First, I'm glad you're back on the road.
Curious, what was finale tab$?
As you now know. I always advise when a tick, tick, tick heard. Check to see if spark plugs are tight. If after doing so, tick still heard. It's the exhaust manifold. My 01 had both exhaust manifold replaced, at under 60K miles. I just replaced my DS 03 at 317K. The fact the exhaust manifold tick (crack), is so common in the 4.7L. That the spark aren't often a consideration, when the tick heard. But fact is, more spark plugs are the primary reason we hear the tick, tick, tick, pop, pop, pop!
"Pink stuff", is likely a stop leak. Which if, head gasket was leaking, you should see the point(s) it had been. Stop leak, could have been used for some other coolant leak. Interesting also is the crusty yellow in some of the blocks' coolant ports, which some look nearly closed off with.
I'd really hunt for signs, of where if any, coolant leak(s) may have been.
I "may" use BG Coolant flush. I say "may", because if leak found to be in say front heater core. I'd weight options first. In that a chemical flush, may open leak. With the 2003 we still use Toyota LL (red) mixed with distilled water 50/50. Which is a good thing. Since distilled water, is also used to flush out the chemicals flush's until clear.
Looks like shop didn't drain and blowout coolant from the block & heads, as a first step. Making for a messy job.
I would, remove the Power steering reservoir and clean internally. Replace the suction & return hoses, they're weeping. Flush & fill with Mobil 1 MV ATF.
I'd consider replacing the MAF sensor, if not a Toyota.
Been nice if they capped the output nipple of fuel filter.
I'd, use 2 cans of 44K or Chevron Techron to full tank of gas. Monitoring/logging fuel trims before and after.
I'd also run 2 cans BG EPR in oil, for 30 minutes, just before next oil change. Then add 2 cans of BG MOA with new oil.
I'd very likely have replaced the fan bracket and possible drive belt tensioner.
Looks like (not a final assembly picture), they routed crank sensor & oil sending unit wire harness wrong. If that the case, have them rout properly, behind fan bracket. They can replace fan bracket at that time, since removing anyway.
Indication is, wires routed wrong. But since, fan bracket bolt still loose. So not a final assembly picture. I'd check now, to see if routed correct.
Here's one routed wrong, seen after assembly.
The wires, can rub on drive belt and be cut.
I've a 06LC w/192K I just bought. In reading history I found PO complained of engine temp raising when both front and rear AC on. Toyota Dealership diagnosed with clogged radiator fins. Recommended new OEM radiator, $600 for the US spec Radaitor plus coolant and labor. They should have added...
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Cleaning power steering reservoir and flushing it's fluid. Keeps Vane pump and rack & pinion in top condition. These step will help you get, a better idea on how to. Power wash reservoir & hoses using a degreaser, before starting service. Makes for cleaner job. Repeat, once all done with...
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