I have been searching for a LS for a while now, it is a car that I have highly desired. I have finally found one Im willing to purchase.
Now, I have done my homework on the issues of LS's and Im aware that the valve gaskets are an issue, which is the case on this LS as well.
I have found that there are 2 kits that include the vavle gaskets and tube seals for the plugs as well:
LH - XW4Z-6584-BB Gasket Kit
RH - XW4Z-6584-AB Gasket Kit
Supposably those gaskets together total a little more then $90.
My question is...:
1) should I get a few boots IN CASE a few of them need replaced?
2) Does anyone have an suggestions for me before i tear into this car?
3) Is there any where I can get a DIY diagram? Im pretty confident of what Im doing, but a few pictures wouldnt hurt. I REFUSE to pay a dealer $1000's of dollars for something I can do.
Also, something I have not heard anyone meantion, If the valves are leaking, will that make the car run hot? The owner of this LS claims the car will sometimes run really hot when its first started and then drop dramatically, maybe just a gauge issue??
Well thank you for your time and suggestions! Have a Happy New Year!!
Now, I have done my homework on the issues of LS's and Im aware that the valve gaskets are an issue, which is the case on this LS as well.
I have found that there are 2 kits that include the vavle gaskets and tube seals for the plugs as well:
LH - XW4Z-6584-BB Gasket Kit
RH - XW4Z-6584-AB Gasket Kit
Supposably those gaskets together total a little more then $90.
My question is...:
1) should I get a few boots IN CASE a few of them need replaced?
2) Does anyone have an suggestions for me before i tear into this car?
3) Is there any where I can get a DIY diagram? Im pretty confident of what Im doing, but a few pictures wouldnt hurt. I REFUSE to pay a dealer $1000's of dollars for something I can do.
Also, something I have not heard anyone meantion, If the valves are leaking, will that make the car run hot? The owner of this LS claims the car will sometimes run really hot when its first started and then drop dramatically, maybe just a gauge issue??
Well thank you for your time and suggestions! Have a Happy New Year!!