Started to install the new coolant hoses. Normally, although it’s a time consuming task, there is not much to report because you just keep installing the new parts. However, on this occasion, I found an issue with the new hose. One of the hose at the water valve under the bonnet showed manufacturing ...
While waiting for the arrival of the parts, decided to start removing the existing coolant hoses. Replacing all of the coolant hoses, thermostat, header tank, tank cap, etc are time consuming task yet not much to report because you just keep removing the parts initially. Draining the remaining coolant ...
One more time, triple checked the valve timing before going any further. It looked like the oil cooler mating surface was not prepared properly in the past and allowed moisture to get inside causing lots and lots of oxidation. This photo was taken after I started cleaning the area as I forgot to take it to show ...
If re-using the two upper bolts of the oil cooler, one should apply liquid gasket to the bolt thread on installation but there was no sign of it on them…. Still, there was a residue of red sealant from the factory so cleaned them in preparation for the installation. ...
Looked like the Eng Oil Cooler Base was removed long time ago and re-installed without the mating surface being cleaned resulting in heavy oxidation. Spent extra time cleaning both the oil cooler and mating surface as much as possible in preparation for the reinstallation. ...