General Maintenance & Repairs Leaks | Squeaks | Clunks | Rattles | Grinds

55k 2002 B4c runs perfect need advice...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-29-2008, 05:30 PM
  #1  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
I-10 b4c runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sw OF Houston
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 55k 2002 B4c runs perfect need advice...

OK folks I have a perfect 02 B4C with 55k on the clock I have never had to fix or replace anything other then regular maintance. SO I plan to tighten it up.
What should I do besides plugs and wires?
Why I have it apart should I rebuild the cluch or look for what?
Car will be on a lift for a few weeks and I have some extra time so what would be the best plan on a car with really no issues other then a dead washer pump?
Thanks in advance, Opinions are fine ....
L

Last edited by I-10 b4c runner; 02-07-2008 at 10:06 AM. Reason: asked for Pics
Old 01-29-2008, 08:26 PM
  #2  
Banned
iTrader: (8)
 
ae13291's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: san fernando valley, california
Posts: 3,093
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

do a cam while ur at it!! and where the hell did u find an M6 B4C???? thats hard to find
Old 01-29-2008, 08:30 PM
  #3  
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (37)
 
01WS6/tamu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: somewhere in TX
Posts: 4,902
Likes: 0
Received 19 Likes on 12 Posts

Default

Do plugs and wires to CYA, flush cooling system, change all fluids and leave it alone at that poing. IMHO
Old 01-29-2008, 08:38 PM
  #4  
On The Tree
iTrader: (17)
 
renzos23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: H-town
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

how did you find a B4C with such low milage?

on a side note they did make 14 in white with a 6 speed.

nice find.

do you go to any of the h-town meets?
Old 01-29-2008, 09:17 PM
  #5  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
I-10 b4c runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sw OF Houston
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

NO Cam gunna leave it Stock for now ...
I have had it as my driver since I put it on the road to drive between Houston and New Orleans weekly. Almost all of my mileage is I-10.
The car is quite rare and I purchased it from a collector in Georgia w less the 1k miles.
I have a fast motorcycle so I don't beat it everywhere I go although it and everyone else begs ya to.
Clutch ? although it's good now it's a no biggie while I have it on the lift.
Old 01-29-2008, 09:28 PM
  #6  
On The Tree
iTrader: (17)
 
renzos23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: H-town
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

any pics??
Old 01-29-2008, 09:41 PM
  #7  
Banned
iTrader: (7)
 
ta_06374's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 363
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I wouldnt even touch the plugs they should be good for 100k if it has the platnums in it, and there are no better wires then the stock ones.
Old 01-29-2008, 10:07 PM
  #8  
Banned
iTrader: (8)
 
ae13291's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: san fernando valley, california
Posts: 3,093
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Originally Posted by ta_06374
I wouldnt even touch the plugs they should be good for 100k if it has the platnums in it, and there are no better wires then the stock ones.
stock wires suck!! jus look at how much resistance they have!! and as for the plugs, man u can blow all the platinum out of them from just a few WOT runs, so ur better off with some nice and better hot plugs
Old 01-29-2008, 10:08 PM
  #9  
Banned
iTrader: (8)
 
ae13291's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: san fernando valley, california
Posts: 3,093
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Originally Posted by renzos23
any pics??
i wanna see some pics too!! that must be a nice ride!
Old 01-29-2008, 11:00 PM
  #10  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
I-10 b4c runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sw OF Houston
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Will Post Pics on Wed Night .....
Thanks for the info so far
Old 01-30-2008, 12:11 AM
  #11  
Banned
iTrader: (7)
 
ta_06374's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 363
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

His title says "runs perfect" why go threw the hassle of changing the plugs if you dont have to. Besides its a collectors car not a beater.
Old 01-30-2008, 12:21 AM
  #12  
Banned
iTrader: (8)
 
ae13291's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: san fernando valley, california
Posts: 3,093
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Originally Posted by ta_06374
His title says "runs perfect" why go threw the hassle of changing the plugs if you dont have to. Besides its a collectors car not a beater.
yea i see ur point, but while its on a lift, whynot!! u need to to keep the maintenance on check for any car to run the way it should! yea its a B4C but, i mean that only means something to us f bod guys but other people dont even know wat the hell it is or the differences!
Old 01-30-2008, 12:23 AM
  #13  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (1)
 
waldershrek's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 2,516
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I didn't think B4C's came with leather
Old 01-30-2008, 12:26 AM
  #14  
On The Tree
 
Kyle Moore's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waco, TX.
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by waldershrek
I didn't think B4C's came with leather
i didnt think so either..

hey can you post a pic of your option list as well? im not calling you a liar, just want proof (and so others can decode as well)
Old 01-30-2008, 03:07 AM
  #15  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (13)
 
venomhp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 1,869
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

why would you put so many miles on such a rare car, and leather?

sounds really rare or you got jipped but lets see some pics
Old 01-30-2008, 09:07 AM
  #16  
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
RedLS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: New Orleans La
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Check this out there were only 125 b4c's made in 2002:
http://www.camaroz28.com/articles/02...rs/index.shtml
Old 01-30-2008, 10:21 AM
  #17  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
I-10 b4c runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sw OF Houston
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

will post the Door RPO codes as well
Not a liar LOL no reason to ... I guess folks do ?

why drive it ... why not ..
If you want to buy it if it is too special to drive let me know ,, I will sell it for a real offer
Old 01-30-2008, 11:10 AM
  #18  
TECH Addict
 
SladeX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,379
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Plugs aren't hard to do when you know what you are doing. As for a clutch, if you don't beat on it, why change? If it's not slipping it should last a long time. My clutch was done at 75k miles and probably had another 75k miles of life in it but it was slipping under WOT conditions in the lower gears. Material wise, it still had a lot of life in it.

Seafoam it first.

Then I'd just change all the fluids, oil, transmission, clutch hydraulic, brake hydraulics, rear differential, power steering and coolant. I'd change the fuel filter.

Stock wires are fine for your application. If they aren't burnt or cracking, just relube the inside with the new plugs with dielectric grease. New stock plugs will keep you running well for a long time.

I'd also change brakes. Nothing better than the feel of a car with new brakes.
Old 01-30-2008, 11:17 AM
  #19  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (6)
 
troopercar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sarasota, FL
Posts: 633
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by venomhp
why would you put so many miles on such a rare car, and leather?

sounds really rare or you got jipped but lets see some pics
"Rare" can be meaningful or meaningless. Only 330 onyx black A4 B4C's were made in 02 but my car is not worth any more than any other Z28. Probably less, in fact because it has no options.
Yugo's are rare, '94 Hyundai Excels are rare
Old 01-30-2008, 11:39 AM
  #20  
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (37)
 
01WS6/tamu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: somewhere in TX
Posts: 4,902
Likes: 0
Received 19 Likes on 12 Posts

Default

Buy it and drive. It will be 15 to twenty years before their value starts to go up. It's a damm shame to buy a car to look at.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:13 AM.