need start up help

pontiacws699

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Ok so i think im ready to start this thing up. My ? is if I do turn the key and lets say iv got a vacum line backwards will i be ok? I mean, anything bad going to happen?
 
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syclone rider

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Nah nothing bad would happpen just might throw a CEL if you did something wrong.Turn it, Turn it , Turn it!
 

bundie

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Re: start p

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Disconnect the ingnition and crank it sometimes to build up oil pressure!
 

pontiacws699

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Ok It looks like I got most of the vacum lines,t urbo, ect and i just added oil. Now my stupid ? is coolant. I know i need to add coolant to radiator but do i need to add some to the intercooler too? Also any other things I should check before i turn the key?:tup:
 

pontiacws699

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Re: need start up help

OK, i finally decided to get off my a$$ and read the manual and got the answer pretty easy.:roll: start up is schedualed for 2morow after i jack it up a little and get the air out of the coolant lines if there is any.:tup:
 

Don W.

Stab it and steer it
Re: need start up help

Sorry, but if this is a fresh build then do what Bundie said. Only go a bit further. Pull the ECM fuses (so you won't flood it) and pull the plugs so there is no load on the bearings. Then spin it with the starter 'till you have oil pressure. Reinstall plugs and fuses and fire away.

There will be air in the coolant system. After it has warmed up check the radiator (not just the header tank) especially the next morning when it has cooled completely.

All my usual :2cents: on these things.

Enjoy!!!
 

pontiacws699

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Re: need start up help

how many times after i pull the spark plugs and fuses should i spin crank it with the starter? btw I"m at work but were are the ecm fuses?:oops: Im still new at this mechanic thing:tup:
 

Don W.

Stab it and steer it
Re: need start up help

Fuses are lower left on the fuse block behind the parking brake under the dash. Crank until you have oil pressure, that's it.
 
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