| Re: [GMCnet] Colorado timing chain [message #320693 is a reply to message #320687] |
Wed, 19 July 2017 21:31   |
Ken Henderson
Messages: 8726
Registered: March 2004
Location: Americus, GA
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Robert,
Most of your hoses, including all of the radiator hoses will be disturbed,
so unless they're fairly new, now's the time to replace them. LIkewise for
the transmission and engine cooler lines. Similarly, the radiator will be
out, so it may be worthwhile to have it checked and cleaned by a reputable
radiator shop. Finally, I'd examine the water pump carefully. If it has
no sign of leakage around the input shaft and if it spins freely, I
wouldn't risk replacing it with a "new", possibly short-lived replacement.
But if it fails any test, buy the best one you can find -- someone will
hopefully direct you to an all ball or roller bearing model; I can't.
I can't think of anything else that will be disturbed or easier to handle
now than later.
JWID,
Ken H.
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 9:31 PM, Robert Peesel wrote:
> Just an update about my timing chain.
>
> I am eyeballs deep into some major home renovations that have a hard
> deadline so I realized that I didnt have the time to do this repair
> myself. At
> the advice of another owner I researched and found a local mobile
> mechanic who is willing and able to review and perform the work. He works
> on older
> hot rods so is used to our vintage of automobiles.
>
> I was hoping to ask you all what else should be replaced during the repair
> while everything is apart.
>
> Any suggestions?
> --
> Robert Peesel
>
> 1976 Royale 26'
>
> Side Dry Bath
>
> Conifer, Colorado
>
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