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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:18 AM
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Ok i had 4wheelparts install my sye a week ago. It wouldnt shift into 4wd because the morons didnt test it and i had to take it back in and it turned out to be a rugged ridge machining error. So that was fixed. Now after they put it back together a second time, its leaking like crazy. My entire rear axle is soaked with tcase fluid and my gas tank is too. From what i can tell its leaking from the top of the bell housing(think thats what its called), right by the output shaft, out of this black round part that has a connector go into it.

Im assuming its not an easy fix and im better off comlplaining to 4wheelparts and make them fix a second issue?
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Eagle564
Ok i had 4wheelparts install my sye a week ago. It wouldnt shift into 4wd because the morons didnt test it and i had to take it back in and it turned out to be a rugged ridge machining error. So that was fixed. Now after they put it back together a second time, its leaking like crazy. My entire rear axle is soaked with tcase fluid and my gas tank is too. From what i can tell its leaking from the top of the bell housing(think thats what its called), right by the output shaft, out of this black round part that has a connector go into it.

Im assuming its not an easy fix and im better off comlplaining to 4wheelparts and make them fix a second issue?
It sounds like you're referring to the VSS adapter, which sits in the tail housing. You could fix with some RTV but might as well make 4 Wheel Parts fix their screwup.
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by salad
It sounds like you're referring to the VSS adapter, which sits in the tail housing. You could fix with some RTV but might as well make 4 Wheel Parts fix their screwup.
Ya i was thinkin of some sealant but since theyve now screwed up twice id rather go in and let em know how dissapointed i am with their service.
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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I just took the cab off of my MJ. There's an X shaped frame underneath. What is wrong with my Jeep?
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Penny_Thief
I just took the cab off of my MJ. There's an X shaped frame underneath. What is wrong with my Jeep?
There's an X shaped frame under the bed. If you removed the cab and found a frame under it, you have very extensive modifications made to your Comanche.

That, or someone sold you a different pickup.

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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
There's an X shaped frame under the bed.
But should I be able to take the cab off? That's the whole point of being a unibody. I did this to take off the body lift.
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Penny_Thief

But should I be able to take the cab off? That's the whole point of being a unibody. I did this to take off the body lift.
Not sure if troll or novice.

Cab is integrated into the frame. It can't be removed. Can't body lift a unibody, but it sounds like you know that.

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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Not sure if troll or novice.

Cab is integrated into the frame. It can't be removed. Can't body lift a unibody, but it sounds like you know that.
This has to be a very bored person.
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

There's an X shaped frame under the bed. If you removed the cab and found a frame under it, you have very extensive modifications made to your Comanche.

That, or someone sold you a different pickup.
^ this
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Penny_Thief

But should I be able to take the cab off? That's the whole point of being a unibody. I did this to take off the body lift.
Pics!!! I REALLY wanna see this.
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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Is the belt a one man job or do I need assistance and also what can I use to oil the pulleys cuz I hear a constant whine from that area
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ScikoFaery
Is the belt a one man job or do I need assistance and also what can I use to oil the pulleys cuz I hear a constant whine from that area
Believe it or not a bar of soap crank the jeep and let it idle and hold a bar of soap against the underside of the serpentine belt.
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ScikoFaery
Is the belt a one man job or do I need assistance and also what can I use to oil the pulleys cuz I hear a constant whine from that area
The belt is a 15-30 min job one person. As for the whine, try to find out why it whines, don't just mask it., fix it. make sure belt is proper tension and such.
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:50 AM
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Ok, so I have been trying to fix a stupid coolant leak for the past week and have come to the conclusion that I just need to replace the radiator. I'm a little nervous trying to attempt this myself. I've watched a lot of videos online, and read up on it and it seems doable... my biggest worries, other than disconnecting the trans cooling lines, are the fans and the water pump pulley... Some tutorials say I have to remove the fans, some say not. Some say I have to loosed the water pulley, some not. If I don't have to bother with either of those things, I am going out there today and getting this done. Anyone change the rad on a 2000 Ltd. 6cyl. 4.0L? Advice?

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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 89xjrocker
Believe it or not a bar of soap crank the jeep and let it idle and hold a bar of soap against the underside of the serpentine belt.

interesting and thats used as a belt dressing? Neat




Originally Posted by sycoglitch
The belt is a 15-30 min job one person. As for the whine, try to find out why it whines, don't just mask it., fix it. make sure belt is proper tension and such.
I dont wanna mask it I thought maybe the pulley just needed a little grease where they mount at...speaking of cooling since I have the 0331 head and im unsure of the po maintenance i would like to replace all of my cooling stuff so what all should I replace? Therm, radiator, fans and hoses? And fluid of course...I know its leaking from somewhere

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