Prepping for 800+ mile trip

[mkcman17]

I'm about to take a trip to phoenix and am planning on taking the e30. 200k on the motor, recent service includes tbelt, rotor, wpump, belts, oil/coolant, fuel pump. Known issues include minor vacuum leak and minor main seal leak. It'll be the longest trip i've taken with the m20, and I'm a little nervous. What else should I knock out? Rocker plugs? Vc gasket?

[mr.vang]

i would fix the vacuum leak before driving it.

[mkcman17]

Blah, i've taped it up, but unless I swap icvs, the boot is on back order..

[mr.vang]

check on here if anybody has one laying around.

[mkcman17]

I have been...i guess i'll just have to swap icvs...

[mr.vang]

you'll make it. you got to have faith in your car.. :)

[mkcman17]

My car is powered by hopes and dreams

[bmwm42]

its an e30 what more assurance is needed that just that

[AnimalE30]

Make sure everything coolant related is tight. The coolant gasket on my throttle body completely gave out leaving me stranded one time.

[nickpro]

My car is powered by hopes and dreams

This needs to be a sticker

And quoted for truth

[Sagaris]

I will be running mine 1200 miles in one shot next Thanksgiving. I should be up around 200k by then. Im not concerned. I would check the trans fluid level.

[M-technik-3]

I used to drive my 88 M3 that has 265k on it on 800 mile trips and I wouldn't bat an eye at it. If it doesn't leave you stranded on a weekly basis I wouldn't worry. Normal maintenance makes for a happy car, just as it gets older expect it to not be so efficient.

[priapism]

Dang, I gotta go to Phoenix tonight or tomorrow super early. When you heading out? LOL

[mkcman17]

Dang, I gotta go to Phoenix tonight or tomorrow super early. When you heading out? LOL

Hahaha! Tuesday I think!

[gw ix]

Check the brakes. Also make sure all 4 tires and spare are good. I always carry an extra fuel pump, ecu relay and various fuses. Extra jug or 2 of coolant wouldn't hurt either. I just drove the ix, with over 200K miles, 6K miles no issues.