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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 11:10 PM
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Tune Up list:
1. new spark plugs
2. new ignition wires
3. rice pipe
4. k&n filter
5 .new pcv valve
6. new fuel filter
7. new oil filter
8. oil change
That would be a fun weekend of tune ups wouldnt it!
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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Im about ready to do the exact same thing this weekend
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 11:11 AM
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Same thing I need to do.........except for the oil and filter(thats next weekend)
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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sounds good cough cough minus the rice pipe cough cough...3.8Ls dont need that to sound throaty!
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SSEimatt93
sounds good cough cough minus the rice pipe cough cough...3.8Ls dont need that to sound throaty!
N/A, series 1 or 2, with a metal intake are GLORIOUS, compared to stock.

Good list. Make sure you lube up the suspension points too while you're under there.
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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Good list. Make sure you lube up the suspension points too while you're under there.
Yeah, should probably do that. Looks like that will be at least next weekend. I did change the oil and oil filter though.
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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 01:09 PM
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Where can i get a new PVC valve and what is it/what does it do?
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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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i found one at my walmart the other day
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by footballplayer7474
i found one at my walmart the other day
They have them at my walmart too. Now if I could just find where it is and how to change it....as well as what the eff it does
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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It'* PCV not PVC!

Positive Crankcase Ventilation. Used to burn unburned gas vapors in the combustion process. Here'* a nuts and bolts explanation:

http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/maintain/c..._answer10.html
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