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  1. mezc

    Brake lines cost?

    is this kit compatible with the m1009? LMC Truck Parts - Page 139
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    Brake lines cost?

    I inspected my brake lines and they are very rusty, anybody changed the whole brake lines, what was the cost and do you have any hints on this job?
  3. mezc

    Pushrod hydraboost is leaking

    one and a half bottle later and 4000 miles the leak has gone.
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    Left me stranded

    For all out there that did not have the time for doghead's mod or do not want to modify the starter relay, the minimun thing you have to do is change the original relay for the same model, is like $8 dlls vs big melting nightmare, it's a no brainer :cookoo:
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    CDR for dummies

    So I read some threads about this PVC or CDR valve and still is not clear, I took it out and oil came out from inside (10 mml), I blew in the inlet and there isn't any restriction, zero differential pressure. Seems to me that any exhaust from the oil cap will go in to the air intake. So, is...
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    wont start when its hot

    If you have the glow plugs still with the controlling card, then when is hot the plugs are not coming, isn’t it? If this is the case another cause could be the batteries or the starter, without glow plugs your diesel engine relies in the compression you can produce cranking, for that you need...
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    How do you put a radio in?

    I got a cheap ruber antena and zip tie it under the dash, the reception is great in my city and around, so in my case no need to hole it and push it out
  8. mezc

    Name your ride

    My co-workers call it LA MIGRA
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    flywheel - torque converter bolts

    :cookoo:No metric on Autozone: Spectre / 6 pcs. 7/16 in. - 20 x 11/16 in. grade 8 flexplate bolts and lock washers for GM with automatic transmission Spectre / 6 pcs. 7/16 in. - 20 x 11/16 in. grade 8 flexplate bolts and lock washers for GM with automatic transmission Anyone knows what are...
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    flywheel - torque converter bolts

    Hi, CUCV lost some bolts and destroy part of the cover, high vibs and loud noise, I wanna try to put some new bolts back if the threads are not damaged and give it a try. anybody has the part number for a set of these bolts (autozone, carquest)? it failed after my 5000 miles on the road, I...
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    Air vents suck brake powder on my m1009.

    You are right, I just got this m1009 after being seating for a couple years the brakes were scrambling by them self, and rotors were oxidized wearing the pads exponentially. I found the same brake powder and metal oxide on the rims, I put 2000 miles on this truck the first two weeks, just to...
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    Air vents suck brake powder on my m1009.

    Finally I clean the interior so good anyone could eat from the dash if you want, a couple days later I found a dust layer all over the dash, I had a closet look because it was shine and gray-black colored and I can confirm is brake pad material, I check my fenders an all the plastic...
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    cucv Towbar tips

    not legal in california this in not legal in california according the 2009 DMV book
  14. mezc

    Pushrod hydraboost is leaking

    My original question is, if I take the C clip with the hydraboost in place, remove the push rod aside, is there a o-ring that I could easily change?
  15. mezc

    Pushrod hydraboost is leaking

    I was talking about power steering additive. but safety make me think for a rebuild one.
  16. mezc

    Buying a m1009 - leaky injection pump - need advice

    How much did you pay for the new IP, if you don't mind tell? rebuild?, new?, labor cost?
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    Pushrod hydraboost is leaking

    Steering and breaks are working good, I used a quart steering fluid every week (500 miles) to refill it to give and idea of the dripping. I put ½ quart of lucas steering stop oil and the leak slow down pretty good but still dripping. Of course is annoying having oil inside the compartment...
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    youtube video series of two guys around the country on a M1009

    I found this on youtube Spend 120 days on the road with Dave and The Pegger (jeffuehrer) as they make their way around the country. Armed with a CUCV M1009 military blazer, generator, sub-zero sleeping bags, laptop and cameras. The first of it's kind "trekumentary" captures the true spirit of...
  19. mezc

    injectors

    me too, please.
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    Changing the brakes front pads and rotor problem

    my Autozone did not have anything good in stock, so I was planning "finish" today and use these $12 dlls pads for some weeks while getting something better, but still I am stuck, I could not take the locking nut, where can I press the hub and rotor? I took the snapring out but then I couldn't...
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