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It makes a mess though, nowhere near as nice as the original box filter bleed. The petcocks with a built in nipple (totally did not type with a straight face) are very pricey and really the only way to do a clean bleed.
That is why I installed the tygon translucent line. I fill both my filters...
This is funny, there is another thread with leaky power steering hoses which originates from the crimps and the suggestions are almost opposite. Everything in the PS/PB system are high pressure except for the one return line coming from the steering gear to the pump reservoir. I like the idea of...
I had the same thing, I bought all of them on RockAuto pretty cheap. Everything fit well except one did not look exactly like the original, just required a minor tweak. Nothing like the oil cooler lines people have trouble with. I changed mine because for under $100, its cheap insurance to avoid...
Are you aware that the housing already has a bleed port on it? Not sure if you know that since you are installing a petcock.
I'm not sure if you would really need a bleeder with an electric pump. Maybe someone else can confirm that. The air may just push through into the IP then back to the...
That is awesome!
I would consider myself a seasoned mechanic and not afraid to tear into an auto trans or do internal engine work. I personally would farm out my IP work to a Stanadyne dealer. Its one of those things where it pays to just let the expert do the work. I've R+R'd mine and even...
Subarus are awesome! I have an 07' Forester 5 speed, limited slip center and rear diffs, and last year with no TPS/TRAC/VSC stuff. That car goes better in snow with bald summer tires than most 4wd's I've owned. It always amazes me how well balanced that car drives and how easy it is to work on...
Congrats on the new Cuck Vee!
It probably needs IP shaft seals which the kit is very cheap, the labor is not. I would recommend a decent reman'd IP unit. Now would be a good time to go through the fuel system and replace all the rubber lines and maybe upgrade the filter unit as well to protect...
I agree but sometimes clamping or pressing only bends the yoke where a sharp smack tends to break it loose. The best method I've used is to do what you mention in a hydraulic press then hit the yoke with a hammer. Combines the best of both worlds but most don't have that equipment on hand.
I...
That is where Spicer injects liquid plastic to lock the ujoint in during manufacturing. You either have to put that in a press and watch stuff explode as they come out or heat up the plastic with a torch. Not microwave safe!
Be sure to wear eye protection or maybe even a face shield. That...
That is because you are going from 4H to 4L while moving which is always going to cause a small grinding if creeping along. Not really bad but certainly creeping is easier than at a full stop. If fully stopped, if you go to shift into 4L and you pause to long in the middle (N position), you are...
Doh! Looks like you will be taking the trike to work. Don't drink and ride :)
I guess the light at the end of the tunnel is that two piece rear seals suck period but boy are they easier to change!
Unless you have an all wheel drive tcase or dislike the certain 'characteristics' of a full time locker, I'd sticker to probably a trutrac or a full detroit in pretty much all applications. Of course if this is a Deuce with lots of weight and manual steering, I'm sure a ratcheting locker can be...
DexCool is a great antifreeze when changed within a reasonable amount of time. I think it got a bad rap when people thought it was a lifetime fluid as GM touted. I would personally not spend the money for it. I run plain jane green and change once a year...easy peazy lemon squeezy. I think as...
Not sure, that was more of just a general guideline. You may not see much going into the pre-combustion chamber. Worst case the injectors would have to come out to get a better look. I don't know what the diameter is going into the combustion chamber. A cheapo bore scope may be too big. I think...
I'd invest in or borrow a bore scope tool. You can get them pretty cheap now. I believe I saw one at the Homo for about $100. Pull the GPs and send it down!
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