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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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Since I'm not the only one, I'll clarify:
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 12:38 PM
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so, as for the lifter tick, it seems to be quieting down. Im keeping a close eye on it these days.. using the rotella was a new venture for me. usually i just use mobil non syn and call it good, but, what the hell, right?
im a skeptic when it comes to using additives like MMO.. seems like theres always controversy..
hopefully soon ill get off my *** and fix that rattling flex plate..
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by VTJeep
so, as for the lifter tick, it seems to be quieting down. Im keeping a close eye on it these days.. using the rotella was a new venture for me. usually i just use mobil non syn and call it good, but, what the hell, right?
im a skeptic when it comes to using additives like MMO.. seems like theres always controversy..
hopefully soon ill get off my *** and fix that rattling flex plate..
The flex plate is a 25 min fix. My bolts were loose. That helped fix some vibrations.
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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Cleaned the hell out of him after a hard day of wheeling yesterday

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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Just posted the CL ad for the Comanche's part out. Eager to finish this up so I can move on to the next project.
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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Changed the oil and did an engine flush after realizing he was 2.5 quarts low (Trying to figure out how that happened), greased the **** outta the front end since everything was dry, and did that headlight restore stuff to my front turn signals and taillights. Didn't do much since they're oxidized inside too but it did help.

Engine runs SOOOO much better!
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 1976Mustang
Changed the oil and did an engine flush after realizing he was 2.5 quarts low (Trying to figure out how that happened), greased the **** outta the front end since everything was dry, and did that headlight restore stuff to my front turn signals and taillights. Didn't do much since they're oxidized inside too but it did help.

Engine runs SOOOO much better!
2.5 quarts low?????
I make a point of checking my oil every time I fill up. (the wife thinks its silly as she always sits and wait in the passenger seat) . Maybe you should do same... Could have cost you an engine...

My tail lights where full of dust inside.. A good flush with soapy water made a big difference...
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by karl4x4
2.5 quarts low?????
I make a point of checking my oil every time I fill up. (the wife thinks its silly as she always sits and wait in the passenger seat) . Maybe you should do same... Could have cost you an engine...

My tail lights where full of dust inside.. A good flush with soapy water made a big difference...
Yep defiantly gonna be doing that now, I've never had an issue with loosing oil like this before. Hmm, I might give that flush bit a try when I change out my bulbs, gonna upgrade everything to LEDs.
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jtm01xj
Cleaned the hell out of him after a hard day of wheeling yesterday

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holy crap.. did you dip it in oil or something? Even the tires are shiny... What did you use?
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by karl4x4

2.5 quarts low?????
I make a point of checking my oil every time I fill up. (the wife thinks its silly as she always sits and wait in the passenger seat) . Maybe you should do same... Could have cost you an engine...

My tail lights where full of dust inside.. A good flush with soapy water made a big difference...
I've had to add 5qts in my old renix I had and the sound never changed with 1qt or 6 in it. Only way I'd notice was because the oil pressure gauge would drop at stop lights.

That was a very bad RMS that did get repaired eventually.
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by karl4x4

holy crap.. did you dip it in oil or something? Even the tires are shiny... What did you use?
mothers car wash soap and water and alot of scrubbing . I use a tire scrub brush for the tires it dont get cleaned to often its usually covered in mud lol

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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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He came over so we could hit some trails here in Coral Springs the second we get out there his battery shifts Into his A/C compressor belt and shreds it. Towed him back to my house we replace the belt and strapped down the battery then went back out during a Tornado warning! Here is his finally enjoying some mud!
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolf99XJ
He came over so we could hit some trails here in Coral Springs the second we get out there his battery shifts Into his A/C compressor belt and shreds it. Towed him back to my house we replace the belt and strapped down the battery then went back out during a Tornado warning! Here is his finally enjoying some mud!
Same happened to me (about the belt coming apart).. been keeping an old one as a spare in my tool box ever since.. It will probably rot there until the end of time... I hope lol
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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installed both new motor mounts
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replaced cracked exhaust manifold
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this is the new one... perfect fit
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total cost in parts $135 total labor cost $100
now to save up for the lift...... after we accumulate stuff for the baby on the way of course...
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Changed his shoes, 33x13.50 worn out swampers off and my 35x12.50 hankook mt on!!

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