Almost time for opti...help
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Burning Brakes
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Almost time for opti...help
Okay, got all the parts...opti (which I'm converting), waterpump, new tensioner, new belt, new wires, new plugs.
I'm pretty comfortable with the opti and waterpump R&R, but am a little concerned about the plugs and plug wires.
Any tips on making this job easier? it's a 92 LT1
I'm pretty comfortable with the opti and waterpump R&R, but am a little concerned about the plugs and plug wires.
Any tips on making this job easier? it's a 92 LT1
Safety Car
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From: Pinellas Florida Misfit
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Re: Almost time for opti...help (emoshn)
I recently changed the plugs in my 95, you can check here for some tips.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=217229
The right rear plug is awful to say the least... :smash:
I'm not sure about the wires, I am having someone do those for me (150 bucks) I can do the work, but can't in my apartment complex.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=217229
The right rear plug is awful to say the least... :smash:
I'm not sure about the wires, I am having someone do those for me (150 bucks) I can do the work, but can't in my apartment complex.
Burning Brakes
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From: Palatine
Re: Almost time for opti...help (emoshn)
The plugs and plug wires were actually easier for me then the opti and the pump. My 94 has 4 brackets screwed on the heads ( two on each side) that hold the wires into place. If your getting bigger wires these won't work, plus there so brittle they'll probably break anyway. Take these off, two screws on each side for each bracket. It'll make changing the plugs and wires a million times easier. Also when putting the opti in, attach the wires to the opti first. Obviously draw a chart or check a manual to make sure you dont cross any wires. It gets real tight when pulling the wires through all the accesories on the drivers side, one at a time. I unbolted the throttle adjustment box and moved it over which gave alot more room ( drivers side) to get hand in there.
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From: Beachwood Oh
Re: Almost time for opti...help (Blues77)
I fought for hours and tore up my hand changing mine. THen I realized if I took off the idler and tensioner pulleys on the drivers side(2 bolts) THe job was a piece of cake.
Do make sure to keep the wires in order.
Do make sure to keep the wires in order.
