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sugahqbz
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Jan 9, 2008, 4:01 PM
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CAR INSPECTION: HELP!
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I just bought a previous 2 owner, 96 INTEGRA LS SPECIAL 5 SPEED @ 273 K-odometer ("engine swapped @ 175K")
I was on a budget when purchased but was told I was getting a deal for my price range and should replace as much as I could after. The only thing I've done so far is replaced the air filter, oil change, lights.. what else should I put on my top priority list or what should I prioritize first?
TIMING BELT + WATER PUMP?
FLUIDS FLUSHED?
ALLIGNMENT?
HELP! I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE TO BEGIN and I wouldn't want the car dying on me in the middle of the highway/freeway....
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 9, 2008, 7:23 PM
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Re: CAR INSPECTION: HELP!
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TIMING BELT + WATER PUMP? FLUIDS FLUSHED? ALLIGNMENT? HELP! I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE TO BEGIN and I wouldn't want the car dying on me in the middle of the highway/freeway.... Timing belt if as old as the engine swap is about due. Any history on fluids? If front end parts are tight, drives straight with no odd tire wear you skip the alignment for now. New fuel filter never hurts. Check brakes, and check spark plugs or just replace if unknown but use OE plugs. Water pump life is really an unknown. I wouldn't replace one just because it's old or miles on it. If it's good it's good for now. Look at things - belt, hoses fluids for color etc and decide what's first from there. Any leaks of anything? Exhaust look and sound ok - all common stuff like that, T
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