Luis A.

Hey guys, I started the oil cooler seal replacement job and forgot I needed the OPV alignment tool. Doh! This never happens to me and I'm pretty pissed off. Is there anyone anywhere near the Milwaukee, WI area that could lend me one today or tomorrow so I can finish the job? Happy to help with beer money or toilet paper, whichever one you prefer.. EDIT: it's an '87, so the later OPV tool style.
My cell phone is six 5 one two sevenn zerro 81 two two. Thanks in advance. Luis

Not_Sure

you don't need a tool. Just did it.

pfarah7

I've got one if you want to drive to Massachusetts...

tempest411

Not necessarily, but but not everyone will be able to do it without one and not have issues. It's a crap shoot. Sometimes the OPRV will get jammed open or closed, or somewhere in between if the alignment isn't just right.

Not_Sure

sorry but that is not true for the updated valve, You need the tool only for the early valve.
the late one is self contained, there is no "alignment", as long as it threads in easily it is just fine.
you just keep the bolts loose, put the valve in, tighten the bolts. the make sure the valve goes in and out easily and your done.