Had to fix a coolant leak on my 96CE and it turned into something a little more involved...
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Can't think of a better way to spend a weeks vacation.

much better

Looks great! What did you use on the alternator and AC?

I have pretty much the same task in front of me. I'll be replacing the water pump, putting in a new opti, hoses, wires, plugs and headers. And I have an oil leak to fix somewhere, likely the intake or the crankshaft position sensor.

A vast improvement and a job well done.

Thanks. Did the same sort of stuff...coolant leak was a failed gasket where the water pump mounts to the block on the drivers side. Replaced the original opti because it had 118K miles on it. Replaced intake & valve cover gaskets to address oil leaks. Polished the fins on the intake and painted it while it was out. Checked valve lash. New wires & plugs, replaced vacuum and coolant lines as needed. Had the alternator, a/c compressor, air filter housing, computer, and surge tank painted Sebring Silver. Did some general degreasing and cleanup. BTW...wouldn't recommend painting the computer, mine crapped out and I had to buy another one. Don't know why, maybe coincidence....?

Could be coincidence on the PCM. I know of plenty of them that were painted. People take the covers off and paint them and then reassemble. I'm planning to do it myself here soon.

Wow, that looks great. I've gotta do that to mine. Thanks for the pictures. :thumbleft: