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I’m not seeing fluid leaking in large amounts... but the repairs were done maybe 800 miles ago. This is what I’m looking at:

Also just looked under the hood and I think the clutch fluid is pretty gone, below the low marker. The cap seal appears to be cracked Bummed after dishing out cash to have it fixed!!

Soo we made it to Southwestern Virginia and are having problems again. It seems there’s air in the system that needs to be bled out. Pumping the clutch was working up til now but we may be at a standstill again The good news, I dry shifted once on the road! To get us to a safe resting area. Glad y’all alerted me to that option. Don’t really want to rely on that for the rest of the drive though. Any tips? @Pete M @JustEmptyEveryPocket anyone else? Thanks!

You guys were on the money! They are replacing the master cylinder, slave cylinder, and clutch. Also had a power steering leak.

Thanks for the tips! Is this what’s called dry shifting? The tow guy mentioned that. Haha thanks. So does that mean an 89 will take longer?

The towers have picked us up! They felt out the clutch and think the slave cylinder is bad. We’re on our way to Tulsa to get it fixed. Wish us luck! Any other tips appreciated too.

I’m not sure how the clutch fluid is. Where is that under the hood? It seems inconsistent but right now it’s moving with the engine off. I have a tow coming... hopefully it will be an easy fix?

Update! We are having problems shifting. Seems to have changed pretty quickly. I had just checked the oil and the level seemed good. It’s hard/not possible to move the shifter knob when needed. Any ideas what’s happening? We’re by Bristow, OK right now.

Three days in and she’s running strong! Had to take a break in Mojave to cool down on a grade but otherwise the engine has stayed cool. Ended up camping by Zion the first night and took the recommendation on sleeping under the stars. Was so beautiful! Cruised through Grand Staircase too and stopped at lake Powell. Heading towards TN today

That sounds awesome. Have always wanted to go to Zion! Thanks! Setting off tomorrow AM! Nice! Maybe we can cruise through and say hi!

Destination is Richmond, VA. Planning on sticking to 40 for the most part, still figuring out the last bit. And check out the killer camper shell I snagged yesterday!!

Well wahoo!! I made it from LA to SF and back with no problems. With thanks to my shop for fixing up my cooling system and a few other things they found in their inspection, as well as with thanks to y'all for guiding me through it all. Was grinning driving up the 5. The way back last night felt a little post apocalyptic though on account of all the wildfire smoke. Hope all the Cali folks are staying safe!

Turns out the fan was not working. Are bad relays a common issue in these? Ahh very good to know!

I hear ya. I do want the open system but don't feel I have the means to make it happen right this moment. Maybe it's something I can come back to once I'm on the east coast. Or if my test run points to the need for it... I will just have three business days for any last minute maintenance once I get back from the test drive Smart! I was starting to feel like a whole jack kit would be overkill. Maybe I'll just do a floor jack and see if I can find a handle for the older stand.

As of now, SF and then up to Sebastopol. Want to meet up?

I just dropped off the truck at the shop, they said the above too. This is a different shop than I was working with before, they are AAA certified and specialize in cooling systems so I trust their judgement on this. They said better to diagnose the problem in the original system and fix it than to change the set up, though they understand why the conversion is a thing. I also asked them to replace the electric fan so I'm sure they'll check that the wiring is good and it's functioning properly. Thanks for the tips!

Good to know! I'm not sure if the electric fan comes on. I was also going to get that fan replaced. For the open cooling system, I'm about to take it to my mechanic and ask them to do it. They'll know what to do, right? Or will they look at me weird haha. I don't know that I could explain in detail what I want done but CoastChief did send me documentation from Cherokee America on a Pre '92 Radiator Conversion.

Hi y'all! I'm here in LA for just a few more weeks before I move, but wanted to say hello. Hoping to come up to the bay area later this week.

Nice! And thanks! Met up with @CoastChief yesterday and we took a look under the hood. He made some helpful recommendations, including convincing me to switch to the open cooling system. So taking it to a shop tomorrow to get that and a few other things taken care of. Wish I could do it myself one day I'll be skilled enough to know how. I just about overheated on my way home in the 99 degree sun, about 9 miles on surface roads. Some other little things: \ Does this look like the complete spare holder? Can I trust that cable? And this was in the cab. Jack stand? Does this look useable? Is a handle supposed to go on there? Aaand lots of wires covered in coolant. I grabbed five new relays but feel like I am missing a few. I'm hoping to take the truck for a test drive to northern California next week, wish me luck!!!

Cool, picked up a Napa Gold oil filter earlier and the cap. Just realized that the cap they gave me is a different part number, just called and they told me #BK 703-1856 superseded #BK 703-1396. When comparing specifications, the new one they gave me is the same except it is vented whereas the 1396 was not vented. This seems like an issue, right? Should I have them order in the 1396? Also haha a garden hose should do the trick for the engine bay, right? I have a nozzle with both low and hi pressure.

Got the truck back, seems some loose wires were causing it to stall. Here are some pics under the hood. Noticed two spots that had small amounts of fluid dripping, after a few hours of sitting in my driveway. On the left photo it was coming down that hose, and not sure where exactly it was dripping in the right, somewhere slightly further back. Is this something to worry about? Also noticed they put a Fram oil filter in at the shop, tbh I don't know much about oil filters but took note that Frams don't have a great reputation around here. Is it worth changing out? I watched some videos on switching from a closed to open cooling system and don't think that's the kind of thing I have the experience to do right now in my limited time frame. So I reserved one of the Volvo caps from Napa, thanks for the tip @rokinn . Meeting up with another CC member this weekend to look over things together

Stalled again This time after getting the ignition coil replaced. The shop said it's probably an electrical issue. Had to get it towed this time, so I brought it to my auto electrician. Didn't get a chance to snap pics of the engine compartment. Glad it's getting another look by a professional sooner rather than later I suppose! I had the shop check the U-joints, and they didn't think they needed to be replaced. It's a 2WD Will do some more research on the open cooling system. Thanks y'all!

I believe the steering box bracket is still stock. Looked up "the cure," I would need four of these right? I did have the shop replace inner and outer tie rod ends so I'm assuming they would have changed the linkage? Steering Stabilizer has not been changed. I have some Sylvania xtravision head lights to put in. Going to ask about differential fluids. Transmission fluid has been changed, and radiator is new so assuming that has a new cap too. Truck is at the shop right now so I can't look to check on things at the moment. Is the pressure bottle the coolant reservoir? I know the previous owner had issues with overheating. Radiator, water pump, coolant, hoses, and thermostat have been swapped. I just looked over a "closed to open system" thread and trying to make sure I understand the process, does it mean adding an overflow bottle? Is this difficult to do?

Thanks for the encouragement! Definitely have been appreciating all the resources and knowledge this forum has to offer. Yep slow and steady sounds good. Yeah! At the top of my list.

Hah so went to pick up the truck just now, pulled out and drove a few blocks then stalled out, refused to start. The shop had done the following work: - replaced the steering box, old one was shot - transmission fluid change - oil change + oil filter They sent someone out to me and they got it going. Said it was probably a bad ignition coil and are going to replace it free of charge. I guess it's better that it happened now and not later. I reaaalllly want to get to the confidence inspiring stage! Planning on taking it in to another shop for a AAA 40 point inspection (free in socal right now!) hoping to knock out some of Cruiser's tips before that though. Am I being realistic here?