Started hearing the dreaded rattle of the supercharger at idle. It doesn't seem as bad as some of the video's I've seen nor as loud when shutting the engine off but I figure mine is on the way out.
I've tried to search here and on the Tube and found most info refers to the 4.2L engines.
I already know that I'll need gaskets for the supercharger but I was looking for advice on which coolant hoses should be replaced and also those that will probably break upon removal of the water pump and the supercharger.
I also saw a suggestion that using an engine support brace/hoist helps with the removal of the supercharger. Is it worth using?
I'm thinking about purchasing the rebuilt snout with reduced pulley from the company that also sells the plastic coupler. Has anyone installed one?
As always, any advice is appreciated!

 

Fuzzy, use the search function as I've posted *at least twice) a parts list for all of the gaskets and hoses needed/ changed on mine in Dec last year

 

Marky, found your post.
Thanks!