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Originally Posted by jamessr
I used to do the tune ups on my 305 and my V6 f bodies, however I looked under the hood on this LS1 and to say the less.. I'm intimidated.
I've never messed with coil packed before. The dealership quoted $700 for a complete tune up. So needless to say I'm calling around lower Jersey for prices.
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LOL $700 is crazy. Where are you located? I change all my plugs on either on of my LS1s in 45 min. The 1st time i did it took me a long time because i didn't remove the passenger side coilpack. One trick i used is when i put the passenger side coilpack on I only put it back on with 2 bolts so i can remove it faster for next tune up. I also removed the air tubes and made my own blockoff plates
1.) Remove the air pump from the car.
2.) Once removed use a Hacksaw and cut the ends of the metal hoses off (The little piece where the bolts go thru)
3.) Then I got a stainless steel stove isle cover cost $1 at the dollar store
4.) Cut little pieces off of it and used JB weld you could prob use RTV sealant or anything to cover the hole.
5.) Bolted the ends back down
FInished result
Cost me absolutely nothing but about 10 minutes of time. I had all the stuff here
I'm sure like stated you can buy blockoff plates. Hope this helps anyone out there that wants to remove their airpump or had the gasket beak and got stuck with hearing that annoying ticking noise that sounds like a header leak!