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replaced the a/c clutch relay, built a new suction line, charged the system( no explosions or leaks) still low on refrigerant but the A/C functions at least. tightened the drag link, found i have a bad unit bearing, new ones hear tommorow, wired a high fan override switch, developed a minor fuel tank leak, found out ive got some pretty bad axle wrap( i need new leaf springs bad) fixed my jetta again
Those the bolts off the fender flare brackets? I busted most of them on my rear flares when I took them off. I replaced the studs. Bench grinder will come in handy for this. See Post #7.
this sounds easier than welding bolts in place like I had originally planned
Originally Posted by xjthing
I plan on trying to do a color matched bed liner to cover the rockers when I'm done. My wife's WJ will be going to a friend that owns a body shop, because I'm not going to try and paint it.
I love the color matched bed liners when done right it can look great
this sounds easier than welding bolts in place like I had originally planned
Don't forget the anti seize. Did it awhile back. Haven't lost them on the road. LOL. Had to take them off again after a couple years and they came off with no problems.
Recently I'd been getting some wobble/shimmy in the steering wheel going over some bumps. Not death wobble, but if not addressed it would most likely turn into that.
Having just finished installing a transmission in another vehicle I was just not in the mood for getting under the XJ and wrestling with front-end components so I wimped out and took it to a friend's shop. They found a lot of slop in the track bar so a new one went in, as well as new sway bar links which were shot. They also noticed some leakage from the oil filter adapter so I had them replace the O-ring. (One less thing for me to mess with.)
No more wobble hitting bumps, so it looks like the death wobble has been nipped in the bud.
Don't forget the anti seize. Did it awhile back. Haven't lost them on the road. LOL. Had to take them off again after a couple years and they came off with no problems.
gotta have antiseize of course. i use it on just about everything
Nope. Just happens from the brakes pads sliding back and forth on the knuckles. Over time, it wears a spot there.
Originally Posted by roninofako
Truth. Been there, done that. Mr. Ralph, I gotta say, I am truly impressed with the amount of work you put into your ride to make it right. Mine is heavily modded, but with a purpose. Beauty is not one of them. I don't give 2 rats patooties if it gets scratched or dirty. Yours, on the other hand, I have a secret desire for. Would be nice to look good as well. For what I do, it just isn't practical.
Just shows to go ya, we all have different tastes and goals. You are doing some DAMN fine work. Keep it up.
x2 on that.
Originally Posted by cleenrob
replaced the a/c clutch relay, built a new suction line, charged the system( no explosions or leaks) still low on refrigerant but the A/C functions at least. tightened the drag link, found i have a bad unit bearing, new ones hear tommorow, wired a high fan override switch, developed a minor fuel tank leak, found out ive got some pretty bad axle wrap( i need new leaf springs bad) fixed my jetta again
08-21-2017, 10:37 AM
