Noted seepage from drivers side, lower corner of radiator last time I had it on lift. Changed out water pump, thermostat and radiator for prevetime maintenace this past w/e. It was about a 6 hour job for me.

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247,000 miles and I started hearing a little cold start chain rattle. Replaced the timing chain tensioners this morning. Rattle should be resolved once I try starting in am. The old tensioners were shot with the #2 bank not even extending out all the way anymore.

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I imagine that much wear would impact performance...?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Yep, to make sure she does not break down everything that the serpentine belt turns has now been replaced too. Compressor quit a couple of months ago.

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