# high mileage ka24de

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-mileage-ka24de/124330>\
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [May 10, 2009, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-mileage-ka24de/124330 "2009-05-10T14:01:42Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 10\
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**Author:** ![haimann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/edb3f5/32.png) [@haimann](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/haimann)\
**Post date:** [May 10, 2009, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-mileage-ka24de/124330/1 "2009-05-10T14:01:42Z")

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my question is are there any problems i should look for when looking at a high mileage(250k+) ka24de? i’ve been looking around and they seem pretty solid but i just want the heads up on anything i should be expecting to go wrong/replace at this mileage. thanks in advance.

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**Author:** ![HosTys\_13](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hostys_13/32/5741_2.png) [@HosTys\_13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HosTys_13)\
**Post date:** [May 10, 2009, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-mileage-ka24de/124330/2 "2009-05-10T15:00:26Z")

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water/oil pumps, timing belt… ?

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**Author:** ![PureEuroM3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3bc359/32.png) [@PureEuroM3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PureEuroM3)\
**Post date:** [May 10, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-mileage-ka24de/124330/3 "2009-05-10T15:02:52Z")

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> [@FS: 18" chrome rims. Universal 5lug](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-18-chrome-rims-universal-5lug/21909/7):
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> water/oil pumps, timing **belt.**. ?

Interesting…

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**Author:** ![haimann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/edb3f5/32.png) [@haimann](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/haimann)\
**Post date:** [May 10, 2009, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-mileage-ka24de/124330/4 "2009-05-10T15:31:12Z")

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i believe its a chain…is that all i should be looking at?

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**Author:** ![89\_coupe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/e0b2c6/32.png) [@89\_coupe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/89_coupe)\
**Post date:** [May 10, 2009, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-mileage-ka24de/124330/5 "2009-05-10T18:31:31Z")

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valve seals.

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**Author:** ![91S131](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91s131/32/5732_2.png) [@91S131](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91S131)\
**Post date:** [May 10, 2009, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-mileage-ka24de/124330/6 "2009-05-10T20:10:01Z")

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ask if u can do a compression test

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**Author:** ![R33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/5f8ce5/32.png) [@R33](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/R33)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-mileage-ka24de/124330/7 "2009-05-11T09:42:22Z")

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they are pretty much bulletproof . if it runs good take it !

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**Author:** ![Lucas180](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lucas180/32/5556_2.png) [@Lucas180](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lucas180)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-mileage-ka24de/124330/8 "2009-05-11T13:21:37Z")

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its a timing chain not a belt tend to ware out…but if you are really worried jsut do a comp test…other then that they are pretty strong engines.

if you want you can jsaut take the chain guides off thats what i did on mine…no more noise!

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**Author:** ![haimann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/edb3f5/32.png) [@haimann](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/haimann)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-mileage-ka24de/124330/9 "2009-05-11T18:49:45Z")

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thanks guys for the tips. will be looking into it.

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**Author:** ![IRo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iro/32/5564_2.png) [@IRo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IRo)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-mileage-ka24de/124330/10 "2009-05-18T10:02:04Z")

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don’t forget to look for…

Alternator ,radiator, timing chain, fuel pump, low on the strut tower / frame rust, brake or hicas lines leak along frame, battery, vacuumed leaks, grounds, clutch, engine oil pan / valve cover leak, IACV, MAF and the general maintenance. Are some things you should look out for.