Optispark Install With Pics

RogerZ06 · 2008-05-10 20:09:08

Good work! Let us know how it runs when you're done..:thumbs:

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May 11, 2008 | 04:27 PM

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Good work! Let us know how it runs when you're done..

May 11, 2008 | 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pianoguy

I would suggest getting the balancer on and the coil (don't need to bother with the belt) for a quick fire-up to make sure it works before putting the water pump back on. Just don't let it run for more than a few seconds.

OK I tested it and it fired up but died shortly after. I didn't have maf intake hoses connected or the water pump.

May 11, 2008 | 05:45 PM

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Hmmm, that's interesting - when I test-fired mine, it didn't die. I had warning lights on due to the coolant sensor, MAF, etc. being disconnected, but it ran fine. Again, I only let it run for a few seconds, since there's no coolant in the engine. I would assume, though, that since yours started OK, things are hunky-dory.

May 11, 2008 | 05:48 PM

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OK I tested it and it fired up but died shortly after. I didn't have maf intake hoses connected or the water pump.

Not a good sign. You can run it for more than a few seconds the engine won't catch on fire

. Make sure you have a ll sensors attached and make sure it will run till you turn it off. Even with the maf off it should run in SD mode. Hook up the coolant sensor and IAT. And try again. It should run and idle fine at this point.

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May 11, 2008 | 06:11 PM

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Plugged all the senors in and it stayed running. Now gonna take another break and finish up water pump and belt.

May 11, 2008 | 06:17 PM

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Good to hear! Don't forget to use plenty of thread sealant on the water pump bolts ;-)

May 11, 2008 | 06:32 PM

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Good to hear! Don't forget to use plenty of thread sealant on the water pump bolts ;-)

May 11, 2008 | 10:42 PM

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OK everything is finished except for coolant. I'm gonna flush it with water then fill it with 50/50.

Also had problem with belt not fitting right. I got size 667 and it was to small. I got one size bigger 672 and it worked fine.