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Old 03-10-2020, 04:13 PM
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Joined the list of people that have removed the front bumper and cleaned the radiators/condensors:

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Old 03-10-2020, 04:24 PM
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^^^^ I'll be doing that this weekend, along with sway bar drop links.

Ordered water pump, coil packs, metal AOS connector thingy, and associated hardware, which I am also doing this weekend.
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Old 03-10-2020, 04:57 PM
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Did my first oil change that I have personally done and restored my fender liners while the wheels are off getting refinished.
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Old 03-11-2020, 10:20 PM
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I built and installed a magnetic license plate adapter. Took many picutres; if people want a tutorial, I could put one together.


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Old 03-12-2020, 01:21 AM
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Installed studs last weekend


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Old 03-12-2020, 01:31 AM
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Installed studs last weekend

You’ll love having studs instead of lug bolts!
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Old 03-12-2020, 09:47 AM
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You’ll love having studs instead of lug bolts!
The past is the future - the only car I ever owned w/ lug nuts & studs was a '68 Plymouth.
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Old 03-12-2020, 10:49 AM
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Swapped my AOS for the second time in a year, the job sucks!
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Old 03-13-2020, 08:30 PM
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Riggs Brothers installed a new convertible top today . I replaced my hydraulic rams last week too.
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Old 03-13-2020, 09:07 PM
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Old 03-13-2020, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 808Bill
Swapped my AOS for the second time in a year, the job sucks!
any tips you care to share? How much more difficult than a starter swap (assuming you weren’t already in there)?
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Old 03-14-2020, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian_C
any tips you care to share? How much more difficult than a starter swap (assuming you weren’t already in there)?
Get the car up as high as possible if using jack stands, 4x12 blocks under the stands and I used ramps up front. Removing the deck lid really helps as I got tired of hitting my bald head on the fan.
Lower the motor and be patient...The furthest intake runner bolt on bank 1 is a bitch. A shortened box (I have 10mm bolts, some are E-Torx) wrench was the only way for me as a socket will not fit in there. Maybe a ground down socket might work. Follow Pelican Parts Tech section on this and use a telescoping magnet to fish in and out the bolts...Drop on (I did) and you're pulling it all off again to look for that bolt!

I'd gladly pay someone to do it as I have a bad back and arthritic hands.
Starter and fuel injectors where easy while you're in there.

If you get hung up and frustrated, walk away and relax...
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Old 03-14-2020, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 808Bill

I'd gladly pay someone to do it as I have a bad back and arthritic hands.
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This may be the best tip! Esp for us with .2 and Tiptronics, and bad backs.....
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Old 03-14-2020, 05:35 PM
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Service day today. Staying away from crowds.
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Old 03-14-2020, 06:53 PM
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Replaced 21yr old fuel filter today. Hose clamp pliers saved me on this one.

Replaced coolant reservoir cap. No more weeping hopefully.

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