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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 09:39 PM
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I solved my knocking today. Installed all new rod bearings. I found that cylinder 6 was worn pretty bad:

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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by thatXJguy
I solved my knocking today. Installed all new rod bearings. I found that cylinder 6 was worn pretty bad:
I just saw this post on your Instagram! Haha
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 06:47 AM
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****ing stupid piece of **** **** sucker! Pulled out of the garage this morning, looked at the floor and saw ****ing coolant. Now i just have to find where it's leaking from. Brought some coolant with me so after work I'm gonna pour some in before i leave. ****.
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by FruitSnacks
Pulled out of the garage this morning, looked at the floor and saw ****ing coolant. Now i just have to find where it's leaking from. Brought some coolant with me so after work I'm gonna pour some in before i leave. ****.
Woah guy, take it down a slight notch. Don want having issues with the language. Sorry bout the leak. See if you can clean th engine bay slightly and give a good look with a flashlight. Good luck.
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by FruitSnacks
****ing stupid piece of **** **** sucker! Pulled out of the garage this morning, looked at the floor and saw ****ing coolant. Now i just have to find where it's leaking from. Brought some coolant with me so after work I'm gonna pour some in before i leave. ****.
I recall you just replaced the fan clutch and radiator cap. Anything else? The thermostat housing can be tricky to seal.
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Woah guy, take it down a slight notch. Don want having issues with the language. Sorry bout the leak. See if you can clean th engine bay slightly and give a good look with a flashlight. Good luck.
Originally Posted by SteveMongr

I recall you just replaced the fan clutch and radiator cap. Anything else? The thermostat housing can be tricky to seal.
Sorry, bad morning, I'll try to keep a lid on it next time lol
Yes, clutch and cap. I did a thermostat about 2 years ago
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by FruitSnacks

Sorry, bad morning, I'll try to keep a lid on it next time lol
Yes, clutch and cap. I did a thermostat about 2 years ago
Is no problem make sure you didn't knock hoses around. Check the thermostat housing to make sure you didnr hit it after doing the clutch
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Is no problem make sure you didn't knock hoses around. Check the thermostat housing to make sure you didnr hit it after doing the clutch
Ok, thanks guy
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 02:06 PM
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Not today but tomorrow 4.56 gear kit from ROCKRIDGE 4WD.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/je...xperts-176508/



Also new u-bolt yokes, No more straps

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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Dumajones
Also new u-bolt yokes, No more straps
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Nice!
The only issue with those yokes is, the u-bolts get tightened a little too much and the u-joint cap becomes distorted and binds or prevents joint movement.
The only good thing about straps is they prevent this from happening (idiot-proof).
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
Nice!
The only issue with those yokes is, the u-bolts get tightened a little too much and the u-joint cap becomes distorted and binds or prevents joint movement.
The only good thing about straps is they prevent this from happening (idiot-proof).
that only usually happens when people try to retrofit the stock yoke with a strap since the holes aren't in the correct place. Those appear to be new yokes designed for the straps (see how the inside edge of the strap lines up with the edge of the cap seat in the yoke?)
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
that only usually happens when people try to retrofit the stock yoke with a strap since the holes aren't in the correct place. Those appear to be new yokes designed for the straps (see how the inside edge of the strap lines up with the edge of the cap seat in the yoke?)
Thanks for clarifying! That is the big difference, the strap being on the outside edge of cap, rather than the middle like a retrofitted yoke would be. Now I know.
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
that only usually happens when people try to retrofit the stock yoke with a strap since the holes aren't in the correct place. Those appear to be new yokes designed for the straps (see how the inside edge of the strap lines up with the edge of the cap seat in the yoke?)
^^^^^^^^ The yokes are from IRO

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=PFX

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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 03:35 PM
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took pics to sell mine
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Dumajones
I have since been enlightened on those yokes.

On topic: yesterday I drove through the maritime forest trails (primitive roads). I buckled the seatbelt and hit the whoops, the overhead console fell down along with the speaker bar. Guess I should slow down next time.
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