Kurty Supercharged April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 Supposedly you are intending to buy an old car/van, mainly for transportation use. Car/Van has been around since 97, what are the mandatory things to change if under your name? tyre, timing belt, engine oil brake cooler brake oil is it advisable to do a full engine overhaul? if i not wrong, overhaul usually quite expensive.. please share your thoughts ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4vtec 3rd Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 (edited) definetly timing belt as priority. The rest can replace when there is a need. Why overhual when it still runs? delay until no other choice... Edited April 18, 2013 by S4vtec Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurty Supercharged April 18, 2013 Author Share April 18, 2013 definetly timing belt as priority. The rest can replace when there is a need. Why overhual when it still runs? delay until no other choice... sound good to me, save money and afterall, its only a van. no doubt overhaul sure can make the engine restored but it don't come cheap. i kinda particular about the engine performance, what should i do to remove those dirt that was built up along the last 16 years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyz 5th Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 (edited) sound good to me, save money and afterall, its only a van. no doubt overhaul sure can make the engine restored but it don't come cheap. i kinda particular about the engine performance, what should i do to remove those dirt that was built up along the last 16 years? Depends engine like to drink engine oil a not and if is a heavy smoker then may need to overhual it. Edited April 18, 2013 by Rustyz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyz 5th Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 Clutch should be look into too. What brand u after? Dont go for European made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooosh 1st Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 (edited) i think what you should do is to see for tell tale signs of trouble like black exhaust smoke, sluggish, very high clutch biting point means clutch is worn off already. Also check on the suspension to make sure it is not bouncy like those old crown taxis and tyre still can see the threads.... Edited April 18, 2013 by Ooosh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurty Supercharged April 18, 2013 Author Share April 18, 2013 Depends engine like to drink engine oil a not and if is a heavy smoker then may need to overhual it. its a 1.6cc, Daihatsu Hijet. didn't know that engine do consume engine oil.. Clutch should be look into too. What brand u after? Dont go for European made. yeah, clutch is important. this must change, i probably for the oem since it's a jap made. i think what you should do is to see for tell tale signs of trouble like black exhaust smoke, sluggish, very high clutch biting point means clutch is worn off already. Also check on the suspension to make sure it is not bouncy like those old crown taxis and tyre still can see the threads.... noted, i think i probably ask my gf to drive while i see from the rear. suspension, high chance also gone. anymore mandatory things to change? Engine oil clutch timing belt brake oil coolant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyz 5th Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 its a 1.6cc, Daihatsu Hijet. didn't know that engine do consume engine oil.. yeah, clutch is important. this must change, i probably for the oem since it's a jap made. noted, i think i probably ask my gf to drive while i see from the rear. suspension, high chance also gone. anymore mandatory things to change? Engine oil clutch timing belt brake oil coolant Haha wait you experience one, my good old Nissan D2 drank is EO drinker and the ws say must change gasket and overhaul. The problem remain till the he was scrap at the 19yr of his service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyz 5th Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 Van tyre is directly under the seat so not very comfy very bumpy ride. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurty Supercharged April 18, 2013 Author Share April 18, 2013 Van tyre is directly under the seat so not very comfy very bumpy ride. oh ok, never drive a van before.. hopefully its not a bad experience.. Haha wait you experience one, my good old Nissan D2 drank is EO drinker and the ws say must change gasket and overhaul. The problem remain till the he was scrap at the 19yr of his service. i'm thinking of resetting the mileage for easier monitoring. as of now, still thinking of what parts to change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QQDreamer 4th Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 change those important parts like water pump, timing belt, brake pad, brake shoes,all fluids eg: power steering oil,brake oil etc.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurty Supercharged April 18, 2013 Author Share April 18, 2013 (edited) change those important parts like water pump, timing belt, brake pad, brake shoes,all fluids eg: power steering oil,brake oil etc.. oh, water pump also must change? what is it for? Engine oil clutch timing belt brake oil coolant power steering gear oil car battery air fiter oil filter spark plug water pump optional: brake pad if worn out Edited April 18, 2013 by Kurty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kengheng450 2nd Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 oh, water pump also must change? what is it for? Engine oil clutch timing belt brake oil coolant power steering gear oil car battery air fiter oil filter spark plug water pump optional: brake pad if worn out Very curios why would you want to buy a vehicle if need to change so many things.Don't tell me you did not test the vehicle and inspect it before you buy.Nowadays spare parts and labour are not cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 Very curios why would you want to buy a vehicle if need to change so many things.Don't tell me you did not test the vehicle and inspect it before you buy.Nowadays spare parts and labour are not cheap. Exactly what I tot too. Some more the van is almost 16 years old... don't forget the older the vehicle, the harder to get spare parts! You might also wanna check who are the van's previous owners. If its for company use, usually it may be driven "rough" as the drivers are not the owners of the van (if you get what I mean). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurty Supercharged April 18, 2013 Author Share April 18, 2013 Very curios why would you want to buy a vehicle if need to change so many things.Don't tell me you did not test the vehicle and inspect it before you buy.Nowadays spare parts and labour are not cheap. yet to test drive but my 'informer' said its normal for an old van. i did do my homework, first it is a malaysia vehicle. Parts are available, be it from Japan or generic. Parts are consider cheap for generic. Basically, this van is for malaysia used. Exactly what I tot too. Some more the van is almost 16 years old... don't forget the older the vehicle, the harder to get spare parts! You might also wanna check who are the van's previous owners. If its for company use, usually it may be driven "rough" as the drivers are not the owners of the van (if you get what I mean). i got it quite cheap.. everything in, including insurance and road tax.. below SGD 4K. it is one owner, just probably didn't maintain well. this sat, going in to take a look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear April 19, 2013 Share April 19, 2013 Supposedly you are intending to buy an old car/van, mainly for transportation use. Car/Van has been around since 97, what are the mandatory things to change if under your name? tyre, timing belt, engine oil brake cooler brake oil is it advisable to do a full engine overhaul? if i not wrong, overhaul usually quite expensive.. please share your thoughts Parts are good to change considering its age and unfamiliarity and the reliability of the servicing records. As for overhaul, a workshop would be the best to check for you and advise accordingly. In my opinion, if there is nothing wrong with the engine (i.e. engine block and pistons or leakage), then no need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged April 19, 2013 Share April 19, 2013 2 ways to look at it 1) 1 time pain... change everything... as long as it is essential even if it is not spoiled since you say it was not maintain well... peace of mind 2) pain abit by abit , change when breakdown.. but this will also mean loss of time.... if you are still doing the food business... time is money especially if you are making delivery.... i will choose option 1.... find a reliable workshop and ask him change whatever that needs to be changed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QQDreamer 4th Gear April 19, 2013 Share April 19, 2013 oh, water pump also must change? what is it for? Engine oil clutch timing belt brake oil coolant power steering gear oil car battery air fiter oil filter spark plug water pump optional: brake pad if worn out water pump is located inside the engine, water pump liquid cool your engine, is a wear and tear part, will leak when its age. if its leaking, your car temp will go up. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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