mattri Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Just picked up a 93 loyale wagon 4wd wagon with only 70k. I've been looking for this car for a while, its in great shape and I plan to keep it for a long time. I'm going to replace the cam belts oil and water pump. Also do the token oil-tranny-diff-changes and plugs cap and rotor. What else should I be thinking about to keep this thing in good shape? Thanks, Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misledxcracker Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 id replace the cam seals and the crank seal too, while you have everything apart in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daeron Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 the weak point of this engine is headgaskets. The headgaskets' weaknesses are usually brought to light by an episode (sometimes more than one) of overheating. Check your radiator. Get the car fairly hot, and (be safe about it) feel the face of the radiator with your hand. you should NOT find ANY cool spots. Cool spots indicate that an area of the radiator is blocked off. A good radiator flushing is GREAT preventative maintenance. I didn't notice where you live, but rust is another major issue with these cars. If you live in an area where snow and ice forms on the roads, see if your local authorities use salt to de-ice. If so, blast the undercarriage with fresh water come springtime. If you want to do it more often than that, go right ahead. change your water pump when you do the timing belts too. While I am thinking on it, I have often considered using some coper anti-seize compound on the various plugs for all the FI sensors/switches/gadgets and components. This should prevent oxidation and poor connections, as well as ensure that they are all easily unplugged. anyone have any thoughts on this? I have never tried it, but it SEEMS like a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealleyboy Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I like the late EA82's. I also own a 93 4wd Loy wagon. The main appeal is the SPFI, and backwards compatibility with all the earlier EA82's. You can concievably build an old skool car to your specs on a platform that's still under 15 years old!! I always recommend bringing the maintenance schedule up to date, for starters, anytime you pick up a new rig. If you have some records - great. If not, you can still make some educated guesses at 70k. For example, unless you have reason to believe otherwise, all the 60k service interval items are fair game. This is a big chunk of maintenance, and it will carry you a long way. I would study the maintenance schedule, and plan to service the car methodically, hitting all the basic systems, and getting as much done as possible when things are apart. Labor is the wild card in efficient reconditioning, and keeping the overall cost low. Alot of people think it's wasteful to replace items that are not completely worn out. They are right. However, preventative maintenance will give you a reliability (and confidence) level that can make this car your main ride for a long while, if that's your goal. The tradeoff is higher up-front costs vs long-term relaibility. A no brainer if you plan to keep the car for the long haul. If funds are limited, I would get in the habit of of monitoring your car in a meticulous manner. Get to know your car, and try to piece together its' past history. Track down prior owners and ask questions. Follow up on everything that may indicate a potential system failure. You don't wanna learn these things the hard way... good luck, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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