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    Could use some help!

    I had the same problem with my 98 350 vortec. New cap, rotor and wires fixed my problem.
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    Will EGR delete cause rich running symptoms?

    no cats...long tubes... to three inch single exhaust.
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    Will EGR delete cause rich running symptoms?

    Sorry...I forgot vehicle details. 1998 k1500 silverado. 5.7 vortec. K&N cai, pacesetter long tubes, single 3 inch exhaust, mpfi upgrade, DUI ignition kit.
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    Will EGR delete cause rich running symptoms?

    Like the title says...Will EGR delete cause rich running symptoms? I did my intake gaskets recently and deleted my egr at the same time. I have not tuned out the egr yet. I have white smoke on start up, it lasts until the engine reaches operating temperature. The smoke smells rich, almost...
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    are there two coolant temp sensors on 98 vortec 5.7?

    so am i correct in saying: wt3025 is the part number for the ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SWITCH located below the plugs on driver side and wt3000 is the part number for the ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SENSOR located next to the thermostat housing? the reason i'm asking is my truck has difficulty starting when...
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    are there two coolant temp sensors on 98 vortec 5.7?

    Hi. Like the title says. Are there two coolant temp sensors on these motors. i know there is one next to the thermostat, but is there one going into the block as well (driver side, below the spark plugs). if so, what is it called/if not, what is that sensor. it screws into the block and...
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    setting distributor (cam retard) on 5.7 vortec with aftermarket distributor

    Just another note...when I brought the truck to the shop it was at -8. When they adjusted the distributor -6 was as close to spec as it would go. I was at the shop a few months back for the same issue and the timing as -13 and after adjusting -6 was as close to spec as it would get. I've...
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    setting distributor (cam retard) on 5.7 vortec with aftermarket distributor

    I haven't elongated the hole as of yet. The DUI distributor is same as stock. Any info on getting it set up properly. Thx.
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    Just did intake manifold gasket...still losing coolant. Nooooooooooo!

    It's a 98 5.7 vortec. I'm really hoping its air working its way out of the system. I'm gonna retorque the intake bolts to 11ft/lbs...do these bolts loosen off during heating/cooling of the motor? Thanks again.
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    Just did intake manifold gasket...still losing coolant. Nooooooooooo!

    Yea...I'm hoping its air working its way out...really hoping, pulling that intake is a pain the arse. If I got a vacuum where would I hook it up to pull the air out? Also, I thought the oil and coolant mixed more so than the oil floating on top of the coolant. Thanks.
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    Just did intake manifold gasket...still losing coolant. Nooooooooooo!

    Hi. This is my third post in three days. I just did the intake manifold gaskets a few days ago. I've marking the coolant level in the overflow tank while the truck is parked overnight to try and get an indication of leakage. It seems to be dropping slightly after each night. My only hope is...
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    setting distributor (cam retard) on 5.7 vortec with aftermarket distributor

    Its got nothing to do with the wires being too tight. The distributor needs to be turned slightly more counterclockwise, but it's hitting the hold down bolt. Which is why I want to elongate the hole for the hold down bolt. What do you mean by moving it over one tooth? You mean the...
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    setting distributor (cam retard) on 5.7 vortec with aftermarket distributor

    Hi. I just made a post a few days ago about my intake manifold gasket replacement. Now I'm trying to get the timing correct. The truck runs, I brought it to a shop to get the cam retatd adjusted. I was -8 and after adjusting -6 was as close to zero as the mechanic could get. The distributor...
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    Filthy intake manifold/valley/lifters...how to clean???

    Well I finish the job. The truck started up on the first crank. I let it idle, poured some ATF in the motor, let it idle some more and then changed the oil. All in all it went okay, my most involved fix yet. Did the intake manifold, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, cap, rotor, PVC valve...
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    Filthy intake manifold/valley/lifters...how to clean???

    Hi. I need help. I'm in the process of replacing the intake gaskets, valve cover gaskets, spider and various other bits and pieces. I have the intake manifold and valve covers off...and the valley/block is full of black sludge as well as the manifold is full of carbon. What's the best way to...
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