What was done to YOUR rig(XJ/MJ) today MECHANICALY????

[magimerlin]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

So after the other day.. We all know that I changed my manifold to a header and replaced all the 2" freeze plugs on that side. WELL........




Note to self. When everyone on the web, that I found while trying to find the right size freeze plug, says to just use alittle black RTV and put them in flush to the block... :lecture::lectureO NOT LISTEN TO THEM..:lecture::lecture:

On my way to work, actually right as I left onto the main road it was all good till it looked like a snow storm behind me it was so white. Yup I blew out the second freeze plug from the front.:flamemad::flamemad::flamemad::flamemad:and had nothing but white smoke behind me. It was all James Bondish looking.

So I called work and told them I wouldn't be in, I could here in there voice that they didn't believe me. Then proceeded to get it towed back to the house in shame.. Yup just finished it AGAIN. I started about 5 or so this time so I was a bit faster this time...But this time the RTV was used again but I pushed the freeze plugs a little in so the rim of them actually sits in the hole.

Moral of my headache... sink the freeze plugs into the block alittle...

 

[x2elite]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

That sucks Jay.... I know how much of a PITA that is to do, let alone do twice.

 

[Crusher16]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

Checked front and rear diff fluids since my little water adventure. Good to go.

 

[Crusher16]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

Oh and more pictures from my adventure.

 

[pkbinder]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

I hung Christmas lights all over it!

 

[Swamprat]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

well i sold my toyota so now my XJ got all the goodies i originally bought for it.

 

[x2elite]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

LOL glad to see you are back to the XJ. So you lifting the XJ now?

 

[Swamprat]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

LOL glad to see you are back to the XJ. So you lifting the XJ now?

im hopeing too, its either lift the XJ or sell everything and dump my money into something else (of the subaru kind ). im a little hesitant to put my stuff into the XJ that is only partially mine. there are some on going trust issues between me and my stepdad.

 

[xxmidianxx]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

Yeah well Toy Yodas are only so fun... then you out grow them.

 

[Twisted_Dakota]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

I hung Christmas lights all over it!

do u drive around with the Christmas lights on all the time?

 

[xxmidianxx]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

Hey I did that last year and I am thinking about doing it again.... Well I guess I could just drive around with my e-lights on.

 

[Crusher16]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

ordered some new upper control arms and bushings. Also noticed a new grinding speed related noise coming from the passenger front wheel. Need to look at it tomorrow in the stupid cold. Hope its not a hub or ujoint since i just did all of them.

 

[Swamprat]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

Yeah well Toy Yodas are only so fun... then you out grow them.

haha i will say the first time i put it in 4lo i seriously think my jaw dropped a good foot. that gearing is seriously low but have to get out and lock the hubs was a big pain

 

[jeetyet]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

finally got my new trans and rear axle done, drove for the first time in like 2 months and blew a tranny line 1/4 mile down the driveway:doh:

 

[Twisted_Dakota]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

Hey I did that last year and I am thinking about doing it again.... Well I guess I could just drive around with my e-lights on.

How do yall wire the lights up? Are they running off of a power inverter?

 

[x2elite]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

ordered some new upper control arms and bushings. Also noticed a new grinding speed related noise coming from the passenger front wheel. Need to look at it tomorrow in the stupid cold. Hope its not a hub or ujoint since i just did all of them.

I'd check your brakes first just to make sure it isn't something caught up in them.... then next on the list would be unit bearings. Yuck.

 

[bwildered]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

ordered some new upper control arms and bushings. Also noticed a new grinding speed related noise coming from the passenger front wheel. Need to look at it tomorrow in the stupid cold. Hope its not a hub or ujoint since i just did all of them.

If you need a garage that's a little warmer this weekend, let me know.

 

[rjstiles]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

I replaced the thermostat and valve cover gasket.
Added a sticker and put it up for sale.
I want to keep her but I am still messing with insurance and need to get a van so my family can all ride together. I need the money from the jeep to put down to be able to buy the van.
If insurance would just settle I could just go out and buy one.
Oh, well...it is snowing here in the North of Houston area..
Ron

 

[SpartyKrunk]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

Snow in Houstone?! Dang, I checked the weather last night, and Texas is 20dgrees colder than NY.

 

[xxmidianxx]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

How do yall wire the lights up? Are they running off of a power inverter?

Yep, power inverter. I wired one up to my XJ a few years ago. Comes in handy.