i am doing my cam install and i was wondering if it would be wise to go ahead and replace the opti, mine is fine but it has 124k on it. is there anywya to dissasemble and clean the opti? what are other alternative to the opti while the car is apart?

 

I would. I'd think seriously about it with half those miles.

 

Definitely change it out for a new one. I got a new GM opti for
$200 shipped off the "for sale" board when I did mine. Look around
and you can find a good deal.

 

yes do a search for jason cromer he sells vented ones for like 200

 

That's what I did during my cam/heads install--mine had 75,000 miles on it, just didn't want to run the chance of it dying. Also serves as a good back up if ever needed.

 

just checking some forums, geez my opti has gone bad 4 times before 131k miles on it.....thought i would share my misery with some of you that can relate....

 

lol, well sounds good i think i saw one on ebay for 100, i will check it out thanx guys. what about an upgrade in ignition system? what kinda wires/ upgrades can i get to compliment the new cam/headers/rockers/valves?

 

$100 sound like just a cap and rotor kit, not a complete opti.

As far as wires go, i'd go with an over the valve cover system. Which one you choose depends, search and you will find lots of info on them.

 

do it, an opti of that age, if a little drop of coolant is spilled on it will finally toast it. happened to me, i even wrapepd it in saran wrap and the thing kicked it

 

can u diassemble it and clean it/fix it?

 

mine was aged enough that it was rusted inside. i didn't even waste my time. actually, first i did. it was broke. then i rebuilt it. didn't work so hot. then i bought a new one from GM. finally worked