Recent content by robert.juric

I'm in North Alabama and I've survived 2 winters so far with my TBH bypassed. It really doesn't get that cold here. YMMV

Have you identified the wires at the ECM? I would be tempted to just run a whole new pair of wires. I just replaced my CkPS last week and I noticed that the clip on the harness had come off. I may be right there with you if my connection wiggles loose.

I would follow the RAVE, my HGs didn't even come with instructions. I think as long as you are tightening the bolts in a pattern which will evenly distribute the torque you should be fine.

Here is where mine is connected: https://www.flickr.com/photos/robertjuric/36451919646/in/album-72157675889696415/ Another view: https://www.flickr.com/photos/robertjuric/36498144635/in/album-72157675889696415/

Thanks for the tips. Since I recently removed the tube for the HG job I wasn't sure if I could have messed up some alignment.

I feel like a dipstick for having to ask this, but I keep having problems checking the oil with the dipstick. It seems like it is a tight/awkward fit and I can never get a good read on it. To me it looks like the dipstick is dragging on the tube so when I pull it out I can't really tell what the...

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I'd take the heads to a shop to be surfaced and a valve job done. They'll usually hot dip them for you.

Yea, they're just retaining clips, I would think safety wire might actually hold them more securely.

Haha I was just in your shoes. I too had to swap to impact socket for the HG bolts. I also cracked like 3 10mm sockets during my job. It felt like all of these little things kept adding up, but I got into a bet with my wife and still came out on top compared to sending it to a shop.

I used a wobble extension. It has less flex than the swivel but just enough to fit it in there: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-1-2-half-inch-drive-impact-wobble-socket-extension-set-67066.html

If you're going to remove the valve covers, I believe you have to remove the heater return pipe from the lower manifold. There is an oring on that you would want to replace as well.

This is a new one for me. After getting everything put back together after a HG job and then a misfire adventure everything is running smooth. I put my iCarSoft scanner on to verify everything was ok and found a DTC listed. It's also not showing any warning lights on the dash. The code reads...

I borrowed this advice from someone else. I pulled the fabric and used a wirebrush to remove the foam. When all the foam was removed I sprayed 2 layers. The first layer I sprayed was one of the "stone" texture rattle cans. I then painted over that with a color closer to my interior. I like this...

I wanted to follow up to close out my own post. I tore everything down to the rocker assemblies. I soaked the rocker assemblies and rocker covers in a strong degreaser (PurplePower) to clean them up. They were filthy. I also replaced the oil separator while I was at it. Nothing else was...