$200

[snacob14]

i've got 200 bucks to spend on a tuneup. I know I need wires and plugs, what else should I get to get started on my 60k. It will die at stpo lights and has a miss under load, which I 'm assuming is wires and plugs. He has put new plug well seals in already. I'm not sure about the rest. I was thinking water pump, wires plugs...maybe timing belt and tensioner.

 

[BroOklyn]

I would also check to see if you need valve cover gaskets since you'll be doing the plugs and wires

 

[Huntervf]

If plug seals were recently done and the plug wells are dry then I wouldn't even worry about any of the gaskets... don't even crack the cam covers open.

I'd do the plugs/wires, give the intake/throttle body/IAB valve a good cleaning while the intake is off (making sure all the IAB passages are clean) and then see how you stand as doing the timing belt/water pump is more involved and frankly, if your water pump isn't leaking or making noise there's no need to change it. People list it as a part of the 60k because it's right there when you're changing a timing belt, but it's not necessary by any means. Are you getting a CE light? Have you pulled any codes?

And moved to the maintenance forums

 

[93rev2sev]

Don't spend too much money without first making sure the MAF sensor is poperly cleaned. Just a little tiny bit (harldly visible to the ***** eye) of slime on the sensors' elements will cause all of your symptoms.

As for dieing at stop lights...check and double check for vacuum leaks. It would have to be a pretty big vacuum leak to make it stall, but check anyway.

 

[LOUDSHO92]

Pull codes that will be the biggest help. Dying at stop lights might mean a bad or dirty IAB, might want to clean it.

 

[snacob14]

whats an iab

 

[dantheman68]

idle air bypass valve, its right by the throttle body on the intake manifold

 

[Denny]

Could have a timing issue as well. My first SHO was effed up because of it was out of time.

 

[Shopower400]

Fuel Filter?! Especially with gas prices the way they are
They only run about 8-10$$

 

[thecrew2999]

ive never had luck cleaning IAB i always end up changing it ..

60k stuff is best to do a search on it but the things i really recommend..
ROD BEARINGS!!! i cant stress them enough and do them in time and not like some who olny do them when they get the light of death or knock then x miles later wonder why the engine popped.
crank and cam sensors are wearable items and need addressed asap.

i recommend also the coolant sensors so you know what the car is running at..
Note: a new temp sensor makes the gauge run a little higher then the old (or probley more correct)
new t stat is always smart. water pump.
and use a good filter and good oil please dont skimp these engines already dont like factory rod bearings lets not make life harder... as for those things i think are key.
everything else is smart to do also but if you can olny afford that much them do what i listed and do the rest later..

i spend over 800 on my 60k so far and will be more here soon. since i still need o2s and a few things here and there