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Another decent ride today has exposed some stuff I need to fix.
When heading down the road, the thing runs at a rock solid 180-190 degrees. When I come to a stop at a light or whatnot, the temp climbs pretty quickly. I never sat long enough to see more than 210 but it was showing no signs of stopping when traffic got rolling again and temps dropped. I think the fan clutch is shot. I disregarded a squeaking noise that the car was making a little while back and something tells me that was the bearings in the fan telling me that they were dying. That's a simple deal and I hope it solves the issue. (No signs of head gasket trouble).
Have an oil leak at the base of the dipstick where it slides into the block There was some silicone goobered onto it at one point in its life and I have had it in and out multiple times doing the headers and all, so I will clean and re-goober.
Lastly, there is a trans fluid leak (not major) from the speedo housing. I think I need to replace the seal where the cable screws in and seats.
Been months since the thing has been on drives of any significance because of the header mufflers being so damned loud so all the little stuff is poking its head out now. Now I need to get my yard work done tomorrow so I can have some time on Sunday!
Brian
When heading down the road, the thing runs at a rock solid 180-190 degrees. When I come to a stop at a light or whatnot, the temp climbs pretty quickly. I never sat long enough to see more than 210 but it was showing no signs of stopping when traffic got rolling again and temps dropped. I think the fan clutch is shot. I disregarded a squeaking noise that the car was making a little while back and something tells me that was the bearings in the fan telling me that they were dying. That's a simple deal and I hope it solves the issue. (No signs of head gasket trouble).
Have an oil leak at the base of the dipstick where it slides into the block There was some silicone goobered onto it at one point in its life and I have had it in and out multiple times doing the headers and all, so I will clean and re-goober.
Lastly, there is a trans fluid leak (not major) from the speedo housing. I think I need to replace the seal where the cable screws in and seats.
Been months since the thing has been on drives of any significance because of the header mufflers being so damned loud so all the little stuff is poking its head out now. Now I need to get my yard work done tomorrow so I can have some time on Sunday!
Brian
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