Timing belt and 80K Mile Overhaul, 3.0

**BSIXER** · 08-28-2008 04:40 PM

I am going to be changing my timing belt @ 80K miles on my 3.0.

I would like to take care of just about every wearing part that can be replaced (within my budget) when my front end is off of the car.

Can I get some help putting a list together of other parts I should replace while my front end is apart?

I am going to be doing the Sea Foam treatment, syn. oil change, and clutch fluid at the same time. I would also like to do a tune up with new plugs/wires...Should I replace my coil packs too?

I noticed that the maint. manual does not show when to change differential, and manual tranny fluid, does anyone know when this should be done?

I just want my car running as best as it can for well over 100K miles, and I figured this would be a good time to do everything.

Thanks for any help/suggestions.

**bfisher88** · 08-28-2008 05:06 PM

I'm going to be doing this kit when I hit 80k. http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail....od=GH21119%2DA

**BSIXER** · 08-28-2008 05:27 PM

Same here, but how about motor mounts, snub mount, fluids, etc?

**zz2h33** · 08-28-2008 06:23 PM

wait...wires? there are no spark plug wires on these engines.

you should do a complete coolant system flush with the TB, most kits even have the proper amount of coolant included. See DIYs for diff and trans fluid replacements.

**G Men 08** · 08-28-2008 10:20 PM

rear diff and trans are easy!!.. if you need the special tool i have it, i didnt need it "rant rant" it was only a 10mm allen bolt, not a 25 dollar "special tamper proof torx bolt" idk if its on the 3.0 cars only that DONT have that tamper proof bolt or not but if yours has it then let me know ill sell you mine for 15 bucs shipped, brand new still in package