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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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Default What parts need a replacement?

What's up guys, finally got myself an '03 350z with 81K miles a few months back. Completely stock, 0 accidents, engine runs smooth-ish. Just wondering what parts I should replace due to 10 years of use/wear, and 81K miles. Records don't show much else other than oil changes, so for all intents and purposes; everything is factory other than tires, battery, and filters. Up to now, I've done
Complete fluid change(coolant, oil, steering, brake)
Replaced:
oil and air filters
spark plugs
Installed a zspeed aluminum undershroud(it was missing one)
serpentine and A/C belts
Wheel wells
Vacuum hose

Cleaned:
Rusty battery terminals and connections
Throttle body
MAF sensor

The tires are pretty used up so those are going to be replaced eventually, and possibly the front bumper since it has a few cracks and tears.
Anything else that I should look into/expect replacing in the near future? Shocks, bearings, fans, cylinders, radiator, fuel pump, valve covers etc? It's a DD, so just trying to get her running good stock before I do some minor mods. Still learning about cars in general, so suggestions and why/details are welcome. Thanks in advance everyone

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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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Your front bumper could be repaired and repainted, unless you fancy replacing it with an updated version.
It might be worth getting your suspension geometry checked out along with all bushes, you'd be surprised at just how much difference uprated bushes bushes will do to your handling.
Check your shocks for any misting or leakage.
Change your gearbox oil.
Change your diff oil.
Check aircon & possible re-gas.
Check valve clearances.
Replace fuel filter.
Check free play in your steering wheel, grease points of steering linkage.
Check front & rear brake disc thickness for wear.
Adjust E-Brake (if necessary(.
Give door, hood, tailgate hinges a clean and re-grease.
You mention things like radiator, cylinders and fuel pump, my only comment to that is 'if it aint broke don't fiddle with it'.
There are probably a number of things I've missed that i'm sure people will weigh in with but you've made a good start and its a long education. Enjoy your ride.

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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by samsniss350z
Your front bumper could be repaired and repainted, unless you fancy replacing it with an updated version.
It might be worth getting your suspension geometry checked out along with all bushes, you'd be surprised at just how much difference uprated bushes bushes will do to your handling.
Check your shocks for any misting or leakage.
Change your gearbox oil.
Change your diff oil.
Check aircon & possible re-gas.
Check valve clearances.
Replace fuel filter.
Check free play in your steering wheel, grease points of steering linkage.
Check front & rear brake disc thickness for wear.
Adjust E-Brake (if necessary(.
Give door, hood, tailgate hinges a clean and re-grease.
You mention things like radiator, cylinders and fuel pump, my only comment to that is 'if it aint broke don't fiddle with it'.
There are probably a number of things I've missed that i'm sure people will weigh in with but you've made a good start and its a long education. Enjoy your ride.
Thanks for the input will do
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