What did you do to your YJ today? - Page 11

YJBlues · 12-23-2005, 07:54 PM

Removing that type of shock is usually as easy as putting a deep well socket on a long extention. Put it on the nut on top of the shock, push and pull hard a few times to bend it and they usually snap right off just below the nut

toplessjeep · 12-23-2005, 07:55 PM

Thanks for that tip I will have to give that a try. I so wanna get these freakin worn out, too short, shocks changed.

YJsoldier · 12-23-2005, 08:03 PM

I figured out that I had the left front brake line rusted out took it out and it broke out in the rubber one so I ordered the rubber one and bought some line form Napa I have to bend. Hopefully she will be ready to roll tommorrow and I finally got the top on all of the way.

NOTQUITEMUSASHI · 12-23-2005, 08:06 PM

i topped off the fluid in the transfer case. i still have the slip yoke and it slings out as an under coating beneath the jeep

tr6 · 12-23-2005, 09:02 PM

bought a 92 recently 4.0
the temp gauge has been reading about 130 so i figured i'd replace the thermostat.
i bought a 180, TOOK OLD ONe OUT IT WAS A 180 ALSO. PUT NEW ONE IN gauge reads the same. 130 or so. maybe a bad temperature sensor?
also i have no heat now. must be an air pocket.
i drained the radiator using the plastic drain plug. i noticed 2 brass drain type fittings down there also. what are those for , they do nothing when you take them out.

smokeybear · 12-23-2005, 09:34 PM

I suspect those two brass fittings are to hook up lines from an automatic transmission. Lots of radiators have a mini trans cooler in the bottom.

jonnyri · 12-24-2005, 08:41 AM

I bought an early Christmas present for mine....
New fan belt and can of SeaFoam
and since it's 50 here in New England I can finally put back on my rear view mirror!

jrnjay · 12-24-2005, 08:49 AM

Tr6, I went through the same thing with my 91. replaced the thermostat etc... when all was said and done I tightened the connector to the sender(back side of the intake). Mine is just a slide on and it was dirty and loose. A little shot of contact cleaner and a crimp with pliers and it works fine.

Just a thought

YJsoldier · 12-24-2005, 02:18 PM

I have brakes again I picked up the rubber left front brkae line installed that and bent up the one I got from NAPA and bled the brakes and went for a test drive. Took a small trail with a creek going over the road and got a little wet. Next maybe the exhaust it is toatlly shot from collector back it is rusted all to hell. Anyone know where I can get a replacement exhaust that I can bolt up in my drive way? Merry XMas to all here.

Dan Marino · 12-24-2005, 09:15 PM

I had some surface rust where the frame meets the upper shock mount on both rear sides of my 94, Wrangler S. Looks like a place where dirt and salt accumulate and the frame and shock mount are probably prone to rusting there. Recommend that everyone check out those areas on their Wranglers. I took the wheels off, removed the rust and crud, and sprayed on some undercoating. Should be good for another 10 years. Inspected the rest of the bottom of the vehicle and the frame and no other rusty areas. Very excited and happy about the condition of the underside!

sandman'sjeep · 12-27-2005, 10:16 AM

re-installed valve cover with new gasket and some RTV... good fit and no leaks... test drived it last night went to the last Monday night football game (Jet's vs Patriots) at Giant Stadium... checked under the hood, no more leaks

... next project= rocker panels

blackbetty · 12-27-2005, 11:09 AM

just plugged a leak in the radiator, tightened my body mounts, took off my rear bumper, and im about to rustoleum parts where my paint rubbed off.

**BRad704** · 12-27-2005, 09:04 PM

warmed her up at 345am and drove to Wright City, OK... again... worked for 45 minutes and got right back in to come home... total miles so far today = 685, plus I have another 24 to get home. Grand Total = 709 miles

Tacoma · 12-27-2005, 09:37 PM

Ordered a set of rocker panel covers to cover that one little rot spot....
Then took it for a ride and brought it up to 60 in third.

I love this thing!

**Tomb Raider** · 12-27-2005, 09:45 PM

Put the KC windshield light brackets on.....next weekend is the lights!

12-24-2005, 08:49 AM	#158
jrnjay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: So. Jersey Posts: 444 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Tr6, I went through the same thing with my 91. replaced the thermostat etc... when all was said and done I tightened the connector to the sender(back side of the intake). Mine is just a slide on and it was dirty and loose. A little shot of contact cleaner and a crimp with pliers and it works fine. Just a thought __________________ John 1991 YJ Black 2.5 5speed 3.5" Fabtech lift 32x11.50 Dunlop Mud Rovers [QUOTE]It's not what you don't do it's how you don't do it that counts!!![/QUOTE]

12-24-2005, 09:15 PM	#160
Dan Marino Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Midway Between Baltimore and Washington, MD Posts: 125 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Rust and Undercoating I had some surface rust where the frame meets the upper shock mount on both rear sides of my 94, Wrangler S. Looks like a place where dirt and salt accumulate and the frame and shock mount are probably prone to rusting there. Recommend that everyone check out those areas on their Wranglers. I took the wheels off, removed the rust and crud, and sprayed on some undercoating. Should be good for another 10 years. Inspected the rest of the bottom of the vehicle and the frame and no other rusty areas. Very excited and happy about the condition of the underside!

12-27-2005, 11:09 AM	#162
blackbetty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 175 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	just plugged a leak in the radiator, tightened my body mounts, took off my rear bumper, and im about to rustoleum parts where my paint rubbed off. __________________ 94 yj (Black Betty) 81 cj5 (The Jive CJ5) 83 cj7 (Ol' Blue) [COLOR=DimGray][B]Metalhead Jeep Club #1337[/B] [/COLOR]

12-23-2005, 07:55 PM	#152
toplessjeep Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Allentown PA Posts: 215 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Thanks for that tip I will have to give that a try. I so wanna get these freakin worn out, too short, shocks changed.

12-23-2005, 08:03 PM	#153
YJsoldier Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Dix NJ Posts: 42 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I figured out that I had the left front brake line rusted out took it out and it broke out in the rubber one so I ordered the rubber one and bought some line form Napa I have to bend. Hopefully she will be ready to roll tommorrow and I finally got the top on all of the way.

12-24-2005, 02:18 PM	#159
YJsoldier Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Dix NJ Posts: 42 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I have brakes again I picked up the rubber left front brkae line installed that and bent up the one I got from NAPA and bled the brakes and went for a test drive. Took a small trail with a creek going over the road and got a little wet. Next maybe the exhaust it is toatlly shot from collector back it is rusted all to hell. Anyone know where I can get a replacement exhaust that I can bolt up in my drive way? Merry XMas to all here.

12-27-2005, 10:16 AM	#161
sandman'sjeep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 490 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	re-installed valve cover with new gasket and some RTV... good fit and no leaks... test drived it last night went to the last Monday night football game (Jet's vs Patriots) at Giant Stadium... checked under the hood, no more leaks ... next project= rocker panels

12-27-2005, 09:37 PM	#164
Tacoma Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 32 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Ordered a set of rocker panel covers to cover that one little rot spot.... Then took it for a ride and brought it up to 60 in third. I love this thing!