I had my engine rebuilt a few thousand miles ago... New water pump and almost everything else replaced... For so reason the coolant in the overflow has brown smudge in it... I am not losing or gaining coolant... Do you know what cause this smudge...

 

Maybe from the heater core?

 

I'm looking for opinions on this problem.
I'm changing out my rear shackles and on the passenger side the sleeve froze to the bolt and came out with it, expanding the hole in the shackle hanger to its diameter... (Included picture)

The shackle hangers are in good shape. I'm looking for opinions on how to deal with this enlarged hole....

Can I slip a washer on both the inside and outside face of the hanger at the smaller correct diameter in hopes of sandwiching that as the proper diameter. I'd think I'd have all sorts of problems with play and alignment?

Should I weld a plate on the outside of the shackle hanger that has the correct size diameter hole, aligning it by just using the shackle bolt?


Most of what I've seen in posts here are about rusted or replacing shackle hangers. Have not seen any recommendations on this problem.... I'd imagine I'm not the first to experience it....


Thanks

 

I would weld a washer with the correct diameter hole on the outside of the hangar and be done wth it.

 

Anyone have any recommendations/advice for replacing D30 axle seals? I had my u-joints changed and the drivers side is leaking terribly now.

 

I actually relocated mine to behind the front cross brace... just make sure you keep it as close to the passenger side frame rail as possible to avoid possibility of contact with the fan (which is minimal - especially if you have the shroud in place).

 

It's fun to see where guys put them. As long as it's protected from debris, you're golden. Looks good!

Since it keeps wanting to switch up to the defrost vents, check the tiny vacuum line that controls it. Passenger side engine bay behind the emissions purge solenoid. Comes off the main vacuum line for the cruise and resevoir. Almost looks like a little wire but it's a tiny, PITA vacuum line. I guess the designers needed to save all the room they could? Mine had a hole in it and practically disintegrated in my hand when I touched it.

 

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Thanks I'll take a look at that didn't think to check that

 

I have a huge freon leak, it won't hold a charge for more than a day or two. I think it may be the evaporator but I want to rule anything else out before I tear my dash apart, what can I do to test the rest of the system?

 

They probably nicked the seals when putting the shafts back in.

These two guides will prepare you completely:

http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoD30AxlesSeals.htm
http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/d30seals/seal-1.htm

You'll want to get the axle high enough up for the pry bar to fit. Might need new stands.

For installing the seals I actually used a massive socket, a couple of adapters, and 3/8" ratchet driver extensions. Similar idea to that tool with the threaded rod.

Take it to a professional with actual leak detection tools and stop pissing refrigerant into the atmosphere.

 

I haven't even put any freon in, the previous owner did a few times, so any damage from the 2 cans wasn't me. I also don't have 500 bucks to take it to an ac shop.

 

i don't think a leak down test would cost 500 bucks.. people online seem to say they had it done for about 100-200, sometimes 300 but that was pushing it.

maybe you can try with dye? if you don't find any in the engine bay it's safe to assume it leaks at the evap core.

 

Post an update if you find/fix it. I was pretty psyched when I had vent air again

 

Time to go doorless