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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 02:05 AM
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Default Starting Pacesetter LT install tomorrow, tools?

I was looking for alist of tools that I'm going to need to do this and so far the only thing I can find is a list from the guide for the MAC headers. Will I need th esame stuff? Is there anything in this list that I don't need or something that's missing? Thanks.

Ratchets
1/4 with extension
3/8 with extension
breaker bar

Sockets
6,8,10,13,15mm
10mm d.w.
5/8 spark plug socket

Wrenches
10,13mm
5/16,7/8

Miscellaneous
4 ton jack & jack stands
Flat head screwdriver
8mm x 1.25 tap
Safety glasses
anti-seize compound
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 02:09 AM
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gear wrench?
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 04:41 AM
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Paitence
Snacks
Extra hand
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 05:39 AM
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10mm Rachey end wrench will makw the job 1000 times easier. Be sure to have one.
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 06:24 AM
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I bought a gear wrench and ended up not using it. I needed a sledge hammer to get the new Y into the I pipe. Extra Hands. Good Luck
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 07:00 AM
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How About the Correct headers. LOL.

I would of have them on by now but I was sent the best I can tell, one Ls-1 and a Right Truck one. I thought this only happens to other people. Later John
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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Ok, thanks guys! I hope to head out in a few minutes to a couple stores to pick up the tools im missing and grab some NGK TR55 spark plugs and then come back and get started
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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Time. The more time you allow for yourself, the happier you'll be. Took me a whole week to do my cam swap! I kept chipping away a little each day untill it was done, no need to rush, plenty of that once it gets running again.
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