The diesel runs great. I let it idle to get it up to temp, and the heater core started leaking. I just did a heater core on my '93. This one is easier. I'm glad it blew in the driveway and not on the road somewhere. 10/14/08
Blew the Alternator Belt last night. Made it home because a diesel does not need the battery. I ordered all the belts and hoses and I am going to pull the motor and replace the timing belt and the injector pump belt. The serpentine belt looks like it is on it's last leg. Heater hoses look bad also. It needs a radiator cap, does not hold pressure. I went to replace the thermostat and broke off the first bolt with a quarter drive. I'll have to heat the housing when I get the motor out. 10/26/08
I am trying to find a bushing for the torque link because the existing one is shot. Maybe a four wheel drive place wiill have a similar bushing, the original part is long obsolete. I need this to reinstall the motor. Everything else is done, all the hoses, belts, wiring, oil and fuel filters, both timing belts. Hope to get the motor back in soon. 6/14/09
