Given that you have a 98 - and its a 599 block which suggests an engine swap at some point, I would suspect you shouldnt have much trouble pulling the manifold.
I was able to get them out without much trouble on my 95 that has 230k miles on it!
They are more likely to break in the manifold...
I actually got my shipping refunded. I explained to them simply - either they could take them back, refund all my $ and pay return shipping.... or they could just refund my shipping and i would keep them.
I used basic super glue to hold the collar in place. Seems to be holding just fine. I...
So based on Matuva's recommendation, I purchased 2 sets of the above linked headlight housings. I received them in 2 different shipments, which doesnt suprise me, one yestarday, one today.
The first set arrived with almost all of the adjuster mounts (square white plasitic that holds the...
I dont know about OBD1 vs OBD2.... but I can tell you that the 94 vs 95 are different. 94 uses linkage for the shifter, while 95 switched to the cable shifter. The case is apparently different (not really sure anymore than this, other than my brother discovered this over the weekend when he...
My head gaskets werent THAT bad - but I just put the engine in... so all the manifold bolts were fresh (although overly tight from putting the exhaust manifolds on with the impact while on the engine stand)
I think it took me about 16 hours total. That includes doing the drivers side gasket...
Understood Kenny ;-)
I got one of the heads for free... and felt it would be 'smart' to match them up - besides I didnt have to pay shipping on it either as dad was in buffalo the day I needed it picked up.
Yup, thats what he charged - he was more expensive than another local shop by about $20, but he was able to rebuild them before the weekend if they were good, so I chose him.
I am not sure where walt's heads are from. I only bought one, as a friend had another for me . He had ordered a van...
Wow, did a 2 day head gasket marathon....
Replaced both heads with new SS Diesel heads, as after spending $100 to find the first set both cracked, I decided it wasnt worth another $100 and waiting after I rip it apart to find the same on the second set.
Put in ARP studs...
Replaced the...
I will be installing ARP Studs this weekend, and have a question. What should I seal the studs with in the block? Hoping I can use something commonly found at the local parts store....
Also, should I just run the studs in hand tight? or should I double nut them and run them in snug like...