i want my car to be reliable...... its 20 years old though......

im going to rebuild the engine, and in the process, i'll be replacing these parts. can you tell me what i should think about replacing on top of these? also, if you have any suggestions for what to use on a carburated streetport.....

Fuel:
fuel pump
fuel lines and fittings
fuel pressure regulator
fuel filter

Air:
air filter

Coolant:
thermostat
hoses
tempurature sensor
water pump*

Oil:
oil pressure sensor
oil cooler
block off plate (going premix)

Ignition:
coils*
MSD box
wires
plugs

Engine:
core
internals for rebuild

Steering:
steering box (used)


the * mean maybe..........anything im missing? anyone have any brand suggestions on all those?

 

I'd rebuild the brake master cylinder, as well as the clutch master and slave cylinders. Completely flush the lines while you're at it to start with clean fluid. Also, it would be a good idea to clean and repack the wheel bearings.

Good luck!
Rich

 

i would definately buy a new water pump, make sure it is either a remanufactured one or a factory one, because the aftermarket waterpumps blades are not curved correctly and they do not work properly at higher RPM's.

 

The oil cooler shouldn't need replaced. They can be cleaned. Also a good time to check for cracks.

Of course all this is assuming you have the fmoc with the S4 13b.

 

i recently changed the master cylinder, and was planning on rebuilding the the slave. repack the wheel bearings? why not replace them?

 

no replace them...they are cheap so do it right.

 

the oil cooler is leaking

 

whats he talking about?

 

Depending on where the leak, is they can be repaired. If it is one of the bungs, have them replaced with AN fittings, that will make making new lines easier, with more common parts.

 

ive already god AN fittings

 

Repacking bearings IS "doing it right". I don't think they are that cheap...not compared to $0.50 worth of grease and a couple hours of work.

 

any brand suggestions?

 

FUBU.

 

don't forget the water heater-hoses along with the rad hoses. Any oil cooler you get should be sonically cleaned before you use it. I think Mazdatrix offers this service for about $45.
get your water rad professionally cleaned and pressure tested. About $60.
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

 

ss brake lines
tie rod ends (inner and outer)
pitman and idler arms