[ds968]

I have about $ 150 store credit at Pelican Parts and don’t know what to use it for ; I have a new ( spare )  DME relay,  new spark plug wire set , new distributor and rotor , and just trying to figure out what to buy with that $ 150 for something to keep as a spare .   What’s a known common failure component on our cars that I should buy and keep on the garage shelf until I need it ?   

Having a brain fa*t at the moment and can’t think of anything other than the HCV but I changed that to a metal one , I replaced the coolant reservoir a few years ago ( they have a tendency to crack ) , and for even regular maintenance parts I’m ok for now ; my brake pads are at 75% , so are the rotors ,  timing and balance belts are fairly new also, spark plugs fairly new … so what now ?     Ay suggestions ?  

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[lbpesq]

The tiny little gears in the odometer that melt and render the odometer non-functioning.   This is a common issue with our cars that I recently repaired on mine.  The set of two gears are about $25 each.

 

Bill

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[ds968]

The tiny little gears in the odometer that melt and render the odometer non-functioning.   This is a common issue with our cars that I recently repaired on mine.  The set of two gears are about $25 each.

 

Bill

True, I had them replaced twice  !   Just added it to the list .  

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[tejon007]

Power steering rack? They are hard to find at a reasonable price and when you can get one they are expensive.



Rebuilt units just a few years ago were $300. Now they can be as much as $1,200...if you can find one. That's without installation costs.



A proper stock duty rated pressure plate.

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[ds968]

I’ll check to see how much Pelican might sell the racks for  ( if they even carry those ),  but I’m not too concerned about that ; when and if it breaks down I’ll just deal with it .  If they can be rebuilt , I’m hoping I can find a source to rebuild it at that time.    For now I’m just looking to spend that credit store credit on less expensive items , just so it’s not sitting there on the account ..  Aame thing with pressure plates.  Guessing that’s a high ticket item .. ? 

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[Inkedupfatboy]

Headlight and turn signal fluid? I know I run out frequently.

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[tejon007]

You shouldn't lose fluid and "run out" as it's a closed system.



You better check your headlights and turn signals for leaks.

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[ds968]

Haha, good idea.      Maybe a spare flux capacitor  would also be a wise purchase .. 

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[unknown4u]

Buy a familybox of supersparks. ?

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[Inkedupfatboy]

I will get right on that, thanks. I will have to call my mechanic...

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[dlearl476]

I have about $ 150 store credit at Pelican Parts and don’t know what to use it for ; I have a new ( spare )  DME relay,  new spark plug wire set , new distributor and rotor , and just trying to figure out what to buy with that $ 150 for something to keep as a spare .   What’s a known common failure component on our cars that I should buy and keep on the garage shelf until I need it ?   

Having a brain fa*t at the moment and can’t think of anything other than the HCV but I changed that to a metal one , I replaced the coolant reservoir a few years ago ( they have a tendency to crack ) , and for even regular maintenance parts I’m ok for now ; my brake pads are at 75% , so are the rotors ,  timing and balance belts are fairly new also, spark plugs fairly new … so what now ?     Ay suggestions ?  

Got a nice car cover? I don’t know if PP has Black Friday/Christmas sales, but if they do it might be nice to get a good cover. 

 

It might be nice to get a new water pump. You’ll need one eventually and they get more expensive every time I replace mine. (Then again, there are lots of places that sell them cheaper) 

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[ds968]

Got a nice car cover? I don’t know if PP has Black Friday/Christmas sales, but if they do it might be nice to get a good cover. 

 

It might be nice to get a new water pump. You’ll need one eventually and they get more expensive every time I replace mine. (Then again, there are lots of places that sell them cheaper) 

Yes, I have two very nice covers , so I’m all set , but never thought of a spare water pump ..I’ll look into that .  Years ago I heard almost all of them are rebuilt units, new ones are not available, is that true ?  

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[tejon007]

New ones are pretty much the only ones available. Don't know if you could even find a rebuilt one.



With tax and shipping it'll probably be $300+

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[ds968]

New ones are pretty much the only ones available. Don't know if you could even find a rebuilt one.



With tax and shipping it'll probably be $300+

Oh, in that case I must have been thinking of something else ..maybe alternators ?!     

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[Inkedupfatboy]

I think most auto parts now are cores rebuilt out of Chinesium and the originals if there are any left are made from unobtainium

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[ds968]

I think most auto parts now are cores rebuilt out of Chinesium and the originals if there are any left are made from unobtainium

 

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