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Old 06-21-2010, 07:55 PM   #16
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Re: '97 LeSabre will not start; belt just twitches

Sorry forgot to mention that; I will change it very soon and perhaps also replace the coolant. It will be replaced (and the filter) with cheap oil, run for a while (maybe 300 miles?) and then replaced yet again with better oil.

I'm also suggesting frequent check-ups to the owner for the first week (make sure no coolant loss).
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Old 06-22-2010, 12:25 AM   #17
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Re: '97 LeSabre will not start; belt just twitches

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I replaced the UIM with a better one that solved the issue (on this link: http://www.ineedparts.com/auto-parts...kit-17806.html) It's $106 USD after shipping.
I used the same kit a few years a go and so far I am very happy with it. I think it's the best one by far.

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Re: '97 LeSabre will not start; belt just twitches

I was very happy with the way the EGR tube was designed, my only issue I had was that the gasket that came with it was a bit hard to properly seat on the UIM.

I even tried a Felpro gasket that I had and it too didn't fit quite right. With a lot of fanangling and patiently toying with the gasket it finally went on proper though.

The bolts also didn't align entirely, they would be slightly off center but it worked okay in the long run.
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