Well, I was just about to put it all together when I noticed that the coolant tube's quick disconnect internal parts had disintegrated. I'm referring to the the plastic parts that fit into the nipple behind the o-ring. I'm sure this thing's going to leak without those plastic parts.
Does anyone know what I should be asking for at a parts counter? And can anyone tell me where I can find these on a Sunday? (OK, about now I'd settle any day of the week!) The plastic parts that stayed on the tube look OK, but my guess is everything will be included in the (whatever it's called) kit. Called AutoZone and the guy had no idea what I was talking about. LOL
As for the rest of the job, it looks like I really did catch this in time. VERY little signs of contamination. Except for a little mayonnaise goo under the valve cover, but mostly the front one, it looks very good inside. Just a little pitting of the aluminum intake, but nothing some J-B Weld won’t take care of.
Any (quick) help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!