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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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I just bought a 94 SE with 142k on it.

What would you guys recommend for a good solid tune up slightly above the ordinary, any suggestions?

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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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change every fluid there is to change, diff's, tranny, t-case, oil of course. Plugs and check wires.
Look for excessive oil around the head, if there is, consider a new head gasket.
Air filter.
Flush the cooling system.
Lube all the hinges and stuff.
Thoroughly inspect all the vaccum lines.
In general, take a real good look at everything, and if it looks like it might even think about being damaged, fix/replace it.

That's where I'd start.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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id do the tps and the iac and clean the throttle body plugs wires and cap and rotor, u joints too axle and drive shafts, brakes, fuel filter. thats bout all i can think about
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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Also flush the brake fluid. This should be done periodically, anyway, but most never do. The more moister you have in your environment the more often it should be done. Brake fluid absorbs moisture, and water in the brake system is bad.

Change the belt.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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All of the above plus get a can of BG44K to clean the fuel system out
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 05:29 AM
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sea foam
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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This may not be considered part of a tune up but replacing the pos air cleaner setup with a k&N is a great way to let her breathe and its very simple.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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Don't bother with the K&N, unless you like dirt inside your motor. They flow so well because they don't filter anything out.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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Also you might want to take a good look at the under dash wiring and fuse block to be sure no one had played around in there and left damaged or uninsulated connections while adding lights or other accessories. Cuts down on nasty surprises.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 93gc40
Don't bother with the K&N, unless you like dirt inside your motor. They flow so well because they don't filter anything out.
Then whats all that stuff I have to wash out of it from time to time? Its pretty much a proven design.
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