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so, how long does it take for a FMIC install?

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Old 05-02-2008, 05:05 AM
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Default so, how long does it take for a FMIC install?

would like to get it done before TT-east recon. but i only have maybe 4 hours on saturday.
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Default that's probably not enough time, depending on your experience >

and the ever-present Murphy.
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Is it time to start worrying about heat-soak again????
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Default murphy is more what i'm worried about

from what i can tell it goes does like this.

disassemble 1000 screws, removed headlights, remove bumber, remove intercoolers. install FMIC, try to fit aliens, run to parts store to buy plugs when they don't fit, reinstall headlights, bumper and 1000 screws.

am i missing anything?
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it's destroying my fun!
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which fmic are you installing?
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just the jacks that might decide to "underperform" ;-)
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Where are you? The desert?
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Default yikes.

dunno. i might put this one off. probably not a great idea to do that work before a trip. best to have to tweak stuff around town.
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Default lol, actually WV

i'm just uber sensitive to heat soak.


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