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subtle71 · 07-08-2007, 08:33 AM

So the V8 engine swap in the white truck is coming up on being four years old. I took her in to the shop this past Monday because I noticed a puddle of coolant on the garage floor and was unable to find the leak. We still have not found the coolant leak, but did find a couple of other interesting things while it was up on the lift. First off, noticed that the seal at the timing chain cover was leaking oil. I personally found this odd, seeing as how I had a mere 3200 miles on the engine. It seems that seals become hard and brittle from lack of use! Who knew? The other thing that I saw, that I thought was odd, was a few dents and scratches to the painted oil pan. The reason I found this odd is because the headers hang down about three to four inches below the oil pan. I guess I will write this off as debris in the road.

I guess I will have to drive the old truck a little more often!

**N2TRUX** · 07-08-2007, 09:33 AM

If you drive them they get bumps. dents, chips, and cracks. If you don't drive them they get leaks. I'll deal with the occasional leak....

RedZ71 · 07-08-2007, 09:43 AM

funny that they wear out.. even if you dont use them!!

**Palf70Step** · 07-08-2007, 12:59 PM

You can leave it with me Dean, I'll put the miles on it for you and fix the leaks

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**LockDoc** · 07-08-2007, 04:23 PM

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Myself, I'd rather have the bumps. dents, chips, and cracks and use it. I've always said "They ain't worth a damn if you can't drive 'em....."

LockDoc

**special-K** · 07-08-2007, 10:11 PM

Ditto.A plane or boat needs routine maintaince whether you run them or not.Don`t wanna be falling out of the sky or sinking to the bottom when you finally use them. All vehicles are the same in that way.But a motor vehicle can just be pulled to the side of the road,which sucks in it`s own annoying way.Damn machines!!!!

cameeks · 07-09-2007, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Myself, I'd rather have the bumps. dents, chips, and cracks and use it. I've always said "They ain't worth a damn if you can't drive 'em....."

LockDoc

These are not supposed to be trailer queens. Get them out and get them dirty a little. All of that gives it a little character. Otherwise put it in a glass box and vacuum seal it.

bcanini · 07-09-2007, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cameeks

These are not supposed to be trailer queens. Get them out and get them dirty a little. All of that gives it a little character. Otherwise put it in a glass box and vacuum seal it.

krue · 07-09-2007, 05:03 AM

I'll get in line to drive your truck for you Dean!

**special-K** · 07-09-2007, 06:14 AM

You ain`t truckin`if it ain`t movin`.

07-08-2007, 08:33 AM	#1
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	You've got to be kidding me! So the V8 engine swap in the white truck is coming up on being four years old. I took her in to the shop this past Monday because I noticed a puddle of coolant on the garage floor and was unable to find the leak. We still have not found the coolant leak, but did find a couple of other interesting things while it was up on the lift. First off, noticed that the seal at the timing chain cover was leaking oil. I personally found this odd, seeing as how I had a mere 3200 miles on the engine. It seems that seals become hard and brittle from lack of use! Who knew? The other thing that I saw, that I thought was odd, was a few dents and scratches to the painted oil pan. The reason I found this odd is because the headers hang down about three to four inches below the oil pan. I guess I will write this off as debris in the road. I guess I will have to drive the old truck a little more often! __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

07-08-2007, 09:33 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: You've got to be kidding me! If you drive them they get bumps. dents, chips, and cracks. If you don't drive them they get leaks. I'll deal with the occasional leak.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-08-2007, 09:43 AM	#3
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	Re: You've got to be kidding me! funny that they wear out.. even if you dont use them!! __________________ Jonathan 2001 ECSB Silverado Z71 1971 LB C10 Custom www.z71silverado.com

07-08-2007, 12:59 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: You've got to be kidding me! You can leave it with me Dean, I'll put the miles on it for you and fix the leaks . __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-08-2007, 04:23 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,774	Re: You've got to be kidding me! - Myself, I'd rather have the bumps. dents, chips, and cracks and use it. I've always said "They ain't worth a damn if you can't drive 'em....." LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-08-2007, 10:11 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: You've got to be kidding me! Ditto.A plane or boat needs routine maintaince whether you run them or not.Don`t wanna be falling out of the sky or sinking to the bottom when you finally use them. All vehicles are the same in that way.But a motor vehicle can just be pulled to the side of the road,which sucks in it`s own annoying way.Damn machines!!!! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-09-2007, 05:03 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: You've got to be kidding me! I'll get in line to drive your truck for you Dean! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-09-2007, 06:14 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: You've got to be kidding me! You ain`t truckin`if it ain`t movin`. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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