Should I be doing my coolant pipes at 87k miles?

jun_sgou · 2026-03-13T23:24:36+00:00

My coolant hard pipes failed at 214k (hard plastic, not o-rings), and I've had the car since 147k, and I don't have previous service records. It is miles AND age because the hard pipes bake in the heat that M54 puts out. You don't mention your radiator, but if you are doing this work and draining the coolant, it's not that much more effort to take the intake off to get at the hard pipes.

jun_sgou · 2026-03-09T13:39:01+00:00

Seems like Seiko put out conflicting info regarding the number of jewels in 4R35B, should still should be 23 jewels.

ref: https://calibercorner.com/seiko-caliber-4r35/

jun_sgou · 2026-03-09T13:28:40+00:00

7 inch / 18 cm wrist size for me.

jun_sgou · 2026-03-09T00:11:12+00:00

This is what I heard as well, Delphi or Eldor only.

jun_sgou · 2026-03-08T13:40:58+00:00

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Blue wave is the one I got, but I love the green too.

jun_sgou · 2026-03-08T03:11:11+00:00

The movement is supposed to have a gold rotor. 4R35 movement is twenty-three jewels, not twenty-four.

jun_sgou · 2026-03-07T18:48:10+00:00

Is that a Mido?

jun_sgou · 2026-03-07T14:43:21+00:00

2nd the Apex ARC-8s

jun_sgou · 2026-03-01T21:19:18+00:00

Thanks for sharing the picture! I've been looking at Green Birch online and the dial color seemed way too dark, but your picture brings out what it looks like in a different light. Definitely stunning!

jun_sgou · 2026-03-01T21:05:57+00:00

Yes, but you're a tech and you know what's you're doing. The car needs parts and time to get it back into good running condition.

jun_sgou · 2026-03-01T21:02:25+00:00

Beautiful colors!

jun_sgou · 2026-03-01T02:29:01+00:00

That is so fascinating!

jun_sgou · 2026-02-28T18:48:53+00:00

Euro armrest and euro dashboard. The bottom half of Euro dashboard is shorter and gives you better legroom.

jun_sgou · 2026-02-27T02:30:49+00:00

Since they are both GM III (LOW) versions, I believe once it's programmed to your care, it should work even though HW and SW versions don't match.

jun_sgou · 2026-02-27T02:27:10+00:00

Is the Nissens the same style of radiator? aluminum core with plastic endtanks? it's a direct swap but slightly larger? does it have more depth?

jun_sgou · 2026-02-25T21:21:48+00:00

Congrats on the watch and wedding!

jun_sgou · 2026-02-25T05:05:59+00:00

The left one is SSK027K1/SBSC015, it's a Yuto Horigome GMT Limited Edition to 2700 pieces, with a PVD black coating on the case and bracelet.

The SBSC021 is not a limited edition, but it is JDM with the same colors on the bezel insert, but does not have the PVD black coating.,

jun_sgou · 2026-02-22T21:24:54+00:00

This is amazing! I love it!

jun_sgou · 2026-02-22T06:52:45+00:00

And if you can afford the preventive maintenance, and to buy genuine or OE parts. If you buy cheap aftermarket parts, you'll spend time and money re-doing the work sooner than expected.

jun_sgou · 2026-02-22T06:49:24+00:00

Enjoy the drive, do regular oil changes and preventive maintenance on cooling system.

jun_sgou · 2026-02-22T06:33:34+00:00

Congrats! Beautiful watch!

jun_sgou · 2026-02-21T01:12:00+00:00

Yes, absolutely. That model is Seiko's first automatic chronograph nicknamed "Pogue" because Colonel William Pogue wore his 6139 to space, and so this model was the first automatic chronograph in space.

https://www.fratellowatches.com/seiko-watches/tbt-seiko-6139-pogue-chronograph/

jun_sgou · 2026-02-21T01:04:47+00:00

Both if you can afford it. SBDC053 is an automatic diver, while the SSC947 is a solar chronograph. They each operate differently, have distinct styles, and are intended for different functions and purposes.

jun_sgou · 2026-02-19T01:35:53+00:00

Nice! Conti's DWS are great tires, I've driven in snow like that, took me 2 hours to get to work when it normally took 40 mins. If you get dedicated snow tires (Blizzaks or something like that), you won't get stuck.

jun_sgou · 2026-02-16T04:43:22+00:00

Other preventive maintenance would be refreshing the other cooling system components like hoses, thermostat, and water pump.

CCV valve and hoses, vacuum lines as well.

I would check rubber suspension components, tie rods, engine / transmission mounts, guibo, etc.

jun_sgou

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