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Upper radiator hose is original, lower is an earlier replacement which I inserted the anti-collapse spring from the original hose. So, both hoses have been used on this vehicle previously. I do have a replacement upper for when the original fails.

I decided to do a full teardown and rebuild even though the engine only had 45K miles on it. So, I replaced all gaskets and seals, timing gears and chain, camshaft bearings, rod and crank bearings, and piston rings. I kept everything standard size as the crank and camshaft were good and the...

Mileage is 44663. Given the condition of everything, I believe that to be correct.

Yes, I will replace the timing set. Don't want to put that nylon toothed cam sprocket back in. Do you recommend double roller or single tooth sprocket and gear?

I added cruise control and power door locks. Funny thing about the cruise, when I went to install the brake switch I found a factory cruise harness stuffed up under the dash with firewall grommet and all wires and connectors.

Ok, follow up to this thread. I've decided to do a full tear down and rebuild of the engine. I have pulled the heads and rotating assembly from the block. I will have a machine shop clean the block, hone the cylinders, new cam bearings, and freeze plugs. The heads will be cleaned and freeze...

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A couple of pictures... Thanks for the intake gasket p/n. Regarding freeze plugs. This car had block heater plugs. I'm not sure I want to remove that option even though I've removed (and kept) the plug-in cable. I suspect the oil sender as the main leak, but it has made a mess, so engine...

Looks like the plan is to replace all the seals, especially the crank front and rear and valve stems. I will not pull the heads. I do need to degrease the whole engine and repaint it because I want it to look pretty :). Since I lifted the intake manifold, I will replace the valley pan/intake...

Yes, I was asking if the valley pan/intake gasket can be reused, or will it leak. I do want a replacement that has the crossover openings. Are you saying that the copper shellac will allow reuse?

Thanks. It runs great, just leaves a stream of oil on the ground (when slowing into my garage) and is covered in oily sludge that I need to clean off. I've owned the car since 2006 and have replaced the water pump since then. Also replaced the fuel pump when that failed. I loosened the...

The car has 44K miles on the odometer that I believe is correct. I've pulled the engine (first time it's been out of the car) to replace all gaskets and seals. Also think I need to replace oil pressure sending unit. I plan to degrease, prime and paint the engine when done. I'm wondering how...