when people said "minor" fabrication. I was like **** let's do it, but then reading this...no thanks, have enough work
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05-26-2010
when people said "minor" fabrication. I was like **** let's do it, but then reading this...no thanks, have enough work
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05-27-2010
you have to bore out the EGR stove pipe hole because the one on the L26 LIM is smaller in diameter and then you need a throttle body adapter. everything else is the same. i had one on my car for a bit.
i didnt do any of those modifications that guy did.
05-28-2010
So I'm almost ready to turn the key, just a few things to put on. My question is once everything is on and ready, is this the correct procedure?
1. I turn the key to the "on" postition...not cranking it over... and check for fuel leaks on the line connections and injectors.
2. Once I see that there are no fuel leaks, I leave the coil pack harness unplugged and crank the motor over 2-3 times for ~7 secs. each time. To build up oil pressure.
3. Re-fill antifreeze and start it.....
Is this the correct procedure?
I'll update pics later, wasn't to bad.... but I also haven't started it yet
05-28-2010
Just fill with coolant and start it.
Open bleeder on t-stat housing and fill with coolant as air escapes, when water starts to come out bleeder, close bleeder and top off radiator, install cap, top of overflow, drive.
05-28-2010
stupid question.. do you bleed it with the car running or shut off?Originally Posted by QUICKSILVER462
05-28-2010
you CANT bleed it with the car off
05-28-2010
figured but had to check. thanks!you CANT bleed it with the car off
05-29-2010
Its alive!!!! Only problem I ran into was I accidentally cross threaded the EGR bracket support bolt. I only have one of the bracket bolts in there. But I don't think that would cause a problem, seems sturdy enough. your thoughts?
Other then fishing out tools that would fall into the front air damn, and losing the altenator secondary bracket bolt. Thing went back together without a hitch. Also had an extra 8mm nut left over, but I think it holds on the coolant temp sensor wiring to the lim.
Now just to flush the radiator some more with cleaner/water, then oil change and I'm golden.
Car seems to idle ALOT more smoothly now, but my throttle body was really dirty!!! And I got rid of the stuck gas pedal at start up... I would have to tap it to break it loose from the carbon deposits on the backside of throttle.
so far so good, and I just saved ~$800, by switching to prestone!!!! (lame attempt at gieco commercial)
I'll add picts later whilst consumming alcholic beverages
05-29-2010
great news!
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