QUOTE(tommi88 @ May 29 2009, 10:06 AM)
nope...definitely 500 not enuf...changing all 4 tyres already cost u around 380-400...seats wrapping depends what material u r gonna use..air-cond service will cost u around 120-150 depends on the mech and what is done...major engine service also the same...again depends on what is done and depends on the mech also..so 500 is definitely not enuf...u hav to at least prepare around 2k...bare in mind since u said ur car has not been started for a year...might have alot of parts to be changed...worse case scenario???full overhaul...will cost u around 1k...
QUOTE(JasonB @ May 29 2009, 01:56 PM)
Hi,
I'm in Cheras, KL.
So far what i've done up is considered extensive to some.
When i started my project, i chose to do the body works first rather than the engine, because then the engine was working fine..
As for you run the engine and see if al is ok and do just a normal engine service first.
-Change Engine oil, filters petrol, air and oil, belts timing, compressor/alternator, battery.
-Check for oil & exhaust leaks as well.
-Check your spark plugs / distributor / brake pads & fluid
As for tires i changed from a 12 in steel rims to 13in daihatsu sport rims. its lighter. better pickup and handling.
Up to you if you have sufficient budget.
-Check absorber see if they are leaking, if yes change.
Tips: Do change the essentials first rather than the aesthetics.
Do update us
Cheers
Thanks for the replies.
Ok got the Kancil done up. Stuff changed:
- 4 tyres (Goodyear GPS2 155/70/R12)
- normal service (lubricant, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs, coolant)
- rear brake shoes and brake pumps (Perodua; was leaking badly)
- radiator casing and various hose sets (Perodua; radiator was rusted)
- air-cond compressor (re-cond) and various (dryer, gas, vacuum hose, etc)
Total damage RM1,800. I presume this is expensive considering my area (Kota Damansara). Quite confident that the shop will not cheat me (but will not charge me cheaply either). They asked me if I've changed my timing belt before (actually I had), I said I don't know, asked them how much a new one would be, they said about RM200, they said they will inspect it. Later they called me to say the belt looks brand new and no need to change. Called me to let me know every time certain parts needed changing. All replaced parts were kept and shown to me when I went to take my car.
Other things all ok, battery still using a 2nd-hand one from family to start the car (can probably last another year+), brake pads, bearings, driveshafts (changed couple years ago) all ok. Later will change wipers and add cheap CD player/radio (old one dead). Maybe get some hubcaps to replace current ones (full of scratches, one stolen). Was quoted RM700 for exterior paint job, can probably do it for RM200 at hometown (simple paint job lah, not those with clear coats and stuff).
Did some interior detailing for another RM120 (ouch) to clean up the sticky seats and floor, old rusted stickers on windshield, etc.
With regular maintenance, I can probably expect to drive this car for another 3-4 years. It had rear seatbelts, surprisingly. I thought old Kancils don't...
May 29 2009, 08:51 AM
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