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Vechile question #7182565 02/14/21 09:47 PM 02/14/21 09:47 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa C coonman220 OP trapper
coonman220 OP trapper C Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa	I took truck out for drive warm up in -10 , plug in block heater later, so I shut off for 20 min an then after 20 min I open hood an check oil, could sub zero cold air , crack aluimimn block if shut off for 20 min bfore open hood ? I had hood open 15 min as look flashlite at spots what look like maybe a lil slop oil or coolant , not sure if fresh, possibly top hose motor connection seep when sub zero weather out, just blew $950 on water pump belt an other work, 2 weeks ago , I have watch it as not want ruin new belt coolant if it is leak , just wondering if cold air on motor shut off 20 min bfore open hood for 15 min , can crack aluimimn block , it awful cold

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7182583 02/14/21 09:56 PM 02/14/21 09:56 PM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 1,500 Kenai AK K KenaiKid trapper
KenaiKid trapper K Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 1,500 Kenai AK	No. Your fan blows that cold air on the motor the whole time you're driving. And the bottom of the engine bay is open to the air. Originally Posted by Dirt Originally Posted by Rat Masterson Boco couldn't catch a cold. But if he did, it would be Top Lot.

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7182611 02/14/21 10:09 PM 02/14/21 10:09 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa C coonman220 OP trapper
coonman220 OP trapper C Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa	Oh that true, someone tell me cold air to quick aluiminim crack it, this cold weather hard lots stuff, but ur motor is run when fan blow it an if shut off , make difference ? Probly not, vechile definately more expensive housing , unbelivable repair cost, to bad not do all urself, parts would be bad enough Last edited by coonman220; 02/14/21 10:14 PM.

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7182614 02/14/21 10:11 PM 02/14/21 10:11 PM
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 10,614 Iowa T trapdog1 trapper
trapdog1 trapper T Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 10,614 Iowa	Stop looking for stuff to worry about Dave!

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7182636 02/14/21 10:23 PM 02/14/21 10:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,960 Northern Nevada B Bob trapper
Bob trapper B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,960 Northern Nevada	No, it won’t hurt it. It would have to go from extreme hot to extreme cold very quickly for that to happen. "I have two guns, one for each of ya."

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7182654 02/14/21 10:34 PM 02/14/21 10:34 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,367 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,367 Iowa	If you want to crack it I suggest you let it get hot from running it then turn the hose on it.

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7183488 02/15/21 04:51 PM 02/15/21 04:51 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa C coonman220 OP trapper
coonman220 OP trapper C Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa	I have appt shop tomma, possibly a wet collant spot I felt about a inch down on aluiminim intake , from top hose but not feel like come from hose, is it possible have very small crack there ? Can that be repair ? Splatter when hit pulley on power steering

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7183515 02/15/21 05:17 PM 02/15/21 05:17 PM
Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 5,878 perry co.Pa wetdog trapper
wetdog trapper Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 5,878 perry co.Pa	Don't drive angry Coonman Don't drive angry

Re: Vechile question [Re: trapdog1] #7183516 02/15/21 05:19 PM 02/15/21 05:19 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,367 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,367 Iowa	Originally Posted by trapdog1 Stop looking for stuff to worry about Dave! too late.

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7183538 02/15/21 05:32 PM 02/15/21 05:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,931 iowa bankrunner trapper
bankrunner trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,931 iowa	Time to get rid of that money pit. Less worries, don't know anyone that drives those junk colorados.

Re: Vechile question [Re: wetdog] #7183552 02/15/21 05:39 PM 02/15/21 05:39 PM
Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 3,172 Wyoming County Pa. Hornady Reloader trapper
Hornady Reloader trapper Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 3,172 Wyoming County Pa.	Originally Posted by wetdog Don't drive angry Coonman Don't drive angry You got that right

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7183613 02/15/21 06:14 PM 02/15/21 06:14 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa C coonman220 OP trapper
coonman220 OP trapper C Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa	There nothing wrong Colorado's, I don't like lot ford or Chrysler

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7183790 02/15/21 08:02 PM 02/15/21 08:02 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa C coonman220 OP trapper
coonman220 OP trapper C Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa	Anyone know if engine block heaters never wear out? I have factory that only kick in at 0, not sure if work or worth plug in, read online on them, I heard they junk out easy with any lime in coolant

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7183802 02/15/21 08:16 PM 02/15/21 08:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,931 iowa bankrunner trapper
bankrunner trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,931 iowa	Originally Posted by coonman220 There nothing wrong Colorado's, I don't like lot ford or Chrysler Kind of ironic when you have 5-10 threads a year on here about your vehicle problems. Go look at your post history if you are forgetting them.

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7183811 02/15/21 08:23 PM 02/15/21 08:23 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,785 Northern lower Michigan Feedinggrounds trapper
Feedinggrounds trapper Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,785 Northern lower Michigan	Originally Posted by coonman220 I took truck out for drive warm up in -10 , plug in block heater later, so I shut off for 20 min an then after 20 min I open hood an check oil, could sub zero cold air , crack aluimimn block if shut off for 20 min bfore open hood ? I had hood open 15 min as look flashlite at spots what look like maybe a lil slop oil or coolant , not sure if fresh, possibly top hose motor connection seep when sub zero weather out, just blew $950 on water pump belt an other work, 2 weeks ago , I have watch it as not want ruin new belt coolant if it is leak , just wondering if cold air on motor shut off 20 min bfore open hood for 15 min , can crack aluimimn block , it awful cold -10 is not awful cold. I still clear my zipper at that temp with bare fingers. you're only allowed so many sunrises... I aim to see every one of them!

Re: Vechile question [Re: bankrunner] #7183835 02/15/21 08:36 PM 02/15/21 08:36 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa C coonman220 OP trapper
coonman220 OP trapper C Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa	Originally Posted by bankrunner Originally Posted by coonman220 There nothing wrong Colorado's, I don't like lot ford or Chrysler Kind of ironic when you have 5-10 threads a year on here about your vehicle problems. Go look at your post history if you are forgetting them. So sorry my post bother u sir, u seem to be after me always as if search all time for a thing I post

Re: Vechile question [Re: Feedinggrounds] #7183841 02/15/21 08:40 PM 02/15/21 08:40 PM
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 10,471 mn north of blakely S Steven 49er trapper
Steven 49er trapper S Joined: May 2010 Posts: 10,471 mn north of blakely	At Originally Posted by Feedinggrounds -10 is not awful cold. I still clear my zipper at that temp with bare fingers. At 10 below the kids still wear shorts to school here lol "Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon". Milton Friedman.

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7183857 02/15/21 08:49 PM 02/15/21 08:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 8,770 East of the Mason-Dixon Line DelawareRob trapper
DelawareRob trapper Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 8,770 East of the Mason-Dixon Line	Vechile is good! I like it with extra chiles! Who is John Galt? You don't rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training. Semper Paratus

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7184112 02/15/21 10:56 PM 02/15/21 10:56 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa C coonman220 OP trapper
coonman220 OP trapper C Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa	The leak is little worse, wonder if possible of small crack intake close to top hose about inch away as don't appear to come out hose by feel but hard see underside , drop down about inch from end too hose of manifold intake an splatter when hit pulley, hope not ruin new belt , intake aluiminuim

Re: Vechile question [Re: coonman220] #7185212 02/16/21 05:43 PM 02/16/21 05:43 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa C coonman220 OP trapper
coonman220 OP trapper C Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,954 n.e, iowa	Thought smelt like coolant on intake or power steer fluid, wrong, power steer pump seal out, so got order pump an put in Fri, leak much worse an bought fluid an mess, hope not ruin new drive belt, shop say that cold weather dry out seals an that why start leak , my hands are dry out, humidity very low hides are very dry , not bad price aftermarket pump, $235, could oil slop on new drive belt ruin it or make it squeal ? Last edited by coonman220; 02/16/21 05:58 PM.

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