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Changed the transfer case fluid. This is a very easy job that cost me $23 including the pump. My fluid looked pretty old, so I'm glad I went ahead and got fresh fluid in there.
What type of 'pump' did you use? Also, what particular fluid? I've been messing with multiple 'manual squeeze' devices and am just ready to bite the bullet and get something reliable and less messy. Want to do this on my Jeeps this weekend, transfer and differential.
I have a couple of those too.
One for gear oil and one for tranny fluid for the transfer case.
I use the Valvoline one. Part number is VA 818 that I got at my Napa.
It's not the first rodeo on the alternator brackets. I have already ground them down for the last one so I don't believe it'll be necessary. Still, I'll have the flap wheel handy if it does need more clearance. I'll shoot some pics tomorrow when I'm throwing her in.
I was going to spring for the additional cost of powder coating but I just couldn't justify the extra $80 for a part that is hard to see and get to in the first place. I am slightly apprehensive because the instructions call for me cutting the wires off and eliminating the OEM terminal block. In other words, no going back I don't think.
If only it were enough to run the silly winch! We have a 160a with a small pulley. OEM fit.
What type of 'pump' did you use? Also, what particular fluid? I've been messing with multiple 'manual squeeze' devices and am just ready to bite the bullet and get something reliable and less messy. Want to do this on my Jeeps this weekend, transfer and differential.
If you're referring to the transfer case, I used an O'Reilly's brand of dexron III high mileage fluid. Same stuff I use in the transmission. The pump I also got from O'Reilly's, it's one that screws onto the bottle. You will definitely want a pump to do this job.
Picked up a Spectre cowl intake setup off my local facebook market today. Now I have a Renix and a HO version. I bought the renix version with the intent of reworking it to fit the HO but now I don't have to.
I have a Renix era XJ and today I replaced the plastic football tank in the coolant system. I put an aluminum tank with a real radiator cap. Still have to find a hose for the neck overflow.
Hi:I had a ‘90 renix. The hose at the neck was where the inlet to the tank was, not an overflow. It tapped into the upper heater-hose, but, I had to restrict the flow. I used a ball valve. Without this restriction, the water would blow out of the cap. I didn't have the aluminum can, though. The screw-on cap would expand with the heat and blow off.
HarryHydro
Not my XJ, but my brother buried his jeep in the mud today.
OK, its been a while since i posted, replied instead of quoting.Anyways, is that afterwards? It looks like he can get out, in reverse maybe? Cool Jeep anyways.
OK, its been a while since i posted, replied instead of quoting.Anyways, is that afterwards? It looks like he can get out, in reverse maybe? Cool Jeep anyways.
He definitely could not get out by reversing, we tried that several times. I used my XJ to pull him out.
Finally manipulated enough metal on this bumper to get it to pass muster!
Sanded, sprayed with etching primer and topped off with some bed liner....hope it holds for a little while.
Will install a new lower dash panel that I painted slate gray to replace the original that was a bunch of pieces holding together with a little hope and glue! I will also add a toggle switch for a 3 LED interior light, as I hate dim lights sometimes!
This will be a great thread that we can keep going. That way we can keep up with the small day to day tinkering of our members.
I had ordered the tie-rod ends. They came. A nice day last week I tried to change the driver side which was well worn. I got that end down, unscrewed the old one and found the threads were reversed. So, I biked it to an auto parts place, got a pickle fork and the middle tie rod end (drag link?). Flipped that over the right way, did both ends. It’s much better. Just a ‘dizzy’ wobble now instead of ‘death’. Driver hub is wobbly. That came today. Looks like I’ll attack that tomorrow.
11-01-2022, 08:13 PM
