348 Major service - parts recommendations

Camshaft seals and cam cover gasket . They inevitably weep / leak .
Clean the rads particularly the front lower where debris accumulates .
Coolant hoses themselves……? Check the history see how old .
Fuel filters .
Spark plugs especially if they are not iridium’s .Iridium’s make a marked noticeable improvement all round esp at the bottom end .
Accessory belts .

Additionally ( not necessarily an engine out jobbie ) drop the fuel pumps and check / replace the rubber that inevitably perishes and give rises to spurious fuel starvation issues . This is not if but when .Again read through its history to see if it’s ever been done .

 

What year? How many miles? Any previous records of service?

I'll bring up the TSB10-34 bearing because low mile early cars are still out there with the failure bearing.

chain tensioner/plastic sliders.

the TSB:



sjd

 

Check your engine number then. I can't remember where the cutoff is.

My 89 was a 21k mile car 8 years ago and I did everything, because I had no records.

Also remember, they're 35 years old. A new "zero" point might be worthwhile.

sjd

 

Especially your 1st time get parts from the most reliable company. Contact ricambi America. They will advise on what you need including the hill stuff.

 

Adjust the valves.
Drill the oil drain holes.
Coolant hose and fitting in the middle of the V.
Consider a relay for the starter circuit
Rebuild your alternator (or you will arrive to Stoogefest on a tow truck).