I just replaced my factory radiator at 302k on my new to me ‘98. No leaks, minimal discoloration/stress cracks, but I’m doing a full baseline and had it apart for timing belt/WP/VC gaskets anyway. Replaced a busted shroud and the hoses as well...
Hey Paul, I do recall you saying you had to replace the air filter on your trip home. I don't remember anything about a shudder but that was 6(?) years ago now. Butters has never shuddered since I got it from you. The truck has run flawlessly...
FYI, mine has had the boiling/vapor lock issue. I'm sure it will still happen as I have done nothing to mitigate it. I don't put the truck in the situation enough to consider it a problem I need to address at this point. Not to belittle it as...
That ticking doesn't sound that bad to me but is definitely evident. I hear some kind of a knock too but may be from something in the rotating perpheral assembly like a pulley, etc. If you don't know the history of the plugs and question them...