As it starts to warm up in Canada, the truck is coming out of hibernation.
I have the radiator out at the moment, as it's constantly leaking - will get it reconditioned at a local rad shop In the next few days.
My question is while it is out, what are some of the other maintenance items, preventative or upgrades that you'd recommend?
About the truck:
1988 3fe, Auto with 320km - 20km on the rebuilt engine. 33" tires.
I rebuilt the knuckles last summer and dressed all the steering ends
It runs pretty well for an old truck. Some areas of concern are:
Thanks
I have the radiator out at the moment, as it's constantly leaking - will get it reconditioned at a local rad shop In the next few days.
My question is while it is out, what are some of the other maintenance items, preventative or upgrades that you'd recommend?
About the truck:
1988 3fe, Auto with 320km - 20km on the rebuilt engine. 33" tires.
I rebuilt the knuckles last summer and dressed all the steering ends
It runs pretty well for an old truck. Some areas of concern are:
- Coolant leaks from two small steel tubes the run under the passenger footwell next to the engine.
- I might have some pinging happening as I can hear a slight valve chatter.
- Sometimes it won't start the first time after the engine is hot? not sure if that's a quirk? or a fuelling issue?
- Oil leaks which I might address in another post.
- Refresh the cooling, as mentioned above.
- Clean and recondition radiator
- New Thermostat
- New water pump. (unsure if this has gone bad, but I have noticed some coolant dripping from the crank pulley from time to time)
- Belts
- They look to be in good shape, but the water pump is Napa branded and appears to be one is loose.
- They look to be in good shape, but the water pump is Napa branded and appears to be one is loose.
- Auxiliary ATF cooler?
- oil lines?
- Temp gauge?
- Timing and valve adjustment, is this easier with the rad out?
- Plus any regular service items, fluids, plugs, a bath etc.
Thanks