jrsavoie: Thanks for the offer, I should just put a new one on.
Jim:
It was the stock OEM.
With the holiday, I'm attempting to contact Burning oil to purchase one of his. I should have just bought the whole kit to start.
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But after this experience, I would recommend line...
Noticed a new oil spot in the driveway yesterday morning, under the front bumper. (unusual location)
After removing the grill, the oil cooler was wet and a pool of oil was in the bolt pocket of the core support.
I started the truck, but saw no real leak. Went to the car wash to clean it...
Beyond the suggestions by JiFaire, You may find that removing the exhaust manifold gives you some more clearance.
The installation instructions may suggest some RTV around the o-ring. I highly recommend this. The RTV will seal any pitting in the core hole. I did this on both of my block...
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See if you can isolate the noise. Take the belt off and run it for a short period, see if the noise goes away.
Put your hands on every pulley and give them a spin, see how the feel.
I have had a horrible time with alternator bearings.
Just finished 2011 Harvest. This year was highly saw highly variable yields. Overall, total crop averaged with recent years. Soybeans varied from 35 bu / acre to 60 bu / acre. Corn varied from 135 bu / acre to 190 bu / acre.
Corn saw some wind damage, approximately 30 ac of down corn...