Putting a new OEM radiator and hoses in next week and wanted to ask the gang here what are the other key things to inspect or just do while it's pulled? Thank you...
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Throttle cableDistributor O-Ring
Oil pump seal
front main seal
PS hoses
Transmission hoses
Water Pump (if needed)
Valve cover gasket
Spark Plug tube seals
PCV Grommet
PHH Hose
2nd PHH hose
Heater Valve
Rear heater hoses under the truck
Rear heater hard line bypass hoses
Thermostat and gasket
Bypass pipe O-Rings (3)
PS Reservoir cleanout and reseal (or new reservoir)
New Oil fill cap
New PS Reservoir cap
Jeez -- i am wondering if someone is going to write "just go ahead and take out the rest of what's there and put in an LS3.... much less work..."
"Throttle cable
Kick down cable
Intake hose
Air filter
Fuel filter
Ignition relay
Ignition
Battery cables & terminals
Battery
Summer is coming, check AC compressor & clutch
Refrigerant level
Expansion valve
Hoses to diff breathers & diff breathers
Belts & tension on belts
Starter
Alternator
Distributor O-Ring
Oil pump seal
front main seal
PS hoses
Transmission hoses
Water Pump (if needed)
Valve cover gasket
Spark Plug tube seals
PCV Grommet
PHH Hose
2nd PHH hose
Heater Valve
Rear heater hoses under the truck
Rear heater hard line bypass hoses
Thermostat and gasket
Bypass pipe O-Rings (3)
PS Reservoir cleanout and reseal (or new reservoir)
New Oil fill cap
New PS Reservoir cap
This is, imo, a sensible list and perspective.Lots of stuff on the front of the engine will be easier to get at - fan clutch in particular if you have any doubts about it.
While the cooling system is open and drained, I'd take a close look at all the hoses including PHH and the heater control valve. I'd probably replace the thermostat. Maybe belts as well.
i am having a hard time finding a fan clutch... any ideas?
thank you for this -- is this the same company that supplies them to Toyota or any material difference between this and OEM? seems like about $200 for the fan , the clutch, and a new water pump... my local parts dealer says OEM is not avail but this is essentially the same?RockAuto, Amazon, etc... - Aisin FCT004.
Aisin is the OE fan clutch. I also believe the OE fan and water pump are Aisin.thank you for this -- is this the same company that supplies them to Toyota or any material difference between this and OEM? seems like about $200 for the fan , the clutch, and a new water pump... my local parts dealer says OEM is not avail but this is essentially the same?
seems like a waste to not replace it when the radiator is swapped, mine has 167k miles on it... i guess i could keep the ones i have in case the new one fails... for $200 in parts for brand new along with the new radiator... smart preventative maintenance or leave it alone if it's not broken?