Tricky Dick - Coil Pack Replacement SAI
#11
Did some prepping today
1. Cleaned both surfaces to get ready for new gasket
2. Replaced studs with bolts
3. Replaced plastic nipple with brass nipple
4. Replaced TBH delete hose patch job with solid hose from block to reservoir
5. Ordered metric O ring for $8 as the auto shops around me don't have it unless I buy a full kit of metric O rings for $24
1. Cleaned both surfaces to get ready for new gasket
2. Replaced studs with bolts
3. Replaced plastic nipple with brass nipple
4. Replaced TBH delete hose patch job with solid hose from block to reservoir
5. Ordered metric O ring for $8 as the auto shops around me don't have it unless I buy a full kit of metric O rings for $24
#12
#13
Good news and bad news
good news, got everything put back together and Tricky Dick seems to be running smoother and no codes. Just finished first round of bleeding and will start second round tonight. By removing the studs and replacing them with bolts, I think I will not have to disconnect the coolant system again. Thanks for the advice on that!!
bad news, I snapped one of the bolts on the intake...I was torqueing it to 16 ft pounds and it snapped. Not sure if the bolt was old and fatigued but, I would recommend using new bolts for anyone doing this project.
Since I was near the end of the project, I decided to leave the snapped bolt in and checked for any leaks. Didn't see any leaks and no codes, so I think I am going to leave as is for now until I have another project that requires me to remove the intake.
good news, got everything put back together and Tricky Dick seems to be running smoother and no codes. Just finished first round of bleeding and will start second round tonight. By removing the studs and replacing them with bolts, I think I will not have to disconnect the coolant system again. Thanks for the advice on that!!
bad news, I snapped one of the bolts on the intake...I was torqueing it to 16 ft pounds and it snapped. Not sure if the bolt was old and fatigued but, I would recommend using new bolts for anyone doing this project.
Since I was near the end of the project, I decided to leave the snapped bolt in and checked for any leaks. Didn't see any leaks and no codes, so I think I am going to leave as is for now until I have another project that requires me to remove the intake.
#15
Bleeding session #2 under way. Drove about 50 miles and everything is working like a champ. Definitely a lot more pull using spots mode with the new coils and wires. Butt dyno says 5 more hp.
#16
#17
Yes, it was one of the (6) the long one on the passenger side close to front of the truck. I was surprised as I was using factory torque spec of 16 ft pounds. Was really pissed off when it happen but, figured I would button the truck up and see if I could hear a leak or toss a code. Neither happen so I am not going to sweat it for now. And as I said before, I feel a performance improvement.
#18
Yeah you’ll be fine with the remaining 5 holding it into place.
I just did the spark plugs on the wife’s 06 LR3 and I went with some Autolite Iridium XP’s (same P/N as our D2’s). People always like to argue on LR3’s that it should be Bosch or Champion, but the fact is OEM is completely Japanese lol. NGK Platinum Plugs, and Denso coil packs from the factory.
Parts guy was like I highly recommend Bosch, I said OH HECK NO, and that surprised him lol. I said I’ll take NGK or Autolite Iridium plugs & if you don’t have 8 of those in stock I’m outta here. I have had great results with the XP plugs & they aren’t hard to find.
I just did the spark plugs on the wife’s 06 LR3 and I went with some Autolite Iridium XP’s (same P/N as our D2’s). People always like to argue on LR3’s that it should be Bosch or Champion, but the fact is OEM is completely Japanese lol. NGK Platinum Plugs, and Denso coil packs from the factory.
Parts guy was like I highly recommend Bosch, I said OH HECK NO, and that surprised him lol. I said I’ll take NGK or Autolite Iridium plugs & if you don’t have 8 of those in stock I’m outta here. I have had great results with the XP plugs & they aren’t hard to find.