RE: my TUNE UP list

From: Chad Evans (hemidak@msn.com)
Date: Sun May 29 2005 - 20:56:26 EDT


I wouls say the compression test would be a good place to start. also why
not have the engine oil checked by i think it is blackstone labs.

>From: Dan Kramarsky <dkramarsky68@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: DML: my TUNE UP list
>Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 12:21:07 -0700 (PDT)
>
>
>about every spring i do a tune up. just did it yesterday. this is what i
>got done so
>far:
>
>
>-drop in a bottle of fuel injector cleaner into the tank. ( the large
>truck/SUV version
>in the gold bottle )
>
>-Relieved fuel pressure by removing fuel pump relay and letting her run
>till she stalls.
>
>-Replaced fuel filter. ( fram )
>
>-Replaced relay and started her up and immediatley check for leaks around
>the filter. I
>had to tighten one hose clamp cause it leaked. ;-)
>
>-Tested each fuel injector with 12V to battery for 1/4 second and listening
>for a solid
>"click" sound. All are ok.
>
>-replace PCV valve ( fram )
>
>-replace breather cap ( fram )
>
>-replace oil fill caps ( i use the $3 caps from stant or fram. i replace
>them every
>year )
>
>-replace distributor cap & rotor ( borg-warner )
>
>-replace spark plug wires ( autolite professional $40 )
>
>-replace spark plugs ( autolite )
>
>-replace serpentine belt. ( orginal was on there for 2 years and look a
>little worn )
>
>-check all hoses. all are ok.
>
>
>
>did i miss anything here?
>
>more to do:
> i need to verify all is well with the heads and pistons. so what's your
>opinion on the
>worth (or worthlessness) of these tests. which one is going to be most
>revealling in
>terms of health of the engine internals.
>
>compression check? (y/n)
>leak-down check? (y/n)
>vacuum check? (y/n)
>oil pressure check? (y/n)
>
>fuel pressure check? (y/n)
>
>
>
>-dan
>
>
>
>Dan K.
>'92 Grey Dak CC, 318, 4x2, 46RH, 3.55 rear, 235/75R15, PS, PW, PB, PL, AC.
>
>Mods: Cool air, K&N oil/air, Autolite 3924s, re-located IAT.
>
>Future: Swap motor for a slightly modified Magnum 5.9L engine.
>
>
>
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