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I just saw this Bobby. It is definitely possible that the freeze plugs gave....they are on the left side, behind the exhaust. Just did some last year and I think you can do all of them (3 I think) without taking the manifolds off IIRC.
So, Bobby...being the calculating trained warrior NCO that you are. Take the appropriate action, Execute!
your standard grunt level CQB is just putting rounds and rounds on scary stuff till it stops scaring you!
who's this "Murphy" guy I keep hearing about? He seems like a jerk! ;) I hope the freeze plugs are your issue. I did some internet hunting last night and found some timing cover issues, coolant return lines entering into the water pump housings rotting out, all sorts of fun.
:bugeyes !!
So what about this murphy guy??
So the XJ is operating now?
Bobby, I checked out that XJ near my farm. Turns out the rockers in it are way rusty. I couldn't see the holes on a black jeep from the road at my viewing angle, but passing it Saturday, I slowed down the train and took a look-see.Seems most of them have rusty rockers
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f37/xj-frame-build-741237/I'll just leave this here...I think Don may have some time on his hands to help you with this project.....Let me know if you need any body parts that are rust free. Happy to keep and eye out and arrange shipping
Inconsiderate wench!!
You should see all the XJs out here, rust free. I was looking for a steering shaft (non ragjoint upgrade for the sub) and found at least 8 without trying at picknpull.
Quote from: TexasRedNeck on May 22, 2015, 11:54:58 PMInconsiderate wench!!Possibly one of the tamer ways I could use to describe her. The leaks aren't bad, the rear pinion seal, the transfer case and oil pan seal need to be replaced, might do the trans pan as well. 2 of the 3 will be RTV'd, the other 2 I will order the seals off RockAuto.Quote from: JR on May 23, 2015, 01:53:18 AMYou should see all the XJs out here, rust free. I was looking for a steering shaft (non ragjoint upgrade for the sub) and found at least 8 without trying at picknpull.You're a bit out of travel distance. However, I am going to go look at a 97 F250 w/ 7.3 either tonight or tomorrow.
Well, at least being a FORD is it the 7.3. Just be sure its a solid front axle Dana 60, not a 51 or flexy type ???
Quote from: JR on May 24, 2015, 02:27:29 PMWell, at least being a FORD is it the 7.3. Just be sure its a solid front axle Dana 60, not a 51 or flexy type ???Well only really going to look at it as the guy wants $3,500 OBO. I did a quick check when I drove by and it looked solid front end, but I haven't gotten a good look yet. Went and looked at sable GSD puppy yesterday, but didn't get it, then spent most of the remaining time running errands.
that is good news bobby
Giddy up!
That was my Kramer reference from Seinfeld, in case the irony was lost in translation. I'm sure you'll get done before Don starts the paperweight
That was my Kramer reference from Seinfeld, in case the irony was lost in translation. I'm sure you'll get done before Don starts the paperweight Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
hit them with some pb blaster or the like. Try it a little warm also.
mix you a 50/50 concocution of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CESDxCloCoQ (ATF and acetone)
I'm with the smart guyz hereHit them with PB blaster, then squirt trans fluid over them, let that marinade overnight. Next morning after your 10 mile ruck march hit them once again with the PB Blaster and take em right out. Report MC...Read back.
Strange as it sounds, after seasoning and marinating overnight, before grilling give them a good right hand turn to tighten them. most of the time they are more likely to turn a bit in this direction which breaks the seal so to speak allowing you to remove them easier. I learned this little trick from a Mexican fella in the pick and pull yard. I was fighting with a seized alternator bracket bolt when he wandered over, and had it broken free in seconds.
is that aluminum head? I ask because if it is an aluminum then the previous owner most likely didn't put anti-seize on the threads to eliminate the current different metal corrosion you are currently experiencing.
Long needle nose pliers (called storks by some), work great on the front wire. I would guess that you don't have storks, as most "normal" people...soJust rip it out, dielectric grease the new one, and work it in, after replacing the plug. You'll need a swivel for the front one.
Yeah, sucky design...I have faith in you buddy.