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Normal used car stuff.... Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Fri, 15 Dec 2000 16:09:06 In Reply to: Just bought '90 900SPG - now what?, Scott I. Remick, Fri, 15 Dec 2000 15:20:35 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Replace all fluids (oil, transmission, brake, coolant, power steering) and filters (air, oil, and cabin air).
At least check but probably replace all coolant and vacuum hoses. Your choice whether to use silicone or not. I personally just use a premium brand (like Gates or Continental Rubber) hoses. On the C900 the top radiator, bottom radiator, and heater hoses are prone to split.
How are the V-belts ready to be replaced?
Check all fuses for proper amp rating and corrosion, better yet just replace them all.
Take care of known problems like bad relays, lamps burned out, etc.
Take a very close look at the tires, brake pads, rotors, calipers, exhaust, ball joints, CV joint boots, suspension parts, and shock absorbers.
And, of course, wash and wax your new baby. And clean the interior, treat the leather, clean all the glass, and the plastic, maybe new floor mats, and some liquid shoe polish on the shift knob, gaiter, and steering wheel (if leather).
By now you should be broke, but if you still have any money left it is time to upgrade tires, shocks, brake pads, exhaust, and the APC in that order.
How's that for a list? :^)
_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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