While under the car last week I noticed coolant drops from freeze plugs on both sides of the block. There was no coolant on the ground, though, so I thought it might be something I could monitor. Well, after an 80 mile trip I found the radiator level was noticeably lower. It must only be leaking when the system is under pressure. Still, if two plugs are rotting out, the others can't be far behind.
So I think it's time to do all the core plugs, which I understand requires the engine to come out. If I'm going through all the trouble, I'd like to do anything else that makes sense at the same time. The next highest priority would be resealing the engine and cleaning off years of oil and dirt. Get everything clean and dry in the engine bay and keep it that way.
I suppose this would also be the opportunity to do timing chain and water pump. And remove the crossover tube from the smog pump.
Are there any other big while you're in there jobs?
I'm also thinking of doing this at the auto craft shop, which means the car will be wheeled outside while the engine work is done. As such, I think it'll be easier to pull the trans with the engine, both to make reassembly easier and to keep it from balancing on a single mount while it's being pushed around.
So I think it's time to do all the core plugs, which I understand requires the engine to come out. If I'm going through all the trouble, I'd like to do anything else that makes sense at the same time. The next highest priority would be resealing the engine and cleaning off years of oil and dirt. Get everything clean and dry in the engine bay and keep it that way.
I suppose this would also be the opportunity to do timing chain and water pump. And remove the crossover tube from the smog pump.
Are there any other big while you're in there jobs?
I'm also thinking of doing this at the auto craft shop, which means the car will be wheeled outside while the engine work is done. As such, I think it'll be easier to pull the trans with the engine, both to make reassembly easier and to keep it from balancing on a single mount while it's being pushed around.
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