1985 Service after storage

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MarshallM
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Car: 1985 300ZX

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Hello again.

I am scheduling some work on my 1985 car after many years in storage. The car is in great shape and does start and run. My mechanic has worked on 80's 300z's before so I want to bring a list of things to check or fix.

Suggestions of what to look for?

I'm planning on the timing belt, water pump to start.

Any help is appreciated.


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evildky
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If you're doing the timing belt, it's a good idea to go ahead and do the cam and crank seals while you have it apart. Same goes for the thermostat and associated hoses.
Also a good idea after sitting for so long to purge and refill the power steering, remember dexron type ATF only! Also not a bad idea to do the diff and trans fluid if it's been sitting a long time.

MarshallM
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Thank you very much. I'm hoping to get it ready by mid-May for the summer months. I will post updates for the service work. Thank you again.

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Also whatever you have in the gas tank is crap too, dump it if you didn't treat that gas.


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