Should I replace the Opti??
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Should I replace the Opti??
Over the next couple of weeks I will be installing a Meziere electric water pump, and a Cloyes double roller timing chain. Would it be wise for me to change the Optispark at the same time? Or, would I just be throwing money away. My car is '95 with 39K, and it runs great. My mods are listed in my sig. If I change the Opti, what is the best/highest quality replacement? GM, Dynaspark? Or is the MSD available? Any advice, insight, suggestions would be appreciated.
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If it's working just fine, I would keep it. If it goes out, it's not entirely difficult to replace once you know how it all fits together.
If you're going that far into it, a cam replacement is right there, a mere three bolts away.
If you're going that far into it, a cam replacement is right there, a mere three bolts away.
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Originally Posted by Umrswimr
If it's working just fine, I would keep it. If it goes out, it's not entirely difficult to replace once you know how it all fits together.
If you're going that far into it, a cam replacement is right there, a mere three bolts away.
If you're going that far into it, a cam replacement is right there, a mere three bolts away.
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Originally Posted by RCFguitars
That's true, but the LT4 hotcam has been in only about 1000 miles, and thus far I am very pleased.
Disregard my stupidity!
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Originally Posted by Umrswimr
I didn't realize you already did the hotcam. Disregard my stupidity!
Disregard my stupidity!
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When you remove the water pump check it carefully. If there is a leak it will show up as a black line on the back of the pump. If you see signs of a leak go ahead and replace the opti. If no signs of a leak you are good to go.
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Originally Posted by airplane50
When you remove the water pump check it carefully. If there is a leak it will show up as a black line on the back of the pump. If you see signs of a leak go ahead and replace the opti. If no signs of a leak you are good to go.
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Originally Posted by airplane50
When you remove the water pump check it carefully. If there is a leak it will show up as a black line on the back of the pump. If you see signs of a leak go ahead and replace the opti. If no signs of a leak you are good to go.