Hey, everyone -
Figured I'd post a quick thread to document the journey of my 2008 sedan I recently picked up.
Picked the car up for 2500 bucks and was told the following:
- new clutch
- new tires
- new plugs
- new serpentine belt and hoses
- new fluids
- new radiator
- new timing kit
- head gasket was done 20k ago
The vehicle was in ok shape but isn't exactly a looker and was filthy inside.
As of now, here is what has been completed by me:
- full vacuum
- trunk latch fixed
- hood latch removed and cleaned (was sticking)
- removed and cleaned seatbelts
- new passenger visor (was falling)
- new kn air filter
- new cabin filter
- new push clips for body
- removed the mouldings
- full interior wipe down (simple green)
- new shift knob
- new leather shift boot, ebrake boot, and console cover
- LED dome light, map lights, license plate lights, fog lights and headlights
- new tow eye cap (not installed - needs paint)
- new all weather mats
- new snowboard rack with key
- engine degreaser/detail
- new roof rack caps
- new power steering pump o-ring (was whining)
- cleaned pcv valve
- cleaned ege valve
- new plug wires
- steam cleaned seats and carpets
Even though head gaskets were allegedly done (and I can visually see they were) - I'll be doing a quick head test this weekend for peace of mind. Just waiting on the fluid to be delivered.
Will also burp/bleed the coolant system since it's got the new rad and want to make sure that was done right.
Next steps for it:
- new f/r struts (ordered)
- new f/r brakes (ordered)
- new f/r sway bar end links (ordered)
- new power steering pump
- new stretch belt for a/c
- full exterior detail with some paint touch ups
- new wheels (have them picked out but not ordered, yet)
Few parts I "might" get for it:
- new speakers and tweeters
- stock style mud flaps
- do the valve seals
As of now I've only driven the car appx 20 miles total. I've attached a pic of the day I got it - a follow up for how it sits now - engine bay - an interior before - and a current pic of the interior showing the new leather pieces and knob. No updated pics from the steam cleaning but I'll get those as well.
Looking forward to how it turns out and hoping no surprises along the way
Figured I'd post a quick thread to document the journey of my 2008 sedan I recently picked up.
Picked the car up for 2500 bucks and was told the following:
- new clutch
- new tires
- new plugs
- new serpentine belt and hoses
- new fluids
- new radiator
- new timing kit
- head gasket was done 20k ago
The vehicle was in ok shape but isn't exactly a looker and was filthy inside.
As of now, here is what has been completed by me:
- full vacuum
- trunk latch fixed
- hood latch removed and cleaned (was sticking)
- removed and cleaned seatbelts
- new passenger visor (was falling)
- new kn air filter
- new cabin filter
- new push clips for body
- removed the mouldings
- full interior wipe down (simple green)
- new shift knob
- new leather shift boot, ebrake boot, and console cover
- LED dome light, map lights, license plate lights, fog lights and headlights
- new tow eye cap (not installed - needs paint)
- new all weather mats
- new snowboard rack with key
- engine degreaser/detail
- new roof rack caps
- new power steering pump o-ring (was whining)
- cleaned pcv valve
- cleaned ege valve
- new plug wires
- steam cleaned seats and carpets
Even though head gaskets were allegedly done (and I can visually see they were) - I'll be doing a quick head test this weekend for peace of mind. Just waiting on the fluid to be delivered.
Will also burp/bleed the coolant system since it's got the new rad and want to make sure that was done right.
Next steps for it:
- new f/r struts (ordered)
- new f/r brakes (ordered)
- new f/r sway bar end links (ordered)
- new power steering pump
- new stretch belt for a/c
- full exterior detail with some paint touch ups
- new wheels (have them picked out but not ordered, yet)
Few parts I "might" get for it:
- new speakers and tweeters
- stock style mud flaps
- do the valve seals
As of now I've only driven the car appx 20 miles total. I've attached a pic of the day I got it - a follow up for how it sits now - engine bay - an interior before - and a current pic of the interior showing the new leather pieces and knob. No updated pics from the steam cleaning but I'll get those as well.
Looking forward to how it turns out and hoping no surprises along the way
