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Mmpete0131
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AUG 11, 08:21 PM
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Hello everyone!
I just purchased an '85 GT 4 speed, 24k original miles and bone stock! I am super excited to learn and enjoy this car, but before I do that, I am looking for some feedback on what maintenance and service I should complete to protect this car. Some notes:
24,000 original, garaged miles
less than 1000 miles driven in last 3 years
tires replaced within the last 5 years
I am most concerned with what may be 'too original'...what should I do NOW in order to enjoy many future weekend drives & car shows? I know this is a first year model, so I want to make sure it lasts forever.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
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Thunderstruck GT
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AUG 11, 08:53 PM
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40,000 original miles, all original except for plugs, oil, oil filter, battery, brake pads and tires which were replaced in 1992 with original Goodyears. ZERO issues. Just took it on a 300 mile round trip at highway speeds to a car show. Again, ZERO issues.
My advice, look it over real good and don't have people try and sell you things you don't need just because they "claim" you do.
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olejoedad
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AUG 11, 09:53 PM
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Inspect rubber hoses for cracking - (coolant, vacuum, brakes)
Bleed brakes to freshen the fluid.
Change coolant.
Change oil and filter.
Service brake caliper sliders and check pads.
Check air filter and HVAC fan for critter nests.
Check HVAC fan resistor pack for critter nest.
Repack front wheel bearings.
Drive short trips around your area to find hidden problems and gain confidence in the car.
Keep a spare Ignition Control Module and tools to change it in the car.
Check and clean grounds throughout the car.
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Mmpete0131
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AUG 12, 06:29 PM
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Awesome! This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
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TXGOOD
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AUG 12, 08:18 PM
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It`s actually a second year model and the only GT notchback.
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Fierochic88
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AUG 13, 10:27 AM
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Welcome from Staunton - home to at least 2 85GTs in our garage :-) (And 3 other Fieros!)
Check out www.mafoa.com for some events in this area!
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RossT
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AUG 14, 12:15 AM
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I have bought many low mileage cars over the years and the 1st thing I always do is change out the brake fluid in the brake lines (and master) and clutch (master and slave) lines
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ltlfrari
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AUG 14, 09:02 AM
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Re Ignition Control Module, add tools to change it out. Pretty simple if it dies (if you have the tools!) to do but will leave you dead on the roadside in a heartbeat!
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Anything I might say is probably worth what you paid for it, so treat it accordingly!
Dave
www.ltlfrari.com[This message has been edited by ltlfrari (edited 08-14-2019).]
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2.5
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AUG 14, 11:13 AM
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Congrats on the purchase.
I agree mostly you should do basic mainentance recommended by the manufacturer. Fluids, filters, inspections. Drive short distances from home at speed and in stop and go traffic, etc to make sure all is working as it should.
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theogre
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AUG 14, 08:31 PM
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Yup... ignore miles and check/fix most to all above.
Yes Defiantly Check AC/Heater Box for crap there too.
Pull Blower motor and resistor next to that.
Resistors may have crap or not. When true can burn your car down.
Next Use mirrors/camera to look in and left.
See http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/141959.html
and Search PFF for blower resistor fire in All Active Forums
Repack Front wheel bearing if you want but if done wrong you will have more problems and often fast.
See my Cave, Front Bearings------------------
Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)
The Ogre's Fiero Cave
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