Need guidance with new truck - multiple issues

set me back a week or so..

 

Hows it going brah, getting it all sorted?

 

Somebody tried too hard to be lazy.

 

I wasn’t lazy ok? I was drunk. I don’t know what is worse. Lol.

I was using a torque wrench set at 53 inch/lb. But like I said I was drunk and thought, that can’t be enough, I bet it needs like 180* or so more after it clicks.

 

Yea, slowly. I don’t have a whole lot of free time to work on it, but got the cooling system sorted, pressure tested with the new radiator and it’s all good. I drive it with the scanner on live too so I think it’s good. And it doesn’t appear to be leaking oil anymore. Brakes are good now.

Did some maintenance when I did the valve cover gaskets etc. Plugs, wires, cleaned maf and TB. It’s idling high though so I think the maf is no good. The oil filter and drain plug weren’t even barely hand tight

the AC compressor, idler pulley, and belt should come in next week. Once I get AC working then I can relax a little and drive it daily to work and save money for the fun stuff like suspension. Also, still have some general maintenance like gear oil and auto trans service.

 

Just been trying my best to be patient and clean things up the best I can as I go along.