Batman33165

Well its 2 days before i leave Miami...

I noticed when i picked up the trailer i was having troubles going in reverse and at least shifting into 1st gear, thought maybe it was something i was doing... Drove for a half day before i got worried, and asked my friend walt... he suggested to check a few things and we ( or he, lol) found out the slave cylinder went out... I was pissed!

I needed this jeep up and about and no problems... so lucky for me walt joined me pulling out the transmission, change the clutch, change the slave cylinder, and flywheel... put the transmission back on.... liquids.... installed everything back on and just like new, i even noticed it shifted better

Its not easy as it looks... need at least 2 people and it was even hard then, a floor jack, an even ground ( i stupidly did it on gravel -.-), and a lot of patience... especially when putting the transmission back ( or aligning it) i think i cursed more than i ever did when working on the jeep

Batman33165

So im half way on my trip. My friend i decided to stay at a hotel so we can get some rest... after that before we decided to take off... checked the liquids, topped off on gas, and i noticed that the strap holding the exhaust had fallen off or worse... burned off and as u can see it even started to burn some of the plastic off the gas tank cover.... so yea, i should have thought that could have happened, so w/e... found an auto parts and bought a clamp. good as new

Heres the jeep how it looked on the trip... driving at 75 mph; but it was actually 55 mph on my dodge stratus that my friend was driving... i need to find a way to change the speed on jeep so it actually shows what i drive

Batman33165

So ladies and gents... after being pretty busy with unpacking, working as a mechanic for CAT machinery which i gotta say its time consuming and waiting for a check so i can have spare cash....

I dedicated a day to change all liquids on the jeep.... Both front and rear differentials, oil change, power steering flush, cleaned the k&N air filter i have, and the t- case liquid...

All i need to do is the tranny...

BigSquirrly89

Mines been running hot recently to I'm gona try changing the cap thanks man

88whitecomanche

We also found out you have an ax15 transmission under there...
Instead of the pukegoat tranny....

Batman33165

Are you sure? 100%...

There's gotta be a number or different way to verify besides just the shifter

88whitecomanche

Put up a pic and let the experts decide I say it is am ax15

Batman33165

ok ill take some pics now....

dude if u look at the pic ( 1st & 2nd) of the differential it looked liked the teeth are touching or eating the inside, another thing i need to be worried about? Or is that normal?

88whitecomanche

No that's something to be concerned about...idk if that was an old issue that was fixed before you got it...but did you see any metal particles when you flushed the fluid?

Batman33165

no no metal particles... the fluid was just black even a lil sludge

Squelchtone

Great thread Batman, I'm enjoying the progress you've made to date. You make it look so easy! I don't know how to do half of the stuff you've mentioned.

keep up the good work!
Squelchtone

88whitecomanche

Ok that was probably a previous issue but do keep an eye on it...flush the diff in a few months to double check

Batman33165

Finally replaced my cracked as hell back rear quarter window for $15 from the jy... YAY!!

Batman33165

So besides maintaining the jeep and its liquids i figured i give the jeep some TLC... took off the fenders so i can buff them and repaint them... took down the roof rack to remove rust, repaint, and hopefully wire up my fog lights... and i sanded, painted and set my sunvisor on the jeep

88whitecomanche

The visor looks good man!
It's a good contrast with the white and black on your truck...
Glad your keeping this thread going...