Water Pump Problems?
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Oh, that explains it. We say the same thing about our cold temperatures up here in Montana. It's a dry cold. So has your coolant level stabilized and staying constant ? I was just looking back through the thread to remember how all this started, I didn't realize we've been doing this for two months.
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So far I haven't had to add any coolant. But I'll give it a couple of weeks to work out that air pocket I KNOW is hiding in there somewhere. It took 2 months but if I was able to work on it non-stop, it probably is more like 2 weeks. 1 week for the assembly and disassembly and another for the cleaning. If I had it to do over again, I think I would have pulled the engine. This way I could have thrown a set of new rings in while I was at it. It also would have made cleaning and reassembly easier.
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Whoa, what will i do with my free time now that this thing is fixed? LOL nah its good to hear this thing is back on the road! Seem like it runs a little quiter since the valve job? Im sure it runs a little healthier!
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Well I'd say since everythings back together and running good it's time for a party at sbclemens. I'll bring the beer and 88 can bring the pop.....Oh, heck he can have beer, he earned it.
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Yup! No more death rattle from the valve train when it first starts up. Do you think I should buy some straws for 88 if you're going to give him a beer?
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I haven't had to add a drop of coolant since I first started the engine. So, I'm thinking all is well. My next project will be to install a sub in the back. It'll be a fresh install since the expy didn't come with one. So, I'm doing some research right now. I'm also waiting on my factory wiring diagrams so I can figure out if I can do a permanent fix to the brake switch issue instead of walking around with a spare switch in my pocket. Madsonp is the entertainment expert so maybe he can give me some info on what I need to do with the sub. I'm current running the head unit into the factory amp then out to cross overs installed in the doors. The kids want the sub in so that when I take them to see "Iron Man", I can play a little Black Sabbath to get them in the mood.
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I haven't had to add a drop of coolant since I first started the engine. So, I'm thinking all is well. My next project will be to install a sub in the back. It'll be a fresh install since the expy didn't come with one. So, I'm doing some research right now. I'm also waiting on my factory wiring diagrams so I can figure out if I can do a permanent fix to the brake switch issue instead of walking around with a spare switch in my pocket. Madsonp is the entertainment expert so maybe he can give me some info on what I need to do with the sub. I'm current running the head unit into the factory amp then out to cross overs installed in the doors. The kids want the sub in so that when I take them to see "Iron Man", I can play a little Black Sabbath to get them in the mood.