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Let me clarify about the pre spout removal step. I was doing this to see how the timing would be effected with the spout in and the spout out. I realize that it is a wasted step but I just wanted to see the difference. I didnt mean to start any controversies.
Something else with the comments about vaccuum, I hooked a vacuum gauge to the plenum to get a reading while running. It would sweep from 14-18 inHg while idling. Or it would read 13-15 inHg. I dont recall if the vacuum is supposed to be steady or a little fluctuation is normal. There does seem to be a little miss while idling.
Something else with the comments about vaccuum, I hooked a vacuum gauge to the plenum to get a reading while running. It would sweep from 14-18 inHg while idling. Or it would read 13-15 inHg. I dont recall if the vacuum is supposed to be steady or a little fluctuation is normal. There does seem to be a little miss while idling.
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At idle, unless you turn something on that changes the drag on the engine (i.e. a/c compressor or a LOT of extra lighting, the vacuum level should remain constant. It shouldn't even fluctuate much when going from curb-idle to in-gear idle. A couple inches maybe.
BTW I don't view it as controversy just a method of clarification and a closer look at what actually was done. Healthy debate is a good thing. Keeps you sharp.
BTW I don't view it as controversy just a method of clarification and a closer look at what actually was done. Healthy debate is a good thing. Keeps you sharp.
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There is a coolant leak, I would guess from when I replaced the water pump. Once the pump is removed I thought it would be a good time to check the timing chain for wear. Besides the balancer is there anything else that would need to removed, to get the timing chain cover off?
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now we might be getting warmer, fellas! could it be, just possibly, maybe even, somewhat likely that you might have an INTAKE PROBLEM??? (ie: HEAD GSKT, MANIFOLD GASKET, ETC. ETC.)
STRANGER things have been known to happen...
STRANGER things have been known to happen...
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