SGT1035 Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Hello guys, my Shelby GT has almost ten years... It's not a daily driver, so It has only 15k miles. The car runs perfectelly but the uniques things I've changed since new were engine oil and filter once a year. Should I change other fluids like coolant, transmission, brakes, transmission, differencial, or filters like fuel, for example? Are there others components I shoud change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 I would recommend a full fluid change. If it runs, replace it. Also consider replacing belts and hoses. And most importantly, tires. If you're still on factory tires recall that the recommendation is to replace high performance tires at around 5 years. You're well past that. I'd guess (but not recommend) that the current tires would be OK for driving on the street but any spirited driving or track would be risky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSGT Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 8 hours ago, twobjshelbys said: I would recommend a full fluid change. If it runs, replace it. Also consider replacing belts and hoses. And most importantly, tires. If you're still on factory tires recall that the recommendation is to replace high performance tires at around 5 years. You're well past that. I'd guess (but not recommend) that the current tires would be OK for driving on the street but any spirited driving or track would be risky. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 17 hours ago, twobjshelbys said: I would recommend a full fluid change. If it runs, replace it. Also consider replacing belts and hoses. And most importantly, tires. If you're still on factory tires recall that the recommendation is to replace high performance tires at around 5 years. You're well past that. I'd guess (but not recommend) that the current tires would be OK for driving on the street but any spirited driving or track would be risky. +100 all filters including cabin filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT1035 Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Thanks for your recommendations, guys... I will do a full fluid and filter change and a belt and hose good revision. About the tyres, I will wait to change them because I use the car more to go to some meetings or nearby travels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 If those tires are original I would change them ASAP. I had plenty of tread on mine when I changed them last year, not worth a blow out from dry rot. They might have been fine, but I wouldn’t take that chance. My 2005 S2000 had original tires when I bought it last year, I changed them right away. Just my 2 Cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Passum Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Agree completely, not worth the risk. I changed out my original tires last year although probably half the tread remained, no visible rot or cracking. Still, I was past due. Most people advise 6 to 8 years max. I've debated on the hoses and belt though. They look in great shape and how would you know you're not replacing them with 10 year old ones off the shelf? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Tires have a date code on them. Check tire rack for how to find it. Always check the date code on NEW tires before buying them since they could be old stock. Some exotic tires you might have to tolerate a year of shelf life but for common sizes no more than a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfield2a Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 Even if the tires are not dry rot, they will harden over time...like big old kockey pucks. I immediately took off and kept my original tires and wheels, stored properly...but only to bring out in the event that maybe someday I or the next caretaker wants to take back to “concourse correct”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) I would for sure change the tires they are a danger. https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2014/03/21/shredded-tire Edited February 17, 2018 by JeffIsHereToo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0086 Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 There is an also a known issue on 2007 4.6L engines (SGTs & MGTs) which still have their original spark plugs. As many of you may already know, the original spark plugs on higher mileage 2007 4.6L engines are a real bugger to remove due to carbon build-up and are also prone to breakage/separation if not removed with extreme care per an applicable Service Bulletin (related topics are elsewhere in the SGT forums). Apparently, 2008 4.6L engines had a different cylinder head design (and a different spark plug design too from memory) and don't have this issue. So the above probably doesn't apply to SGT1035's 2008 SGT, but those with 2007 SGTs which still have their original spark plugs should consider spark plug replacement as another preventative maintenance task/item. Happy motoring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOBRA2848 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, 07SGT0086 said: There is an also a known issue on 2007 4.6L engines (SGTs & MGTs) which still have their original spark plugs. As many of you may already know, the original spark plugs on higher mileage 2007 4.6L engines are a real bugger to remove due to carbon build-up and are also prone to breakage/separation if not removed with extreme care per an applicable Service Bulletin (related topics are elsewhere in the SGT forums). Apparently, 2008 4.6L engines had a different cylinder head design (and a different spark plug design too from memory) and don't have this issue. So the above probably doesn't apply to SGT1035's 2008 SGT, but those with 2007 SGTs which still have their original spark plugs should consider spark plug replacement as another preventative maintenance task/item. Happy motoring! Not all 2008's have the new plug design. My wife's is csm 1074 and has the two piece plugs. The easiest way is to look at the code on the coil. 3L3E coils have early style plugs and 8L3E coils have the new style plugs. I think the coils are also different colors with the early style being black and the late style brown. I changed my wife's plugs at 30000 miles and it was a piece of cake. I'm not sure what plugs are in my csm 1357 since they were changed when the Whipple was installed. Mark Edited February 19, 2018 by KOBRA2848 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0086 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thanks to Mark (KOBRA2848) for providing more precise details on the 2008 SGT spark plug issues... good info, thanks for sharing. Happy motoring! -Rick (07SGT0086) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul burgess Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 when I got y 07 gth I removed plugs and put anti seeze on them ,my 03 mach 1 has the plugs down deep into head and some of the heads had less threads on them,so I am more paranoid,a buddy had one blow out of his lightnig trk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueHeaven Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) On 2/18/2018 at 10:36 PM, KOBRA2848 said: Not all 2008's have the new plug design. My wife's is csm 1074 and has the two piece plugs. The easiest way is to look at the code on the coil. 3L3E coils have early style plugs and 8L3E coils have the new style plugs. I think the coils are also different colors with the early style being black and the late style brown. I changed my wife's plugs at 30000 miles and it was a piece of cake. I'm not sure what plugs are in my csm 1357 since they were changed when the Whipple was installed. Mark That is a correct statement, the change came in 2008, most 08sgts were built with cars that were built in Detroit in 2007, Mine is 1588 and was built in December 07 and shipped to Shelby shortly after and had the early plugs and coils. change happened a few months into 08 CY. I would definitely change them if they're the originals and the old style Edited February 21, 2018 by MyBlueHeaven added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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