ozydeco
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- December 28, 2007
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- City, State
- NC
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 94 XLT, 94 Sport
I removed the VB from my Daughters '97 Exp (150k) thinking/hoping it might have blown gaskets and I'd replace them. When I disassembled the VB, it looks like it already has the upgraded separator plate with the gasket bonded onto the plate....it seems perfectly glued and still looks to be a good gasket on there.
How can I tell if this is the upgraded plate with bonded gasket ? I can tell you that if it is - whoever did the job didn't do the VB upgrade - removing the spring relief valve I've read about.
I don't know if it's common for the original factory gasket on the separator plate to be so perfectly attached to the to the separator plate, even at the corners...it is 100% attached, but I can't tell if it's bonded...
If it is an upgraded plate with bonded gasket, what damage is caused by the installer not upgrading the VB at the same time ?
I'm just unsure where to go from here...and would appreciate the benefit of your expertise.
How can I tell if this is the upgraded plate with bonded gasket ? I can tell you that if it is - whoever did the job didn't do the VB upgrade - removing the spring relief valve I've read about.
I don't know if it's common for the original factory gasket on the separator plate to be so perfectly attached to the to the separator plate, even at the corners...it is 100% attached, but I can't tell if it's bonded...
If it is an upgraded plate with bonded gasket, what damage is caused by the installer not upgrading the VB at the same time ?
I'm just unsure where to go from here...and would appreciate the benefit of your expertise.