RE: Re: Water Pipe

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxx>]

Check out following pic:

http://www.dmcnews.com/Techsection/images/dmcpump/ml_engine.jpg

THAT is why James' last paragraph makes imminent sense. Almost renders
PRV as easy to work on as a domestic block! Last time I changed cap &
rotor removed upper air assembly. Was bit of a pain in the assets. Am
seriously considering re-routing wiring harness to passenger valve
cover so in future I can simply remove intake manifold with upper air
assembly still in place. No better way to monitor health of those
hidden areas (and retrieve about $4.00 of dropped fasteners).

BTW: I ensured no leaks on internal water pipe with 3 tests:
1) Look under intake manifold from above with an inspection mirror
(shine a flashlight in there)
2) Look under intake manifold in person by sticking your head up by
bellhousing (ouch)
3) Reach under intake manifold with a dry rag and feel around for
moisture.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "James LaLonde" <deloreandmcxii@xxxx>
wrote:
> You're not the minority Bill,
> While you're ALL THE WAY down in that area of the engine, why not 
> remove 4 more bolts. I broke a bolt on the pump.. but the four on the 
> internal water pipe weren't even hard to remove for me. 
> Granted; you can't just leave on out (like I did the water pump's) if 
> it breaks.
> 
> But be careful Mark, when putting in those little orings.. it's easy 
> to knock one out of place and end up pinching it with the water 
> pipe... then when you don't test the pressure cooling system and just 
> put everything back together... you'll have twice the fun doing it 
> all all over again.
> But who the hell would put everything back together with testing the 
> pressure?? Surely not me.
> 
> Step two is giving up and shipping the car to Grady, and spending 
> twice what you had expected. And knowing it was worth every penny.
> 
> And if you're not already -- give the car a tune up, and replace the 
> spark plugs and etc and fuel injectors while you have the intake 
> manifold off. Then pray.
> 
> -James L 004009