Waterpump: wait or swap preventatively

[alvocado]

Thanks for the part information.

I did something similar a couple of years ago to replace the leaking crimp connection on the transmission cooler line by cutting off the crimp and attaching new hose with step clamps. There's a flare on the tube end that helps lock the hose clamp in place. No leaks after two years. Your approach with the AN fittings is definitely more sophisticated but it got the job done for about $10.

 

[rdezs]

It's exactly the same on that aluminum tubing above the rear axle. You can carefully remove the crimp and put a 5/8 hose on. I just like going a little bit more high-tech

 

[rdezs]

My fix for the OEM crimped on transmission lines from 80,000 mi ago.

As for preventative maintenance, here's my brake job and whatnot I did for preventative maintenance, LOL

 

[j91z28d1]

I did mine about 145k just because, I used a. millings. no clue how good it is.


this does remind me, I have a long trip coming up in September. I was going to replace fuel pump before going, but I should probably do a radiator too.

ugh always something haha

 

[j91z28d1]

I have the rear 90deg fitting for the back laying on a shelf. got the part number off here, but never could get them off. looked around and never found any threads about those breaking and just forgot about them. it's basically only the front ones baking near the manifold during heat soak and the common unknown broke motor mounts that turn the front ones brittle and snap off.

I'll get around to it someday, but I'm pretty sure my radiator end tanks will break before that haha.