Maintenance Table by Vehicle

Teak steering wheel installed and parts ordered - door lock driver's side, clutch spring nuts, rear emblem nuts

In addition to oil service, the water pump, thermostat, hoses, brake booster, front lower control arms, sway bar end links, and spark plugs were all replaced as well. 

I had previously converted to 4.10 LSD but eventually went back to the original configuration of a 3.73. The 4.10 was a common "upgrade" for more low-end grunt at the expense of losing comfortable… more

At one point, the catalytic convertor began rattling and a local muffler shop replaced it with an OEM-spec component. 

Brought in to replace rear sway bar with larger IX rear bar. Also performed coolant flush and confirmed catalytic converter was condemned. 

This represented a major service encompassing the following: 

• Engine oil service (M116/117)
  • Oil & filter change
  • Rotella 15W-40 oil
  • Service reminder set (… more

Replacement of the A/C compressor; a dead wiper motor; and the blower motor resistor. The IS-specific belly pans and brake ducts were installed at the time. 

Pennsylvania State Inspection & Emissions

• Issued inspection sticker #7705581 (expires 09/15)
• Tire tread: F 6/32", R 4/32"
• Brake thickness: 12/32"… more

Work Performed & Parts Used

Labor & Diagnostics

• Labor cost
• Fault memory read and cleared
• Airbag fault memory cleared… more

Alternator began to whine; replacement part installed to avoid an untimely break-down. 

Four tires mounted and balanced along with a four-wheel alignment being performed. The owner provided a new battery for replacement at the same time.

This phase of bodywork focused on repairing poor accident damage repairs to the rear quarter panel, front right fender, and front right floor where the seam sealer had been broken and never… more

Drivers Side Window Fix