Engineering, llc – Vortech 2004 Pontiac GTO User Manual
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15.
FINAL ASSEMBLY AND CHECK
A.
If your vehicle has gone over 20,000
miles since its last spark plug change, it
is a good idea to change the spark plugs
now, before test driving.
B.
Make sure that oil drain to oil pan fitting
is tight and that the engine is filled with
factory specified oil
C.
Make sure radiator and overflow tank are
filled .
D.
Make sure that the vehicle is filled with
91 octane fuel or higher before com-
mencing test drive.
E.
With key on, make sure charge air cooler
water pump is operating and the water is
flowing through the surge tank. Fill as
necessary. If water is not flowing, remove
the hose from the bottom of the surge
tank and lower until water flows out of
the hose. This should prime the pump.
Reconnect the hose, verify the water flow
and top off the surge tank. Do not run the
water pump for extended periods (30
seconds or more) without water flow.
F.
Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps
for tightness.
G.
At this point it is OK to start the vehicle.
H.
Verify that the belt is tracking properly
with the vehicle running.
I.
With engine running, check power steer-
ing hose connections for leakage. Let the
engine run for two minutes. Turn steering
wheel in both directions.
Verify:
• Smooth power assist
• Noiseless operation
• Proper fluid level
• No system leaks
• No bubbles, foam or discoloration in
fluid.
J.
Turn the vehicle off and recheck all fluid
levels, verify that no hoses, wires, etc are
near exhaust headers or moving parts
and that there is no fluid leakage.
K.
Test drive the vehicle by gradually work-
ing up to full throttle and paying close
attention to any abnormal sounds or
engine detonation.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the vehicle until
ALL components are installed and ALL
operations are completed including final
check. Failure to do so may cause PREMA-
TURE FAILURE OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.