shortbus317
Junior Member
Hey all,
Just acquired a 2012 5.7 Big Horn. It looks like it was well taken care of, but when I went out of town towing an 1800lb tow, it overheated within 45 miles. Towed to dealer, they replaced radiator, 204 therm and housing. Drove it 45 miles again and towed to shop overheating. Dealer found that prior owner put radiator stop leak and it plugged a water inlet. They are replacing the heads, rods, valves, gaskets, basically the top end of the motor.
I want this truck to last a long time and intend on it being a daily driver. I plan on putting a 180 therm in it the minute I get it back, and heard that the v6 e-fan is a must. Is there anything else I should look at or do to increase the longevity of the vehicle? Whatever it is will be done in a shop due to time and space availability.
Forgot to add, this is the 4x4, with 113k on the odo.
Thanks!
Just acquired a 2012 5.7 Big Horn. It looks like it was well taken care of, but when I went out of town towing an 1800lb tow, it overheated within 45 miles. Towed to dealer, they replaced radiator, 204 therm and housing. Drove it 45 miles again and towed to shop overheating. Dealer found that prior owner put radiator stop leak and it plugged a water inlet. They are replacing the heads, rods, valves, gaskets, basically the top end of the motor.
I want this truck to last a long time and intend on it being a daily driver. I plan on putting a 180 therm in it the minute I get it back, and heard that the v6 e-fan is a must. Is there anything else I should look at or do to increase the longevity of the vehicle? Whatever it is will be done in a shop due to time and space availability.
Forgot to add, this is the 4x4, with 113k on the odo.
Thanks!