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  1. #1 Anyone in SW VA to help with LIM job? 
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    any members in the Roanoke/Blacksburg/Lynchburg area who are familiar with doing the LIM job?
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    What engine? And what are you looking for? Info.? Or someone to do it?
    Overkill BBC Cam, YT 1.8 RR's, Rhodes Lifters, STGII Heads, GenV, Pacesetters, 3" Exh to Tips, TEP Trans. N*, ID 75# injectors/E85 coming soon
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    once the wire harness is off and the fuel rail's off theres nothing scary left. just bolts.

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    3800 Series 2 SC. Looking for someone to help me with it and make sure I don't **** it all up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brammer View Post
    3800 Series 2 SC. Looking for someone to help me with it and make sure I don't **** it all up.
    I'm 17 and had little experience with these motors. 7 hours later, I had the new gasket in and all went well. Only problems I ran into were because I didn't check me stuff. It's not hat hard of a job. Just give yourself a day or so to do this so if you break something, there's time to fix it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SubwayGirl View Post
    I'm 17 and had little experience with these motors. 7 hours later, I had the new gasket in and all went well. Only problems I ran into were because I didn't check me stuff. It's not hat hard of a job. Just give yourself a day or so to do this so if you break something, there's time to fix it.
    Calling me out! Hell, I might as well, I mean I've done motorcycle engine work, so the concept is the same. I just trust myself with carbs more than FI.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brammer View Post
    Calling me out! Hell, I might as well, I mean I've done motorcycle engine work, so the concept is the same. I just trust myself with carbs more than FI.
    For me, the most nerve racking parts were prying up the fuel injectors and pulling the tensioner assembly (I despise coolant). You're gonna make a mess so do it somewhere that can be stained or put trash bags all over the ground. If you spill any coolant in the valley when you move the LIM, flush it with some oil with the drain bolt out.

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    My son is in Blacksburg... Not sure how much time he has and of course it would depend on when you want to do it. I could mention it to him that someone is looking for help. He has the GP SE w/3100 engine, 250k strong and going!

    But honestly, as mentioned, the LIM job is not such a big thing. If you've turned wrenches, know how to aplly a little RTV, torque a few bolts, drain and replace fluid, you're all good! : ).

    Don't let the post before this scare you, lol... There is a way to get the coolant out without losing a drop, nor get any in your oil. Takes a little ingenuity but I'll tell ha what I rigged up to do just that if you're interested.
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    You can do it Brammer. Just take your time as stated before and you'll be fine.

    Might wanna get some new vacuum line in case the original stuff is cracked.
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    There is a you tube video taking you through the whole thing. Go for it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by djudge1970 View Post
    There is a you tube video taking you through the whole thing. Go for it.
    Already watched the majority of them ha
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    Quote Originally Posted by bonerjamz03 View Post
    You can do it Brammer. Just take your time as stated before and you'll be fine.

    Might wanna get some new vacuum line in case the original stuff is cracked.
    Is it generic vacuum line or is it premolded?
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    Quote Originally Posted by coolone View Post
    My son is in Blacksburg... Not sure how much time he has and of course it would depend on when you want to do it. I could mention it to him that someone is looking for help. He has the GP SE w/3100 engine, 250k strong and going!

    But honestly, as mentioned, the LIM job is not such a big thing. If you've turned wrenches, know how to aplly a little RTV, torque a few bolts, drain and replace fluid, you're all good! : ).

    Don't let the post before this scare you, lol... There is a way to get the coolant out without losing a drop, nor get any in your oil. Takes a little ingenuity but I'll tell ha what I rigged up to do just that if you're interested.
    Ha I actually work in blacksburg! Sure I'd love to know a good way to not get Coolant everywhere!
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    pump it out the upper hose as per my coolant flush how too.

    id hardly call flushing your engines coolant a waste of water, you'll waste a few gallons, being the whole engine and rad hold less then 3 gallons.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brammer View Post
    Is it generic vacuum line or is it premolded?
    Generic. I'm sure you can get premolded kit, but it's not worth the hassle or cost.
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