[Shotimes] 94 ATX Repair List

[Steve Tatro]

The problem is that $500/year may not be enough, especially with an ATX.
I dropped $1600 in one visit for an ATX rebuild!  Even if that ONLY
happens once every 5 years, there goes $320 per year!

Looking through my Excel file, which I've kept for the 6.5 years I've
owned my '93, I see that I've spent $3000 on parts (includes all routine
maintenance and fluids) and $2200 on labor (most of which was the tranny
rebuild and the 60k from PP).  So, $5200 total equals $800/year for me.
This includes doing almost all the work myself the past 3 years (paid to
have almost everything done the first few).

Granted, I'm unfortunate that most of the problem I had were in the
first couple of years, before I even attempted to fix anything myself.
This is the only thing that eases my pain when I look at my maintenance
spreadsheet!

Good luck, Jonathon.  You have to realize that once you get the car up
to snuff it should last you a long time.  You just have to maintain it
properly!

Steve Tatro
Red/Black '93 with 166k miles
Cincinnati, Ohio

P.S.  Buying a comparable Maxima at the time would've cost me $5000 more
than the SHO did, so it all works out in the end ;^)



-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Don McKinnon (AST)
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 3:57 PM
To: Jonathon Beisler; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] 94 ATX Repair List


Jonathon,
Don't dwell too much the car is 9 years old, it never stops! I plan on
$500 per year on maintenance stuff, whether I use it or not.  You have
to have a plan for any car that gets up there in age that is a daily
driver.

Suspension parts are some items to look out for.  AC system,  Fuel
Filter and Fuel Pump,  Rod bearing are some things to consider.  Some
SHO's show signs of rod bearing wear others don't.

Shims are shims, only problem some sizes are becoming obsolete.

Don McKinnon
95 MTX - White/Mocha 90k miles
Stage 1 Power Package with Stage 1cams
Canyon Carver Road/Race Suspension
Quaife & HiRevs Competition Clutch


-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jonathon Beisler
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 3:41 PM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] 94 ATX Repair List


Hello All,

For once, I am not asking about a problem, so you can all breathe a sigh
of relief.  I have two questions, and wanted some input.  First, in the
eight months that I have owned my SHO, I have replaced the water and
power steering pumps, the timing belt, crank and cam sensors, plugs and
wires, valve, plug seal, and intake gaskets, O2 sensors, upper and lower
radiator hoses, thermostat, serpentine belt, front main seal, struts,
tires, motor mounts and endless other items of  less importance.  First
question, as much as I have enjoyed doing most of this and as much as I
have learned, when will it all stop!?  Seriously, what should I be
looking for next?  I plan on doing the shims this summer, so where can I
find them?  All of the listings that I have seen have been for the MTX.
Are they the same?  The tranny and the radiator where supposedly
replaced, but considering the lack of work that was done by the previous
owner, are there other wear and tear items that I should be looki! ng
for or just waiting to fail?  The oil usually stays nice and clean and
the tranny fluid was clean and red when I got it and still looks good
seven thousand miles later.  I apologize for my ramblings but know that
most of you have probably done this and might have some insight for me.
Jonathon Beisler 94 ATX, cruising Jax, Fl waiting for the next scary
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