Optispark swap...
 

it's been a while, bu to prep my car for opti removal...and to remove the water pump....what do I need to remove? Drain the coolant first, remove water pump and what else?

Re: Optispark swap...
 

balancer/ hub. You may be able to get it off if you remove the balancer only.

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do i need to drain the entire coolant from the block or just the radiator?

Re: Optispark swap...
 

You should do the block. The coolant will still be in the waterpump. Drain either the knock sensor or the plug on the opposite side. I think the knock sensor is the easier of the 2 plugs.

Re: Optispark swap...
 

If you have the airpump, you have to remove that also. I think you might need to take off the coil. I don't think you can get by with only removing the balancer. I am pretty sure you have to take the hub off also.

Z

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how do you put the balancer? I dont have a tool for it

Re: Optispark swap...
 

Hub removal is not needed.

Re: Optispark swap...
 

a two or three jaw puller should work. I used it on mine and it slide right off.

Re: Optispark swap...
 

Hi guys I did my opti about a year ago and I followed the intructions on these guys web site. It is spot on with photos of every stage. Very useful.

http://www.streetillusionsracing.com...ll/install.htm

I hope they don't mind me giving them a plug on here.