opti how hard

[bigfoot2471]

i have read a lot on other forums about changing the opti. however i am just wondering what you guys think about it. i wonder how hard it is. and how long it takes a newb to do it. thanks

[bigfoot2471]

???

[Zwrangler]

hmm, i'm gonna need a reply for this question too. my opticrap just started dying on me last month. i doubt its got another month left in it

[drvngstorm05]

couldn't tell ya for sure, but i have an LT that i'm putting in my 92 rs and the optispark was very simple to remove plug wires from the opti (make sure u know the cylinder numbers). take the sensor out of it, unbolt it, take it off, put on the new one, bolt up, plug in, and attach wires. the only problem i see is you may have problems w/ the accessory mounts (hell you might have to take off the accessories to do it) and the crammed space of the 4th gen. eta: what i like to call a day project

[FormulaLT1]

The optispark is a little tricky the first time you do it in a F-body because of the cramped engine bay with the engine removed its much less tricky, The first thing you should know is that your going to have to remove your waterpump which most likely caused it to go in the first place and you better borrow or buy a impact wrench because the crank pulley has to be removed and prying it in place while your turning the bolts will cause damage, Also its a great idea to change the waterpump at the same time, Its not hard if you know what your in for and plan ahead, Also if you give me your email I will send you step by step directions and the problems you will encounter that manuals won't tell you, Also as for time your going to need 4 full free hours.