My 96 200sx se is totally bone stock with 122k miles on it. Was wondering with this much mileage what things are expected to be replaced. besides oil changes, changed plugs and a new clutch recently. Anything I should be expecting or should be aware of? How good is the stock block for? thanks for the info!
block shouldnt be a problem...ive only replaced the clutch, front main seal, and passenger differential seal. besides the maintanence stuff. ive got 133,xxx miles
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At that mileage the suspension has to go. Yes it may work fine, however it is nowhere near the way it was when it rolled off the factory floor. Your back and firends will thank you.
yea the suspension still feels OK, but im sure it is beging to be replaced soon. i might just go replacement oem spec struts/shocks unless i decide to lower it i guess.It's no beast, but Its been a great daily driver and comfortable, I still avg 35-36 MPG (gotta love that).
Drivetrain should be fine.An uncle of mine had 320k on his B12 with a GA16i and no real problems.Nissan uses high nickel iron in it's blocks and are very resistant to cylinder wear because of that. Unless your car hasn't had regular maintenance I think it will continue to give you reliable service.
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If the CV joints hasn't been replaced, expect that to go out anytime (no worry, you will hear warnings and its drivable). Check the exhaust for rust spots/holes. And some other things like the battery if still the original.
Speaking of reliability..... has anyone ever changed their timing chain on their B14...if so how many miles did you have?
I currently have 94,000 miles on mine and it's just like when I purchased it with 5 miles.........gotta love the B14 GA16DE...
Originally posted by xLyricistx Speaking of reliability..... has anyone ever changed their timing chain on their B14...if so how many miles did you have?
I currently have 94,000 miles on mine and it's just like when I purchased it with 5 miles.........gotta love the B14 GA16DE...
They said timing chain should be good at least 200k for stockers like ours I guess. Now if it was a timing belt (thank god its not) woulda been a different story. I am the second owner of mine, and even the original clutch lasted 120k hehe, I think I might want to start looking for a battery as mine is still stock. I think a big part of its long life is because I dont have an alarm or nice system setup that I play on ACC mode. But heck 120k on a stock battery is more than impressive already.
i had to replace my timing cover gasket,chain because i was driving it one day and all of a sudden it started to smoke in the front of my car. What happened is the gasket blew and the oil was squirting out on to the alterantor. I have a 130,000 on mine.
I'd say above average reliability. Only has failed me a few times.
Usually I can feel confident that it will start and run fine. Recently I had some starting problems but that turned out to be a dead starter. Now im back in business at 87,000 miles.
I think as long as you do the regular maintenance and keep and eye and ear on things it should be a fine car. Pretty much like everyone else said your CV boots will begin to go, you can just look under hte car and check those easy, brake pads eventually and I've run into starter and distributor having to be replaced.
I do worry though when going up large hillls, worried that im gonna blow my car up from gunning it up the hills. Its hard when your trying to keep up with a car with 6+ cylinders in front of you
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