Recent content by Runner1960

I have found with my fronts that the wheel that gets black is the one doing all the work. The truck should also pull in the direction of that dirty wheel. Frozen caliper is on the clean side due to lack of performing its function !

I use Boiled Linseed Oil on all carbon steel ( frame, axles, etc...) . It will just penetrate through any existing rust and turn the metal back to black after a few days. Buy it at Lowes or Home Depot in a can. Can apply with a paint brush direct to metal, no reason to wire brush anything, it...

$2,500 both heads, Indicators were slow coolant loss, and glycol smell in exhaust when starting a cold motor for about 15 seconds. I caught this early. Leak down test was used by dealer to confirm cylinder #6. I knew because when I change plugs I apply light motor oil to threads, last...

Head Gasket failure 2004 4.0L 1GR-FE 4x4 SR5 203,000 miles mfg date 02/2004 Head gasket being replaced now @ 203K miles, cylinder #6