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Old 01-05-2010, 05:44 PM   #33
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Re: Replacing the coolant crossover pipe

Krivasauto and other "Intriguer's" with coolant leaks,

I didn't want to scare you away from this repair by stating that it took me 14 hours. Looking back could I have done it quicker? Yeah, I probably could have done it in 6 hours had I not lost one of the RM bolts, and not fussed with being so meticulous. If you've got recent experience with swapping the whole engine, I am sure you have the skills to do it within 6 hours also.

later, Steve

PS. It's been awhile since I did the repair. Not a drop of coolant lost!
PPS. Bummer about the head gasket! may end up changing the crossover gaskets anyway.
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