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    454 Crusader heat exchanger cleaning

    Engine: 1998 XLI 454 Rear mount Heat exchanger Wondering if i pull off both end caps 'in-place' and run a rifle cleaner through the cooling cells and then flush with water if this will provide much cleaning over muratic acid approach...? AND Will i be able to re-use the end caps or do i need...
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    Exhaust elbow failure...water in engine

    Some guidance here is required... pulled plugs, water comes out...(salt) Pulled one elbow, heavily rusted, put garden hose on it and observed a leak in the exhaust section. What should i do to engine whilst i await new elbows.....i have cranked engine with plugs out and sprayed wd40
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    1998 454 XLi start issue diagnosis

    Hi Folks, So my engine has in the last week; (they say it comes in three's!!!) 1. got a rusted out raw water pump (easy to fix, 2 new pumps ordered to be safe) 2. lost voltage on / from alternator (may be from salt damage from above mentioned pump leaking...yet to diagnose, ie swap with...
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    1998 454 Determining MEFI version

    How do I determine what MEFI version I have..? Have tried Crusader, no response.. 1998 454 XLi (MPI)... I am wanting to purchase a workshop manual and need to know this piece of info..
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    Chasing a slight miss 1998 454

    HI Folks, Need some help / guidance with troubleshooting the following; 1998 XLi 454 Crusader, ~450 hours. Scenario: Change all spark plugs (both engines) All gaps set to .042, new distributors and rotor (Delco's). Both engines fire up fine.... Both engines power up fine but Port has a...
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