Post Overheat Advice

[jeids52]

Looking for advice- my 92 Ex recently overheated (did not redline). It was the water pump. I have replaced the water pump, thermostat, fan clutch, fan blade and took it in to have the system flushed. Now everything is cooling itself properly. Since this, I have noticed a little loss of power and some stickiness when shifting (5-speed manual). Is there anything else I can do to keep my Ex going for a while yet?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Replace all of your fluids, and filters regularly.

 

[jeids52]

Should I have the transmission flushed or just empty & refill? Type & brand of fluid recommended?

 

[shamaal]

IMO you have done the obvious stuff.

Keep an eye out for leaks off the block. Depending on the vagaries of the OHV Gods, problems may show in:

1. Valve cover oil leak - easy fix
2. Head gasket leak - PIA - look for oil in water; water in oil, white steam in exhaust.
3. Cracked head - Expensive PIA - usually discovered when changing headgasket.

If car is working - you're golden

 

[jeids52]

I appreciate the info so far.
It runs ok. No coolant in oil/oil in coolant. I do have some white smoke on cold starts and when it's been running a while, shut it off for a few minutes and start it, there seems to be more of a cloud of smoke that comes out. I do not see any coolant leaking out. Smoke seems to go away when engine get warm. Bad head gasket? I'm hoping it's not a cracked head! This Ex has been in the family a while & I'd like to keep it at least a few more years. Any other suggestions/recommendations?

 

[Mic_]

flsuhing the gear box oil couldnt hurt.

And a good flush of coolant to get any that lost its anti-corrosive properties due to boiling.