115k Miles Starlet

[Mr Morse]

My Old Lady has a 1996 1.3 Starlet Sportif with 115K on the clock. The last service stamp was at 60K.

Engine is sound, doesn't leak or burn oil and runs sweet as a nut since I changed the plugs. Changed the oil and filter last month. Suspension is also good, no knocks or shakes.

Seems a bit thirsty - only around 280 miles from a full tank, but it's mainly city driving.

I figure it's due for another timing belt change soon (120K) - what else should I be looking at servicing?

[Mick24]

Fuel filter,Air Filter,Gearbox Oil,Brake+clutch fluid change.

[Mr Morse]

Is there a replacement K&N drop-in filter for the Starlet?

[riko666]

yup, part number 33-2634...i know this cause i ordered one for my 'seo ....still havnt received it though <_<

[nrgizerbunny]

here we go, some have been already mentioned.

1. timing belt 120k - i would do it now!

2. alternator belt/ pas belt

3. drain radiator and replace coolant

4. fuel filter

5. oil filter + change (you've done that)

6. gearbox oil 75w90

7. if it has pas change the fluid, i think its dexron ATF

8. spark plugs (you've done that)

9. air filter

10. front brakes - remove the pistons to check for corrosion. i had this at 60k so i would guess you'd get loads morea t 120k.

11. check drums, if they are the originals they may be nackered.

12. check the valve clearance

can't think of anything esle

[Mr Morse]

Thanks fellas!

I pimped her ride

[nrgizerbunny]

seeing as the car is so old, you may want to do the timing belt yourself.

there is a guide here

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32391

[Mr Morse]

seeing as the car is so old, you may want to do the timing belt yourself.

there is a guide here

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32391

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I'm not quite up to stripping engines yet and don't really have the facilities to do so, even if I could do it. Thanks all the same.

What sort of labour charge am I looking at for the timing belt?

[nrgizerbunny]

I'd say £100 minimum labour. another £20 for the belt, add some markup, VAT, and you probably won't get much change out of £175.

[M.T.Pilot]

seeing as the car is so old, you may want to do the timing belt yourself.

there is a guide here

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32391

I know this was posted in 2005, but it is still cool! cheers!