Junkload of repairs...
Hi all:
I just recently got my 90K done plus an iridium upgrade and timing belt change as preventative maintenence, except I have a bunch of to-do's to be done (and I checked the easy stuff out and it seemed legit; the brake fluid was kinda dark and even affecting the performance a little, and the trans fluid is not of normal color). I need the following information for:
Valve adjustment (the most expensive)
Water pump
Idler bearing
Timing tensioner bearing
Transmission fluid flush (no longer the right color)
Brake fluid flush (checks out; it's black as fxck)
With that list given above, I know that the water pump, idler and tensioner can be done within the same step since they are all closely related to the timing belt as a fact. However, I need some info for each incident:
1. How hard is it to DIY for someone with a modest mechanical knowledge to do any of the above? I'm no n00b but certainly not an expert either
2. If so, is there a better tutorial on this site than what's offered in the Haynes Manual?
3. Any commonly known issues (e.g. TSB, this might snap if not careful, etc)?
4. If you work as or for a mechanic/live around SoCal and know how, what price/offer can you offer?
5. Does anybody have any part numbers for what I need?
Sorry if I'm asking a ton of questions, but I'm broke and I'm trying to weigh my options because I SERIOUSLY can't afford $1,500.
I just recently got my 90K done plus an iridium upgrade and timing belt change as preventative maintenence, except I have a bunch of to-do's to be done (and I checked the easy stuff out and it seemed legit; the brake fluid was kinda dark and even affecting the performance a little, and the trans fluid is not of normal color). I need the following information for:
Valve adjustment (the most expensive)
Water pump
Idler bearing
Timing tensioner bearing
Transmission fluid flush (no longer the right color)
Brake fluid flush (checks out; it's black as fxck)
With that list given above, I know that the water pump, idler and tensioner can be done within the same step since they are all closely related to the timing belt as a fact. However, I need some info for each incident:
1. How hard is it to DIY for someone with a modest mechanical knowledge to do any of the above? I'm no n00b but certainly not an expert either
2. If so, is there a better tutorial on this site than what's offered in the Haynes Manual?
3. Any commonly known issues (e.g. TSB, this might snap if not careful, etc)?
4. If you work as or for a mechanic/live around SoCal and know how, what price/offer can you offer?
5. Does anybody have any part numbers for what I need?
Sorry if I'm asking a ton of questions, but I'm broke and I'm trying to weigh my options because I SERIOUSLY can't afford $1,500.
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