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Old 07-27-2006, 12:51 PM
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What to do when replacing the Engine??

As I mentioned in this post, I'm replacing my 2001 L's engine. My L has never had a dealer service visit since I bought it new in May of 2001.

I've told the dealer to replace the rearend lubricant and, of course, the coolant and auto-trans fluid will be replaced as they drain when the engine is pulled. I also gave them 8 Denso Irridiums for my spark plug replacement.

What else should I consider having done while I have the $$$ and the time for it? No need to mention racing mods as I will only use what was already on my L before its engine problem and won't be 1/4 mile racing it anymore. A 12.531 in the 1/4 is OK for me

Any other maintenance/service items that should be covered IYO?


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Old 07-27-2006, 07:35 PM
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Use some other brand of plug so you do not have to pull heads when plug breaks. Yea, I know, a lot of people like them.
 
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Old 07-27-2006, 08:30 PM
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Use some other brand of plug so you do not have to pull heads when plug breaks. Yea, I know, a lot of people like them.
Plug breaks!? how did that happen?
 
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Old 07-28-2006, 08:17 AM
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Plug breaks!? how did that happen?
He's talking about the pocelain and tips. The Denso's are not forgiving on detonation... but on a stock setup, they'll help it purrr like a kitten...no, mountain lion
 
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Old 07-28-2006, 08:59 AM
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yep blew my motor because 2 denso cracked and screwed up the head and one cylinder.
 



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