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Old 03-30-2012, 08:37 AM   #37
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Originally Posted by bigz28man View Post
ok so I'm really drawling a blank and I remebered this website called lt1engine and they went over pretty much step by step on how to replace the opti spark but I can not remember for the life this sleeve in the picture, I dont want to start ripping things apart but i cant remember if i put this sleeve on. does anyone know if the the water pump will go back on if this sleeve is missing.
Yes, the water pump will physically mount up. But like Adam said:

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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider View Post
You need that unless you convert to electric waterpump and seal up the hole in the timing cover. That is what drives the waterpump.
I think you can just see if it's there or not with a little hand mirror. If it's missing your water pump will not spin.
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