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<P><FONT face=Arial>> I would fill up the radiator, and go for a
drive...overheat<BR>> and fluid gone upon return.<BR><BR>Bit late now, I
guess; but you probably should have had it tested for compression leak into the
water jacket. There is a simple test that any radiator shop can do; but
the car has to be running to do it.<BR><BR>> Question #1: I see the petcock
on the back of the block. <BR>> Should I remove that and flush a garden
hose in there to see<BR>> if it clears or go with radiator replacement (once
all the<BR>> other stuff is done)?<BR><BR>Yes, definitely, open or
remove the block drain and flush out as much crud as you can. It's
not uncommon to find it blocked, so you may have to dig it out through the
hole. This is normal periodic maintenance, not just for when you have
cooling problems. The hole doesn't go in very far, though, so you'll have
to turn the corner if you don't strike water first.<BR><BR>> The hoses are
off and the heater cock<BR>> has a hose going to where the heater pipe hose
would<BR>> be...where will the water come out of?<BR><BR>I'm not sure I
understand. The heater valve should block most of the flow (although it
might weep a little) through the valve; but the return line on the other side is
now open and there is nothing blocking it. You'll get a lot of water out
there.<BR><BR>> Question #2: Need to take the fan off next...any
tips/advice<BR>> on this, especially considering I have to put the
plastic<BR>> yellow one on and the TRF stuff did not come with
instructions.<BR><BR>Taking the old one off should be easy, just turn the lock
tabs, remove the 4 bolts, and pull the whole mess off. There is a detailed
procedure in the workshop manual, but that's basically it. Since you won't
be reinstalling the fan, you can skip the part about noting balance weight
position.<BR><BR>> BIG FEAR: The timing chain scares me...never done that
before<BR>> and the new sprockets from TRF do not have
markings...<BR><BR>Workshop manual, page B22 "TO SET VALVE TIMING IN THE ABSENCE
OF TIMING WHEEL MARKINGS"<BR></FONT><A
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