What did you do to your Jeep today?

[XJ4IV]

Donovan why don't you just do a great job of sanding it down and get yourself a quality paint gun and re-clearcoat it

[XJ4IV]

well I scored a decent commision check last week so this week I ordered my third fan for the radiator... also ordered a new radiator...2 row aluminum!!!
JUST wrapped up an order from dirtbound for his fan shroud!
HOPEFULLY with all this and a new water pump and t-stat I can get the dang thing cooled off!... if this doesnt do it then I guess I got to open up the motor and start the rebuild:sign0181:

[TeXJ]

Donovan why don't you just do a great job of sanding it down and get yourself a quality paint gun and re-clearcoat it

my problem is time, school starts next week :bang:

[denverd1]

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[Brasscatz]

Well, I spent some time rubbing it... well, rubbing the tops of my fenders where somebody put some nasty black marks down both sides :mad: GooGone worked fairly well I must say. Took a lot of effort though. And I ordered a bunch of parts from RockAuto:
Thermostat
Thermostat housing
Upper Rad hose
Lower Rad hose
Water pump
Coolant Temp Sensor
$85 shipped. Not bad at all.

[Showtime3492]

Making the crappy rough country long arm crossmember center section removable. Started a thread on how to for anyone thats interested as long as it shows up sometime so i can add the rest of it lol.
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/Showtime3492/579847_3815966203284_895119170_n.jpg

[Showtime3492]

well I scored a decent commision check last week so this week I ordered my third fan for the radiator... also ordered a new radiator...2 row aluminum!!!
JUST wrapped up an order from dirtbound for his fan shroud!
HOPEFULLY with all this and a new water pump and t-stat I can get the dang thing cooled off!... if this doesnt do it then I guess I got to open up the motor and start the rebuild:sign0181:

stroke it. Just got my 4.6 back in. :cool:

[bluedragon436]

The XJ monster build seems to be going good Anthony!! I hope to be able to make it up there to see it in person some day hopefully soon!!

[4.3LXJ]

Yup Anthony, just about what I did. :thumbsup:

[07Negative]

From what I've read and who I've talked to. Stroking a 4.0 is a bust and a waste of lunch money. I for the longest time have been wanting to do it. But If I can't get 200K miles out of it, then funk it. Stupid ass expensive too

[Showtime3492]

From what I've read and who I've talked to. Stroking a 4.0 is a bust and a waste of lunch money. I for the longest time have been wanting to do it. But If I can't get 200K miles out of it, then funk it. Stupid ass expensive too

If you can assemble an engine it only costs about 1400$ ;) that's with all parts machine work including .030 overbore, decking block,line hone for bearings, new cam and cam bearings. And all new internal parts... All that and the numbers are 245 HP and 320 on torque... That's pretty much v8 numbers.. :)

[Showtime3492]

The XJ monster build seems to be going good Anthony!! I hope to be able to make it up there to see it in person some day hopefully soon!!

Its been slow... Very slow. I waited 4 months for my machine shop to finish the work on my stroker and in that time I literally did nothing to my jeep it just sat in the driveway. But I finally got the engine sitting back in there and the trans bolted up now I just need to finish my long arm crossmember so I can put the trans back up and finish reassembling the engine bay.. oh and also finish welding my frame stiffeners on. But I have a little more free time but less money by taking a reduced role at work and going back to school so maybe someday in the next week ill have her driving around.

[ArmyGuy45]

Drained and replaced the fluid in the front diff with Royal Purple 75w-90, lube locker seal, and replaced/rerouted the vent tube to passenger side. Wish I could of replaced my leaking rear diff pinion seal but got a recommendation from the mechanic to no replace it without the proper tools that they didnt have.

[XJ4IV]

a seal driver???? Hmmmm a SHOP??? thats like a dentist not having dental floss

[nickxj94]

Drained and replaced the fluid in the front diff with Royal Purple 75w-90, lube locker seal, and replaced/rerouted the vent tube to passenger side. Wish I could of replaced my leaking rear diff pinion seal but got a recommendation from the mechanic to no replace it without the proper tools that they didnt have.

All you needs a rubber mallet and a impact to pull the nut takes 20 mins at most

[Carves]

Had a look underneath it and noticed the centre crossmember was all dry and dusty ...





So I topped up the leaky transfercase ... :D

[ArmyGuy45]

All you needs a rubber mallet and a impact to pull the nut takes 20 mins at most

They told me horror stories of axle lock. Said I could do it and they would "help" me but said it prob wouldnt end up working. I have a thread about it.

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=11432

[Showtime3492]

today should be a long day of jeep crap. Im starting on the jeep around 10am in pa and im not gonna stop till everything is in place other than the front sheet metal which i havent gotten around to painting yet but here we go. Its been exactly 11 months since this all started and 11 months since i actually drove my own jeep :sick0004: but im hoping that can change today lol.

[XJ Wheeler]

today should be a long day of jeep crap. Im starting on the jeep around 10am in pa and im not gonna stop till everything is in place other than the front sheet metal which i havent gotten around to painting yet but here we go. Its been exactly 11 months since this all started and 11 months since i actually drove my own jeep :sick0004: but im hoping that can change today lol.

Go for it Anthony! Go! Go! Go!:thumbsup:

[Brasscatz]

shocked as heck, but out of 6 items ordered the other day, my upper and lower hoses already showed up! I didn't think anything would get here until Wednesday!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0934.jpg

[Showtime3492]

Go for it Anthony! Go! Go! Go!:thumbsup:

So here are the updates.
A 2 hour fight with the exhaust manifold that resulted in puting it on and taking it off 4 times and using a carbide to clearance some holes since apparently the new head is a little different in specs and they were both on then from there I aligned the torque converter with the flywheel and bolted, then I installed everything down to the throttle body. A short trip to the parts store for an oil filter antifreeze and a throttle body gasket I came back home and bored the throttle body and spacer some more. They are now installed the only thing left to install is the starter and the wiring to the alternator which has to wait since I can't find my starter bolts. Other than that its put the radiator on fill with oil.... And turn key
And since I have a buddy coming over that I'm shortening a drive shaft for I should have a camera man for the first start up!

[4.3LXJ]

Cool, I can almost hear the rumble from here

[NW99XJ]

I got mine out on the trails today for little bit. Had some fun!

[bigjim350]

Drove mine to work all week since my piece-o-shit truck is broke down. Have put over 600 miles on it this week without a problem. Not bad for a dedicated trail rig thats been put back on the street. Have had a vibration problem, but its starting to go away.....think that might be a bad sign.

[Brasscatz]

Drove mine to work all week since my piece-o-shit truck is broke down. Have put over 600 miles on it this week without a problem. Not bad for a dedicated trail rig thats been put back on the street. Have had a vibration problem, but its starting to go away.....think that might be a bad sign.

Nah, the vibes were just the Jeep's nerves... now that it knows it can handle it's new job as a DD, it's calming down :D

[Brasscatz]

Well, I cleaned the throttle body and IAC today. I don't have any before pics, because my hands were dirty from taking the thing out and I didn't see a need to dirty my phone for a TB that wasn't really too dirty. But dirty enough to warrant a cleaning ;)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0935.jpg

[Carves]

Well, I cleaned the throttle body and IAC today. I don't have any before pics, because my hands were dirty from taking the thing out and I didn't see a need to dirty my phone for a TB that wasn't really too dirty. But dirty enough to warrant a cleaning ;)


One job at a time Brasscatz ;);)

Otherwise you might end up with air hoses connected to radiators and radiator hoses connecting to airboxes .. :p

:D

[Brasscatz]

One job at a time Brasscatz ;);)

Otherwise you might end up with air hoses connected to radiators and radiator hoses connecting to airboxes .. :p

:D

No worries :D I'm not doing the coolant system until the rest of the parts show up... so next weekend will be busy.

[bigjim350]

Washed mine today...sure is purdy

[Carves]

Washed mine today...sure is purdy


All this washing and DD business ...


maybe you should have painted it red ... :D

[bigjim350]

All this washing and DD business ...


maybe you should have painted it red ... :D

Yep. Got an invite to go wheeling this weekend and i turned it down..... :eek: :out:

[07Negative]

Worked on the steering to remedy it's poor behavior. Work in progress.

[ALS XJ]

Did a Seafoam treatment...seems to have worked wonders...much more responsive. So, I took the '92 out for some off-road testing!

[ALS XJ]

Also, I installed my new Magnaflow cat and Dynomax exhaust...just a bit of a deeper exhaust note, not loud at all...and fit like a glove (Not O.J.'s)!

[801 xj ohh rah]

did my shackles its and night and day ass is a little higher now so now i gotta add some stuff to level it out

[Jeepster19]

Installed new rear differential plug and cleaned cover.http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/c2e3d71b00008849bee4cac7b35344c2.jpg

[XJ4IV]

Sitting here twiddling my thumbs waiting for my dirtbound fan shroud to get here... got water pump got radiator got fans got thermostat need to buy a gallon of coolant but thats minimal.... WHERE IS THAT FEDEX GUY????

[4.3LXJ]

Right now, he is home with a beer

[Showtime3492]

Started the stroker for the very first time... She runs like a dream. Completed the break in process a video is coming as soon as it uploads to my computer. On a side note anyone know why my key won't start my jeep but I can jump it off the starter, and the key comes out of the ignition while running but it does still shut the jeep off. Thoughts..HELP!? lol

[4.3LXJ]

Good old GM key cylinder

[Mudderoy]

Found out that the CRANE lifter kit consisted of different size lifters. Hmmm loss of power in new engine understood now. Down side, new CRANE cam has to be replaced as well as the lifters. More days waiting for replacement.

[Brasscatz]

Found out that the CRANE lifter kit consisted of different size lifters. Hmmm loss of power in new engine understood now. Down side, new CRANE cam has to be replaced as well as the lifters. More days waiting for replacement.

So, are you "borrowing" the '99 until you get yours back?

[TeXJ]

Did a Seafoam treatment...seems to have worked wonders...much more responsive. So, I took the '92 out for some off-road testing!

Been thinking of doing this. Where did you put it at, howd ya do it?

[NW99XJ]

Been thinking of doing this. Where did you put it at, howd ya do it?

Use the large vacuum line for the brake booster (removed from the booster side) to SLOWLY suck in a little at a time. Too much, and the engine will die. Make sure you're at operating temp first, obviously doing this while the engine is running. Let it sit for a good 10 min with the engine off after suckin 1/2 the bottle in. Fire it up and enjoy the smoke show!

[prerunner1982]

I jump started it. Apparently it doesn't like sitting for 3 days without being started.

[XJ4IV]

Started mine up and moved it over to the "shop"

Started removing things and found a few more small issues so it looks like I gotta replace the hoses I thought were fine... small thing thank GOD, also found the bolt I lost over a year ago while performing a roadside thermostat replacement... it was SOMEHOW stuck between the A/C condenser and the radiator.
so to put it in perspective, last june I replaced the water pump and here it is now
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_0013.jpg
16 months ago I took out my thermostat here is the housing now
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_0012.jpg
3.5 years ago I replaced my radiator with a 3 row all metal system. here it is now
front facing forward
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_0011.jpg
backside facing motor
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_0016.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_0015.jpg

and here is the a/c condenser... Id LIKE to replace that but seeing as how the cost is WAY up there and about to not be needed.
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_0019.jpg

and for those wondering about my "shop" well Im a shade tree mechanic at home!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_0020.jpg

Also a little over a year ago I did have a little accident where I rearended a 18 wheeler we TRIED to pull it out but apparently its still a bit tweaked
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_0018.jpg

[Mudderoy]

So, are you "borrowing" the '99 until you get yours back?

No I'm driving the 2003 TJ.

[XJ4IV]

No I'm driving the 2003 TJ.

careful of those pesky coil packs, friend of mine had an '03 that he replaced 3 of those things in a 6 month period, and if I remember right... they were like 130$ each

[Mudderoy]

Sitting here twiddling my thumbs waiting for my dirtbound fan shroud to get here... got water pump got radiator got fans got thermostat need to buy a gallon of coolant but thats minimal.... WHERE IS THAT FEDEX GUY????

You know it's cheaper in the long run if you just buy the shroud and fans all at once. :D

[Brasscatz]

Got the rest of my parts in... This weekend will consist of coolant system work! Also thinking about trying that Jeep Tip that NW99XJ had on the podcast about turning the fan clutch spring to engage "always on" for my mech fan.

[XJ4IV]

You know it's cheaper in the long run if you just buy the shroud and fans all at once. :D

your calculator is WRONG!!!! I bought the shroud for 50 plus 10 shipping
and a pair of fans for 50 and free shipping, third fan was 26 and free shipping again so $136 was my total... and everything is the same!

well today at 7 UPS shows up... (the conformation stated it was sent fedex) anyhow UPS dude showed up while I was in the midst of installing the water pump and thermostat ... when I signed for the package I was in the middle of opening it and the guy said he's never seen someone SO excited that they opened the package while he was still there...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05185039.jpg
so after sorting through all the hardware that my previous kit had I was able to make everything line u pperfectly
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05191114.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05193156.jpg
so after fighting with a little bit of fitment with the condenser lines I was able to get the whole unit installed and I only had to shave a tad off one of the fans to clear the hose clamp for the lower hose, but the part that I shaved was a solid chink that was used for a different installation so it was portion that will not be missed.
so for those of you wondering how the fitment of the three row system is... well its VERY TIGHT to say the least
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05212827.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05212850.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05212838.jpg
annnnddddd apparently the radiator manufacturer didnt take something into account... looks like Ill need to trim a tad off the upper radiator support
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05212907.jpg
I ran the wiring for it but it was a bit late to get the impact driver out to set grounding screws so Ill do that tomorrow as well as remove the amount needed to install the radiator cap, also I'll be able to fill the radiator as well...
I can't run it just yet as I removed my gear box to do a seal kit for it as well as take a stab at plumbing it for hydro assist... a local guy has some military surplus stuff and he has a handful of steering rams with 11 inches of travel that he's selling for $30 soooo looks like I get hydro assist fairly cheap!!!!

[Mudderoy]

your calculator is WRONG!!!! I bought the shroud for 50 plus 10 shipping
and a pair of fans for 50 and free shipping, third fan was 26 and free shipping again so $136 was my total... and everything is the same!

well today at 7 UPS shows up... (the conformation stated it was sent fedex) anyhow UPS dude showed up while I was in the midst of installing the water pump and thermostat ... when I signed for the package I was in the middle of opening it and the guy said he's never seen someone SO excited that they opened the package while he was still there...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05185039.jpg
so after sorting through all the hardware that my previous kit had I was able to make everything line u pperfectly
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05191114.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05193156.jpg
so after fighting with a little bit of fitment with the condenser lines I was able to get the whole unit installed and I only had to shave a tad off one of the fans to clear the hose clamp for the lower hose, but the part that I shaved was a solid chink that was used for a different installation so it was portion that will not be missed.
so for those of you wondering how the fitment of the three row system is... well its VERY TIGHT to say the least
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05212827.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05212850.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05212838.jpg
annnnddddd apparently the radiator manufacturer didnt take something into account... looks like Ill need to trim a tad off the upper radiator support
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-05212907.jpg
I ran the wiring for it but it was a bit late to get the impact driver out to set grounding screws so Ill do that tomorrow as well as remove the amount needed to install the radiator cap, also I'll be able to fill the radiator as well...
I can't run it just yet as I removed my gear box to do a seal kit for it as well as take a stab at plumbing it for hydro assist... a local guy has some military surplus stuff and he has a handful of steering rams with 11 inches of travel that he's selling for $30 soooo looks like I get hydro assist fairly cheap!!!!

Well if the CFM and quality of the fans are the same then you're ahead, I'm just thinking cheaping out is going to be more expensive in the long run. Thanks for the pics. I'm interested in knowing how it cools now.

I just went back and looked, and I didn't see it, how are you handling the turning on and off of the fans?

[07Negative]

disassembled it.

[cantab27]

disassembled it.

why..........

[07Negative]

Finally getting around to install the parts I've been hording for the past 2 years. I've had a long arm kit for over a year on the floor in the garage. Along with many other parts.

[ol"blue]

I replaced my WJ's window regulator because the plastic cable anchor broke. I found this slick aluminum cable anchor for $29.95 that will never break. >->http://pocketlogger.com/?pid=jpw
I couldn't wait for that to arrive so I bought the complete regulator at the auto parts store.

[Jeepster19]

I'm curious to see how it cools too.Keep us updated!

[XJ4IV]

Well if the CFM and quality of the fans are the same then you're ahead, I'm just thinking cheaping out is going to be more expensive in the long run. Thanks for the pics. I'm interested in knowing how it cools now.

I just went back and looked, and I didn't see it, how are you handling the turning on and off of the fans?

they are on a switch right next to my starter button... turning the fans on and starting the jeep are one swift movement, and leaving em on is not an issue either since they sound like a jet engine when the motor is not running.

[XJ4IV]

I'm curious to see how it cools too.Keep us updated!

as a heads up ... this is a feeble attempt at cooling a motor that has 300k miles on it, that of which I'm about 98% sure the head gasket is blown so IF i still have cooling issues then its due to the head gasket, as of right now the ONLY thing not replaced in the whole cooling system is the heater core and the head gasket. Im not worried about the heater core at this point as Ive NEVER had an issue with that and the head gsket is going to have to wait till I can buy a new head and all the other parts needed for a full rebuild on the motor.

[XJ4IV]

well today I decided that , yes , the steering needs some attention as well so I read about thirty pages on Pirate4x4 about doing hydro assist and I built the confidence in the "how to" aspect of drilling and tapping for hydro assist.
so last night I removed the gear box and drained it all out, today I took it to the shop and sandblasted the housing
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-06121342.jpg
next I mustered up enough confidence to start drilling, pilot holes are made
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-06124625.jpg
and now tapped the holes
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-06130400.jpg
SO your wondering HOW this works, and I checked everything out as for the direction of PS fluid , here is a diagram that shows all the ports while going straight and turning left and turning right.
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/PSoildistribution.jpg
after reading through pirates threads Ive found that the saginaw gear box pressurizes up to 1400PSI and the rams Im looking at are around 3000 rated so were in great shape for a hydro assit on the cheap.. muddy you may now pick apart my cheap upgrade!

[Showtime3492]

Incredibly busy lately working on my own jeep has been hard to do. I just recently built a skid/mini truss for the underside of a d44a. Along with building bumpers for people. I might be able to open a shop sometime soon lol. Today on my jeep though I cleaned the NSSsince it would only start in neutral.

[prcjeep]

Had a look underneath it and noticed the centre crossmember was all dry and dusty ...





So I topped up the leaky transfercase ... :D

HAHA funny you say that! This is one of the signs for me to add more fluid to my leaky transfer case. Dry underneath and no more oil spots on the back hatch window. lol

[Showtime3492]

as promised a video of the stroker break in
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D0HnQd0A_k

[XJ4IV]

tore apart the whole steering gear box, replaced input shaft seals and pitman arm seals and washers installed the steering gear box, filled the radiator noticed the power steering pump reservoir... the brand spanking new one... was loose on the housing... apparently the clips to hold the reservoir in em were not up to par so I had to remove em and bend em back a tad and then put a retaining screw in em...
put that all back together, started installing power steering lines... decided those could stand a replacement as well so called ALLLLL local parts stores and NOBODY has em til tuesday sooooo again twiddling thumbs waiting... I TOTALLY wanted to go wheelin today!86* today for the high..... 20 degrees cooler than yesterday!

new pitman shaft seals installed
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-08135011.jpg
new input shaft seals installed
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-08135104.jpg
plugged hydro openings til I get the ram
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-08135115.jpg
Full box rebuilt...BTW DO NOT REMOVE THE WORM GEAR UNLESS YOUR READY TO REBUILD THE WHOLE DAMN BOX!!!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-08134956.jpg

[Jeepster19]

Looks cool!Curious to see how the whole thing plays out.:D

[XJ4IV]

after looking over that gear box after I sandblasted it... I wanna get the WHOLE jeep sandblasted!!! then clearcoat it!

[Brasscatz]

Spent quite a bit of time putting on a new water pump, thermostat, thermostat housing, coolant temp sensor, upper and lower hoses. I manually flushed out every individual part of the system as I went along and so far I'm pleased with the clarity of the water. So far. Also, while I was in there, I noticed just how bad my belt was looking, so I made a trip up to the parts store and got a new one. "Since I'm already in there", right? Anyways... got everything back together and started it with heater full blast, burping as much as I could as I went along and crap... leak around the t-stat housing. Tightened those bolts some more, checked again and it's still leaking. Finally re-seated the upper hose and the heater hose and got that leak to go away. Temp got up to 210* and stayed there! I left it running for about 10 minutes as I took my time putting some tools away still at 210. I turned off the heater and let it run some more while I washed my hands getting ready for a test drive, and it crept above 210*, but never to the next mark like it was. Drove it on a loop (u-turn to u-turn on the access road) about 8 times and it stayed above 210* but never hit the next mark. The real test will be sustained highway driving around 70-80 mph, but so far I'm.... not unhappy with the results. However, I am happy that I got it done myself and got it all back together and it's not leaking or blowing up :D I really need to get that OBDII bluetooth adapter so I can read actual temp. My hood wasn't as hot as it normally is, so maybe my needle is off because of the new sensor. :shrug:

New shiny!
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0938.jpg

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0939.jpg

No pics of the finished product... it was too dark at the time.

[XJ4IV]

Spent quite a bit of time putting on a new water pump, thermostat, thermostat housing, coolant temp sensor, upper and lower hoses. I manually flushed out every individual part of the system as I went along and so far I'm pleased with the clarity of the water. So far. Also, while I was in there, I noticed just how bad my belt was looking, so I made a trip up to the parts store and got a new one. "Since I'm already in there", right? Anyways... got everything back together and started it with heater full blast, burping as much as I could as I went along and crap... leak around the t-stat housing. Tightened those bolts some more, checked again and it's still leaking. Finally re-seated the upper hose and the heater hose and got that leak to go away. Temp got up to 210* and stayed there! I left it running for about 10 minutes as I took my time putting some tools away still at 210. I turned off the heater and let it run some more while I washed my hands getting ready for a test drive, and it crept above 210*, but never to the next mark like it was. Drove it on a loop (u-turn to u-turn on the access road) about 8 times and it stayed above 210* but never hit the next mark. The real test will be sustained highway driving around 70-80 mph, but so far I'm.... not unhappy with the results. However, I am happy that I got it done myself and got it all back together and it's not leaking or blowing up :D I really need to get that OBDII bluetooth adapter so I can read actual temp. My hood wasn't as hot as it normally is, so maybe my needle is off because of the new sensor. :shrug:

New shiny!
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0938.jpg

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0939.jpg

No pics of the finished product... it was too dark at the time.

is that another idler pulley under the power steering pump?... Mine doesnt have that, does anybody else have one there? mine is over to the right of the A/C near the thermostats housing...

[XJ4IV]

Yours...
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0939.jpg
mine....my tensioner pulley is removed in the pic here but it goes in the opening next to the a/c pulley
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_0012.jpg

[bigjim350]

Thats the tensioner (sp?) pulley, mine has it in the same place...

[oderdene]

went for little wheeling, was foggy and slippery

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--C9KTOgTepI/UExXSkPLC-I/AAAAAAAACMA/r1aWwpcpHQ0/s640/IMG_4493.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gEE3Z5FyCL0/UExXUDghxoI/AAAAAAAACMI/bK9YNruHnfU/s640/IMG_4494.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r-YT-h2FvKc/UExXVV24zfI/AAAAAAAACMQ/5H7PnyLaplg/s640/IMG_4495.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YN4MM2EO1Dc/UExXPfGZkMI/AAAAAAAACLw/Y3X11qmSNeY/s640/IMG_4487.JPG

then played a little

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m2RDcTlCvMI/UExXXDBu3nI/AAAAAAAACMY/sKQ_8l-tdWs/s640/IMG_4503.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UIfLL6leZgU/UExXZIZmbTI/AAAAAAAACMg/Hp7JN2z19-I/s640/IMG_4504.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hUBSH0Vddtw/UExXbQQy_ZI/AAAAAAAACMo/-EvV96KT6Zc/s640/IMG_4509.JPG

http://youtu.be/e1wTinAme1w

[Showtime3492]

as a heads up ... this is a feeble attempt at cooling a motor that has 300k miles on it, that of which I'm about 98% sure the head gasket is blown so IF i still have cooling issues then its due to the head gasket, as of right now the ONLY thing not replaced in the whole cooling system is the heater core and the head gasket. Im not worried about the heater core at this point as Ive NEVER had an issue with that and the head gsket is going to have to wait till I can buy a new head and all the other parts needed for a full rebuild on the motor.

Just have the head looked at by a machine shop to see if it can be milled. If not clearwater cylinder heads makes a pretty decent replacement head. For about $500. Also if you choose to rebuild most will suggest have the bore checked, and only going to .030 over bore. Also have the block line honed because its a common problem with these blocks for the line hone not to be true causing premature bearing wear.

[Brasscatz]

Thats the tensioner (sp?) pulley, mine has it in the same place...


is that another idler pulley under the power steering pump?... Mine doesnt have that, does anybody else have one there? mine is over to the right of the A/C near the thermostats housing...

Jimbo's right. That's my tensioner pulley. Nice and easy to get to. I did find that the bracket that that pulley is on (also attaching the power steering pump and water pump) is a bit of a PITA when trying to get the water pump in and out. I loosened the 3 bolts on the PS pump and removed the bolt attaching the whole thing to the block so that I had about an inch more room to wiggle the new water pump behind the bracket.

[Brasscatz]

Can't wait for this to arrive! Mini ELM327 Interface V1.5 Bluetooth OBD2 CAN-BUS Diagnostic Scan Tool Android | eBay

[XJ4IV]

took the jeep down the road... I let it idle for about 20 minutes to let the cooling system warm up a bit to give it a true test....
well the power steering setup works fine... no more leaks get same crappy turning radius so can't wait for the ram!
as for the cooling system I JUST replaced... I noticed that a few of the water pump bolts are loose and three or four pin hole leaks from the mating surfaces so before I crank those bolts down I wanna replace the bolts... Ive broken too many bolts in heads to have this happen again so that being an issue im replacing those bolts... I also think there is some air in the system as well...

[Carves]

What did I do today ???

Nothing ....




















actually ... nothing ... for quite a few days .... :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/MobileHome01b.jpg

[oderdene]

During your outage, they did their work well. do not touch, move jeep from now on, keep wildlife. Soon you will have birds nest on top, flowers around. What else better then...

[Jeepster19]

Drove it down the road to drop of my daughter at her friends.Felt good to drive the Xj!:driving:

[Carves]

During your outage, they did their work well. do not touch, move jeep from now on, keep wildlife. Soon you will have birds nest on top, flowers around. What else better then...


:D:D


I've already got a white XJ for a garden ornament ... I dont need them both of them becoming a wildlife refuge ... ;)

[cpttuna]

made two stainless steel muffler clamps for the tailpipe area. I used odds and ends out of my stainless pile.

[Mudderoy]

What did I do today ???

Nothing ....









Someone should call JPS on you! :out:










actually ... nothing ... for quite a few days .... :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/MobileHome01b.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Front tires are cupping pretty bad, so I rotated them. Not sure why they have started doing this.

The cargo mat came in right before going to Matt's to swap the engine, so I drilled some holes in it to be able to mount the mountaineer rack back in there.

Then while driving the Jeep to get a hamburger I noticed that the transfer case handle was limp. Had a look and it had just popped out of the pivot point.

532

While I was checking that I noticed this though.... Seems like there should be something connected to this?

531

[XJ4IV]

its a vent tube.... just another rubber hose routed higher\

[Brasscatz]

Front tires are cupping pretty bad, so I rotated them. Not sure why they have started doing this.

The cargo mat came in right before going to Matt's to swap the engine, so I drilled some holes in it to be able to mount the mountaineer rack back in there.

Then while driving the Jeep to get a hamburger I noticed that the transfer case handle was limp. Had a look and it had just popped out of the pivot point.

532

While I was checking that I noticed this though.... Seems like there should be something connected to this?

531

My transfer case linkage came apart and I can't get the darn thing back together with the grommet. I was going to have Jim and Matt look at it when we do my lift and stuff.

[bigjim350]

Front tires are cupping pretty bad, so I rotated them. Not sure why they have started doing this.

The cargo mat came in right before going to Matt's to swap the engine, so I drilled some holes in it to be able to mount the mountaineer rack back in there.

Then while driving the Jeep to get a hamburger I noticed that the transfer case handle was limp. Had a look and it had just popped out of the pivot point.

532

While I was checking that I noticed this though.... Seems like there should be something connected to this?

531

Yes they are cupping pretty bad, also felt like that had some flat spots on them.

[NW99XJ]

Cupping tread would be a sign of tire pressure, I think.... not so much alignment. Now if you had uneven wear, or feathering...that would definitely be due to an alignment. But cupping i'm pretty sure is pressure related.
My T-case linkage was a PITA to get dialed in after the lift....even tried one of those linkage drop bracket thingys.... i used to have to crawl under there to get it back into 2WD, ...so i've had to pop that linkage in & out so many times I 've lost count. Its good now, just took an afternoon, and someone else sitting in the jeep to work the lever. But that linkage WILL pop back into place relatively easily, just hit it with a squirt of PB blaster or WD40, and use a small pry bar or panel popper to push it back into that grommet.

[nickxj94]

Cupping is mostly tires out of balance and lack of rotation, or worn shock or springs but mostly tires being out of balance for a long period of time.

[prcjeep]

Well i finally replace ONE of my motor mounts. It was toast. I didnt have time to get around to the other side, but since swapping the mount. my Jeep is running like shit. I think i must have knocked a connection loose somehwere...

[prcjeep]

My transfer case linkage came apart and I can't get the darn thing back together with the grommet. I was going to have Jim and Matt look at it when we do my lift and stuff.

My little gromet/plastic thing that goes in the bracket hole is gone. So pretty much every time I want to switch to/from 4wd i have to get underneath to ensure is in the slot for the pivot point.

[Jeepster19]

Changed out my faulty valve core without loosing any freon.This tool makes it all possible.:Dhttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/24a6df50e5e548ecd293fa7c1e78ea80.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Changed out my faulty valve core without loosing any freon.This tool makes it all possible.:Dhttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/24a6df50e5e548ecd293fa7c1e78ea80.jpg

I started to buy these off of Amazon but I couldn't figure out HOW you could change a valve without loosing the R134a. Figured it was black magic and stayed away!

[nickxj94]

I started to buy these off of Amazon but I couldn't figure out HOW you could change a valve without loosing the R134a. Figured it was black magic and stayed away!

They work we have one at work!

[4.3LXJ]

Yup, they work. Voo Doo magic

[bigjim350]

Today I put on another tre on my adjustable track bar. Its probably the 10th one ive put one since i got it, shitty design for a track bar. Also removed my front driveshaft for the upcoming long drive down south this weekend. The DS is pretty worn on the slip joint and vibes like crazy over 65mph. Will re-install it as soon as i get down there ;)

[4.3LXJ]

Man Jim, you replace that TRE more often than I change oil

[bigjim350]

Once of these days i will get a better track bar. But the TRE is pretty easy to replace and i have a lifetime warranty on it, so all i do is run to oriellys bout once every 2monts and grab another.

[4.3LXJ]

Still a PITA

[cantab27]

paint it back to green...problems solved

[Mudderoy]

Used CLR, air compressor and water to clean out clogged heater core in the 98.

[saar]

What have I done to my Jeep today?
Too much actually...

New Radiator, new water pump.
Cylinder's Head is about to be removed later today and I spent all of the morning trying to find a long 1/2 12 points socket....
Saar.

[prcjeep]

Today I put on another tre on my adjustable track bar. Its probably the 10th one ive put one since i got it, shitty design for a track bar. Also removed my front driveshaft for the upcoming long drive down south this weekend. The DS is pretty worn on the slip joint and vibes like crazy over 65mph. Will re-install it as soon as i get down there ;)

Where ya going? just the beach or something?


Last night i replaced the TPS sensor. Probabably changed it a dozen times by now. Light went off and is running smooth again.

[bigjim350]

Where ya going? just the beach or something?


.

Just down to padre

Sent from my nerdy smartphone

[prcjeep]

Just down to padre

Sent from my nerdy smartphone

:bsflag:



Anyways, Greg swiped these up for me today CHEAP! :D

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/newtires.jpg

[07Negative]

Drilled more holes into the unibody.

[Brasscatz]

Drilled more holes into the unibody.

I know how you feel. Often times I'm laying under my Jeep looking at the unibody and I think to myself, "you know what would look good there? A bunch of holes!"

Nah, just messin. I've been watching the build thread, lookin good :thumbsup:

[oderdene]

ordered bosch o2 sensor and felpro valve cover gasket from rockauto

[denverd1]

got my tires in (33's) and loaded in the back of my toyota. still can't open the back gate...:bang::bang:

[nickxj94]

Got my rugged ridge cup holder in this morning :D560

[NW99XJ]

:D560
I think I have that same CB mic!

[nickxj94]

I think I have that same CB mic!

Its a old cobra 29 CB and mic lol

[XJ4IV]

.... got a text from the wifey all worried bout the jeep... sitting in the rain with the doors off... we got 4 inches of rain under 2 hours, Text her back " good I been meaning to clean the dust off from last wheelin trip"
sellin my waverunner to fund a rebuild on my motor... glad my priorities are straightened!

[Mudderoy]

Got my rugged ridge cup holder in this morning :D560

The holy grail of pre-97 Jeep Cherokees! :wink:

[prcjeep]

The holy grail of pre-97 Jeep Cherokees! :wink:

These things are useless if you have the superior AX15! How the hell you gonna use the e-brake?(Assuming you have one that functions)

[nickxj94]

These things are useless if you have the superior AX15! How the hell you gonna use the e-brake?(Assuming you have one that functions)

Mine is useless but you can still pull the lever up about half way, when I ever get around to ordering ebrake cables I will have my ebrake again lol

[89Laredo]

... Buy bottles?...

[prcjeep]

Mine is useless but you can still pull the lever up about half way, when I ever get around to ordering ebrake cables I will have my ebrake again lol

I havent seen any other XJ with a cup holder like the one that mine came with. It clipped in to the console on the right side. It sits where the CB is in the picture above. It hooked over then tan plastic and under the black the black bezel in the picture. Its removable and sturdy but ive just never seen anyone else with one like that.

[prcjeep]

... Buy bottles?...

I did the 97+ console swap in mine. No more cupholder issue! :D

[89Laredo]

I did the 97+ console swap in mine. No more cupholder issue! :D

I have one laying in my yard, I hate the 97+ interior.

[XJ Wheeler]

I havent seen any other XJ with a cup holder like the one that mine came with. It clipped in to the console on the right side. It sits where the CB is in the picture above. It hooked over then tan plastic and under the black the black bezel in the picture. Its removable and sturdy but ive just never seen anyone else with one like that.

Like this?

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/XJs/2011-10-11200410-1.jpg

Mine came with one, although it was broken on the bottom. Quadratec finally started selling them so i got a new one. I like it, passengers don't. Cuts into their leg room. But its a lot better than that other one, they only seem to fit a can.

[nickxj94]

My coffee cup fits in mine and 12oz cans lol it sure beats trying to hold it between my legs :D

[89Laredo]

Like this?

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/XJs/2011-10-11200410-1.jpg

Mine came with one, although it was broken on the bottom. Quadratec finally started selling them so i got a new one. I like it, passengers don't. Cuts into their leg room. But its a lot better than that other one, they only seem to fit a can.

About the same size as a cb and I dont get complaints on my cobra 29... :dunno:

[nickxj94]

And if anyone wants one of these rugged ridge cup holders I have a extra they charged me for and sent me yesterday morning lol, I would sell it for $20.00 shipped

[prcjeep]

And if anyone wants one of these rugged ridge cup holders I have a extra they charged me for and sent me yesterday morning lol, I would sell it for $20.00 shipped

Send it back! thats BS! (unless it was your mistake)

[prcjeep]

Like this?

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/XJs/2011-10-11200410-1.jpg

Mine came with one, although it was broken on the bottom. Quadratec finally started selling them so i got a new one. I like it, passengers don't. Cuts into their leg room. But its a lot better than that other one, they only seem to fit a can.

Yup just like that! however yeah it had limited holding capabilities. Another problem is if the passenger knocks it off, then you have a pond on your floorboard. lol

[nickxj94]

Send it back! thats BS! (unless it was your mistake)

Idk? Figure it be a pain

[denverd1]

Like this?

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/XJs/2011-10-11200410-1.jpg

Jake, tell passengers to read your coozie!!! LOL Thats great!

[XJ Wheeler]

Yup just like that! however yeah it had limited holding capabilities. Another problem is if the passenger knocks it off, then you have a pond on your floorboard. lol

Ugh, that's a common occurrence. Glad mine came with those floor mats.:rolleye0012:


Jake, tell passengers to read your coozie!!! LOL Thats great!

Lol, it actually says "Truck Off". Should work either way though.:D

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Random/2011-10-11200400-1.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Like this?

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/XJs/2011-10-11200410-1.jpg

Mine came with one, although it was broken on the bottom. Quadratec finally started selling them so i got a new one. I like it, passengers don't. Cuts into their leg room. But its a lot better than that other one, they only seem to fit a can.

Where did you get that one

[prcjeep]

Where did you get that one

Mine came stock with the Jeep...

[XJ Wheeler]

Mine did too but Quadratec started selling them a while back. Give me a second, i'll see if i can get the link.

[XJ Wheeler]

Here it is Steve.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/72151_0101.htm

[nickxj94]

Got my led dome lights in today :D lights up alot better! 591

[4.3LXJ]

Here it is Steve.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/72151_0101.htm

Thanks. I currently have the Jeep cup holder modified to fit the same position.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/IMG_0268-1.jpg

Will it hold something besides a pop can?

[bigjim350]

Im with ya there steve. The console cup holder that goes by the console lid is completely useless for anything other than a pop can(beer can in my case)

[4.3LXJ]

Yeah, I would like to find a better one

[XJ Wheeler]

Thanks. I currently have the Jeep cup holder modified to fit the same position.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/IMG_0268-1.jpg

Will it hold something besides a pop can?

I usually have a 32 oz soda cup in there, just don't let it get knocked around or it'll be a pool party in your floorboard. The XJs that came with it have some slats cut into the console so it slips in, you'll have to cut those out to make it fit.

[Sneedle Vision]

What's wrong with swapping in a center console from the 97+ XJs??

[cantab27]

whats with you guys and ya cup holders....i just opened center console and stuffed it in there with the rubbish....boo ya factory......barbies gottem factory but ya can only put lattes with light cream in em........

[bigjim350]

I guess I'm just too old school, but I prefer the old body style interior and hate all of the 97+ interior. I will gladly sacrifice cup holders for the sake of character :)

[oderdene]

Early morning, went to mountain.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FWD9AO9X_b8/UFQgUfAoPqI/AAAAAAAACQo/MfpUZ52unQM/s640/02.JPG

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OosItoKB5Mc/UFQgaIwTHdI/AAAAAAAACRI/JHrNyMgwuz4/s640/06.JPG





http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iXLLzf3sVIk/UFQgY9rDPRI/AAAAAAAACRA/B1IjHgetzp8/s640/05.JPG


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qeGeAny5KYk/UFQgVjfJ5VI/AAAAAAAACQw/zo-rftE3Uno/s640/03.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qxMym7_7178/UFQgcpuDukI/AAAAAAAACRU/dlzg-ZH6Z7Q/s640/07.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DHppxsOQRoY/UFQgia19xqI/AAAAAAAACRs/iN0vXIk-3w4/s640/10.JPG

[Brasscatz]

Early morning, went to mountain.



Wow, that's beautiful scenery, Oderdene

[4.3LXJ]

What's wrong with swapping in a center console from the 97+ XJs??

In my case, that would be a two or three day project with the amount of mods in the console already

[89Laredo]

What's wrong with swapping in a center console from the 97+ XJs??

Theyre
Ugly





I guess I'm just too old school, but I prefer the old body style interior and hate all of the 97+ interior. I will gladly sacrifice cup holders for the sake of character :)
this

[Jeepster19]

Drove it to town to pic up parts for a mustang&stuck it back in the garage.http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/ff30e7ec40c7bb2b87ff8f169ca67d8d.jpg

[cj4a nz]

started it up .............:D
moved it out of the workshop .................:shocker:
turned it around in less that 400 acres ...........................:D
and put back in the other side of the workshop .......................:driving:
was a good day but didn't have a well deserved :beer:

[XJMJeep]

Did a test run on my OBA that I'm putting together, pumped up to 100Psi 3x's and did it faster than my compressor could even dream of. Very cool! :D

[Mudderoy]

Finished installing the new headliner in the 99.
Swapped the CMK(?) sensor in the 1998.
Moved 12 volt connections off the battery and on to the terminal on the fuse box, much neater installation.

[NW99XJ]

Friday night I made a new hold-down/tie-down ring for the cargo area, (only had 3...needed a fourth)...I'll get some pics up later today in my build thread.
Saturday I wheeled.... was a good weekend.

[NW99XJ]

OK As promised, here's the pics:
http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?p=127165#post127165

[bluedragon436]

As to what I did with my XJ today... nothing technically... but I started searching for a replacement in case I lose mine in the pending divorce.. Guess we shall see what happens with that...

[XJ Wheeler]

As to what I did with my XJ today... nothing technically... but I started searching for a replacement in case I lose mine in the pending divorce.. Guess we shall see what happens with that...

Sorry to hear, bud. Hope for the best.

[Brasscatz]

As to what I did with my XJ today... nothing technically... but I started searching for a replacement in case I lose mine in the pending divorce.. Guess we shall see what happens with that...

Yes, very sorry to hear that, James. Hope all works out well in the end.

[nickxj94]

Wired up some red l.e.d.s for my 94 dome light lol! 612

[4.3LXJ]

Blackout lights. Must be headed for war LOL

[nickxj94]

Blackout lights. Must be headed for war LOL

Zombie apocalypse!

[XJ4IV]

Finished installing the new headliner in the 99.
Swapped the CMK(?) sensor in the 1998.
Moved 12 volt connections off the battery and on to the terminal on the fuse box, much neater installation.

Ive been away from computer past few days... do you have a pictorial fo this? IM getting ready to start organizing my wiring and the battery is where Im starting!

[XJ4IV]

As to what I did with my XJ today... nothing technically... but I started searching for a replacement in case I lose mine in the pending divorce.. Guess we shall see what happens with that...

I had the same fear... just tell her that she should have the newer car cause that way she won't have to worry about repairs, if she starts to argue that just remind her off all the time you have been spending "working" on the jeep!... worked in MY divorce!

[XJ4IV]

As to what I did with my XJ today... nothing technically... but I started searching for a replacement in case I lose mine in the pending divorce.. Guess we shall see what happens with that...

hey blue just a heads up you can do a conveyance of property which means you "sell" your jeep to another person, the other person has to pay taxes on it when they put it in their name and once the divorce is over... you and your pal reverse the transaction... best thing though is to do this with someone you can 100% trust with returning it back to you! I had to do this with my durango while I was going through my divorce, I "sold" it to my mother than after the divorce was finalized...mom and I went to county tax office and swapped the title back... its a little expensive but it SURE beats buying and modifying a WHOLE other jeep! as long as you don't owe the EX any money as court ordered then your good to go this route!

[XJ4IV]

well yesterday I decided that my lighting situation on my trailer SUCKS!!! so I went to Carquest and went on a "quest" for slim lights that were cheap and easy to replace in the event I damage them loading or unloading the jeep,
first idea was this when my jeep would fit onto the rails and NOT hang over the sides
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-15%2013.20.15_zps93a30e75.jpg

as you can see... once I put the axles under along with adapters and 37's... those lights didnt have a chance!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-15%2013.22.40_zps4498adf5.jpg

Then I decided to go the cheapy route and get these magnetic ones from Harbor freight...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-15%2013.21.59_zps9b7a36bf.jpg

not a bad idea cept when Im in a hurry to go wheelin!!!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-15%2013.22.56_zps10343780.jpg
I was backing off the trailer a little too fast and sent this guy flying and landed under the tilt of the trailer... Ooops
so that all being said/shown this is my latest version of what I HOPE to be success
I bought these side marker lights for 18 wheelers as they have cheap and fast replacements at 2.62 per lens which includes two bulbs in a "sealed" housing
the brackets that bolt to the trailer were a little on the hefty side of 7.50 each but again THESE guys SHOULDN'T break since the lens covers the bracket.
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-15%2013.23.11_zps611b2fb6.jpg
all wired up!!!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-15%2013.51.23_zps29c5f004.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-09-15%2013.52.07_zps62375413.jpg

then I realized HOW the wiring was done for the "kit" I bought... the brake light and the turn indicator were the same wire... meaning with my setup shown here... the amber lights light up when I hit the brakes... so I had to order another pair of red lenses but again... 2.50 each aint bad!

[cj4a nz]

XJ4IV would something like this work
http://www.pmlights.com/products.cfm?cId=1&fId=57&pId=2766

got lights like these on my trailer with a bracket welded above them to stop tyres breaking them

[XJ4IV]

these were cheap and readily available, and I can get replacements at ANY truck stop ... they sell those to truckers like normal drivers have to buy air fresheners or something like that!!! in other words VERY abundant

[Mudderoy]

Ive been away from computer past few days... do you have a pictorial fo this? IM getting ready to start organizing my wiring and the battery is where Im starting!

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=11854

[Mudderoy]

Installed the two row all aluminum. Tomorrow is the test.

[bigjim350]

Drove back from my vacation. over 750 miles total. Sat in dead stop traffic on the way back for almost 1hr. Never went over 215* with a STOCK cooling system on the original1992 motor.

[cantab27]

drove it onto the hoist, dropped rear diff cover ..all good new oil... measured for cable for locker.......oh yeah cause mines right hand drive cable goes in where one end of my panhard is plus steering......this is gonna be a pain...drove home sobbing ........:o..might have to bite the bullet and go ricer this parts bit is getting old ............:mad:

will figure something out.....

[oderdene]

Received Felpro PermaDry Plus valve cover gasket and ZJ ignition coil. Installed them and feeling more stable idle :D :D :D

[radrockclimber]

I got my new speakers from Amazon today. 2-5.25" 2way speakers with crossovers and tweeters for the front and 2-6.5 2way speakers with crossovers and tweeters for the back. so I will be installing them as soon as I get off work. it should be a serious upgrade from the old mud filled paper cone OEM speakers.

[Jeepster19]

Finally got around to replacing my leaking transmission lines.I spent the extra money and bought dealer parts,about $140 from the dealer.They fit like a glove.I also degreased the under carriage and the motor with simple green,shines like new now!:D:D:D

[89Laredo]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/24/y5ahunab.jpg
And got this stuff.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/24/utepunan.jpg

[nickxj94]

Installed RC brake lines! 635636

[bluedragon436]

Installed RC brake lines! 635636

Can't wait to add this to my list of completed items..

[nickxj94]

Can't wait to add this to my list of completed items..

Next is RC quick discos! Lol

[bluedragon436]

Next is RC quick discos! Lol

I already have a set of disco's... not RC's, but got them on a deal when I bought a few other items I was wanting from a forum member.. So that is why my modding order is a bit askew... LOL... I can't wait to progress on my build..

[Brasscatz]

Installed RC brake lines! 635636

Nicely done... mine are still sitting in that box :thumbsup:

[Jeepster19]

Fixed a water leak that was basically my fault.:bang:

[nickxj94]

Nicely done... mine are still sitting in that box :thumbsup:

It was not fun I broke the hard lines, had to plum new ones :banghead:

[XJ Wheeler]

It was not fun I broke the hard lines, had to plum new ones :banghead:

Same thing happened on the front of mine.

[nickxj94]

Stinking rust!

[illuminator]

I replaced the starter on my xj today, now it's cranky again.

[XJ Wheeler]

Had a few hours between visits so we went to the house down there. I FINALLY changed out the thermostat. I must of have had a brain fart when i bought it cause i got a Duralast.:bang::crazy::bang: Hope it lasts long enough to get it down, then i'll most likely swap it for a better one. Not sure what brand the one i took out but i put it in 'bout 5 years back. Not bad. Didn't have enough time to put the new top rad hose on.

Oh yeah, need to get some heater hose to replace the one from the t-stat housing.

And i'm tired of dealing with a dead battery so i'm on the lookout for the best deal on an Optima blue top. The best I've found was Advance with 15% off and $50 certificate for future business. Can't believe these things are $190-$230! The one that's in it was $140, of course that was seven years ago but still.

[Showtime3492]

put the headlights side markers and turn signals housings back in, threw on the solid diff cover.

[Jeepster19]

put the headlights side markers and turn signals housings back in, threw on the solid diff cover.

Lets see some pics:thumbsup:

[Showtime3492]

Lets see some pics:thumbsup:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/Showtime3492/644508_3937900011553_824373651_n.jpg
How it looked 2 months ago
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/Showtime3492/305887_2286935978484_1401465462_32226222_308124187 _n.jpg
Pre headlights etc..
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/Showtime3492/333784_3925810949334_1877895234_o_zpsf15d1520.jpg

[89Laredo]

Halfass oba...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/26/be8abunu.jpg
Now I need an air horn.

[rugidone]

Drug two d44s, bushwacker flares, new rims and 20 feet of steel tubing out of the back of my xj.

Sadly. its all for the gfs TJ. :(

[Brasscatz]

Had a few hours between visits so we went to the house down there. I FINALLY changed out the thermostat. I must of have had a brain fart when i bought it cause i got a Duralast.:bang::crazy::bang: Hope it lasts long enough to get it down, then i'll most likely swap it for a better one. Not sure what brand the one i took out but i put it in 'bout 5 years back. Not bad. Didn't have enough time to put the new top rad hose on.

Oh yeah, need to get some heater hose to replace the one from the t-stat housing.

And i'm tired of dealing with a dead battery so i'm on the lookout for the best deal on an Optima blue top. The best I've found was Advance with 15% off and $50 certificate for future business. Can't believe these things are $190-$230! The one that's in it was $140, of course that was seven years ago but still.

If you need a temporary battery, I can talk to my softball buddy at work who is the parts manager at one of my stores. The certified pre owned cars get a new battery whether it needs it or not, so they may have a few laying around that are good. Don't know what they would charge if anything at all and it may not be a perfect match but it'll work.
Let me know if you want me to talk to him., text me or pm me so I get your reply sooner. I don't get to check the forum very often at work lately.

[denverd1]

If you need a temporary battery, I can talk to my softball buddy at work who is the parts manager at one of my stores. The certified pre owned cars get a new battery whether it needs it or not, so they may have a few laying around that are good. Don't know what they would charge if anything at all and it may not be a perfect match but it'll work.
Let me know if you want me to talk to him., text me or pm me so I get your reply sooner. I don't get to check the forum very often at work lately.

Shyea, those blue tops have gotten INSANE. Had 2 in my boat, went to replace them this year, also about 7 years old. Needless to say, I found a better battery. Intersate SRM17 IIRC. about half the price and just as much battery. Will it last 7 years? IDK, but I'm going to find out!

Also, Costco had a decent price on them, still $175'ish i think.

[XJ Wheeler]

If you need a temporary battery, I can talk to my softball buddy at work who is the parts manager at one of my stores. The certified pre owned cars get a new battery whether it needs it or not, so they may have a few laying around that are good. Don't know what they would charge if anything at all and it may not be a perfect match but it'll work.
Let me know if you want me to talk to him., text me or pm me so I get your reply sooner. I don't get to check the forum very often at work lately.

pm heading your way


Shyea, those blue tops have gotten INSANE. Had 2 in my boat, went to replace them this year, also about 7 years old. Needless to say, I found a better battery. Intersate SRM17 IIRC. about half the price and just as much battery. Will it last 7 years? IDK, but I'm going to find out!

Also, Costco had a decent price on them, still $175'ish i think.

It won't be too bad with the deal Advance has going. With 15% off other comes to $195 then i'll get a $50 gift certificate for future use so if i actually use it for something i was going to buy anyways i think of like i'm getting it for $145. Plus my battery hold down i made only fits an Optima (smart thinking huh).

And we can't forget its blue:D so it matches.

[prerunner1982]

Used it to pull this tree out of the way so my wife could go to work this morning.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/557049_477808492253919_1100800523_n.jpg

[cantab27]

Used it to pull this tree out of the way so my wife could go to work this morning.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/557049_477808492253919_1100800523_n.jpg

dude i would just drove through that twig..........:o

that common out your ways..???

[prerunner1982]

dude i would just drove through that twig..........:o

that common out your ways..???

It really was bigger than it looks in the pic and don't think the wife's mini van would have made it.

With the high winds we have here in Oklahoma, it is fairly common to have trees or at least limbs fall during a storm.

[nickxj94]

Same here across the river lol!

[denverd1]

pm heading your way
It won't be too bad with the deal Advance has going. With 15% off other comes to $195 then i'll get a $50 gift certificate for future use so if i actually use it for something i was going to buy anyways i think of like i'm getting it for $145. Plus my battery hold down i made only fits an Optima (smart thinking huh).

And we can't forget its blue:D so it matches.

$250'something at auto zone :shocker:

[XJ Wheeler]

$250'something at auto zone :shocker:

:bang::bang::bang::crazy:

[OrangeXJ]

Well I know it's a little early for here in Texas but I had to put the new bow less soft top on for fall/winter. Did that yesterday put the doors on today

[Jeepster19]

Took a before picture of the motor.Tomorrow I have to change the intake-exhaust manifold gasket.http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/4c9e18c08dacb9eff752474be735b3ef.jpg

[Carves]

Gave the poor little grocery getter a massive workout today ...

Hope I didnt bend a rod or cook the auto ... towing the giant caravan around.

uhmmmm ... caravan :confused: ...

...... That would be - trailer home or something - to you blokes .. ;)










:smiley-laughing021:









http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Camping/Collected02b.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Camping/Collected03b.jpg

[oderdene]

replaced rear diff (not open - posi? traclok?) fluid, filled with toyota LSD 75-85 oil. inner pressure washer(?) had wear groove ~.02". lifted rear tires off ground and tested, both wheels turn same direction.

will test on mud or hill soon:D

[OMC OFFROAD]

Well I finished my roof rack. :shocker:
Ill post pics soon

[Dredwolf]

Made a JY run, got another 8.25 to bench build, and finally got a 231 shift bezel to replace the 242 one, and got enough parts to finally get rid of that stupid cone air filter the PO installed.....for looks.:crazy:

[nickxj94]

Replaced o2 sensors on the white lightning! Got them from rockauto $20.00 shipped :D

[cpttuna]

made a trouble light for it(clorux bottle,couple of battery clamps,driving light(150 watt sealed beam)from my bronco,wire and a fuse.

[XJ Wheeler]

made a trouble light for it(clorux bottle,couple of battery clamps,driving light(150 watt sealed beam)from my bronco,wire and a fuse.

Good job, love the ingenuity.:thumbsup:

[cantab27]

brought some more recovery gear off a dude whos sold his truck..


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/SAM_2477.jpg

50 metres of rope ..block plus tree protector.....

[XJ4IV]

made a trouble light for it(clorux bottle,couple of battery clamps,driving light(150 watt sealed beam)from my bronco,wire and a fuse.

final pics?

[Jeepster19]

http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/4c9e18c08dacb9eff752474be735b3ef.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/66913637332df60f816ebb58cff90f4d.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/941045aca6a031ce00ef3adc56c85fd4.jpgFinally got around to changing the intake/exhaust manifold gasket on my Xj.Got it all torn down,cracked exhaust header,grr!!!:bang:Good thing it has a 5 year warranty.Shipping it back to Gale Banks Engineering on Monday for a replacement.I hope to get it back by the weekend so I can put it back together.:D:D:Dhttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/08d3545ba1f7c61d5eebab8691956f14.jpg

[oderdene]

replaced o2 sensor new bosch one (part# 0258005704). hope my gas mileage increase. now she is drinking a lot, ~ 8-9 mpg after correcting with tire size difference

[TimmyTXJ]

:DI bought my Jeep on Wednesday, since then I've:

Degreased and powerwashed the engine bay and under carriage
Pulled the drooping headliner
Scrubbed every inch of the interior (previous owner was a smoker)
Replaced the air filter
Changed the oil and oil filter
Replaced the spark plugs
Replaced the cap and rotor
CORRECTLY grounded the battery
Removed 2 wasp nests
Installed the aux radiator fan
Replaced the valve cover gasket
Replaced all the exterior lights that didn't work
Installed a horn
and Cleaned the throttle body

It's been a busy few days - I'm ready to go back to work so I can relax! :D

[4.3LXJ]

Changed my starter, starting work on the ultimate cupholder

[Carves]

Changed my starter, starting work on the ultimate cupholder


:D:D

[89Laredo]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8456/8041449565_c79155e0bf_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8455/8041449593_78e7f64e06_b.jpg

[Dredwolf]

Said the heck with the bench build of the 8.25 and pulled the 4.10 D35 from my XJ, and swapped in the 3.55 8.25 with matching junkyard driveshaft.

Had to pull the rear shocks, they were monroes, and just too short for the 8.25.

Reinstalled the front drive shaft that has been out of the XJ basically since day one, and finally shifted the NP231 out of 2HI .......IT WORKS!!!!!!:gitrdun:

And for the 1st time since I bought this XJ over 18 months ago, shifted to 4LO and crawled a ditch:D...

No I can start buying parts in earnest!

[Carves]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8456/8041449565_c79155e0bf_b.jpg


Im so glad theres a blue box in your piccy ....



... instead of a cup ... ;)


:D:D:D

[Carves]

replaced o2 sensor new bosch one (part# 0258005704). hope my gas mileage increase. now she is drinking a lot, ~ 8-9 mpg after correcting with tire size difference


Comparison mileage update would be good after some runs .. :thumbsup:

[Jeepster19]

:DI bought my Jeep on Wednesday, since then I've:

Degreased and powerwashed the engine bay and under carriage
Pulled the drooping headliner
Scrubbed every inch of the interior (previous owner was a smoker)
Replaced the air filter
Changed the oil and oil filter
Replaced the spark plugs
Replaced the cap and rotor
CORRECTLY grounded the battery
Removed 2 wasp nests
Installed the aux radiator fan
Replaced the valve cover gasket
Replaced all the exterior lights that didn't work
Installed a horn
and Cleaned the throttle body

It's been a busy few days - I'm ready to go back to work so I can relax! :D
Looks good man!:thumbsup:

[Brasscatz]

Im so glad theres a blue box in your piccy ....



... instead of a cup ... ;)


:D:D:D

X2!!!

[nickxj94]

Went trail riding with 26 other Jeeps! :D663

[Mudderoy]

Saturday; msmoorenburg came by and we...

fixed oil leak, found another, fixed it (main front seal was bad).
replaced thermostat with 160 degree, and found that the 195 was actually hitting the inside of the housing. Lucky it wasn't enough to crack the housing when tightening it down!

Checked compression on all cylinders. Same across the board. I think we couldn't get the rented gauge seated properly, 150 psi.

4,100 rpm limit on the new engine...
disconnected valve cover lines from intake/airbox. Same 4,100 limit.
swapped a ECU from Matt's 97, same 4,100.
removed downstream O2 sensor, seemed to raise and change how the 4,100 limit acted. Matt did notice that it wasn't heating up as bad. It was getting late in the day, I was really sleepy (4am bed time), so I told him I would drop exhaust system and try breaking the 4,100 limit Sunday.

Sunday;

Replaced the radiator in the 99 with the single core radiator that I recently took out of the 98. I guess it's about 6 months old. I don't think the old one was band, but I think it was full of rust, at least in the bottom.

I know the one from the 98 was clean.

After that I dropped the exhaust on the 98, removed the donut, but it back together, leaving a 1/8 to 1/4 inch gap. Cranked it up, whoa! that's loud!

http://youtu.be/4Y4hU_ctXYk

And guess what? No more 4,100 rpm barrier! Went up to 4,800 rpm and shifted into 2nd. Tried it twice, no mistake. Something is restricting the exhaust.

[LizardRunner]

perhaps time for a new cat? those can get plugged up.

[Mudderoy]

perhaps time for a new cat? those can get plugged up.

I have one in the back seat of the 98. Took it to the muffler shop to be installed. They did a "flow test" on the one in there, said it was fine. :smiley-whacky119:

[Brasscatz]

Usually magnesium helps me when my exhaust is backed up....
But on a serious note, are you thinking of replacing the whole exhaust system or cutting it up until you find the section blocked? It won't look pretty that way, but it'll work. On the other hand, shiny new pipes/cat/muffler under the Jeep sounds pretty good too :D

[Carves]

Kicked the tyres,
Made sure the ends of the dipsticks were wet,
Threw the beds on top,
Chucked the kitchen in the back,
Strapped in the passengers ....

... and headed off to ... to ... to .... :confused:








...ohhhhh ... anywhere at least 2hrs from the damn veggie garden ....

:D:D

[msmoorenburg]

Installed my Tailbone

[Mudderoy]

Usually magnesium helps me when my exhaust is backed up....
But on a serious note, are you thinking of replacing the whole exhaust system or cutting it up until you find the section blocked? It won't look pretty that way, but it'll work. On the other hand, shiny new pipes/cat/muffler under the Jeep sounds pretty good too :D

I just ordered a muffler and some clamps. They'll be in tomorrow. Then the sawzall comes out. First I'll remove the cat and see if I can see any damage.

I have a one of those metal lines that you use to pull wires through walls. Can't remember the name. Anyway I'll push that through the pre cat pipe and check for blockages.

Worse case is I'll cut out the muffler and check the tailpipe. Right now I'm just planning on replacing the cat and muffler, we'll see what I find.

I don't think it's the cat since it isn't getting really hot. The muffler is getting hotter, but 100 degrees. 450 and 550. After an hour drive.

[XJ Wheeler]

Hey Muddy, don't know why i didn't think of this before. I've heard of cats breaking up and the material going downstream to plug up the muffler. Since you're replacing the muffler that would be fixed either way. Man, sure hope this gets resolved soon for ya. I'm sure you've had just about enough of these problems.

[denverd1]

The muffler is getting hotter, but 100 degrees. 450 and 550. After an hour drive.

I think you found your blockage...

[Mudderoy]

Hey Muddy, don't know why i didn't think of this before. I've heard of cats breaking up and the material going downstream to plug up the muffler. Since you're replacing the muffler that would be fixed either way. Man, sure hope this gets resolved soon for ya. I'm sure you've had just about enough of these problems.

You know I was thinking that this may be the case. That would explain why the pseudo flow test the muffler guy did passed.

[cpttuna]

made a map holder(from an old tractor inner tube) for the cherokee. I used a tractor inner tube because the rubber is thicker and holds its shape better. I cut a piece one foot by one foot,fold it in half and put the maps in. it fits nice between the passenger seat and center console.

[bad luck]

My wife is out of the country for a week, so I had planned to go crazy buying some goodies for the jeep. But just before she left she made me promise not to buy anything while she was gone. She knows me too well! Bob

[Brasscatz]

My wife is out of the country for a week, so I had planned to go crazy buying some goodies for the jeep. But just before she left she made me promise not to buy anything while she was gone. She knows me too well! Bob

I could use a few things ;) I know a few members needing batteries too :rolleye0012:

[Mudderoy]

My wife is out of the country for a week, so I had planned to go crazy buying some goodies for the jeep. But just before she left she made me promise not to buy anything while she was gone. She knows me too well! Bob

If you want to PayPal me the funds and your address, I'll order the Jeep parts for you and have them shipped to your house. It's a legitimate loop hole! :D

[Shaneman]

please let me in on ultimate cup holder......... i have 1988 xj no cup....

Shaneman

[denverd1]

If you want to PayPal me the funds and your address, I'll order the Jeep parts for you and have them shipped to your house. It's a legitimate loop hole! :D

LOL! She didn't say anything about donations to :xjtalk:!! :D

[4.3LXJ]

please let me in on ultimate cup holder......... i have 1988 xj no cup....

Shaneman

OK Shane. The base cup holder is the Jeep version that goes on the console and screws down under the lid. You can get the base holder from Quadratec. I cut the bottom skirt off with a hack saw flush with the bottom of the part that holds the cup. The base holder is designed for pop cans or XLarge fountain cups. The extensions can be made from a short piece of PVC or ABS 3" pipe and the fitting for it. I left room for coffee cup handles.

[Mudderoy]

Alternative cup holders...

http://deadfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Cup-Holder.jpg

http://thomasvickers.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/redneckcupholder.jpg?w=470

[NW99XJ]

Dammut Tony!!!!
You know I scroll on this forum.....
First I was all like "Oh yea!"
"super attractive cup-holder-mod!!!!"
And then ....
Then i made the mistake.....
The horrible....
wretched mistake....
of scrolling down, .....
to witness that abomination of cup holder ingenuity that you decided to share with us.

[denverd1]

:smiley-scared002: :yack:

[Brasscatz]

I didn't think royalty held their own beverages.... She is the king after all

[89Laredo]

Drove it to get this.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/06/hy3areba.jpg

[Dredwolf]

The holster or the pistol? That almost looks like a Sig grip....what is it?

[89Laredo]

Both.
Bersa thunder 40.

[Dredwolf]

Nice, many of the manufacturers have nice offerings...I have Sig and S&W M&P now as favorites, but some of the Springfield's handle well for me, and point very naturally. May try a Springfield next...

[Mudderoy]

The holster or the pistol? That almost looks like a Sig grip....what is it?

Maybe the pants! :mock:

[prerunner1982]

Dammut Tony!!!!
You know I scroll on this forum.....
First I was all like "Oh yea!"
"super attractive cup-holder-mod!!!!"
And then ....
Then i made the mistake.....
The horrible....
wretched mistake....
of scrolling down, .....
to witness that abomination of cup holder ingenuity that you decided to share with us.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT-vCc_Cog_wPPV7ipysZBj7UNCAeMnlDsaEr-IfZLrGk77o_Uuuw
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT--Th0OdHAQCgAJ6bPBTY5Ch0_Wr6viQKT6AnVlvqdGQZS3-WI
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQiQtnyqRtp6ryxBn5jj_V28upiKPGZS 3ASL-5QqlJkc4fKo11QJg

[jonlee79]

http://www.motomomentum.com/store/images/cupxjholder.gif

is realy nice but can't realy use my brake even with the cut out.got on e=bay for like $12.00 i think had it in for a yearand replacer it with this going in between arm rest and passanger seat.http://documents.clubexpress.com/clubs/434240/graphics/Bell%20drink%20holder.jpg

[Govxj]

Picked up a dana 44 to replace my 30. Needs a lot of work. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/07/ymysevu6.jpg

[Brasscatz]

I took Muddy's and msmoorenburg's advice and moved my power wires from my battery to my relay box.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1161.jpg

I even got out my file and filed a notch for the cables to sit in so I could put the cover back on.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1163.jpg

THEN, I think I found the reason (HOPEFULLY the only reason) why my rear wiper hasn't worked since I bought the Jeep. I'm only about 2 years late checking that out. Gotta try to hunt down a new switch for cheap. This one was nice and broken.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1164.jpg

All in all a nice day to do yard work and some light work on the Jeeps. Felt great outside and my wife made chocolate chip pumpkin cookies :D Might have to fire up the coffee maker and enjoy my Sunday now!

[prerunner1982]

Put another XJTalk sticker on the Jeep.

[TimmyTXJ]

Picked up a truck load of sweet wheels and tires.
Scrubbed the bejeesus out of them.
Scuffed up the pretty finish.
Washed 'em again.
Masked 'em.
Primed them with etching primer.
Painted 'em hammer finish black.
Applied a satin gloss clearcoat.
Now I'm gonna celebrat a job well done with a beer and some bbq!

[Mudderoy]

Changed oil in the 98. So this is the first oil change after 500 break in miles.

My upper control arms were set 1/4" out too far, so I spent 2 hours adjust that 1/4" out. Geez!

I have spark plugs, cap, and rotor, but screw it, I'll do that later.

Still getting the P1391 randomly.