Used SHO Maintenance for Dummies

[platoribs]

One of the experienced wrenchers posted a response to a thread and listed all the things that should be checked on any recently purchased SHO.

Would someone please retrieve that valuable information and repost it, or maybe even sticky it?

TIA

 

[TYSHO]

Are you possibly talking about my post in this thread here?

http://www.shoforum.com/showthread.php?t=63402

If you really want to fix it, here is the same list I do with every new SHO that falls in my hands:

Front End

Cam Seals [3]
Crank Seal
Timing Belt

Top End

Valve Cover Gasket w/Plugwell Seals
Intake Gasket Kit
Spark Plugs
Air Filter
Clean MAF Sensor

Bottom End

Rod Bearings
Oil Pan Seal


Now here's more to the list and on an "only if required" point of view for me:

Front End

Camshaft Sensor
Crankshaft Sensor
Timing Belt Tensioner
Water Pump
Lower Radiator Hose
Accessory Belt(s)
Idler/Tensioner Pulleys

Top End

Spark Plug Wires
IAC/IAB Valve
Clean EGR Nostrils [ATX only]
Upper Radiator Hose
Valve Adjustment
Timing Chains
Timing Chain Tensioners

Bottom End

Oxygen Sensors
Y-pipe Gasket
Y-pipe

And as always, an oil change and a check of all other fluids, flushing when needed. Also doesn't hurt to throw in some fuel system cleaner through the gas tank.


As for what else to change and consider away from the motor:

Wheel Bearings
CV Axles
Brake Pads
Calipers
Rotors
Brake Fluid Flush [highly recommended]
Fuel Filter
Fuel Pump
Strut/Spring Assemblies
Subframe Bushings
Sway Bar Endlinks
Tie Rods
Sway Bar Bushings
Rear Endlink Bushings
Alignment
Strut Rod Bushings
Motor Mounts

 

[platoribs]

Indeed I was, Thanks TYSHO.

I had intended to print/save this for posterity, I will do so now.

This should be stickied in the do-it-yourself folder IMO.

 

[oldyak]

ok...get real

Do you really think that most of us have the money for this.............
how about a short list for us "poo folks" that love the car but have many other obligations....posts like that will drive more possible owners away than bring more into the group..
this is a vanishing breed of car..
please don`t scare folks away with $3000.00 dollars of'"If I was a millionare yhis is what I`d do "
If the group can`t understand this we are all going to see the SHO disappear.
30+ cars at the national convention............
Think about it...........

 

[40BelowSummer]

Do you really think that most of us have the money for this.............
how about a short list for us "poo folks" that love the car but have many other obligations....posts like that will drive more possible owners away than bring more into the group..
this is a vanishing breed of car..
please don`t scare folks away with $3000.00 dollars of'"If I was a millionare yhis is what I`d do "
If the group can`t understand this we are all going to see the SHO disappear.
30+ cars at the national convention............
Think about it...........

He said thats what he does. The majority of that list is also "if required".

I would say its more of an inspection thing rather than throwing a bunch of new parts at the car. And it all doesnt have to be done at once. Check your codes, check for leaks, check your plugs, check your pads, check your bushings. Then prioritize and replace or fix items as needed.

 

[Racer X]

Do you really think that most of us have the money for this.............
how about a short list for us "poo folks" that love the car but have many other obligations....posts like that will drive more possible owners away than bring more into the group..
this is a vanishing breed of car..
please don`t scare folks away with $3000.00 dollars of'"If I was a millionare yhis is what I`d do "
If the group can`t understand this we are all going to see the SHO disappear.
30+ cars at the national convention............
Think about it...........

You don't need to do everything on that list, but you'll need to do the majority of things on that list if you want a properly running SHO that'll give you a minimum of headaches. Not everyone here lays out that sort of investment at once; most do it gradually over time, starting with the imperitive items first and going from there.

And to be honest, I'd much rather see someone who is willing to make some sort of an investment in their SHO to see that it's running well for the long run, than someone who realizes that it's not as cheap as a regular Taurus, and ends up junking it when something expensive breaks. Owners who know and understand what it is to own a SHO are the key to keeping these cars around. Not people who get scared when they can't get a part at "the Zone".

 

[gsilva]

I just printed out this list as a reminder and will use it to check of things as I do them. getting old and I can't remember everything. Thanks to whoever built the list.

 

[CerberuS]

You don't need to do everything on that list, but you'll need to do the majority of things on that list if you want a properly running SHO that'll give you a minimum of headaches. Not everyone here lays out that sort of investment at once; most do it gradually over time, starting with the imperitive items first and going from there.

And to be honest, I'd much rather see someone who is willing to make some sort of an investment in their SHO to see that it's running well for the long run, than someone who realizes that it's not as cheap as a regular Taurus, and ends up junking it when something expensive breaks. Owners who know and understand what it is to own a SHO are the key to keeping these cars around. Not people who get scared when they can't get a part at "the Zone".

I approve this message.

 

[platoribs]

Do you really think that most of us have the money for this.............
how about a short list for us "poo folks" that love the car but have many other obligations....posts like that will drive more possible owners away than bring more into the group..
this is a vanishing breed of car..
please don`t scare folks away with $3000.00 dollars of'"If I was a millionare yhis is what I`d do "
If the group can`t understand this we are all going to see the SHO disappear.
30+ cars at the national convention............
Think about it...........

WTF? I asked for the list!

I don't see how I can afford not knowing all the things to check on an aged SHO!

And finally if you need "convincing" that the SHO is for you, maybe it's not!:wave:

 

[AREA 91]

I wish I only had 3G's into my sho. It's more like 12G's.

 

[ScottyDsntKno]

Agreed that alot of the stuff he posted in that list is really unneccessary. My SHO I just bought has 85k on it and I wound up just doing brakes, upper 60k and front 60k on it. I'll find out if I boogered anything up on wednesday when the last few parts I need finally get here and I fire it up for the first time in like a month.

 

[93rev2sev]

It's a fairly complete list...but most of that stuff should be checked on ANY car with 125,000 on the clock. Thats where a pre-purchase inspection is handy.