Thread: LIM Job Checklist

So, I will be doing the LIM job as well, just wanted to get some feedback from the pro's about if I've got all the stuff I'll need/want while I'm in my Car's Engine-guts. I'll also be doing a pass. side (right hand?) axle and hub replacement, previous owner must have hit a curb...or pedestrian...or rock.

In case its not in my sig or info somewhere: 2002 GTP, 62k miles

Here goes, from RockAuto.com:
Manufacturer................Name.................. .........................part #

Value Pro ...................Driven Hub w/ Integral ABS..............513179
Cardone Select ............Front Right CVA ............................661256
Fel-Pro........................Intake Manifold Gasket....................MS98014T
Fel-Pro .......................Valve cover Gasket w/ Grommets......VS50465R
Fel-Pro........................Plenum Gasket...............................MS95744
Fel-Pro........................Throttle Body Gasket......................61024
Fel-Pro........................T-stat housing gasket...................35666
Fel-Pro........................Fuel Injector O-Ring........................ES70599 (x2 packs = 8 all together...just in case?)
Dorman.......................Coolant Elbow (aluminum)..................47065HP
Autolite.......................Spark Plug.....................................606
Bosch..........................Spark Plug Wire Set........................09457

From the hardware store:
Thread Sealant


At some point I'll be making my own Air Intake, most likely with a Spectre filter and a home-made box (lets not worry about the differing opinions about open vs CAI though)

Before I place orders, is there any other maintenance or preventive items I should be looking at? This is a daily driver for now, no need to go racing or up HP or anything, just want as good of MPG as I can get and make it last as long as possible. I'm putting roughly 150 miles/day plus or minus.

coolant elbows. and thread sealant for the lower intake bolts.

those are the newest version, they are good to use. the other metal ones have green seals.


these were the acdelcos i used off rock auto.

I know you didn't ask...but...if its not too late, consider doing some (more) research on hub and CVA. In the 2 yrs I've had my GTP, I replaced both front axles & so many hubs I'm embarrassed to admit--but I've had 2 ZZP, 2 Duralast, & 1 Timken go bad--the only brand that has not failed (yet) in the moog. I only the best. Good luck, enjoy your ride.

the ball joint nut should be rather tight, then put the cotter pin in through the castle nut.

If you have or have not done it yet don't forget changing your oil before you start your car. Would suck to do a LIM replacement, drop some coolant in the oil and spin a bearing.

Get a shop vac and suck out the coolant out of t-stat hole before removing the LIM.

i took the dog bones off, rocked the engine back and fourth a few times, (with the lower rad hose off) broke the upper elbow, then lifted the lim up as level as i could, not a drop leaked from the lim, and i did not change my oil.

theres a lip at the coolant ports, it will hold what little bit off coolant is in the lim if its kept level.