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Old 08-11-2015, 07:35 AM   #19
speedygonzales
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Re: 5.7 Intake and Fuel Injection

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Originally Posted by pwdcougar View Post
The guy said if there was no check engine light then I'm fine.
Unfortunately he is wrong.

The spec is +- 2 degrees. When I checked mine it was - 16 degrees with never a check engine light. Now does putting it back to zero change anything? Not sure.

If you removed the distributor and put it back, there is no way you got with +- 2 of target.

It takes no time at all to scan it. If you go back to the same guy, tell him to scan it if he has the capability. If it is within +- 2 degrees away from 0 and he wants to be paid, I'll pay him. I know good and well it will not be there.

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And now the cooling system doesn't stay pressurized for more than 20 minutes and you can smell coolant. No visible leaks and no coolant in the oil.

Paul
Not sure what you are actually saying about pressurizing. Are you saying there is a smell after 20 minutes of running? Or are you saying it is loosing pressure?

In any case, you should use a coolant system pressure tester. If you don't have one, you can borrow them from auto parts stores. Check under the passenger foot well rug to see if it's wet.
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