No I didn't bleed them. The originals and the new ones were all firm. I thought bleeding was only for diagnosis or cleaning. New ones were coated in oil and since Rock Auto sent no special directions I assumed they were ready to go. Plus there is the bleed (3,000 rpm revving) procedures that I thought would work if any were noisy and needed it post-install.

My oil is clean from last change 2,400 miles ago. I change at 3,000. It's a clean burning motor, as far as the oil appears. I was going to put in 16oz Seafoam first, run that 1/2 qt high/over until changed, and then do an additional rinse with 4 QTS tranny fluid. If noise still there, then I'll top it off with Motor Flush product with the tranny oil. Then drain and change filter, drop pan.

What vacuum line on the intake area is best for sucking in Seafoam?