Well, old faithful was leaking antifreeze, so in shop. Needs water pump, heater core, timing chain cover gasket, some of the small hoses, etc. Will set me back about $800, but the old thing is worth it! Kind of hurt a bit to know all that was wrong, but hey, it's like me, a geezer now, so things are expected to wear a bit. Also like me, it ain't had nary easy life either! Rode hard and put up wet as they say. But, fed a healthy diet of full synthetics since a puppy. Anyway, be glad to get'er back come Monday.

 

While you're at it. I strongly recommend a new timing chain and chain tensioning device ( if applicable to your year). You may need to replace the serpentine belt tensioner as well.

 

Thanks vh, they're checking chain for me, belt tensioner, etc. hope to pick it up tomorrow.