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Old 01-03-2011, 02:20 PM
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Re: 2000 3.8 #2 missfire and strange plenum noise and rattling noise possibly cured

1) Block holes going into the block for oil return, so you don't drop a keeper.
2) Buy extra valve keepers, because they are easy to drop.
3) Use a compression guage spark plug attachment, and a regulated air compressior(120 psi).
4) Make sure you take the valve stem out of compression guage spark plug attachment, else 120 psi wont go into cylinder 2 to hold the valves up.
5) Use a large plastic drinking straw packed with grease to hold the valve keeper during replacement.

It'a a 10min job with the valve cover off!

I had no luck with magnetic screw drivers, or grease on a screw driver.

Last edited by danielsatur; 01-06-2011 at 01:16 PM.
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