I just changed the vct a few months ago, so should be still good. Locking out the phaser does what, as I have watch video on that and will do it for sure. I also heard to watch what brand phaser to put in as some don't last very long. So what actually goes wrong with the phaser to need to change. I just don't know what to look for. Thx

 

Springs break inside them an Livernois just locks them in full position by replacing the springs with hard steel wedge like pieces. Being an old motor with their tune gives it new life. Plus the oil pressure means nothing to the phasors then thus the rest of the motor has a better chance at lubrication. The tune will kick *** help with the gas mileage and performance. Most reliable way to fix your engine at home in your shop. You can even add a blower with it.

 

Hey guys need help, I cant seem to get to bolt for cover behind powe steering pully. I took 2 bolts off pump and still won't move. Any suggestions to get it off would be great. Thx

 

I have "VIVID" memory laying underneath and hanging over front with hood latch gouging a hole in my gut for a couple of hours with a 'box end' turning that fx%#($ing bolt 1/16 turn at a time till it's two full inches worth of damn threads screwed out of the block on that 'third' power steering pump bolt out!!!! No, I don't have any suggestions - other than beg, borrow, or steal a special pulley puller ant get the power steering pump pulley off/out of the way. But it can be done W/O. Good Luck

 

Well I found store open but had to buy the puller. So anyone doing this job I'll lend it to you lol. How very true about hood latch and have never had so many nukes cut open and mini scratches all over my arms lol. But omg I got it open and this is what I found.

 

 

Bad side see whats missing

 

Should be 2 of each

 

Well guys this is all I can find of the pieces rest must be in the oil pan. Now while I'm in here what should I change and or keep. Let's here the list as it is not easy to get to this again. I have some seals I will change also. Plus what else to look at . Thx for all the help on this forum....great site

 

I think U see why many choose the Livernoise set up. You won't see a broken guide again or clacking phasors. Easy to understand wanting to have the stock VCT for its power but lacks dependability now.