1994 c4 random issues idling surge
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I have not flush the system yet it looks so clean I never thought it was necessary. The water is just bright green. I have no problem flushing it if that is required. If they have a knock in stock maybe I should just flush replace my knock?
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If you pull your radiator like I think you should good time to drain and flush. Do not get your opti wet. Clean your ac coil too.
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Losing no coolant. Now everything just stepped up took the car for a drive to the auto parts picked up A new thermostat. Ran fantastic . Let the engine cool I put Rags around the thermostat housing to make sure no water got on the Opti. Took the thermostat out with a new thermostat and went to start the car just cranks no fire
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Losing no coolant. Now everything just stepped up took the car for a drive to the auto parts picked up A new thermostat. Ran fantastic . Let the engine cool I put Rags around the thermostat housing to make sure no water got on the Opti. Took the thermostat out with a new thermostat and went to start the car just cranks no fire
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I'm thinking all the issues I was having with my optispark in the beginning. It just finally died took very bright flashlight out there no water I could see it all even close to the Opti. Everything was dry as a bone.
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I think I'm going to take it into the shop and have done. I don't have the time right now with my life like it is to do the work myself. I got too much going on. Really didn't need this right now. Thank all you wonderful people so much for being patient with me and helping me.
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I think I'm going to take it into the shop and have done. I don't have the time right now with my life like it is to do the work myself. I got too much going on. Really didn't need this right now. Thank all you wonderful people so much for being patient with me and helping me.
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I was not thinking it was going to be that kind of money. I'm going to call around get a few estimates and then make my decision about taking some time off work. Watching the video on YouTube it doesn't look like that major of a job just a pain in the butt
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. Start by pulling your radiator for a good cleaning.
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Yes I'm going to get the radiator good cleaning. Got a friend coming over Wednesday he's done them before.
I may be asking a few questions as we go.
Soaking the bolts now on the pulley. Fingers crossed for easy change out. Changing water pump Opti wires and the spark plugs. Hope this takes care of all the issues
I may be asking a few questions as we go.
Soaking the bolts now on the pulley. Fingers crossed for easy change out. Changing water pump Opti wires and the spark plugs. Hope this takes care of all the issues
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Yes I'm going to get the radiator good cleaning. Got a friend coming over Wednesday he's done them before.
I may be asking a few questions as we go.
Soaking the bolts now on the pulley. Fingers crossed for easy change out. Changing water pump Opti wires and the spark plugs. Hope this takes care of all the issues
I may be asking a few questions as we go.
Soaking the bolts now on the pulley. Fingers crossed for easy change out. Changing water pump Opti wires and the spark plugs. Hope this takes care of all the issues
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I ordered the lifetime warranty Duralast Opti. I found an old form in the Corvette forum from 2003 people said the there wasn't a good opti out there other than the GM stock. I found a few articles with people that have used a blast and they seem to be working. I asked here once before about the AutoZone Duralast and no one answered . is it like Chevy and Ford whatever you like is what is best. I can't afford the Delco. I'm doing the job Wednesday so I need to get everything taken care of tomorrow Monday before work.
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I ordered the lifetime warranty Duralast Opti. I found an old form in the Corvette forum from 2003 people said the there wasn't a good opti out there other than the GM stock. I found a few articles with people that have used a blast and they seem to be working. I asked here once before about the AutoZone Duralast and no one answered . is it like Chevy and Ford whatever you like is what is best. I can't afford the Delco. I'm doing the job Wednesday so I need to get everything taken care of tomorrow Monday before work.
You can do all in one day with your friend if you get the pulley off before. 
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Well tomorrow Wednesday I'm doing the optispark. The gentleman I have coming to do it with me says he's done many in the past. So once I've done this one I guess I'll be able to do the next one by myself.
Picked up all the parts everything I ordered was lifetime. All new seals and everything. Hope this is not a problem down the road. Thank all you wonderful people for all your input and help you guys are number 1 in my book
Picked up all the parts everything I ordered was lifetime. All new seals and everything. Hope this is not a problem down the road. Thank all you wonderful people for all your input and help you guys are number 1 in my book
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Well tomorrow Wednesday I'm doing the optispark. The gentleman I have coming to do it with me says he's done many in the past. So once I've done this one I guess I'll be able to do the next one by myself.
Picked up all the parts everything I ordered was lifetime. All new seals and everything. Hope this is not a problem down the road. Thank all you wonderful people for all your input and help you guys are number 1 in my book
Picked up all the parts everything I ordered was lifetime. All new seals and everything. Hope this is not a problem down the road. Thank all you wonderful people for all your input and help you guys are number 1 in my book
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Good idea on the anti seize I will go out and buy some. Have everything soaking loosen with penetrating oil so hopefully goes easy.
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