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Feb 13, 2009 | 12:48 PM

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If you're changing an opti in under an hour, you aren't drinking enough beer.

Feb 13, 2009 | 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by James Montigny

Nahh, once you've done it a few times ...
Especially if you have airtools and a rather empty engine bay.

1) Drop fans while waiting for coolant to drain.
2) Remove balancer
3) Remove waterpump (6 bolts)
4) Remove opti
Reverse to reinstall.

You've have jsut described my scenario, no need to rush either. I think the lengthiest part is cleaning the gasket material off the water pump. But I just might be fortunate enough to have it come off in one piece seeing that it was off just last year.

Feb 13, 2009 | 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1

I've done it more times than I'd like to have, and under an hour is a stretch. Under 2 hours is much more believable.

Go back and read post #6....Because I said under an hr. doesn't mean that is what I am going to do, although I have and it can be done. ****...if you want come to my house and help me put it on

It always fun to make new friends...I think I met you at the Idywild cruise...I was with Ryne @ CMS.

Feb 13, 2009 | 01:02 PM

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Go back and read post #6....Because I said under an hr. doesn't mean that is what I am going to do, although I have and it can be done. ****...if you want come to my house and help me put it on

It always fun to make new friends...I think I met you at the Idywild cruise...I was with Ryne @ CMS.

Let me know when you're doing it and I can see if I can come over and help.

Feb 21, 2009 | 11:05 PM

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i just bought a new opti for $63.00 on ebay shipped w/ insurance.
I thought it was great deal for a quick replacement. I'll let you know how it works as soon as i receive it and install it.

do not buy from this guy...i just installed the new opti and it is no good my car doesn't start!!! Ss.slp.ls1 im sorry but yyou were right!
link to seller:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/new-o...q5faccessories

****.... Three have already sold from this morning.:d

ttt.....just for everybodies info

Feb 21, 2009 | 11:07 PM

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Sorry to hear that man

Feb 21, 2009 | 11:09 PM

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Sorry to hear that man

**** it bro.....at least I tried but holy **** I still feel like I got raped...lol

Feb 21, 2009 | 11:11 PM

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The way I see it....I experimented and sacrificed myself for the grace of the LT1.

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Feb 21, 2009 | 11:20 PM

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Damn it wouldnt even start?! I cant believe they can sell some crap like that.

Feb 21, 2009 | 11:33 PM

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I was warned but I had already bought it.......Yeah it doesn't start at all, **** my old one atleast ran...

Feb 21, 2009 | 11:34 PM

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I guess if there's a bright side, it was only 63 bucks.

Feb 22, 2009 | 12:45 AM

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yup...

Feb 22, 2009 | 01:14 AM

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Ouch man. I figured it would last a little while before it failed. You said you've done it many times, but I'll still ask, are you sure it's indexed correctly and all of the wires/connections are on properly? If so, lesson learned I guess. Try thepartsladi for a new one.

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