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I changed it about 4 years ago or so IIRC it looked like used engine oil - put in about a gallon of DexIII at that time. It's sat pretty much since then. I've only just recently started running it again. So I figure it's an average of 1 gallon @ 500 miles, and the rest about 2 gallons @ 200k...

Here's what came out...I might have to do more than one fluid swap. Anyone for a transmission cocktail? Still draining at the moment...will top it off with fresh Dex once it's done.

If the weather holds tomorrow, I'll do these as well. Thx, Cruiser. :)

I'll give this a shot. I've got 2 gallons of Dex III/Merc. If the weather holds tomorrow, I'll drain, drop the pan, and refill.

Fluid last changed c.2 yrs ago (about 500 miles worth of driving). Color seemed kind of golden/brownish, smelled like transmission fluid, I guess. Well, I pulled the fuse and took it for a short hop. It slipped in all gears. Looks like I'll be installing the backup transmission after all...

My Jeep almost let me sit along the road today. 88 Pioneer, 210k, bone stock. Driving through some hilly areas, the gears just went away when making a 3-4 shift going uphill. Coasted to a stop at the side of the road. Upon restart, it shifted fine...for about 3 miles then same thing, until I...

Had similar issues with mine, albeit it's 10 years older than yours. Horrible rattling sound. It was more of a noise than a vibration - and I ruled out the exhaust hitting the crossmember the only other thing I could think it would be. Replaced the cat (super cheap - only $105.00) at the...

Lots of suggestions, but tough to make an accurate call without more information. Could be pretty much anything spark or fuel delivery related from a loose/bad CPS, ECU failure, debris in the fuel tank, dead fuel pump, are just a few things that come immediately to mind. Take it step by...

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2406854/2 Hopefully this writeup w/pics re: tightening/loosening the serp belt will make it "click" for you.

D'oh! Should have read the whole thread.... I had 3 shorts and 1 long that that bolted directly to the block, 14mm heads, and of course the smaller 4 13mm heads went to the pulley. The one "long" bolt for the WP, goes in the hole right above where the lower rad hose slips on b/c the casting...

A friendly tip having just completed this very task last weekend. Put a piece of plywood, sheetmetal, or whatever against the radiator if you plan on keeping it in while you replace it. Space is tight, and a slip of a ratchet/wrench will booger up the radiator fins something fierce. Would...