Haha no worries.
I don't remember the size, maybe 1/4" or 3/16". I think it was smaller than the silicone coolant line caps I used. Either way, they were one of the few standard sizes of rubber vacuum hose caps you can get at any auto parts store.
The radiator for my Volvo has a chamber in...
You can just leave them in place or remove them altogether.
I wanted to remove as much clutter as I could in the engine bay, and since I had the engine out, everything was easy to completely remove.
And just in case some maniac wants to hook everything back up in the future, I put little...
4wd 3rd gen 4Runner shifter can work as a permanent fix. No more grubby leather to go bad, and stop hitting your knee on the chunky boy Land Cruiser shifter.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/3rd-gen-4runner-shifter-swap.803612/
For anyone eliminating the smaller throttle body hoses, I found these silicone caps on Amazon (instead of rubber that OP had used) that will certainly withstand hot coolant.
Oh man! I don't have much to offer but I'm super interested in this idea if you move forward! I have a Westfalia EuroVan that doesn't run and if I can't get it running, I have thoughts to do something similar!
I do know that if you search hard enough you will find people who have done projects...
Sounds like you've got it figured. No reason to drain fluids unless you really want to.
Remove the bumper as well if you can to get as much space as possible. When I installed everything as one unit my Harbor Freight 2 ton hoist was on its longest setting and I had some difficulties because I...
I just had mine rebuilt by Redhead with a 105 series sector shaft and tapped ports for hydro assist. It's not installed yet but based on their reputation, I am pretty confident it will have been done correctly.
My opinion is if you want to be sure of quality, DIY rebuild with OEM parts, buy...
Sorry to keep mucking up your thread @spyduh but for all who are interested in the Rampt Customs steering box kit, Kris @ Rampt said they are going to change the outer panhard brace to fit the LHD trucks. Just let them know when you contact them since their site won't process international...
KOH sure looks fun!
How does the steering feel after the plates were welded in? With the plates installed, the steering box now sits outside the frame further by the distance of the plate. The shaft going from the steering wheel to the box now sits at an angle compared to stock, but I am...
Nice work on the steering box reinforcements! My steering box is fine but my engine is out at the moment. And I'm a glutton for inflicting "while I'm in there" punishment upon myself. How much easier do you think it would be to weld in those plates with no engine in the way? Is it worth delaying...
OTRAMM has a great video on this procedure:
Whether you do it on the bench or attached to the block the video was enough to walk me through it easily. I had one valve out of spec, and of course it was the hardest one to reach #6. The procedure to adjust that one recommends removing the cams...
From 277k miles when I purchased it until it blew the head gasket at to 296k miles, I had been losing a bit of coolant. I just kept it topped up until it finally blew on a trip. It was apparent when I pulled the motor apart that cylinder 6 had been getting steam cleaned by coolant for awhile...
I'm liking this freeze plug idea. But I like the ability to remove/ reverse with the manifold.
Any pictures? Do you use a sealant with freeze plugs or just press em in dry?
I have wondered about exactly how I would seal up the head. I think It might be best to leave one side "open" to...
Awesome @bigredmachine ! Glad I'm not the only one to have the thought.
@vegasfj40 I really don't want to get into that here if I can help it. It has been discussed in lots of other threads. There is evidence, non-evidence, name calling, information, misinformation, intelligent and well...