So late last season I developed a coolant leak. It progressively got worse and it was coming from the t-stat housing. I tried tightening the bolts and the hose but they were snug as could be. I knew before I did anything this season that the leak would have to be taken care of. I spoke to Dave W. and he said that he would help me out with the fix early spring. During the winter months I also picked up some extra dress up pieces for the engine. Here are some pictures.

Engine when I bought the car last May.

Engine cleaned up a bit last year with the coolant leak beginning.

The process of the transformation:

All Set!

A huge thank you to Dave W. for all his help. You're the best. Thanks to you too Tim! The Monte Hunters come through again, lol. Got it all done in one day. And that was with goofing off too!

Here is what was done:

• new waterneck
• new o-ring gasket
• new thermostat
• new chrome valve covers w/ oil cap and breathers & gaskets
• new chrome air cleaner
• new chrome upper radiator hose
• new chrome hose connections
• new chrome bolt covers
• new chrome a/c compressor ring - a real b* to put on
• new coolant resevoir & cap
• new windhsield washer resevoir
• under hood insulating pad
• new hose routing sticker
• a whole bunch of paint work

Added this past week

• new chrome radiator cap
• new chrome alternator bracket
• new chrome master cylinder cover

Now I just hope to enjoy the car this season as I have nothing ese planned. Unless I win the lotto that is!!