Keeping Her Alive! (1 Viewer)

[Elfego]

As I read the forums every day, new and new things come up that I didn't know and are super helpful.
I'm trying to keep my 80 alive as long as possible, but I don't know where to start...well sort of. The car is older than I am.

Currently:
Oil change is done every 2-3k miles.
Rear Heater has been bypassed. (Should I remove the lines? Not necessary but would like all rust to BE GONE!)
VSV valve replaced and repositioned.
Front Knuckle will be rebuilt in a few weeks!
Couple rust spots and a big hole under the rear passenger seat belt will be taken care of during the summer.
New KOYO radiator.
Still have the stock suspension system...looking to upgrade that this summer.

What are some things I need to address with a 23 year old 80 ASAP, and what are some expensive things that I should consider, but can wait a bit longer?

All the hoses/lines could use some upgrading..

oh.. and for those who have seen me post in the past. I'm getting rid of that bumper soon

 

[ppc]

I suggest that you read the FAQ sticky thread at the top of the forum:

80-series FAQ for General Info, Modification and Repairs

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the 80/LX450 series tech section continues to be a work in progress. The goal is to have links in the below to other threads and tech articles. By having these linked, instead of pasting the text, the threads will remain live. The live threads can...

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Post #6 addresses maintenance. Other than that the search function is your friend. I dare say there is no question that has not been asked and answered in the past.

 

[Cruzerman]

From what I've observed, there is nothing that helps keep these things going better than money.

 

[Elfego]

I suggest that you read the FAQ sticky thread at the top of the forum:

80-series FAQ for General Info, Modification and Repairs

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the 80/LX450 series tech section continues to be a work in progress. The goal is to have links in the below to other threads and tech articles. By having these linked, instead of pasting the text, the threads will remain live. The live threads can...

forum.ih8mud.com

Post #6 addresses maintenance. Other than that the search function is your friend. I dare say there is no question that has not been asked and answered in the past.

How did I miss this??!
This is a goldmine!

Thank you!

 

[chap79]

You have already started down the cooling system path. This is probably the most expensive in the baselining venues. Once completed front axle over haul is the next most exclusive.

 

[RockShoes]

Actually makes me happy the previous owner of my LX450 replaced the rad after a deer strike.

 

[Red Merle]

From what I've observed, there is nothing that helps keep these things going better than money.

That does seem to help things along.

I have also noted that it's better if it's not ALL of the money though. Otherwise, get a Camry and deal with it.