Just got back from another 2k walkabout. Drivers side panel was installed at the factory, I made and installed the panel on the passengers side. The panels are actually splash guards to prevent rock and water from the wheels being thrown up on top of the engine. convertors have been replaced, muffler is not restricting. High exhaust manifold temps for this engine are normal, what is not normal is the stupid !@##$ fan clutch not engaging early enough to prevent overheating going up even small grades.
Installed new fan clutch from napa. It doesn't engage until coolant temp hits 220 degrees, should start engaging at 205. It looks identical to the one from autozone, look to be the hayden brand, just repackaged. Guess I got another faulty fan clutch. Doesn't anyone out there make a proper fan clutch that won't fail? Only has 1400 miles on it..... any suggestions on a good brand?
It sure is nice having front and rear brakes again!