2008 Z high mileage
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2008 Z high mileage
Hey guys new z33 owner here. Just bought perhaps the highest mileage 2008 base model Z in existence at 121k. I'm wondering if you guys can clue me in to anything in particular I should be looking out for around this mileage, things that wouldn't be mentioned in the factory service recommendations. I realize there probably aren't many people that have HR's with quite as many miles but any advise is appreciated. The car has been sitting for over a year so I will need to rectify a few things because of that as well. From what I have read so far they are pretty solid cars that don't need much in the way of maintenance. Also, haven't actually seen the car yet as i'm away at school so please accept these mediocre pictures taken by friends and family.
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i would recommend first doing complete fluid change. Trans fluid, oil change, coolant change, power steering fluid change, brake fluid and clutch fluid. You will probably need to change struts if they are still on originals and other suspension parts. Rotors and brake pads. Clutch and flywheel might need to be replaced if there is any slipping. I would highly recommend doing slave and master cylinders with the zspeed kit if you are going to change cluctch and flywheel. New spark plugs and probably a new car battery since it is about that time to change the battery out. Oh and tires too if it needs them. good luck.
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Congrats, welcome. How old are your tires? I had an old Mercedes that didn't get driven much, and my tire shop refused to balance them when they were 5 yrs old. Gl
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i would recommend first doing complete fluid change. Trans fluid, oil change, coolant change, power steering fluid change, brake fluid and clutch fluid. You will probably need to change struts if they are still on originals and other suspension parts. Rotors and brake pads. Clutch and flywheel might need to be replaced if there is any slipping. I would highly recommend doing slave and master cylinders with the zspeed kit if you are going to change cluctch and flywheel. New spark plugs and probably a new car battery since it is about that time to change the battery out. Oh and tires too if it needs them. good luck.
Also, clean out the spider webs on the air filter. Not driven, indeed.
Looks nice. Welcome.
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Congrats, welcome. How old are your tires? I had an old Mercedes that didn't get driven much, and my tire shop refused to balance them when they were 5 yrs old. Gl
I've seen some higher mileage 08 Z's in my area while I was looking for a new one this week. I think the highest was 141k but definitely recall seeing one that had 128k
+1 on Zmandriving's recommendation for baselining the car.
Also, clean out the spider webs on the air filter. Not driven, indeed.
Looks nice. Welcome.
Also, clean out the spider webs on the air filter. Not driven, indeed.
Looks nice. Welcome.
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Congrats! I'm a new Z owner myself. I haven't had a chance to introduce myself to the group yet, but I purchased an 08 HR touring with 133K.
All fluids, plugs, brakes, clutch/flywheel/cylinders are all on the to do list for me.
Something I had to replace on mine were the air/fuel sensors (sensor 1) on both banks. Some how, both failed. Another item I'm tackling now is the factory radiator, it's leaking from the upper cap (or expansion cap? no sure what to call it), and just overhauling the whole cooling systems with new hoses, water pump, thermostat, thermostat gasket, etc.
Congrats and enjoy the new toy!
All fluids, plugs, brakes, clutch/flywheel/cylinders are all on the to do list for me.
Something I had to replace on mine were the air/fuel sensors (sensor 1) on both banks. Some how, both failed. Another item I'm tackling now is the factory radiator, it's leaking from the upper cap (or expansion cap? no sure what to call it), and just overhauling the whole cooling systems with new hoses, water pump, thermostat, thermostat gasket, etc.
Congrats and enjoy the new toy!
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Congrats! I'm a new Z owner myself. I haven't had a chance to introduce myself to the group yet, but I purchased an 08 HR touring with 133K.
All fluids, plugs, brakes, clutch/flywheel/cylinders are all on the to do list for me.
Something I had to replace on mine were the air/fuel sensors (sensor 1) on both banks. Some how, both failed. Another item I'm tackling now is the factory radiator, it's leaking from the upper cap (or expansion cap? no sure what to call it), and just overhauling the whole cooling systems with new hoses, water pump, thermostat, thermostat gasket, etc.
Congrats and enjoy the new toy!
All fluids, plugs, brakes, clutch/flywheel/cylinders are all on the to do list for me.
Something I had to replace on mine were the air/fuel sensors (sensor 1) on both banks. Some how, both failed. Another item I'm tackling now is the factory radiator, it's leaking from the upper cap (or expansion cap? no sure what to call it), and just overhauling the whole cooling systems with new hoses, water pump, thermostat, thermostat gasket, etc.
Congrats and enjoy the new toy!
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Luckily these engines are extremely reliable and they have timing chains so you don't need to worry about a belt change. I would start with changing all fluids and go from there. Plugs should be done as well but use caution removing the throttle bodies as I've read about owners having idle issues after reinstalling. I changed my plugs without issue.
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I hope they put the battery cover back in place before closing the hood.
The tires certainly cannot be original. Probably on third set, at least.
Manual or automatic?
The tires certainly cannot be original. Probably on third set, at least.
Manual or automatic?
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Luckily these engines are extremely reliable and they have timing chains so you don't need to worry about a belt change. I would start with changing all fluids and go from there. Plugs should be done as well but use caution removing the throttle bodies as I've read about owners having idle issues after reinstalling. I changed my plugs without issue.
Update: My dad was checking fluids and cleaning up in the engine bay a bit, and he noticed a puddle of oil in the valley of the engine. There was also a bolt laying in the oil. It's right where the magnet is stuck in this photo. Photo of bolt also attached.
I'm thinking three possibilities
1) Spillage from adding oil
2) Valve cover gasket is leaking
3) Front cover of the engine was off for some reason and was not sealed properly.
Unfortunately I think it may be #3 because that bolt looks like a front cover bolt to me, and I know they can be difficult to seal because it requires a lot of silicone. Let me know what you guys think.
More general pics, so you can get an idea of overall condition. Made my dad clean the cobwebs out of the air filters per MicVelo's recommendation Also can see the bald *** tires, and Tanabe Medallion exhaust.
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Yeah I am curious for sure, there is one maintenance document with the car that mentioned a CEL on, so im wondering if it was a cam sensor or something along those lines. It runs fine now so I dk. May try to contact the shop if it does turn out to be a leaky front cover. And yes the tires are hashed, the car was cheap enough that I dont mind though.
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Paid 6k for it. But it was an unusual circumstance where my neighbor's uncle moved away, left his car and the family just wanted it the hell out of their driveway. I'm sure you won't have a problem selling your car at or above kelley bluebook due to its low mileage. Mine's got like 3x the miles yours does haha.
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UPDATE: You guys missed that my rear diff bushing appears to be dumping silicone all over the cover lol. Also Apparently 07-08 clutch slave likes to go out and stick the pedal to the floor out of nowhere?
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"Newest" solution to slave issue, developed by a highly reputable Z aftermarket company: http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=7340
Last edited by pyshin; 04-14-2015 at 11:50 AM.