Tune up question.
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From: Communist Colorado
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From: Communist Colorado
Excessive miles? Oil leaks? Running just fine? If so, leave it until it gives you trouble. Thats a lot of work to go through just for a cap and rotor in my opinion... BUT, if you have high miles and think it might be time for a water pump, then why not just do both ? as well as radiator hoses, coolant flush, and water pump seal "while youre in there".....
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Excessive miles? Oil leaks? Running just fine? If so, leave it until it gives you trouble. Thats a lot of work to go through just for a cap and rotor in my opinion... BUT, if you have high miles and think it might be time for a water pump, then why not just do both ? as well as radiator hoses, coolant flush, and water pump seal "while youre in there".....
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Excessive miles? Oil leaks? Running just fine? If so, leave it until it gives you trouble. Thats a lot of work to go through just for a cap and rotor in my opinion... BUT, if you have high miles and think it might be time for a water pump, then why not just do both ? as well as radiator hoses, coolant flush, and water pump seal "while youre in there".....
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From: Vassar, MI
Personally I wouldn't consider 61k miles to be high mileage at all. My original Opti went 120k miles. If it's running fine, there isn't really much of a reason to tear into things.
You can replace just the plugs and wires, but know that it's going to be a several hour job. It's quite tedious feeding the driver's side wires through the PS pump bracket, and you will need to get under the car to connect those wires to the Opti. Unbolting and moving the ASR servo is also pretty much a must. The passenger side is easier, but plugs 6 and 8 on that side can be a little tricky due to the HVAC housing being right there. Removing the inner wheel well panels also makes this job a little more tolerable. You will need swivels, universals, and various extensions to get it done.
You can replace just the plugs and wires, but know that it's going to be a several hour job. It's quite tedious feeding the driver's side wires through the PS pump bracket, and you will need to get under the car to connect those wires to the Opti. Unbolting and moving the ASR servo is also pretty much a must. The passenger side is easier, but plugs 6 and 8 on that side can be a little tricky due to the HVAC housing being right there. Removing the inner wheel well panels also makes this job a little more tolerable. You will need swivels, universals, and various extensions to get it done.
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Personally I wouldn't consider 61k miles to be high mileage at all. My original Opti went 120k miles. If it's running fine, there isn't really much of a reason to tear into things.
You can replace just the plugs and wires, but know that it's going to be a several hour job. It's quite tedious feeding the driver's side wires through the PS pump bracket, and you will need to get under the car to connect those wires to the Opti. Unbolting and moving the ASR servo is also pretty much a must. The passenger side is easier, but plugs 6 and 8 on that side can be a little tricky due to the HVAC housing being right there. Removing the inner wheel well panels also makes this job a little more tolerable. You will need swivels, universals, and various extensions to get it done.
You can replace just the plugs and wires, but know that it's going to be a several hour job. It's quite tedious feeding the driver's side wires through the PS pump bracket, and you will need to get under the car to connect those wires to the Opti. Unbolting and moving the ASR servo is also pretty much a must. The passenger side is easier, but plugs 6 and 8 on that side can be a little tricky due to the HVAC housing being right there. Removing the inner wheel well panels also makes this job a little more tolerable. You will need swivels, universals, and various extensions to get it done.
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From: Communist Colorado
Personally I wouldn't consider 61k miles to be high mileage at all. My original Opti went 120k miles. If it's running fine, there isn't really much of a reason to tear into things.
You can replace just the plugs and wires, but know that it's going to be a several hour job. It's quite tedious feeding the driver's side wires through the PS pump bracket, and you will need to get under the car to connect those wires to the Opti. Unbolting and moving the ASR servo is also pretty much a must. The passenger side is easier, but plugs 6 and 8 on that side can be a little tricky due to the HVAC housing being right there. Removing the inner wheel well panels also makes this job a little more tolerable. You will need swivels, universals, and various extensions to get it done.
You can replace just the plugs and wires, but know that it's going to be a several hour job. It's quite tedious feeding the driver's side wires through the PS pump bracket, and you will need to get under the car to connect those wires to the Opti. Unbolting and moving the ASR servo is also pretty much a must. The passenger side is easier, but plugs 6 and 8 on that side can be a little tricky due to the HVAC housing being right there. Removing the inner wheel well panels also makes this job a little more tolerable. You will need swivels, universals, and various extensions to get it done.
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I think you made the right choice to leave it for the time being. The LT1 doesn't require the maintenance the the L83 and L98 cars do. It wouldn't hurt to replace the spark plugs if you have no record of them being done. Check the air filter and belt as well. Other than that, there's not a lot to do under the hood on a regular basis.
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[QUOTE=mazdaverx7;1609440682]I think you made the right choice to leave it for the time being. The LT1 doesn't require the maintenance the the L83 and L98 cars do. It wouldn't hurt to replace the spark plugs if you have no record of them being done. Check the air filter and belt as well. Other than that, there's not a lot to do under the hood on a regular basis.[/QUOTplugs and wires were done as well as coolant , belt, lower pulley ,oil temp sensor, brakes. All ill do is oil change and decided to change tranny oil and filter.