Part 4 of 4 Videos demonstrating tearing into a 96 Impala's LT1 to replace the camshaft and optispark seals.
more info at: http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=250397
96 Impala Camshaft and Optispark Seals 1 of 4
Part 1 of 4 Videos demonstrating getting into a 96 Impala's LT1 to replace the camshaft and optispark seals.
more info at: http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=250397
96 Impala Air Pump Delete
Demonstration of how to remove the air injection pump from a 1996 Impala SS.
more info at: http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=249757
Music: "Car Wash" by The Howling Diablos
96 Impala Starter Replace
Changing the starter on a 1996 Impala SS. Problems with a stripped battery post. Music by Tino Gross. More info at http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?p=2641224#post2641224
96 Impala Camshaft and Optispark Seals 2 of 4
Part 2 of 4 Videos demonstrating tearing into a 96 Impala's LT1 to replace the camshaft and optispark seals.
more info at: http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=250397
96 Impala Camshaft and Optispark Seals 3 of 4
Part 3 of 4 Videos demonstrating tearing into a 96 Impala's LT1 to replace the camshaft and optispark seals. This video shows opening and inspecting the optispark.
more info at: http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=250397
96 Impala Water Pump Install
Changing out the water pump on a 1996 Impala SS.
some good advice from car guys about this procedure at:
http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=248232
Bleeding the cooling system on my '94 Roadmaster
This is a short video of how to bleed the cooling system on an LT-1. To do this so there is no mess, the best way is to remove the bleeder that is on the car, and buy a brass "T" fitting from the hardware store (around $6.00), and some clear plastic hose. Run the hose down by the lower radiator hose, and tie it with some 'zip ties'. Then, just twist the handle to open it, and the coolant will run down the hose, into a bucket on the floor-no mess!
The best way to do this, is to have the car up on jack stands, or ramps, so the front end is higher than the rear (so the bleeder is higher than the heater core inside the passenger compartment). Once all the antifreeze is in the system, and once the thermostat is open, then you can twist the handle, and watch all the air bubbles coming out of the hose. Then, when the car has been shut off for about 10 minutes, do it again, and you will see even more air bubbles. Even though what I read said that it might take 2-3 times, I must have gotten all the air out of the system the first time I did it. But, at least you can see what I've done (with the new 'bleeder'), and how to do it.
I also took a video of the inside of the car, showing the HVAC 'diagnostic' mode (setting number 08), that shows the water temperature at Fahrenheit, and comparing it to where the temp gauge is at.
Inside the LT1 Optispark
A quick look a the inner workings of a new optispark distributer for my Caprice. Its a good idea to put loctite on the 2 screws that hold the rotor down, they tend to come loose and will ruin your day. This particular optispark is an after market one sold by a member on the impala ss forum. He has had good luck with these so far, so I am willing to give it a shot. This is not one of the cheap-ass ones off ebay that die after a few hundred miles.
Harmonic Balancer Installer Tool Instructions - How to ToolCast from BoxWrench
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Harmonic balancer remover & installer tool. All in one tool from Proform Tools.
3 of 3 Harmonic Balancer videos
In this video we'll explain how to use a harmonic balancer installation tool and why. This tool is a must for properly installing the harmonic balancer onto the crank shaft nose of the engines rotating assembly.
If you need to see instructions on how to use a harmonic balancer removal tool, click here:
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How to Remove crankshaft harmonic dampner and pulley - chevy impala SS LT1LT4
Removal of the Chevy LT1/LT4 (how to remove crankshaft pulley/dampener.
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1996 Impala SS Retrofit headlights
an updated video of my 1996 impala ss perfect clone. 95% complete.
here is the progress link http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=249906
Engine/Performance
LT1 5.8L 355
330HP/370Tq
Cold air intake
Hooker short headers
Dual hood lamps
MSD spark plug wires
Corvette Lt4 hot cam
Aluminum heads
Corvette lt1 fuel rails
Corvette lt1 fuel rail covers
Corvette valve covers
Corvette starter
Polished 240amp alternator
Gary heavy duty battery cable (2 gauges)
58mm Throttle Body
Internal radiator transmission cooler
External transmission cooler
Internal radiator engine cooler
External engine cooler
Power steering cooler
Drivetrain
B & M shift kit
2800 stall speed torque converter
Police downshift block out bracket
3.42 gears
31.00mm (1.25 Inch) rear wheel hub centric spacers (62.00MM)
Exhaust
True dual magna flow Exhaust
X pipe
Cat delete
Brakes
Caprice 9c1 heavy duty powder coated yellow with impala decal brakes
Drill slotted rotors
Suspension
Impala ss springs
9c1 shocks
Wheels & Tires
Impala ss 17inch wheels
255/50/17 tires
Interior
Complete Impala ss interior
Dynamat front floor pan and doors
Trunk
Dual trunk lamps
Impala ss spare tire
Impala ss trunk kit
Exterior
2k black paint job
Impala ss door spears
Impala ss grill
Impala ss trunk spoiler
Power antenna
Black out trimming
Custom front bumper lip spoiler
Custom clear smoked headlights
Hid kit
Led tail lamps
Led license plate light
Custom 3rd brake light
External phone antenna