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07-16-2013, 12:04 AM

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had two cinnamon buns. That's only because I saw them on the counter when I was inside.

Well I sure hope nobody else wanted one.

07-16-2013, 12:09 AM

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Once I'm on a roll I just forget to eat. One day I spent about 11 hours doing stuff to the Jeep and had two cinnamon buns. That's only because I saw them on the counter when I was inside. Who knows how dehydrated I was.

Been there done that lol

I did it in 45 minutes the first time. 10 hours is about the time me and my buddy swapped motors in his S10

07-16-2013, 12:10 AM

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10 hours is about the time me and my buddy swapped motors in his S10

I bet that included lunch.

07-16-2013, 08:57 AM

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Yea,don't ya when hate when that OCD kicks in?

07-16-2013, 03:07 PM

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I've tried to help you on the other board, but I've resigned to the common opinion and decided you're a moron. drop the tools and just pay someone to work on your jeep before you do serious damage to yourself or your vehicle.

lmao. Your such a freakin retard

07-16-2013, 05:48 PM

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You are not the person that should make a write up...

07-16-2013, 06:18 PM

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I would have put you on commission pay.....

But seriously this looks pretty detailed for a beginner. I just don't like the adding washers.

I think the thread size is 1/4 coarse. I could be wrong.

07-16-2013, 06:25 PM

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I would have put you on commission pay.....

But seriously this looks pretty detailed for a beginner. I just don't like the adding washers.

I think the thread size is 1/4 coarse. I could be wrong.

If I remember right they are 1/4-20.

07-16-2013, 06:30 PM

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If I remember right they are 1/4-20.

Thanks.

07-16-2013, 06:33 PM

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I think it took me an hour or two but it was the first time I had touched anything in a jeep engine bay, also replaced the spark plugs.

Only part I would say is tricky is that you gotta find the right angle to wiggle the valve cover out. Its a fairly tight fit between the front coolant hoses and the ground stud in the back.

I think it took me longer to scrape old valve gasket off than it did to put it back together.

07-16-2013, 07:22 PM

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Less than 10 hours?

07-16-2013, 07:30 PM

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Less than 10 hours?

Guessing old cork baked on the head.

07-16-2013, 09:41 PM

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Less than 10 hours?

I am sorry, next time I will take longer.

07-16-2013, 10:24 PM

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I for one thought it was a pretty cool write up...

Hmph

A few years ago, when I had no mechanical knowledge, I woulda been thankful this existed. I'm sure there will be people out there that'll appreciate the detail...

Y'all are jerks!