FINOCJ previously posted:
"update on the jeep work?"
Nephew, 15, is to visit week after next and we're going to disappear into the hills for a week (solo vehicle - I don't want any breakdown where we have to walk out - dispersed camping). Goals - mine relics and any campsite with a creek or lake.
0) Needed to replace the driver's side front wheel bearing (this is somewhat the shake down run - I've had it out to the freeway but need to double-check tightness - the driver's side wishes to 'loosen' while driving).
1) Oil pan removed - removal #2 as install #1 had an oil leak. I'm hoping #2 will be zero or near zero for leaks. Anaerobic sealant, added to both sides of the gasket, still curing - and I'm going to give it a full 60 hours before use for a good cure.
2) I changed gear lube in both diff's a couple weeks ago - no shakedown concerns there.
3) While changing rear diff fluid I noticed the right side has some diff fluid leakage (soiling the inner brake pad) - time to do the same speedi-sleeve repair that the driver's side had repaired a season or two prior. Task completed this afternoon.
4) Need to change transfer case fluid. Drained - need to fill with ATF. *
5) Need to change transmission case fluid. Draining... To be filled with 10w-30. *
* Gents - do you recall a somewhat recent thread on what lube to use in a transmission as the 'yellow metal' compatible fluids are getting hard to find. I recall saying ATF - "and after further review" I believe my statement is wrong. I'd like to go back and issue a correction but I can't find the thread / post.
open_circuit previously posted:
"I wondered about Jim's seats. He listed 4 for sale, so where is he planning to sit to drive?"
I purchased a couple seats from Quadratec. Old seats are more cushy. New are more firm and are comfortable.
Wanting to get out next week. July 6-10
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