Hmmm. No surprises that I can think of. Once the intake manifold is removed (only 4 bolts) everything is right there in the open. Special T Auto has a "common o-ring assortment kit" that includes two o-rings you need for the Y-Pipe. If your water pump is original chances are the o-rings going into the block are too and I would DEFINITELY upgrade to new (silicon) hoses for the Water Pump and I myself bought the kit that eliminates the thin metal pipe under the y-pipe or you can buy the new SS one from John Hervey which I put on a few friends cars and they look great and will never rust like the stock ones. My friend Jeremiah poked at an area of rust on his stock metal pipe with a box cutter and it went right through causing a big hole and of course required replacement of the pipe anyway. The entire procedure is very simple for an experienced mechanic as I must've done this particular job maybe 6 times in the past 1 1/2 years. Once the intake is off everything is pretty much out in the open. Be cautious taking off the possibly corroded bolts that hold down the y-pipe. Spray some P-B Blaster around them and wait about a half an hour before taking them off. I've only had a bolt in the Y-Pipe break off once on a friends car and not on any others. Better safe than sorry. Jeff in NC >From: "sweetp01569" <paul.sweet@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [DML] What's involved to change plugs/wires? >Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:11:38 -0000 > >I am still hesitant to dig into engine work, but want to start >replacing things like a few vacuum hoses that I can't access without >dismantling some items. I bought new silicon replacement kit, but >there are three or four that I need to get to. Also, I want to >change plugs, wires, cap/rotor, etc, and have been a little >intimidated to go in there. > >I have already replaced brake master cylinder, calipers, clutch >master cylinder, clutch line, etc, so I should feel more confident, >but don't like suprises. > >The water pump is also original. It doesn't leak yet, but in your >opinion, is it worth taking the plunge and just go visit the so >called "valley of death", and replace everything? What about fuel >injectors/lines. > >I've seen the water pump replacement procedures on the tech page, >and believe I can handle it. Are there any surprises to change >plugs, wires, and the few vacuum hoses I have left? > >Thanks, > >Paul >Vin 10944 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/