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I know that. I am having trouble finding a shop who will do the work. Most in my area only deal with insurance claims or are hot rod custom shops with a three year wait. I am trying to see if there is anything in between. I am not in a position to do it myself at this time.

That would be great. My choices here are classic restoration shops. First quote was $2.5k per side.

I need a recommendation for a body repair shop. I need my rocker panels replaced/repaired. I am in Wichita, KS but willing to drive to any bordering state for work. Thanks. Aaron

I've changed out the coolant 4 times over the past 12 months and cannot seem to solve it. I didn't do a full drain of the block. Might try that next.

I thought the same thing. It's cold now and I need the heat. I was going to do the distilled water / multi flush thing but the garage has a '57 chevy overhaul and a Miata frame/body swap projects going on. I don't want to leave it with just water with temps in the low 20s. I may try this in...

Replaced the radiator. But not the oil cooler.

Thanks for this. I'll start my hunt.

I have a heater core that is getting clogged with rubber material about the size of sand. Thus the heat only blows hot if I back flush the core to clean it out. After this, the heat only blows hot at 2,500 rpm and higher. Then within 50 miles of highway driving, the core is plugged again and...

I may have the same issue. I was going to try this tester first: Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Combustion Leak Test Kit - Made in USA: Automotive Anyone have any luck or is this voodoo black magic that doesn't work?

I may have the same issue. I was going to try this tester first: Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Combustion Leak Test Kit - Made in USA: Automotive Anyone have any luck or is this voodoo black magic that doesn't work?

I guess I posted a basket not a rack.

Are you talking about the Yakima rack seen here: https://www.toyota.com/content/ebrochure/2019/2019_4Runner_Accessory_eBrochure.pdf

1997. Just rolled over 300K

I rarely get 1 year out of my Bosch. I may try the super silicones.

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