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1995 f150 5.8L 259k
Hey guys! I bite the bullet and started tearing things apart to get to the timing chain cover gasket coolant leak I have had for a while. I have some questions about parts:
-I already replaced the water pump 3 years ago, so it’s rather new, but it’s from rock auto. It looks good and I think I could re-gasket it and it would be fine, but for how long? Should I just replace it while I’m in there? If so, should I go with a better part, maybe from NAPA?
-All the long bolts are pretty corroded and pitted in the straight non thread parts. I cleaned them all up, but should I just get new ones? I’m worried the thread of brand new bolts could lead to more problems, if I could even find the right ones.
-The timing chain cover has a small line on the inside, possible hairline crack. When I rub my fingernail over it, you can definitely feel it. Should I still reuse it or just buy a new one so I don’t have to worry about it cracking and leaking on me later? It is not currently leaking at the line and it doesn’t show to the outside.
-Lastly, should I do anything with the double roller chains while I’m this deep? I don’t really want to and they look fine. I plan to do an engine rebuild at some point, so if they could just last until then...
Thanks!
Hey guys! I bite the bullet and started tearing things apart to get to the timing chain cover gasket coolant leak I have had for a while. I have some questions about parts:
-I already replaced the water pump 3 years ago, so it’s rather new, but it’s from rock auto. It looks good and I think I could re-gasket it and it would be fine, but for how long? Should I just replace it while I’m in there? If so, should I go with a better part, maybe from NAPA?
-All the long bolts are pretty corroded and pitted in the straight non thread parts. I cleaned them all up, but should I just get new ones? I’m worried the thread of brand new bolts could lead to more problems, if I could even find the right ones.
-The timing chain cover has a small line on the inside, possible hairline crack. When I rub my fingernail over it, you can definitely feel it. Should I still reuse it or just buy a new one so I don’t have to worry about it cracking and leaking on me later? It is not currently leaking at the line and it doesn’t show to the outside.
-Lastly, should I do anything with the double roller chains while I’m this deep? I don’t really want to and they look fine. I plan to do an engine rebuild at some point, so if they could just last until then...
Thanks!