So just got got done getting the Hughes plenum fix installed. Also did the plugs, wires, cap/rotor, oil pressure switch, put in a K&N air filter, valve cover gaskets and bypass hose replaced as well. Also changed oil cause though I was careful I am sure that there was all kinds of crap that got into the engine/oil.

At first I thought I had a major problem as the check engine light was on and there was a bad ticking noise. Turned it off and checked the oil for water and checked all over to leaks. Didnt find anything wrong so I started it up again and the ticking was still there but not as bad. Took it for a drive around the block and the ticking went away as did the check engine light. My guess is a lifter. Took it then to get gas and no problems at all.

Now I just have to get the cat replaced to let the engine exhale as well as its inhaling and running now!

 

nice...good job. i started to do mine friday night and didnt get it done.

me and my buddy couldnt find a way to get the ****ing fan off. i had a strap wrench to hold the WP but we didnt have a 36mm wrench to bust the nut. we werent about to buy a $29 36mm wrench just to use it once. i cant believe no one loans that out. also AZ rented out a harmonic balancer puller to me which i needed the vibration damper puller...oh welll maybe before the 4th of july weekend.

 

I didn't even bother with the stock fan when I went to install my electric fan. The water pump was starting to go out, so I just took the fan and pump off as one unit.

 

Forgot to mention that I also traded the stock 195 thermostat for a 180 failsafe. I know hughes engines recommends a 180 thermostat and I gotta say that my dakotas 318 runs beautifully with one.

 

Thanks for the tip I need to file that one away and plan to do both at once.