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95 Trooper Repair and Improvements

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#1 ·
I recently acquired a 95 Trooper manual 4x4 with a 3.2 v6. The little Trooper gets a warm when idling at stops, and the mechanic for the previous owner suggested that the head gasket was blown. When I checked it for 4/5 of the tale-tale signs for a blown head gasket before acquisition, I found that it didn't have any of them.

  1. Bubbles in the radiator when running? nope[/*]
  2. Water vapor coming out of the tailpipe when running warm? nope[/*]
  3. Milky Oil? nope[/*]
  4. Copious amounts of radiator fluid spilling over the blocks from the headers? nope[/*]
  5. Spitting radiator fluid out of spark plug holes when turning over the engine? didn't check before purchase[/*]

I later pulled 5/6 of the spark plugs (the one right by the master cylinder is a real booger), and saw no fluid splashing out when I turned the engine over.

My thoughts are that it is either the radiator or the water pump (although I'm still looking to see if it's actually consuming water somewhere).

I did a heat test with the radiator by running the engine for a bit (drove thrice around the block), then turning it off, and feeling for cold spots with my hand, and found that about a third to a half of the radiator was cold. I've pulled and flushed the radiator, flushed the block, washed off the outside of the radiator and ac intercooler, installed a new thermostat, installed a new upper and lower hose, and am waiting for the sealant around the thermostat to cure before pouring in fresh fluid.

While I was waiting on the engine to dry, I pulled off the throttle body and cleaned it up a bit as well.

I'm hoping this does it. I'll try to get some pictures, or be better at taking pictures for future posts. This Trooper has plenty to work on, so I'd like to add to the knowledge bank as I go, and hopefully help somebody else out in the process.
 
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#128 ·
Nano909 said:
Did you ever figure out your stalling/surging issue?
Not yet. It's weird. I keep the gas pedal steady, and the rpms will slowly drop, then suddenly it's like the computer, or whatever is not working, catches itself and does a small jolt as it corrects. It also likes to stall when I'm shifting into neutral at lights. I've got a shop manual. There's like 20 different things to look at that could cause this.
 
#129 ·
June update:

I finally acquired the proper headlight wiper button from Mr Shawn Anthony, and was able to get those working. I cleaned the oil pan and other pieces under the Trooper, and this seemed to fix the oil leaks. I think I may have just been dripping oil that was leftover from when I left a bolt out of the oil pump. My transfer case drain still has a small leak, so I guess I need to crank it down a little more.

I'm noticing that one of my hydraulic lifters gets unhappy after running for a long time when going up hills. I think I will just save up and put all new ones in eventually.

I may update my to do list again, as I've got a few items that are shifting and changing, a most of this list is complete.

I'm planning to work with a machine shop to reproduce some hard to find metal accessories and parts. Hoping to better equip the community soon. If you have any ideas or requests, let me know.

- Things to Complete the Drivetrain Build:
--- Driveline shunt, which might be Backlash Clunk - I changed the ujoints, and the mounts feel solid, so I'm going to tear into the rear axle to see what's loose. Wish I had money for gearing upgrades or lockers right now.
--- TPS - I think I still have a little delay in my throttle. Going to get a in wire tester to see if the resistance readings are correct.
--- IACV - I swear, I've changed it three times now. It still stalls at lights, even when I'm downshifting I to them. I am considering buying the $100 OEM one from The Acura parts Whole seller.
--- The AC belt needs a little tightening


- Other Mechanical Or non Interior Things
--- There's some play in my steering yet. I think I've maxed out the screw. Going to look into the idler arm and other items before rebuilding the box and column. I've rebuilt everything else at this point. The column doesn't sound too bad.
--- Change the fluids on the transmission, transfer case, and differentials
--- I have a light bar attached to a roof rack that I need to wire in with a plug
--- Reverse Switch

--- Paint Transfer Case Skid Plate
--- Get windshield chips filled
--- Steering alignment
--- Replace hood release cable
--- Replace front right wheel well rubber
--- Replace front right wheel plastic


-Interior Things
--- Rear cupholder
--- Front Driver's pillar grab bars

--- Housing for trunk door lock switch
--- Cut hole is stock rear gate plastic for open handle
--- Install rear stock DC power socket in trunk
--- Troubleshoot driver's seat heater
--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Fix speedometer
--- Increase blower fan speed
--- Extra outlets

-The Small Upgrades List
--- New Rotors and Brake Pads
--- New Ball Joints

--- Steel brake line
--- Snorkel --> Actively upgrading
--- Grille guard

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- HD Torsion Bars
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- Lockers front and back (preferably e lockers) that g80 should be fine for now
--- Wiper lights
--- Ismcher Power swaybar disconnect
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- international stock bull bar
--- Custom bumpers

--- second battery
 
#130 ·
Snorkel To Do List:
--- Find new locations for Charcoal canister and coolant overflow tank
--- Get new Charcoal canister vacuum lines
--- Test charcoal canister valve
--- Figure out piping between new airbox and throttle body
--- Add vacuum line for crankcase ventilation
--- Measure hole locations
--- Drill holes
--- Rivet bracket on body
--- Connect snorkel
--- add oil catch cans?
 
#133 ·
Late July update:

My starter has started some intermittent issues. Sometimes it doesn't turn over unless you hold the key over for 5 to 30 seconds. I just bought the starter in the past year, so I am now troubleshooting it.

I swapped my throttle body for another that I had, and am still having stalling issues. Going to clean the intake manifold, start replacing air lines, do a compression test, and fuel pressure test again.

Redoing the list for mid year 2021:

- Drivetrain Issues:
--- Intermittent starter issue
--- Stalling Issue
--- Sticking Clutch Pedal (doesn't affect driving)

-Interior Things
--- Housing for trunk door lock switch
--- Cut hole is stock rear gate plastic for open handle
--- Troubleshoot driver's seat heater
--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Increase blower fan speed
--- Extra outlets
--- AC Checkup

-The Small Upgrades List
--- Steel brake line
--- Snorkel --> Actively upgrading
--- Custom Skid Plates
--- Custom Light Guards
--- CB antenna mount

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- HD Torsion Bars
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- Ismcher Power swaybar disconnect
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- second battery
--- Sound deadening
 
#134 ·
August update:

I fixed the starter issue. Ended up being a loose nut on the power stud of the starter.

I got a 97 Rodeo throttle body, which holds air much better than the 95 ones I was working with. Hasn't fixed my stalling. My valve covers are leaking, so I'm going to check my timing and re torque the bolts.

I did some troubleshooting and figured out that my driver seat heater is busted. The back shows connection. The break is in the seat. Saving up for a new seat heater replacement.

I put a newer blower fan in from a yard Trooper, and it seems to blow better, but is a tad noisier.

I am planning too make a tray to bolt into the stock airbox mount that would hold a second battery, canister filter, and overflow tank, so that I can run a more direct air line to the snorkel.

- Drivetrain Issues:
--- Intermittent starter issue
--- Stalling Issue
--- Sticking Clutch Pedal (doesn't affect driving)

-Interior Things
--- Housing for trunk door lock switch
--- Cut hole is stock rear gate plastic for open handle
--- Troubleshoot driver's seat heater
--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Increase blower fan speed
--- Extra outlets
--- AC Checkup

-The Small Upgrades List
--- Steel brake line
--- Snorkel --> Actively upgrading
--- Custom Skid Plates
--- Custom Light Guards
--- CB antenna mount

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- HD Torsion Bars
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- Ismcher Power swaybar disconnect
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- second battery
--- Sound deadening
 
#135 ·
September update:

The Stalling and Hesitation issues are GONE! A new fuel pressure regulator fixed it! This build is essentially done.

- Drivetrain Issues:
--- Intermittent starter issue
--- Stalling Issue

--- Sticking Clutch Pedal (doesn't affect driving)

-Interior Things
--- Housing for trunk door lock switch
--- Cut hole is stock rear gate plastic for open handle
--- Troubleshoot driver's seat heater
--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Increase blower fan speed
--- Extra outlets
--- AC Checkup

-The Small Upgrades List
--- Steel brake line
--- Snorkel --> Actively upgrading
--- Custom Skid Plates
--- Custom Light Guards
--- CB antenna mount

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- HD Torsion Bars
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- Ismcher Power swaybar disconnect
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- second battery
--- Sound deadening
 
#136 ·
October update:

I did the most stressful mod that I've done to date, and installed the snorkel. Took it on it's first real offroad journey, and it performed amazingly. Better than I ever imagined. It was so smooth. The 4Low likes to pop out, but that was it.

It's leaking more oil than before I did the offroading, so now I have to find the leaks, but wow. It was amazing.

- Drivetrain Issues:
--- Intermittent starter issue
--- Stalling Issue

--- Sticking Clutch Pedal (doesn't affect driving)

-Interior Things
--- Housing for trunk door lock switch
--- Cut hole is stock rear gate plastic for open handle
--- Troubleshoot driver's seat heater
--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Increase blower fan speed
--- Extra outlets
--- AC Checkup

-The Small Upgrades List
--- Steel brake line
--- Snorkel
--- Custom Skid Plates
--- Custom Light Guards
--- CB antenna mount

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- HD Torsion Bars
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- Ismcher Power swaybar disconnect
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- second battery
--- Sound deadening
 
#139 ·
January update:

I cut the hole for the rear handle and added read door pockets. I had a pretty serious oil leak that turned out to be the o ring on the crank position sensor. The CPS is only a couple of years old. An o ring kit from oreilly's had the right size, and the leak is fixed.

I FINALLY obtained an Irmscher swaybar disconnect. I have to figure out the wiring, weld in three nuts, weld in a flange onto the trailing link, pack the ball joints with fresh grease, put new boots on the ball joints, and install an illumination bulb in the switch.

- Drivetrain Issues:
--- Intermittent starter issue
--- Stalling Issue

--- Sticking Clutch Pedal (doesn't affect driving)

-Interior Things
--- Housing for trunk door lock switch
--- Cut hole is stock rear gate plastic for open handle
--- Troubleshoot driver's seat heater

--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Increase blower fan speed
--- Extra outlets
--- AC Checkup
--- Install driver seat heater replacement

-The Small Upgrades List
--- Steel brake line
--- Snorkel
--- Custom Skid Plates
--- Custom Light Guards
--- CB antenna mount

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- HD Torsion Bars
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- Ismcher Power swaybar disconnect -- ACTIVELY INSTALLING
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- Sound deadening
 
#140 ·
March update:

I removed the detent from the 4lo, cleaned it up, added some oil, greased the spring, and reassembled it. I have had issues with 4lo sticking and am hoping this resolves them. I removed the Rear ABS computer because it's not connected and I'm tired of seeing the light for it.

Swaybar disconnect is not yet installed.

- Drivetrain Issues:
--- Intermittent starter issue
--- Stalling Issue
--- Sticking Clutch Pedal (doesn't affect driving)


-Interior Things
--- Housing for trunk door lock switch
--- Cut hole is stock rear gate plastic for open handle
--- Troubleshoot driver's seat heater

--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Increase blower fan speed
--- Extra outlets
--- AC Checkup
--- Install driver seat heater replacement

-The Small Upgrades List
--- Steel brake line
--- Snorkel
--- Custom Skid Plates
--- Custom Light Guards
--- CB antenna mount

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- HD Torsion Bars
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- Ismcher Power swaybar disconnect -- ACTIVELY INSTALLING
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- Sound deadening
 
#141 ·
June update:

I tested the 4lo off road, and cleaning the detent fixed the issue.

I acquired a set of stock skid plates, which I repainted and installed. I just nabbed a set of custom rock sliders from the yard, but will have to drill some holes to bolt them in.

I installed the custom tail light guards that I had made, and I like them more than I thought that I would. I may make a run of them if anybody is interested.

Swaybar disconnect is still not yet installed.

I took a couple of boards and covered them in grey vinyl to use as supports for sleeping on. Using pack out crates in the trunk area for support there. Two 2x3 foot boards seem to work well for this.

-Interior Things
--- Housing for trunk door lock switch
--- Cut hole is stock rear gate plastic for open handle
--- Troubleshoot driver's seat heater

--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Increase blower fan speed
--- Extra outlets
--- AC Checkup
--- Install driver seat heater replacement

-The Small Upgrades List
--- Steel brake line
--- Snorkel
--- Custom Skid Plates
--- Custom Light Guards

--- CB antenna mount

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- HD Torsion Bars
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- Ismcher Power swaybar disconnect -- ACTIVELY INSTALLING
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- Sound deadening
--- Rock Sliders <<-- ACTIVELY INSTALLING
 
#143 ·
August update:

I am still seeing 4 low slip out every now and then.

I acquired a set of Ironman4x4 torsion bars, and wow, what a difference do they make. No more tire scrape on the local dips.

New blower fan motor has been installed as well, which is another nice upgrade.

Doing two more vinyl boards for sleeping on to cover the trunk area.

Added a new light to the back side of the roof rack facing backwards. This would probably only be good for remote camping.

-Interior Things
--- Housing for trunk door lock switch
--- Cut hole is stock rear gate plastic for open handle
--- Troubleshoot driver's seat heater

--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Increase blower fan speed
--- Extra outlets
--- AC Checkup
--- Install driver seat heater replacement

-The Small Upgrades List
--- Steel brake line
--- Snorkel
--- Custom Skid Plates
--- Custom Light Guards

--- CB antenna mount

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- HD Torsion Bars
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- Ismcher Power swaybar disconnect -- ACTIVELY INSTALLING
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- Sound deadening
--- Rock Sliders <<-- ACTIVELY INSTALLING
 
#144 ·
September update:

I had some battery and starting issues. A new battery helped, but the ground wire connection on the starter seems to be loose. I'll be getting a new wire end soon.

I'm going to try to tackle the 4 low issue soon. I am also have some loose steering, which I think a new u joint will fix.

New Clutch master cylinder is on the list too.

I've got a date for getting the welding done for the sway bar disconnect next month.

-Fixit List
--- 4 low
--- Starter Ground Wire
--- Loose Steering
--- Clutch master Cylinder
--- AC Dryer in cab

-Interior Things
--- Housing for trunk door lock switch
--- Cut hole is stock rear gate plastic for open handle
--- Troubleshoot driver's seat heater

--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Increase blower fan speed
--- Extra outlets
--- Install driver seat heater replacement

-The Small Upgrades List
--- Steel brake line
--- Snorkel
--- Custom Skid Plates
--- Custom Light Guards

--- CB antenna mount

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- HD Torsion Bars
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- Ismcher Power swaybar disconnect -- ACTIVELY INSTALLING
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- Sound deadening
--- Rock Sliders <<-- ACTIVELY INSTALLING
 
#145 ·
October update:

Finally got the swaybar disconnect installed. Tested the 4lo issue the other day, but it stayed in fine going downhill. I guess I need a test uphill now.

-Fixit List
--- 4 low --might be fine
--- Starter Ground Wire
--- Loose Steering
--- Clutch master Cylinder
--- AC Dryer in cab

-Interior Things
--- Housing for trunk door lock switch
--- Cut hole is stock rear gate plastic for open handle
--- Troubleshoot driver's seat heater

--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Increase blower fan speed
--- Extra outlets
--- Install driver seat heater replacement

-The Small Upgrades List
--- Steel brake line
--- Snorkel
--- Custom Skid Plates
--- Custom Light Guards

--- CB antenna mount

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- HD Torsion Bars
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- Ismcher Power swaybar disconnect
--- more lights

--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- Sound deadening
--- Rock Sliders <<-- ACTIVELY INSTALLING
 
#146 ·
December Update:

Swaybar disconnect works fantastic. I had a recent outing where 4low worked fine uphill, but would disengage going downhill. I fixed the started solenoid connector with a generic 4mm electrical female connector. The rock sliders that I acquired are bolt on, and I think I might use them as a foundation for a weld on set in the future. Looking for a set of rectangle KC lights for the ARB.

-Fixit List
--- 4 low
--- Starter Ground Wire
--- Loose Steering
--- Clutch master Cylinder
--- AC Dryer in cab

-Interior Things
--- Housing for trunk door lock switch
--- Cut hole is stock rear gate plastic for open handle
--- Troubleshoot driver's seat heater

--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Increase blower fan speed
--- Extra outlets
--- Install driver seat heater replacement

-The Small Upgrades List
--- Steel brake line
--- Snorkel
--- Custom Skid Plates
--- Custom Light Guards

--- CB antenna mount

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- HD Torsion Bars
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- Ismcher Power swaybar disconnect
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- Sound deadening
--- Rock Sliders
 
#147 ·
February update:

I had a smog issue, and discovered that i had a goofy vacuum line setup. My intake manifold has a vacuum line that runs to nothing that I'm aware of. I had it in the filter for VSV for the EGR, but evidently this isn't the correct layout. I found a guy that has a rodeo with that line, but he's not sure what it goes to either.

So I doubt any piece of my engine was original.

Capping the vacuum line, removing a restrictive gasket from the EGR pipe, and fresh spark plugs got it to pass smog.

I'm wanting to get the REVOs next, because I'm having the issue with 4 low and am hoping that a fresh indent rail will help alleviate this. I've gotta sell my other 95 to get the funds first.
 
#148 ·
April Update:

Dealing with ticks. My hydraulic timing chain tensioners sound like they are unhappy after high rpm. Seeing that I originally sourced yard parts for these, I'm replacing them with NOS. The timing belt tensioner also sounded like it had a intermittent tick, so it has been replaced. The oil cooler pipe bolt had come loose as well, so that is tightened down.

Found a jerry can in the shed, so I'm trying to figure out the best way to mount that.

Going to restart the lists again. Will be a slower burn, but hoping to get the fixit list done.

-Fixit List
--- Timing Chain Tensioners
--- 4 low
--- Loose Steering
--- Clutch master Cylinder
--- AC Dryer in cab

-Interior Things
--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Install driver seat heater replacement
--- Sound deadening
--- Door weather stripping

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- locking front diff (limited slip or air locking)
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- Rock Sliders
--- Awning
--- Cb Radio
--- Jerry Can Mount
--- Steel brake lines
--- RHD steering box mod
 
#149 ·
July Update

Discovered that my UCA bushings are gone on the passenger side. This, combined with the fact that I have not replaced the bearings, has lead to the acquisition of front wheel bearings, knuckle bears, seals, and races, along with OEM UCA bushings AND the appropriate socket for the wheel nuts.

The left chain tensioner arrived from Isuzu Japan as well. So there is a bit of work ahead for the summer.

-Fixit List
--- Timing Chain Tensioners
-- Valve Cover Gaskets
-- UCA Bushings
-- Front Wheel and Knuckle Bearings
--- 4 low
--- Loose Steering
--- Clutch master Cylinder
--- AC Dryer in cab

-Interior Things
--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Install driver seat heater replacement
--- Sound deadening
--- Door weather stripping

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- locking front diff (limited slip or air locking)
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- Rock Sliders
--- Awning
--- Cb Radio
--- Jerry Can Mount
--- Steel brake lines
--- RHD steering box mod
 
#150 ·
November 2023 Update

Isuzu had their supplier make new UCA bushings, and those finally came in, so UCA bushings and ball bearings are next. I ended up getting knuckle oil seals shipped in from overseas as well, so new knuckle bearings a seals are on the install list as well. I've got an odd rotational noise at speeds of 45-55, so I'm hoping the wheel bearings and knuckle bearings take care of that.

I installed a Moog UCA on my passenger side to hold things over in the meantime. I think I tightened the bolts up a tad much, because the steering is much stiffer now, but this also fixed a bunch of play in mt steering. I think the shoddy UCA was causing the Trooper to wander a bit when driving, and now it holds nearly straight.

Replaced the timing chain tensionsers. New valve cover gaskets. Engine thus far seems to be running smoother. I notice no ticking after a long journey with hills and 4k rpm in 4th to tackle the hills at speed limit.

The clutch master cylinder had jb weld covering the flange nut, so I ordered a dampener bypass clutch line from Classic City Overland. It's been installed, but I need to revisit it, as I'm getting a little air end somewhere. It does shift MUCH smoother. I think my dampener mush have been going out or something. There used to be a click and jingle down in the transmission, but that is GONE. I think my clutch system wasn't holding pressure well and the bearing on the clutch pedal was getting loose and jingling around.

I had a short on my turn signal recently that ended up coming from the stock connectors on the reverse sensor from the transmission. A little electrical tape over each wire connection has fixed this.

What I have been calling the AC dryer is really the evaporator, and I had a shop tackle that for me recently. AC blows cold (enough for a 29 year old system) without freezing over, so I'm happy for that.

I have acquired a set of vintage PIAA from a guy that used to race buggies in the Baja 500. I'm going to mount them center on the ARB bumper, but I've got to get a mount fabricated, as I've only got one.


-Fixit List
--- Timing Chain Tensioners
-- Valve Cover Gaskets

-- UCA Bushings
-- Front Wheel and Knuckle Bearings
--- 4 low
--- Loose Steering
--- Clutch master Cylinder
--- AC Evaporator in cab


-Interior Things
--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Install driver seat heater replacement
--- Sound deadening
--- Door weather stripping

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- locking front diff (limited slip or air locking)
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- Rock Sliders
--- Awning
--- Cb Radio
--- Jerry Can Mount
--- Steel brake lines
--- RHD steering box mod
 
#152 ·
January 2024 Update

Got the UCA bushings, and all of the front wheel bearings on, along with a alignment, and I'm loving the improvements. Steering feels so much stiffer. It's nice.

Ever since I put a temporary manual oil pressure unit in, my stock oil pressure sender has been leaking. I think the manual one must have expanded the threads, and the stock one loses space for the 17mm before losing full threads, so I might be SOL. Trying tightening with a wrench before I go hunting for a whole new oil filter arm, or whatever this piece is called.


-Fixit List
--- Timing Chain Tensioners
-- Valve Cover Gaskets
-- UCA Bushings
-- Front Wheel and Knuckle Bearings

--- 4 low
--- Loose Steering
--- Clutch master Cylinder
--- AC Evaporator in cab


-Interior Things
--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Install driver seat heater replacement
--- Sound deadening
--- Door weather stripping

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- locking front diff (limited slip or air locking)
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- Rock Sliders
--- Awning
--- Cb Radio
--- Jerry Can Mount
--- Steel brake lines
--- RHD steering box mod

 
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#153 ·
February 2024 Update

Replacing the Oil Cooler Assembly with my backup one fixed the oil leak. There must have been a hairline crack. I've got to get a new oil cooler gasket installed, but the big leak is fixed. Other than my 4lo issue, I think this is ready for adventure again.

Time to save up for those 3:1 gears now.


-Fixit List
--- Timing Chain Tensioners
-- Valve Cover Gaskets
-- UCA Bushings
-- Front Wheel and Knuckle Bearings

--- 4 low
--- Loose Steering
--- Clutch master Cylinder
--- AC Evaporator in cab


-Interior Things
--- Leather Steering Wheel
--- Install driver seat heater replacement
--- Sound deadening
--- Door weather stripping

-The Perfectionist Upgrade List
--- Revo Low Range Gears
--- 4.77 or 5.38 diffs
--- locking front diff (limited slip or air locking)
--- more lights
--- Upgraded speakers
--- Paint and body touch up
--- Rock Sliders
--- Awning
--- Cb Radio
--- Jerry Can Mount
--- Steel brake lines
--- RHD steering box mod
 
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