Topic: 04' TSX Maintenance at 240km

[2JDM]

So the TSX is at 240,000 km and I was wondering what preventative maintenance (mechanical parts) I should do at this point. The fluids have been changed at their proper intervals.

-Spark plugs have been changed once at around 150km
-Serpentine belt was changed once (forget at what mileage, but the original had cracks)

The 2.4L has a timing chain so no timing belt to worry about. How about the water pump?  I have read if there are no leaks or noises coming from it, its OK to keep on going, but people have also religiously changed them at ~160 km.

The car runs great and I intend to keep it for at least another year.

[Snowman]

I would not do anything if you just plan on keeping it for another year.

[HeliDriver]

Shocks and struts (or is TSX still double wishbone?) must surely have been replaced already? If not, they've got to be worn out by this point. But I guess if you haven't noticed, then may as well just stick it out for another year.

Nice car, so if I was thinking to keep it longer term, would definitely do shocks and probably replace suspension bushings just to tighten it up. Should have lots of life left in it.

[initial_D]

Tough call on the water pump, catch 22 situation since you are only keeping it for one more year. At least should price out the replacement cost.

[2JDM]

I forgot to add that it will eventually be passed on to a family member. The car isn't worth much anymore (roughly $4-5K) so theres no reason to sell/trade it, unless a major catastrophic problem arises. 

Front suspension is double-wishbone; rear is multi-link. Control arms, ball joints and rear endlinks were replaced once (150km I think).

Just wondering about the water pump since my dad's 06' 330i just had his fail at 99km  FGC.

[Travel360]

Just checked ebay they are less than $100.

[initial_D]

Since it stays in the family, should do the water pump change. Unless it goes to a family member you don't like.

[Bubba]

Since it stays in the family, should do the water pump change. Unless it goes to a family member you don't like.

 

When I read the thread title, I first thought 240 km/h.

[johngenx]

How hard is the water pump to access?  On some chain driven engines, it's super simple.  I changed the pump on the Corolla in about 30 min and could have done it quicker had I been determined.  If it's easy, just leave it until it leaks or makes noise.  Then it can be done quickly.

[2JDM]

^^I'll look into it on Easter weekend. My mechanic quoted me $200 labour to change it.

Anyways, I did a quick visual inspection on the hood today, and saw this around the engine block:

It looks like I'm gonna need a new valve cover gasket?

[2JDM]

Valve cover gasket replaced. 

Do my engine internals look OK? 

[mmret]

Should be okay as long as you didn't leave any old gasket bits in there