fiatslug87

The transmission crossmember is also different between AX-15 and BA10/5. The AX-15 one has a depression in it, although some have said the BA10/5 one will work. When I swapped mine I found the correct crossmember so I can't confirm. Also if you swap in the AX-15 make sure it still has the mounting plate attached to it otherwise you'll have to source one (EDIT: I see you have a complete one, disregard). And you'll have to rewire the reverse switch, the connectors are different between the two, I made a connector that went from the harness connector to the AX-15 switch connector so I did not have to cut anything. As far as replacing the clutch, you can do it. Just torque the bolts to the correct value (I do it in steps) in a star pattern with the alignment tool in place (as mentioned earlier).

The hardest part of clutch replacement is removal of the transmission, if you do that the rest is easy. The clutch plate is attached to the flywheel on the engine, the only part on the trans side is the slave cylinder/throw out bearing, it just slips over the input shaft in the bell housing and stays in place with a roll pin and washer. You should also replace the pilot bearing in the center of crank shaft. When I replaced mine I removed the starter and drive shafts, disconnected the CPS, removed the transfer case then removed the trans, some people pull the case and trans as one unit but it was too unwieldy for me. Remember to drain the fluids before you start. Reinstalled in reverse order. If you let the engine tilt down you'll have easier access to the two top bolts, you'll need some long extensions. There are many threads with details on bolt sizes, BA 10/5 used eternal Torx for the top bolts and there are locating pins to help align when reinstalling.

Two separate pieces.

Could also be the brake light switch on the back of the brake pedal.

I have a couple $5 shipped, pm if interested.

It looks like your shifter is from an AX4/5 the pictures in this thread look like your shifter.

Nice!

According to the 87-90 parts manual these are the part numbers for the gear shift lever assembly: AX4/5 XJ/MJ gas 83500518 AX4/5 XJ/MJ diesel 83501407 AX4/5 YJ 83503110 AX15 XJ/MJ 5252042 AX15 YJ 5252055 So AX4/5 and AX15 are different.

The bottom piece is either the incorrect one for an AX-15 or somehow it's 180° off. This is mine as it exits the trans it bends towards the front, the shifter is in neutral in the picture.

Thanks, really appreciate all the work you are putting into this!

Is the photobucket fix supposed to be in this now?

Here's a pic my wife took as it began (there was on and off cloud cover), we only got ~79% coverage here, you can see some sun spots on the surface. She used an 800mm lense with a solar filter.

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Has anyone fitted a cabin air filter into our truck's vent system somewhere?

I'm sticking around for the 2045 event.

Found them, if you want pictures pm an email address, I only have photobucket and you know how that is at the moment. It's yours for $5 shipped first class in a padded envelope. Pm if interested.

I think I have a couple, I'll check tonight and let you know.

No you're not, it's just good natured ribbing.

I knew someone smarter than myself would eventually figure out how to get all the images back. Thanks guys!

Almost makes you want a RENIX, doesn't it? :)

Does this mean we should leave our images on PB for the time being and not delete our accounts?

I have a soft spot for '88 Olympic editions.

Thanks guys, that sounds more reasonable. I think the bolts are only 1/4 inch.

Thanks Don. I didn't expect it to be that high and i didn't think the bolts were that big. I'm at work and will check tonight.