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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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The Harland Sharps are easy to install. Providing nothing outside of the valve covers got messed up.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Do you mean re-torqued?
Correct sir!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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Check the small ground wire at the power steering pump bracket.The one that runs along the driver side valve cover.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by zman17
Check the small ground wire at the power steering pump bracket.The one that runs along the driver side valve cover.

Thanks, will do.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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I re-torqued mine after 100 miles just to be safe.

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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnysArt
I re-torqued mine after 100 miles just to be safe.

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Good idea, if it didn't take a day to remove the valve covers.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Good idea, if it didn't take a day to remove the valve covers.
yes I know it--it is a pita for sure--but it's better to be safe.

Hows it running now?

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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Better, I cleared the codes and have to see if they return.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Better, I cleared the codes and have to see if they return.
let us know how you like the performance --once you drive it more and hopefully no more problems.

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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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when i changed mine. i left the valve covers off and cranked the motor till oil started coming out on all of them,then a re-torqued them all.then reassembled.killed two birds with one stone. re-torque and no dry start up.
 
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