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Is it because it won't turn at all or it turns and clicks but won't loosen and come off? If it is the former use a set of channel locks. If is the latter, pry the cap off leaving the screw in base then remove it by hand or channel locks. Mine did the clicks but not come off. I removed the cap, it the has the ratchet in it then unscrewed the base from the valve cover. I replaced the cap with one from a JY XJ cheap.
Is it because it won't turn at all or it turns and clicks but won't loosen and come off? If it is the former use a set of channel locks. If is the latter, pry the cap off leaving the screw in base then remove it by hand or channel locks. Mine did the clicks but not come off. I removed the cap, it the has the ratchet in it then unscrewed the base from the valve cover. I replaced the cap with one from a JY XJ cheap.
So what's the update, bud? How goes the journey today?
The good news: I made it, took all of four days. It was painful. Had to go slower than last time because of the trailer, plus...
The kinda bad news: I noticed a vibration yesterday and stopped to check it out. I figured it was likely a driveshaft u-joint so I removed the front ds hoping it was the culprit. It wasn’t. Turns out it was my rear ds, rear u-joint. Making noise at slow speed by the time I realized something was up, and had some movement in it the factory didn’t intend. I had about 350 miles to go. I know this was foolish, but I greased it and crossed my fingers. It was ok at speed, but vibrating pretty bad for the last 5 miles, which I did at about 20 mph. Just made it.
After owning my silver XJ for a little over 5 months now and having a change of mind (keeping it instead of selling), I finally put it in my name. Sooooo happy I have AAA. Took a whopping 10 min from the time I parked to the time I left to do the title transfer.
The good news: I made it, took all of four days. It was painful. Had to go slower than last time because of the trailer, plus...
The kinda bad news: I noticed a vibration yesterday and stopped to check it out. I figured it was likely a driveshaft u-joint so I removed the front ds hoping it was the culprit. It wasn’t. Turns out it was my rear ds, rear u-joint. Making noise at slow speed by the time I realized something was up, and had some movement in it the factory didn’t intend. I had about 350 miles to go. I know this was foolish, but I greased it and crossed my fingers. It was ok at speed, but vibrating pretty bad for the last 5 miles, which I did at about 20 mph. Just made it.
It's not stupid if it works. Lol. Glad ypu made it safe.
Yeah. Not the first time in the course of our marriage that I've sacrificed an expensive "toy", but this is definitely the first time that it's not been a direct act of desperation on our part. A few guys on here know the estimated value dollar of musical instruments and equipment that I pawned and sold at the beginning of our marriage. I've been lucky with my job over the past 10 years that I've been able to be somewhat reckless with our finances.... well, it's time to tighten up and the Jeep is, unfortunately, the fat that has to be trimmed.
That's kind of how I felt when I sold mine. Would have loved to keep it. It had a few issues, but definitely fixable. However, even fixed up, it still wouldn't do what I needed. My needs had changed in the years since I bought it. A back seat that could accommodate a couple of kids turned into a seat that could accommodate 3 adults, and towing needs went from a <3000 pound utility trailer to a camper. Would have loved to keep the XJ, but with truck payments, it just wasn't the responsible thing to do.
Originally Posted by ElMartillo
The kinda bad news: I noticed a vibration yesterday and stopped to check it out. I figured it was likely a driveshaft u-joint so I removed the front ds hoping it was the culprit. It wasn’t. Turns out it was my rear ds, rear u-joint. Making noise at slow speed by the time I realized something was up, and had some movement in it the factory didn’t intend. I had about 350 miles to go. I know this was foolish, but I greased it and crossed my fingers. It was ok at speed, but vibrating pretty bad for the last 5 miles, which I did at about 20 mph. Just made it.
Years ago I was towing my 4 wheeler to a trail head to go hunting. I noticed noise and vibration that was getting worse. Had ridden in my sister's old Bronco II when the rear DS went out in it, and it seems like that, so I feared the DS. Pulled over to look underneith and noticed smoke coming from the trailer wheels. The bearings had burned up and rubbing on the fenders was the only thing holding the tires on! Had to limp it another 20 miles like that.
Originally Posted by TwistedWrench
Addressed the flat-as-hell shackled leaf springs today. Out with the old...
Those look like the springs I pulled off my XJ after 13 years of abuse!
Well, the Jeep is being a Jeep today. Noticed some coolant under it last night but couldn't find the leak. Came home today and we get this...
Why yes, the PO put in a 3 core all aluminum radiator. It's leaking out of the welds. Who would have guessed? That piece of junk is getting replaced by the cheapest plastic one I can find. Oh, and my steering box also has a lot of play as I found out tonight. So I'll be getting a new one of those too.
Well, the Jeep is being a Jeep today. Noticed some coolant under it last night but couldn't find the leak. Came home today and we get this...
Why yes, the PO put in a 3 core all aluminum radiator. It's leaking out of the welds. Who would have guessed? That piece of junk is getting replaced by the cheapest plastic one I can find. Oh, and my steering box also has a lot of play as I found out tonight. So I'll be getting a new one of those too.
That is an excellent way to put it... the Jeep was being a Jeep today.... typical. lol.
I feel your pain in advance with the steering box. When I changed mine out last fall, it took doing it twice to get a box that had actually been rebuilt. It was kind of a PITA for me to do w/o making a mess and then my campfire was peed on by a thoughtless honey badger. The first one had more play in it than the original one that had been in there for the last 19 years. Come to find out that's a shady backdoor game that the rebuild company plays. They just clean them, shoot a new coat of paint on them and ship it off like it's been rebuilt. Complete dirtbags!
Hope you have better luck with yours the first time around.
Why yes, the PO put in a 3 core all aluminum radiator. It's leaking out of the welds. Who would have guessed? That piece of junk is getting replaced by the cheapest plastic one I can find. Oh, and my steering box also has a lot of play as I found out tonight. So I'll be getting a new one of those too.
It's always somethin'! I remember years ago when vehicles were all getting the aluminum radiators with plastic tanks and everyone was complaining about what cheap crap they were. Now it's come full circle and nobody trusts the all metal ones. It's a bit different now though, those folks that were complaining back then were used to brazing brass radiators to fix them.
I've had good luck with my lifetime warranty cheap-o POS so far...
Any idea what route you'll go with the steering box? I've seen a lot of complaints of POS "rebuilt" (repainted?) boxes around here.
Drove it yesterday to pick up some temporary tires. Brakes started prematurely locking up. Fun. Thank goodness for a stick and engine braking. Guess I need a new master cylinder? Porportioning valve? I'll have to trouble shoot.
That is an excellent way to put it... the Jeep was being a Jeep today.... typical. lol.
I feel your pain in advance with the steering box. When I changed mine out last fall, it took doing it twice to get a box that had actually been rebuilt. It was kind of a PITA for me to do w/o making a mess and then my campfire was peed on by a thoughtless honey badger. The first one had more play in it than the original one that had been in there for the last 19 years. Come to find out that's a shady backdoor game that the rebuild company plays. They just clean them, shoot a new coat of paint on them and ship it off like it's been rebuilt. Complete dirtbags!
Hope you have better luck with yours the first time around.
Originally Posted by Tbone289
It's always somethin'! I remember years ago when vehicles were all getting the aluminum radiators with plastic tanks and everyone was complaining about what cheap crap they were. Now it's come full circle and nobody trusts the all metal ones. It's a bit different now though, those folks that were complaining back then were used to brazing brass radiators to fix them.
I've had good luck with my lifetime warranty cheap-o POS so far...
Any idea what route you'll go with the steering box? I've seen a lot of complaints of POS "rebuilt" (repainted?) boxes around here.
Yep everyone complains about the "aftermarket repainted" boxes. I am not 100% sure what route I am going to go. The Delphi I put in my white one is doing just fine so far. So I might just get another one of those for the silver one. Or possibly, rebuild the one that originally came out of the white Jeep and put it in the silver one. Or someone posted a link to Redhead gear boxes a while back and they looked pretty good but a little pricey. Not sure. I got lots of other things to do before I get to replacing it. Its not leaking so I am not in a huge rush to replace it. Its just got about a 1/4" of play in the output shaft.
I already ordered a new radiator. $55 on Fleabay with a lifetime warranty. I will take my chances.
05-14-2018, 06:08 AM
