MarkR Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Hi guys I've just had my Rad cap fall to pieces resulting in my car overheating, so I was wondering... What other parts are recommended to be replaced after 9-10 years if they're still the originals? Anyone else had anything break due to age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettjones Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 coil pack connectors i have just replaced mine they get very brittle and the two small pipes you can get them off whifbizs £36 if i remember correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Side mount intercooler. Suspension bushes Those rubber breather hoses between the cam covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 depends how proactive you want to be............. next (2nd?) cambelt change you could do the water pump and fit a brand new crank pulley............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 O2 sensor and all the suspension arms and bushes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondango Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Coolant hoses, cam cover seals, oil return/feed gaskets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 Cheers guys, some useful information there. I have a front mount IC, and have replaced the 2 breather hoses. Doing the Cam belt this weekend and the thermostat as well as all the other service goodies. Will look into the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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