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Old 02-22-2007, 07:42 PM
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Do I need to drain the oil to do the LIMs. Draining the Coolant. Anything else?
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Old 02-22-2007, 07:48 PM
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Drain coolant, leave the oil.

After it'* back together..run about 30 minutes. Then do an oil change to get any crap that fell into the oil areas out.
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Remember to fill it with coolant before you run it
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The good news is that Jared already has the right replacement coolant to ditch the Dex.

I agree. Leave the oil. Then change it after a few minutes of idling (at operating temp).
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Got it done tonight. will post pics later.
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If DarkStar helped you.. we'd appreciate some pics.
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Yet another Dex victim. I was lucky by the looks of it. Caught it early.






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Kinda funny to hear 'another DEX victim'.

EVERYONE with DEX is a victim. Glad you got it done!
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looks like a good time to do rockers...wait you already had them in .
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Yeah... why did you pull the valve covers? It'* not a big deal, just curious.
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