Brian888 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 So with winter coming I'm considering doing a few things on the car. Was looking for suggestions/ bad experiences on what I can do above the usual service type stuff to future proof it. Not looking to spend a huge amount as a new crank pulley is on the list and it's had new fuel and water pump and timing belt recently. It's also had new alternator, starter motor and rad in last few years I believe. . Any suggestions appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoGlE Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 If it has a squeaky front ball joint. Replace it. Had mine totally fail and the ball joint actually pop out of the arm. Luckily I was pulling into my drive. Damaged my works wheels tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Fluids, Power steering, brake fluid mostly, then id do engine, coolant, diff and if your auto...atf to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian888 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 All fluids bar the steering done mate. Was wondering if there are any other common failures beginning to crop up like the crank pulley issues i am reading about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 done all that last winter , main aim was to sort out surface rust underneath, but been to busy to get it done , i made ramps to do the fluids , but really need to get it off the ground to sort it properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Heater Matrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Replace turbo/VSV hoses? Seems a nice cheap little job if you don't break any of the VSV's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian888 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Heater Matrix That's under the "if not broken don't fix it" heading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conorj Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 That's under the "if not broken don't fix it" heading! Hopefully mine stays under that heading too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Underseal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyFDMD Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Greasing the brake pipes. Undersealing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Get some Poorboys natural look vinyl dressing and treat the dash and door cards with it, you can use it on the door seals and boot seal as well, if your car has leather do the same with Gliptone leather cleaner and conditioner. Mechanically if you've done all the fluids i'd be having a close look at the brakes and brake lines/fuel lines. Take the pads out to check the outer piston seals as these perish with age. Check the front cross member rad support from underneath as they're prone to corrosion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Replace turbo/VSV hoses? Seems a nice cheap little job if you don't break any of the VSV's. Mechanically if you've done all the fluids i'd be having a close look at the brakes and brake lines/fuel lines. Take the pads out to check the outer piston seals as these perish with age. Check the front cross member rad support from underneath as they're prone to corrosion Exactly what's on my winter list, along with sills and complete smarten up of the whole underneath of the car and underseal. Also on the list is to replace all rubber hoses, vac and coolant, and turbo link pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Definitely check the hard brake lines, especially by the fuel tank under the little plastic cover held on by one 10mm bolt. Coil pack/pack connectors? If you are looking at long term/forever ownership could perhaps accumulate some parts that will only get rarer, a spare ECU, dash clocks etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Exactly what's on my winter list, along with sills and complete smarten up of the whole underneath of the car and underseal. Also on the list is to replace all rubber hoses, vac and coolant, and turbo link pipes. Check your diff cooler as well, offside rear arch under a plastic cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Get underneath and tackle any surface rust on the sub frame and floor areas. If you can take the skirts off and check over the sills for rust and treat as necessary. These cars are rusting nicely under all the plastic bits so its shouldn't be a case of out of sight. it'll be rust that'll see the Supra of 10 to 20 years time head off to the scrap heap or very expensive resotration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Check your diff cooler as well, offside rear arch under a plastic cover Already disconnected years ago Dnk :/ One of the pipes leading up to it sprung a leak, so we just chopped it and looped the circuit with a length of rubber hose. I intend to plum it back in soon, but first need to check the condition of the cooler itself, then will decide whether to replace with stock, or source a suitably sized aftermarket replacement. Am I correct it assuming that as my diff light has never come on, that shows that the pump is still running correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Already disconnected years ago Dnk :/ One of the pipes leading up to it sprung a leak, so we just chopped it and looped the circuit with a length of rubber hose. I intend to plum it back in soon, but first need to check the condition of the cooler itself, then will decide whether to replace with stock, or source a suitably sized aftermarket replacement. Am I correct it assuming that as my diff light has never come on, that shows that the pump is still running correctly? I did the same with mine and never had any issues, no idea regards the pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian888 Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Thanks for the replies guys. Lots to think about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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