Tony Wells
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Just a minor update. That 2000 2500 is probably out of the picture. It has some other issues. Fusible link was bad, I replaced it and smoked immediately. I don't really want to mess with it. The same guy has a '95 2500 that runs, is in fair shape for a work truck, my focus, but according to an independent shop has reverse out. I can rebuild the trans myself if our guys will do the R&R for me. It's a 6 lug, like mine, so it more or less would be just a replacement, with the upgrade to a 350 with AC. I can move my lift gate to it and put the tailgate on mine and sell it.
I found my exhaust leak and bought the remedy off the bay. It came in today. So I have a possible solution, even though I probably would prefer the heavier 8 lug axle. Oh well, can't always get what you want.
Pics below of exhaust leak and solution.
I can't recall seeing a manifold completely break like this one did, but there it is. Oddly, there were no gaskets on any of the ports. Have not checked the driver side, but suspect same there, so got them on hand. Should be back on the road soon. That still leave the front trans seal, but I'll deal with that later.
I found my exhaust leak and bought the remedy off the bay. It came in today. So I have a possible solution, even though I probably would prefer the heavier 8 lug axle. Oh well, can't always get what you want.
Pics below of exhaust leak and solution.
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I can't recall seeing a manifold completely break like this one did, but there it is. Oddly, there were no gaskets on any of the ports. Have not checked the driver side, but suspect same there, so got them on hand. Should be back on the road soon. That still leave the front trans seal, but I'll deal with that later.
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