[dman4486]

Post Windrock trip I had some damage I had to repair. The fuel tank was used by a massive rock to lift the entire truck off the ground and I had not put the skid back on yet. luckily the fuel pump/pickup was there to hold the load and not COMPLETELY taco the tank. About 3 hours of hammering to get the sump in the tank back down to the correct location and some pickup bracket/piping reshaping she is back to order. The motor mounts went, so the entire driveline shifted back and caused the shifter boot assembly to pull from the body in the front. Sure was a noisy trip home with this GIANT hole. I've also got some new body damage, but it is difficult to see it since it goes down the entire side of the truck and just emphasizes the structure in the doors; Somewhat like a wet t-shirt contest.

Don't mind the flex ramp in the background

 

[brickmagnet]

Fuel, air, filter; plugs (boy did they need it) and boots.

 

[dman4486]

A window sash clip broke on the Driver's electric window. Found some on amazon (Amazon.com: ihave Replacement For DOOR GLASS WINDOW TRACK CLIPS RODEO TROOPER AMIGO PASSPORTS PICKUP : Automotive) and picked up some Permatex 84101. These clips look and measure identical to the factory ones and have good hand feel. We shall see how long they last! While I was in the interior I disassembled a rear door that was tough to open and the electric lock bounced when locking only. The latch was tough to operate even on the bench so I sprayed it down with white lithium and cycled it a bunch of times. Issues resolved!

 

[dman4486]

I forgot to mention the factory security system I picked up while at Jerry's is now installed in the factory location for a '96 passodeo! Sure is cool having remote lock/unlock and rear hatch pop.

And the important parts of the manual if anyone has the two button remote and box like this one.

 

[brickmagnet]

Was hearing a leak from the PCV and upon checking found the grommet hard as a rock, and torn.

Used the handy coat hanger from the spark plug boot exercise to pry it up and out without leaving the bottom half under the valve cover. Just to make my life interesting, while putting the new one in I did push it all the way into there with my finger, requiring playing Operation again with the needle-nose and the wire.

Folks, change the grommet before it looks like this, please.

A little job, such a little job, but it reminds me of a big job, just in miniature size.

Ignore the other rubber, that is former Volvo stuff. Went with silicone on the engine vacuum lines and ferrules, finally.

 

[Bender]

 

[Bender]

 

[mhamari]

Finally mounted my snowflakes and aisen hubs.

 

[roxyschram]

So I've done, front and rear rotors, pads and calipers, oil change, trans fluid change. Still got the front brake lines to replace though they are good still, front ball joints, link bars, and plan to have all the seats reupholstered. Was placing an order for work in Japan and decided to add a few items since it meant cheaper shipping. Found Bosch had filters made in Japan as well and not China. Got a few of them

 

[6079smithw]

Tain't much but I got tired of looking at the sunburned stone guards and mudflaps
on my '01 Rodeo.
Pulled them all off, scrubbed them clean and 800 wet-sanded the guards. Shot 3
coats of rattlecan Rust-Oleum 2X Ultra Matte Black and let dry for 48 hours before
putting everything back on. Phone messed up all the pictures except these two
but you get the idea.
Hopefully the weather warms up this week so I can change out the OEM radiator
on my 1994 Trooper...

 

[Shawn Anthony]

Used as a support vehicle.

 

[Enemigo]

Took it to Moab for the second time.

 

[Bluelight]

Got some new keys made on Isuzu style blanks, to replace the one key on a Mitsubishi style blank that I had.

 

[cgeoca]

Changed the oil in my 93 Bighorn yesterday. I couldn't find any Shell T6 so I went with Amsoil Signature Series Max-Duty Oil. Pretty expensive stuff and probably overkill but oh well. Also sent my oil out for testing.

 

[Guitarbuilder]

Installed my transfer case skid plate after carrying it around in the back of my trooper for the last 2 months. Then I took it on a 200 mile trip into the mountains. I went through Hungry valley and up to Alamo mountain and made grilled cheese sandwiches and soup.

The trooper performed flawlessly.

 

[Guitarbuilder]

I installed front pads and rotors Saturday morning. When I got new tires a couple months ago, the tech told my the front and rear pads could be replaced.
So I figured before it was time to bring it back in for tire rotation, I would service the brakes. I felt the inside of the rotors and they were grooved pretty bad. So I ordered new rotors and pads(power stop from Rock Auto).
The passenger side took me 1 hour change rotors and pads and regrease the bearings. And get up and down to get the tools I didn't gather in the beginning.
The drivers side took me 3 hours. The 3 Philips flat head screws that hold the wheel bearing lock ring in place were stripped. I was able to get the screws out, but I was not going to reuse them. And then when it came to removing the 3 socket head bolts that hold the ABS ring on, one of those bolts would not beak loose, I ended up stripping that bold head. I was able to drill it out and remove the ring without damaging the ring.
Pick up all the tools and part, lock everything up and drive the 4runner to the local Ace Hardware for new bolts and screws. Then drive back home, drag everything back out and reassemble.
Took it for a drive to bed the brakes.
Took it for a test drive to Santa Barbara today for lunch and all was good.
Mike

 

[Ed Mc.]

Sometimes it's easy as pie, other times a real Pain in the Ar$e!

Always nice to finish up and have everything work.

 

[Windsor1994]

Changed the oil; not that many miles but it’s been 5 months and lots of short trips.
Took a spare rear driveshaft to the driveline machinist’s to see if it will be useable despite some dents from the wrecking yard moving the truck around with a forklift.
Put on a new used transfer case shift knob, original one has stripped threads.
Added a few ounces of Dex III.Some had leaked out during my transfer case swap adventure week before last.
Topped off the coolant in the overflow tank to see if the level will fluctuate. Also keeping an eye on a possible leak from the small coolant nipple on the water manifold at the rear of the engine.

 

[Enemigo]

The drivers side took me 3 hours. The 3 Philips flat head screws that hold the heel bearing lock ring in place were stripped. I was able to get the screws out, but I was not going to reuse them.
Mike

If you replace those screws with more Phillips head screws (some guys switch to allen head screws), then you need a JIS (Japenese Induatrial Standard) screw driver. They are designed to fit those screws and not strip out. Also, for like $20-$25 on Amazon, you can get an authentic, JIS impact screw driver. It is like a normal screw driver, but with a metal strike plate on the back of the handle. If you wrap the strike plate with a hammer, it twists the shaft (and screw) backwards a fraction of a turn, basically like a manual impact gun. Worked great for me, and I love having that screw driver floating around. With good condition screws, and a JIS

 

[Guitarbuilder]

I did not replace them with more phillips, they are now allen head screws. I should have replaced the 3 on the other side but they were in perfect condition. I have a couple of heavy duty impact screwdrivers that I've had and used for years. I also have a set if JIS drivers. Definitely good to have around.
All 3 of the damaged screws were not very tight, one was so bad that I used a small slotted screwdriver to remove it.
In a couple weeks I will be tackling the rear brakes.
Mike