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Yeah it isn't much, but it's all you need. Except for the one that attaches the lifting eye, the bolts are small. All need to be 89 in/lbs. There are lots of the little guys on the engine so I...

Is it possible that you overtightened the bolts? If so the mating surface may have warped. Proper torque is 89 in/lbs - about 7 or so ft/lbs.

Ken...

Take a look at the parts in the kit I linked above. That's a full refresh, including radiator. Remember that the radiator has plastic tanks which may (will?) crack with age. I really strongly...

I have no way of knowing if the previous owner used an ECS kit or bought parts piecemeal. The water pump looked to be in good condition, but it got replaced regardless. I'll dig the old tank out of...

Previous owner was an ECS Tuning fan, so probably OE or OEM.

Ken...

Ordered the "Mango" kit plus an alternator belt tensioner. And a gallon of coolant.



I had the G.A.S. 1.2 bar cap on there when it blew. Those tanks really are a disaster looking for a place...

I haven't been around in a long time; sorry 'bout that. Too much stuff and not enough me.

Anyway, on Monday I was out running some errands. Totally uneventful. Pulled into my driveway, shut...