark plug replacement on my ''''88.  On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you describe replacing the sparkplug on this vehicle?  Based on my initial investigation it looks like about a 15.  The side towards the firewall looks particularly challlenging.  Also, what is the cause for melted light sockets?  Is that a voltage problem or just normal expectations.  Thanks for your expertice...DAR



We have seen many instances where the plugs after 15+ years, bond themselves to the block.  I say plugs and wires is top 3, and as long as they are getting done, do it right with plat plugs.

melted light sockets  main reason?  wrong bulbs and/or improper installation.
From the "Allante XYZ Facts" ;  The proper bulb is 2057 with a BRASS base ( the 1057 bulbs tend to damage the light arrays).

also, allow me to add #28

28.  Buy a Diagnostic System Pocket Manual (codes book).







toolmaker -> RE: top 25 items of maintenance (10/23/2008 8:17:43 AM)

"21. Lubricate the soft top weatherstrip. It is EXPENSIVE to replace."

Any suggestions on what product use for weatherstrips? My manual says dielectric grease. I think there are diff`t types.(?)

What do you think about strut "boots"? Should they be coated too? My `92 (winter driven)rear struts, [bodies]had lot of surface corrosion.
Thanks

Stealth -> RE: top 25 items of maintenance (10/23/2008 12:39:20 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: toolmaker

"21. Lubricate the soft top weatherstrip. It is EXPENSIVE to replace."

Any suggestions on what product use for weatherstrips? My manual says dielectric grease. I think there are diff`t types.(?)

What do you think about strut "boots"? Should they be coated too? My `92 (winter driven)rear struts, [bodies]had lot of surface corrosion.
Thanks


Dielectric grease?  no!

Good point, so I went back and edited. 
Krytox is inert, indefinite shelf life and was developed for Morton Thiokol Shuttle Space program ..


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Twenty-Five important items/maintenance to do on ‘87 to ‘92 models:
 
1.  Get a FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL.
2.  Get a OWNER’s MANUAL.
3.  Check torque of wheel lug-nuts, several incidents reported.
4.  Check performance of ABS accumulator and ABS pump.
5.   flush brake fluid from pump and master cylinder.  
6.  Replace brake hoses at wheels and ABS relay at 75,000 miles.
7.  Drain coolant (do NOT flush) and refill with 50/50 mix.  Engine seals tend to fail.
8.  flush HEATER and its hoses.  
9.  Replace hoses, serpentine belt. Carry a spare belt.
10. Replace wipers.  Carry a spare set, hard to find.
11.  Drain transmission fluid (do NOT flush), refill and replace filter.
12.  Remove soft top “helper springs”.  They break the boot well.
13.  Carry a jumper for the VATS ignition on ‘89 and newer.  When it fails, you are stuck.
14.  Modify the top pull down motor assy. Carry instructions of how to repair.
15.  Install a boot-cover restraint system to avoid accidental opening.
16.  Lotion seats (use formula with: lanolin, mink oil & neatsfoot oil).  Repair as needed.
17.  Replace spark plugs with platinum plugs.  Also replace primary wires.
18.  Find & test manual releases: parking brake, fuel door, trunk release, trunk partition.  
19.  Clean all electrical contacts you can pull and apply die-electric-lub.
20.  Clean the door latches.
21.  Lubricate the soft top weatherstrip with Dupont Krytox®.  It is EXPENSIVE to replace.
22.  Repair frayed edges, cables, rips, holes on soft top.  Waterproof canvas.
23.  Check the spare tire.  Often it is flat.
24.  Inspect tail light bulbs, assure they are well mounted in the sockets.  Arrays tend to melt.
25.  Lubricate all latches/hinges in hood, trunk, also lub antenna mast, door hinges, etc. (do NOT lub door latches which must be free of oil).
26 - Add a 14oz bottle of LUCAS Transmission fluid.
27 - Wax the tail lights and headlights.
28.  Buy a Diagnostic System Pocket Manual (codes book).              
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hyperion -> RE: top 25 items of maintenance (10/27/2008 8:27:31 AM)

Something else that just might apply because it''''s fall and thoughts of laying up some cars.
I was in "West Marine" last week and discovered that "Sta-bil" has just added a new product to their line. A formulation to take care of the problems which have been occurring with the storage of the new 10% enthanol mandated gas. 

Stealth -> RE: top 25 items of maintenance (10/27/2008 8:53:09 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: hyperion

Something else that just might apply because it''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s fall and thoughts of laying up some cars.
I was in "West Marine" last week and discovered that "Sta-bil" has just added a new product to their line. A formulation to take care of the problems which have been occurring with the storage of the new 10% enthanol mandated gas. 


excellent point ...

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Twenty-Five PLUS important items/maintenance to do on ‘87 to ‘92 models:
 
1.  Get a FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL.
2.  Get a OWNER’s MANUAL.
3.  Check torque of wheel lug-nuts, several incidents reported.
4.  Check performance of ABS accumulator and ABS pump.
5.   flush brake fluid from pump and master cylinder.  
6.  Replace brake hoses at wheels and ABS relay at 75,000 miles.
7.  Drain coolant (do NOT flush) and refill with 50/50 mix.  Engine seals tend to fail.
8.  flush HEATER and its hoses.  
9.  Replace hoses, serpentine belt. Carry a spare belt.
10. Replace wipers.  Carry a spare set, hard to find.
11.  Drain transmission fluid (do NOT flush), refill and replace filter.
12.  Remove soft top “helper springs”.  They break the boot well.
13.  Carry a jumper for the VATS ignition on ‘89 and newer.  When it fails, you are stuck.
14.  Modify the top pull down motor assy. Carry instructions of how to repair.
15.  Install a boot-cover restraint system to avoid accidental opening.
16.  Lotion seats (use formula with: lanolin, mink oil & neatsfoot oil).  Repair as needed.
17.  Replace spark plugs with platinum plugs.  Also replace primary wires.
18.  Find & test manual releases: parking brake, fuel door, trunk release, trunk partition.  
19.  Clean all electrical contacts you can pull and apply die-electric-lub.
20.  Clean the door latches.
21.  Lubricate the soft top weatherstrip with Dupont Krytox®.  It is EXPENSIVE to replace.
22.  Repair frayed edges, cables, rips, holes on soft top.  Waterproof canvas.
23.  Check the spare tire.  Often it is flat.
24.  Inspect tail light bulbs, assure they are well mounted in the sockets.  Arrays tend to melt.
25.  Lubricate all latches/hinges in hood, trunk, also lub antenna mast, door hinges, etc. (do NOT lub door latches which must be free of oil).
26 - Add a 14oz bottle of LUCAS Transmission fluid.
27 - Wax the tail lights and headlights.
28.  Buy a Diagnostic System Pocket Manual (codes book).              
29.  Make sure that you dont store car with a full tank full of fuel (with E85 ethanol) that turns to GELATIN or varnish. 




  

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