Unfortunately, on the way to Krawltex I noticed that it was running hot.
I was running a Bluetooth code scanner with live data.

So I brought it from one shop to another... back to Bearden Automotive.
Since they just did a bunch of engine work I just want to make sure it's not something they did.

Bearden traced it to the Radiator.
Said it looked like the PO had used some stop leak and it probably clogged it up. This explains the overheating that PO mentioned.
It had hot & cold spots so that got replaced along with the cap. Pretty happy to have this sorted out.

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While it was there I asked them about the no heat on the Passenger side that I had noticed last winter and forgot about.
They poked around and said the Air Mix servo isn't working so I will order one of those after I verify. Hopefully that is it and nothing to do with a clogged heater core from the dang stop leak used by PO.

Additional shot of Engine bay because I forgot to post after I added the new intake assembly and new MAF so here they are.

And the passenger front turn signal went out and was causing the fast blink.
So swapped this out too.

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2 super exciting updates:
New gas cap and purge solenoid.

I know.
I'm excited too...

Had a P0442 code and it was just the gas cap, but I had already ordered the solenoid so on it goes.


Fun stuff coming tomorrow.

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Got most of the front end redone....
8/9/2024
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Powerstop Front Pads & Rotors - Amazon
Powerstop Rear Pads & Rotors - Amazon
VastAuto Hub Grease Caps - Amazon
Detroit Driver Front Wheel Bearing - Amazon
Geometry Correction UCAs - SuperPro
LCA Kit - SuperPro
Sway bar Drop - Amazon
Dobinsons 1-3.5" IMS Coilovers (+100lbs/black) - Exit Offroad
Dobinsons C59-675V Variable Long travel coils (black) - Exit Offroad
Dobinsons IMS59-50701 Shocks - Exit Offroad
Extended Stainless Kevlar Teflon (maybe some Unobtanium too) Brake lines Front & Rear (smoked black) - YotaMafia
OEM 5th Gen CV Axles (43430-60082) - Joe Joe
OEM Differential Mounts lower x2 - Partsourq
OEM Differential Mounts upper x2 - Partsourq
OEM Support assy front diff (5238060012) - Partsourq
OEM Support assy front diff (5238060021) - Partsourq
Alignment and install of above parts - Krawltex Motorsports

I opted for the 3.5" setting and extra 100lbs because I have a winch & bumper planned ... but it is sitting too high.
I get some nice vibrations under acceleration and when turning.

So, I think I will try to lower the front this weekend about 1" to let it settle in.
After the winch/bumper I will adjust it back up if need be.

Before the Dobinsons My front measurements were ~22" hub center to fender and rear was ~23".
Now they are all around 24".

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