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mrandig's latest activity

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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    You'd think there was only so much I could post about tie-downs. I have more. If I can save $100 on something, I'm going to do it...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    This morning, I decided that one way or another, the driver's seat was going to move; and it was going to be a battle to the death...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    I decided to replace the radiator also. I should have it from Champion by the end-of-week, or early next. I guess I'll go work in the...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    This is an ominous sign of what's about to come next. Engine parts on are on order and inbound... Next up for replacement: - Water...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    Two-man soft top kit - I finally got around to installing the soft top kit. Working inside the cabin, I needed as much ambient light as...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    Here's the completed tie downs after black oxide. Before: Caswell black oxide concentrate. 1:10 mixture with distilled water for...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    Tarp tie downs - this task was not important and definitely not urgent. However, there is something to be said for therapeutic and...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    Parking brake replacement - It's only taken six weeks, but I did get a replacement parking brake and finally was able to get it...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    Air obstruction gauge - A few weeks ago while replacing my turn signal lever, I had managed to bump the reset button on my air...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    I was able to accomplish a few other items this week. Fuel filter and water separator - this is a pain to get to. Remove the two...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    New coolant hoses (Part 2) It took some research and some trial-and-error, but the replacement of the coolant and hater hoses did...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    I keep getting behind with my posts here. Two weeks, four weeks, six weeks, two months; obviously I was overly optimistic on how long...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    New coolant hoses (Part 1) Ignoring the surprise leak that has sprung up inside the cabin, I took a long pause and decided to change...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    Speaking of surprises, did anyone see this in the previous post? Look closely... Look closely at where the floor transitions to the...
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    mrandig replied to the thread Fixing the 1998 HMMWV.
    New brake switch. One of the problems I had on my list was the brake lights. They did work, but not until the last inch or so of brake...
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