The last two weeks have been a time of maintenance for my ‘91 fj80, as my youngest child is now in Kindergarten and my childcare responsibilities have disappeared. Got so many things done:
New brake lines
Installed 2.5” OME lift
Replaced axle seal
Replaced rear pinion seal front diff
Adjusted shift rod for low range so it doesn’t pop out
Installed new OEM control arm bushings
New power steering pump
I would have patted myself on the back for a job well done, except I wasn’t paying attention and refastened my high pressure hose to my PSP in an orientation where it rubbed on a lower pulley.
Lucky I saw this after a short drive before it exploded, but it is now weeping ATF and will need to be replaced.
I have ordered a replacement hose, but read that it will require unfastening the radiator to get out.
Now the cooling system on this truck is stock. It has no leaks I am aware of and the fluid level is stable and the temp never fluctuates. I drive over 11’000 passes on the regular.
Would you replace a functional radiator simply because of age? I am not sure if I should just flush it out and keep using it or put a new one in.
I am going to replace at least the three hoses that are associated with the radiator and their clamps.
TIA
New brake lines
Installed 2.5” OME lift
Replaced axle seal
Replaced rear pinion seal front diff
Adjusted shift rod for low range so it doesn’t pop out
Installed new OEM control arm bushings
New power steering pump
I would have patted myself on the back for a job well done, except I wasn’t paying attention and refastened my high pressure hose to my PSP in an orientation where it rubbed on a lower pulley.
Lucky I saw this after a short drive before it exploded, but it is now weeping ATF and will need to be replaced.
I have ordered a replacement hose, but read that it will require unfastening the radiator to get out.
Now the cooling system on this truck is stock. It has no leaks I am aware of and the fluid level is stable and the temp never fluctuates. I drive over 11’000 passes on the regular.
Would you replace a functional radiator simply because of age? I am not sure if I should just flush it out and keep using it or put a new one in.
I am going to replace at least the three hoses that are associated with the radiator and their clamps.
TIA