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YES! Take my money!

$5299 is a lot of money for an bare iron headed long block. They also have two part #'s, one for 1991-1995 and one for 1985-1996, and no details to differentiate between the two.

What kit did you get? I will be doing similar repairs on my car this winter.

I would switch to vinyl caps like these: https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-autograde-vinyl-color-vacuum-cap-assortment-47397/89015274-P?searchTerm=Vacuum+Caps I have had the same problems you had with parts store rubber caps. They are crap.

I used a Dorman 902-1003 to replace my leaky OEM one. The quality is OK, but I had to "port" the inside, as there was quite a bit of casting flash in there. They are dirt cheap at around $10 on Amazon. I haven't had any issue with it leaking since. View...

I think most of the cost of the LMR part is the installation tool. Rock auto shows the Fel-Pro Sleeve for $2.91 and the Fel-Pro Install tool for $45.79! :eek: They also have a Victor-Reinz Tool for $28.79. The Fel-Pro 16250 is the right sleeve, I used one on my car a few years ago. That...

And they are now in the range of $250+. I may look to another AGM battery when my current 9 year old red top dies.

I think it may be a gasket issue as well. I have had to re-torque the water pump bolts a few times to stop small timing cover leaks. X3 on dropping the pan when you install the cover. But a $60, that LMR timing cover looks pretty temping. I'm surprised that the LMR is cheaper than rock auto...

I agree with the others, RUN AWAY. If the outside of the engine looks like that, I can only guess how bad the inside is. I can understand a few leaks, but that is truly awful.

That is a cool car, I have always had a soft spot for mid-60's full size Chevys. The fact it is your dad's car is even better. What engine did it have back in the day?

Mike, The tire I think you are looking for is the NT555R2, which is the drag radial version of the NT555 you pictured above. Here they are side by side (drag radial on right): https://www.nittotire.com/media/deen52aj/tires.png

I agree with the others - get new wires. I have been using these Blue Streak wires on my car for a couple of years, and they have held up well so far. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5952255&cc=1134010&pt=7224&jsn=1345 As a bonus, they fit my MSD wire looms perfectly. Just about...

Nice job on the write-up. I may have to file that away for future use. That is the kind of tech I like to find when I do searches here. If Indy only could channel his knowledge for good. Too bad his personality gets in the way.

Nice write up!

First thing you need to do is clean the inside of clutch hub really well. There are internal threads there, but yours are full of dirt. I think the puller you need to use is one the four on the bottom right of the toolkit. Just screw the outer part of the puller into the hub, and tighten the...

Thanks for the information Pete. I was looking at that product online, glad to hear some real world experience with it. I am still waffling between Frosty Cool and r134 though. My AC system is going to be all new with the exception of the evaporator (which is going to be flushed) and the...

Pete, What is the name of refrigerant you used, and where did you get it? I am getting ready to get the AC on my car working again very soon as well.

Is there coolant pooled on both right and left sides of the timing cover? I had similar issue, and my problem was the thermostat housing and gasket. Those are pretty cheap and easy, it would be easy to rule out as your problem.

Looks like an idiot passenger got a hold of the cigarette lighter...

And you'll never bump into the prop rod ever again.