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How To Perform A Basic Tune-Up

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  • 1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
    The air cleaner assembly is a restriction. Since this is a routine tune-up, we used a paper filter and the stock assembly so we could get an accurate stock baseline. We recommend using a K&N high-flow filter instead of the paper stuff.
    1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
    The air cleaner assembly is a restriction. Since this is a routine tune-up, we used a pape
  • 1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
    After the tune-up, we sprayed off most of the glued-on goo and aired up the tires for some burnouts.
    1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
    After the tune-up, we sprayed off most of the glued-on goo and aired up the tires for some
  • 1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
    The stock column also needs some work. The GM tilt mechanism always loosens up, causing the wheel to float around in your hands. We'll fix that when we do the interior.
    1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
    The stock column also needs some work. The GM tilt mechanism always loosens up, causing th
  • 1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
    Tools!Aside from a good spark plug gapper, you'll need a Chevrolet (9/16-inch) distributor wrench to access the hold-down bolt. It is also good to have a test light, a ratchet with a 5/8-inch socket with a swivel, and the various screwdrivers and nut drivers needed to get the distributor cap apart. END
    1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
    Tools!Aside from a good spark plug gapper, you'll need a Chevrolet (9/16-inch) distributor
  • 1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
  • 1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
  • 1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
  • 1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
  • 1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
  • 1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
  • 1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
    Needs suspension bushings
  • 1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
    It's still not great, but at least it grabs a little bit of tire smoke now. Next stop, some exhaust.
    1985 Monte Carlo Ss Tune Up Tune Up
    It's still not great, but at least it grabs a little bit of tire smoke now. Next stop, som
SOURCES
B&C Auto Parts
Gardena
CA
Justice Bros.
www.justicebrothers.com
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