Hello from ice cold Chicago. Gonna be taking advantage of the upcoming long weekend to do some work on my 2000 GTP. Have a few questions below... and some history
Experiencing a few problems. See my original post here:
http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...n-factory-LIMs!
Still dealing with these 2 issues. Jerky acceleration and overheating. Heat in the cabin is sporadic... 70% of the time not working. Fans are working fine, hoses are fine, heater core has been flushed with hose, radiator too...etc. ALL that easy stuff has been knocked out. It's not the gauge, its not the t-stat, believe me. I'm certain it is the water pump and looking to replace it. Since LIMs are stock at 235,000 miles, gonna do those too. I've been reading and researching for months now, but have some lingering questions.
Questions:
1. I don't want to mess with the throttle cables and assembly, but I do want to clean the throttle body. Can clean the throttle body with cables attached and the whole thing off to the side?
2. Do I need to remove all the sensors before I clean the throttle body?
3. Is brake cleaner the best thing to use?
4. For the plenum and throttle body gasket... Is it OK to use the sticky gasket spray first and then apply the actual gasket? I feel like that will ensure a better seal and restrict movement of the actual gasket. Or should those gaskets be applied dry?
5. Because I am applying thread sealant to the LIM bolts, is it recommended to go another 1/5 turn over the torque spec? or NO?
6. Do I apply thread sealant to the SC bolts?
7. Valve cover gaskets were done 1.5yrs ago. Not doing those. Do I still need to remove the coil packs?
Gonna start work this Saturday morning 01-16-2016. Appreciate any feedback.
Thanks.