Maintenance to-do list?
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inspect your oil and transmission cooler lines also while replacing your brake lines check the brake hoses going to your calipers. inspect your radiator as well for leaks. inspect your coolant hose clamps too as they can rot apart. also check the coolant it might need to be replaced by now.
other maintenance items are clean the mas air flow sensor with MAF cleaner and clean out your throttle body. inspect the air filter.
at 100k + miles it is due new spark plugs, get the OEM iridium acdelco brand and save the hassle of other brands.
other maintenance items are clean the mas air flow sensor with MAF cleaner and clean out your throttle body. inspect the air filter.
at 100k + miles it is due new spark plugs, get the OEM iridium acdelco brand and save the hassle of other brands.
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Your kit looks nice, I so wanted to spray my calipers red but got persuaded to "go black" At least you don;'t have to dig your bleed-screws out!
I'm also in the process of servicing my break system, just completed the brake lines and hoses (6 lines + 6 hoses) My old lines were "rotten" to the core, some even fell to pieces in my hands!
Got my brake line kit from classictuibe.com but have to say I'm not a bit fan of their braided hoses, I can't see them lasting in the environment over here.
Just waiting on delivery of new rotors + pads, got most the other stuff such as retaining clips, parking brake shoes, spring kits
Hopefully your shop will do the job for you, again I'm envious I didn't have any local facility so had to do the work myself, not easy by any means and very stressful.
BTW do your have Air Suspension or springs?
Hope all goes well !!
I'm also in the process of servicing my break system, just completed the brake lines and hoses (6 lines + 6 hoses) My old lines were "rotten" to the core, some even fell to pieces in my hands!
Got my brake line kit from classictuibe.com but have to say I'm not a bit fan of their braided hoses, I can't see them lasting in the environment over here.
Just waiting on delivery of new rotors + pads, got most the other stuff such as retaining clips, parking brake shoes, spring kits
Hopefully your shop will do the job for you, again I'm envious I didn't have any local facility so had to do the work myself, not easy by any means and very stressful.
BTW do your have Air Suspension or springs?
Hope all goes well !!
I have springs. Guess thats one less thing that can go bad!
Good luck getting it done!
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check front end thoroughly- all parts for steering seem to wear out and give steering play.. I just replaced all including the steering box- she steers like new now with no "vagueness". Front wheel bearings wear, front axles, check for broken exhaust manifold bolts (especially the ones nearest to firewall)- will be obvious. Replace plugs & wires, all fluids, if you have a sunroof - read the tutorials on stopping the rattle, read about water leaks coming from your roof lights and drain issues.
If you need new leather seat covers - go here https://leather-auto-seats.com/ You can make your seats as new again for not much money- try to source the seat foam also for a great seat rebuild (currently it seems only the drivers seat foam is still available from GM).
I just got done with a complete go through on mine where I spent thousands to make everything back to like new again- however this is my daily vehicle and I love the H2 more than pretty much any other vehicles I have owned - this is my 4th.
On the frame, I dont buy any in the salt belt... the H2's rust like hell from exposure to it... Probably too late in your situation but if you ever buy another- get one from the south, you can still find them with frame stickers on them!
Dash lights out? look on ebay for people who service the cluster, etc & can replace the lamps.
Check the rear gate if it locks, common latch to break- same with checking all your power windows.
Door checks making "pop" noises while opeing/closing?> you can also still locate them.
squeaks & rattles>>?? pull all the panels and line them with thin foam adhesive tape (where they make contact to body) this alone will eliminate 80% of rattles, squeaks..
Study everything & little by little- you can make her as new again.
Congrats-
Chris
If you need new leather seat covers - go here https://leather-auto-seats.com/ You can make your seats as new again for not much money- try to source the seat foam also for a great seat rebuild (currently it seems only the drivers seat foam is still available from GM).
I just got done with a complete go through on mine where I spent thousands to make everything back to like new again- however this is my daily vehicle and I love the H2 more than pretty much any other vehicles I have owned - this is my 4th.
On the frame, I dont buy any in the salt belt... the H2's rust like hell from exposure to it... Probably too late in your situation but if you ever buy another- get one from the south, you can still find them with frame stickers on them!
Dash lights out? look on ebay for people who service the cluster, etc & can replace the lamps.
Check the rear gate if it locks, common latch to break- same with checking all your power windows.
Door checks making "pop" noises while opeing/closing?> you can also still locate them.
squeaks & rattles>>?? pull all the panels and line them with thin foam adhesive tape (where they make contact to body) this alone will eliminate 80% of rattles, squeaks..
Study everything & little by little- you can make her as new again.
Congrats-
Chris
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check front end thoroughly- all parts for steering seem to wear out and give steering play.. I just replaced all including the steering box- she steers like new now with no "vagueness". Front wheel bearings wear, front axles, check for broken exhaust manifold bolts (especially the ones nearest to firewall)- will be obvious. Replace plugs & wires, all fluids, if you have a sunroof - read the tutorials on stopping the rattle, read about water leaks coming from your roof lights and drain issues.
If you need new leather seat covers - go here https://leather-auto-seats.com/ You can make your seats as new again for not much money- try to source the seat foam also for a great seat rebuild (currently it seems only the drivers seat foam is still available from GM).
I just got done with a complete go through on mine where I spent thousands to make everything back to like new again- however this is my daily vehicle and I love the H2 more than pretty much any other vehicles I have owned - this is my 4th.
On the frame, I dont buy any in the salt belt... the H2's rust like hell from exposure to it... Probably too late in your situation but if you ever buy another- get one from the south, you can still find them with frame stickers on them!
Dash lights out? look on ebay for people who service the cluster, etc & can replace the lamps.
Check the rear gate if it locks, common latch to break- same with checking all your power windows.
Door checks making "pop" noises while opeing/closing?> you can also still locate them.
squeaks & rattles>>?? pull all the panels and line them with thin foam adhesive tape (where they make contact to body) this alone will eliminate 80% of rattles, squeaks..
Study everything & little by little- you can make her as new again.
Congrats-
Chris
If you need new leather seat covers - go here https://leather-auto-seats.com/ You can make your seats as new again for not much money- try to source the seat foam also for a great seat rebuild (currently it seems only the drivers seat foam is still available from GM).
I just got done with a complete go through on mine where I spent thousands to make everything back to like new again- however this is my daily vehicle and I love the H2 more than pretty much any other vehicles I have owned - this is my 4th.
On the frame, I dont buy any in the salt belt... the H2's rust like hell from exposure to it... Probably too late in your situation but if you ever buy another- get one from the south, you can still find them with frame stickers on them!
Dash lights out? look on ebay for people who service the cluster, etc & can replace the lamps.
Check the rear gate if it locks, common latch to break- same with checking all your power windows.
Door checks making "pop" noises while opeing/closing?> you can also still locate them.
squeaks & rattles>>?? pull all the panels and line them with thin foam adhesive tape (where they make contact to body) this alone will eliminate 80% of rattles, squeaks..
Study everything & little by little- you can make her as new again.
Congrats-
Chris
My updated list of acquired parts and materials:
-Moroso 85481 oil catch can https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mor-85481
-Taylor 79205 spark plug wires https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tay-79205
-ACDelco 191765576 brake master cylinder https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-18m1107
-ACDelco iridium spark plugs 41-162 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-41-162
-Lucas fuel treatment https://www.summitracing.com/parts/luc-10003-1
-Dexcool - ordered 2 gallons, will make 50/50 mix with distilled water (coolant system takes 17.2 quarts) https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12346290
-Redline water wetter cooling system treatment - 2 bottles https://www.summitracing.com/parts/red-80204
-Redline synthetic 5w-30 - 6 quarts https://www.summitracing.com/parts/red-15304
-Redline high temp ATF 30204 for transfer case https://www.summitracing.com/parts/red-30204
-Redline ATF D6 for transmission https://www.summitracing.com/parts/red-30704 (still not clear on whether i should do a pan drop and refill or take it in for a flush??)
-Redline GL5 75w90 for diffs https://www.summitracing.com/parts/red-57904
-exhaust manifold bolts https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-03413
-Remflex exhaust manifold gasket https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rfl-2008
-Wix fuel filter 33129 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wix-33129
-Wix oil filter 51042 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wix-51042
-Wix trans filter and gasket 58847 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wix-58847
previously ordered calipers, rotors, pads, Inline tube ss brake line kit and ss fuel line kit
Are there any other gaskets or related items I'm missing?
Thanks for all your help. I've been addicted to this forum and learning a lot about my new addiction.
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