rdss
Junior Member
How much does a new radiator hose cost? I doubt the cost exceeds cutting and replacing a hose if needed vs finding a proper access point in the block.
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How much does a new radiator hose cost? I doubt the cost exceeds cutting and replacing a hose if needed vs finding a proper access point in the block.
SonicBoy24
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If that wasn't all the way in Brooklyn I would scoop that up in a minute...
$ub$onic
The Sticker Guy
NewZJ
I Don't Know
I could fit 4 people in the trunk I my Lincoln....
6 if you relocate some of the pesky appendages
$ub$onic
The Sticker Guy
CleetusTheFetus
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Anyone upgrade the Turbo in one of these yet? Any recommendations? Brand, prices, PSI etc?
firstorbit84
New member
No. Go with Garrett gt 25 series. Use their boost adviser app to help you or read the thread on here about selecting a turbo.
SonicBoy24
New member
Any update on this thread?
Stew
Sedans Rule!
Still waiting for the rods to come back from production.
But, looks like I'll need to locate this cam-clocking tool for the rebuild. It doesn't just time with markings like traditional valve trains.
I recognize this pic from the oil sludge rebuild thread over on the Cruze forum. I don't understand why they don't just put indexing marks, woodruff keys or SOMETHING so special tools like this aren't needed. Grrr.
mitdr774
also a dinner prick
SonicBoy24
New member
Have you guys ever tried to rebuild a DOHC motor before?
Could the reasoning for this tool be because of the two cams, and therefore it is harder to line everything up?
Maybe GM is just covering their butt?
ChrisJ
Active member
DOHC engines have been made for something like 100 years now, I don't think it requires anything that any other engines do.
I suspect GM did it because their main priority is assembling new engines, not repairing them. So whatever makes it faster on the assembly line is all that matters. I've also wondered if companies try to make money on selling special tools but I have a feeling that isn't the main objective.
$ub$onic
The Sticker Guy
It's surprising how many people think ohc is a newer concept.
My 82 Benz diesel is even sohc.
sx sonic
New member
The tool is there to ensure proper clocking of the cams relative to each other and the crank. It speeds up installation and ensures the cams are timed correctly.
If there are witness marks on the cams to indicate positioning I'd wager you could do a topend without that tool. If there are no marks than the tool is practically a must just depends how they engineered it for install and repair.
Also I doubt o.e.m.s make tools to garner a profit. It's extensive r&d and cost and how many people are going to buy them. BMW for instance has more tools than they do production cars, no way in hell are they making money off of tool sales, if anything they're losing it since really only dealers have them.
If there are witness marks on the cams to indicate positioning I'd wager you could do a topend without that tool. If there are no marks than the tool is practically a must just depends how they engineered it for install and repair.
Also I doubt o.e.m.s make tools to garner a profit. It's extensive r&d and cost and how many people are going to buy them. BMW for instance has more tools than they do production cars, no way in hell are they making money off of tool sales, if anything they're losing it since really only dealers have them.
Blue hedgehog
New member
Sometimes the tools are necessary. I remember the old quad 4s from the 90's had pins you had to stick into the cam sprockets whenever you did a water pump or timing chain. If you didn't pin the cams the valve springs would cause the cam to turn and bend a valve. Also when that motor was timed correctly the cam wanted to turn when it was on #1 tdc.
