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After driving the 998 recreationally for a few years I’m finally getting around to sound insulating it a tad to make it more humane on my family (even though we wear earpro).
After removing the doghouse rubber padding a single sheet of Noico black 80 mil was applied to the degreased surface...
Yeah I’ve been going through multiple leaks during rains here. In this case I’ve got a leak around the outside diameter of the rubber grommet and also through the wires feeding through the middle of the grommet. I’m gonna try sealing both with polyurethane sealant later on.
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Tried DAP Ultra Clear today and had no luck with it sticking to the body or grommet. I suspect it was too cold at 40ish to apply or may be expired
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Leaking well enough to wash my feet and floormats. I have not been able to locate a replacement sans the whole pump assembly. 3M body sealant did not work. Silicone it or what
All ears.
Yeah, it rains a lot in WA...
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CDR valve and hoses are new. [emoji106]
No visible blow-by at idle. I have not performed a manometer test for crank case pressure yet.
Final prep on main cap/block surfaces used brake cleaner followed by acetone. TBH I’m suspecting rear pan seal.
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M998 has been leaking from the front and rear seals. 6.2L engine.
I’ve recently replaced the rear main seal per the TM procedure. Used Felpro/National 5163 seal. The seal was installed partially offset from main cap parting lines with a small dab of ultra on the ends per recommendation.
Pan to...
Finished rebuilding front and rear propeller shafts on my 998. New U joints and carrier bearing.
Rear universal joints are Spicer 5-213X
Front universal joints on A0 early model shaft are 5-153X
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Finally diagnosed a body water leak in the support structure under the A pillar/windshield frame. 3M Auto-body Sealant to the rescue...
So far no more leaks in the treated seams. [emoji3][emoji106]
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Finished installing a block heater on the M998 6.2L.
Installation was relatively easy after draining the system and removing a freeze plug. The heater can bring the block temperature up nicely after 2-3 hours.
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I have an M998 that is now equipped with a Plan B hard top. I'm curious if there are relatively easy ways to add structural reinforcement to the A-B pillars along the roof line similar to the tie-in that exists in a turret support which ties A-B-C structures. Seems like it would be relatively...
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/mep-8xx-stainless-steel-screw-information.152944/
I’ll see if I can find the specific numbers
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I'm looking to install a Frantz filter that I have languishing in the garage. Looking for suggestions on how to plumb the pressure feed and return feed.
For the pressure side I have been looking at installing a Tee in line between the oil pressure sender. However, I would prefer a dedicated...
Looks like the hub input seal.
Follow the TM to remove the shaft and replace the seal.
If the seal is leaking I recommend you do both seals at the same time it’s a larger job it probably well worth it. E.g. spindle hub seal as well.
If you do do the spindle hub seal make sure you get the bearing...
Drove it!
Just finished IP rebuild/replacement
Gasket matched intake manifold
Installed RT exhaust down-pipe heat shield.
Diagnosed and sealed leaking wheel valve
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