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Under 'Engine Rebuild' in the tech section, '3.0 Rebuild' just directs me to the article on building a 4.0 for power
 


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Maybe it's trying to tell you something? lol

I'm sure that is not the case. Going to take a look...
 

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There is a linking issue as described above.
 

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And you got it before any really bad postings about “replacing with a 4.0l” is the best way to rebuild a 3.0l.

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I'm pretty sure I addressed that in post 2... ;missingteeth;
 

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Yes. But you did it nicely and quietly. An elegant understated style.
If been reading all RonD's posts... he might be rubbing off of me.
 

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Trying to find out how to pull codes..
"Engine and Fuel Systems"
Under "Engine Rebuild"
"Basic Engine Troubleshooting" goes nowhere. Just me?
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I'm changing the file structure of the site since adding a 2019 Tech Library. Lot's of work. Still in progress.

Here's the page you were looking for:


If you're looking to pull codes, you're probably looking for:




 
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