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Mar 15, 2015 | 03:48 PM

#16

Pikachu

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From: Amarillo, TEXAS!

I went through a ton of quarters when I had my intercooler and radiator out of the truck and took them to the car wash. The fins hold a ridiculous amount of road dirt.

Mar 15, 2015 | 04:24 PM

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Bill Kay

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I used a hot water pressure washer (we call it a hotsie) thru mine and holy cow do the condenser and radiator hold a lot of crap.
Not to hi-jack but I just replaced my waterpump and soon after the belt started squeaking. What is the best way to determine where it is coming from. I can feel no lateral movement in any of the pullies.

Mar 15, 2015 | 06:07 PM

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The reason I`m replaceing the w/pump pully is because I here a squeal when the fan is locked-up and I`m on the trottle it looks bright and glazed I`ll let you know.

Mar 15, 2015 | 09:42 PM

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AllaboutMPG

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Originally Posted by Bill Kay

You may want to check your tensioner. Mine was worn to the point that much of the spring tension was gone and I had a constant belt squeak. Tried a new belt and seemed ok for a short time till the belt got broke in / stretched a little then squeak started again. Repalced tensioner and all is well.

Mar 16, 2015 | 08:58 AM

#20

SDElwood

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From: Savannah, GA

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Originally Posted by Pikachu

What would we do about what at this point? Personally, I'd probably have a beer.

Right on!

Also, what about replacing the water pump? I mean you're right there...

Mar 16, 2015 | 07:38 PM

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Right on!

Also, what about replacing the water pump? I mean you're right there...

SD I replaced the waterpump @ 244K went to ELC I`m now @ 290K I hope I have 50K more on this one ( NAPA PUMP ) who nose.

Mar 17, 2015 | 08:50 AM

#22

SDElwood

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From: Savannah, GA

Ah, ten-four. Just checking. I've got well over 100k on my Napa water pump, it's been a really good part! ... wait, maybe I shouldn't have said anything about that....

Mar 17, 2015 | 08:54 PM

#23

petrokiller

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From: Ringgold, Ga

Put a spray nozzle on your garden hose that adjust to stream. If your water pressure is good just blast from engine side toward yourself.

if heavily gunked up soak fins with simple green the flush.