lexluthier72

Jim, I like your style.

next time. :hmm:

knowing what I now know about the power steering pump, I could probably do the next one in under 2 hours.... :wrench:

For the life of me, I could not get in to get the back bolts out of the power steering pump to remove the bracket. Also, all the bolts were pretty rusted up. This is the original OE water pump. I also do not have small hands. I did take a small break. Dunno. It just took a long time. All fixed now. I had to replace both radiator hoses also, and can see the thermostat hoses are going to be next.

I think I could do it in 2.5h next time. That power steering pump is a special treat to remove. :fs1:

Day 2, round 2. Got the correct length bolt installed and re-assembled the fan clutch and shroud....Only to find the upper radiator hose leaking! Grr. Back to the parts store....I think I finally have it licked. No leaks so far..... -E.

Track bar is next purchase....

And then the water pump went out....5 hours to change it out. A slight pain in the butt. Jeep changed the casting at some point to use longer bolts, so....I was almost done, and am 1 bolt short of getting the new pump completely done. Out for bolts tomorrow morning.

Just thought Id vent. 5 hours today to change the water pump. The Power steering pump has to come completely off as well as the mounting bracket for the power steering pump, as the last bolt for the PS bracket is dead center behind the pump. Ugh. On top of that, jeep redesigned the casting on the water pump to use longer bolts. Something I did not realize till almost 8:00pm. (auto parts stores closed!) The bolts I had were useless. Still not done..... -Erin

Thanks man. I almost threw the keys in it and pushed it out into the street. Upper hose clamp would not budge (the one behind the PS pump) I had to cut the clamp off with a dremel....only to find the water pump is shot....Tomorrow's fun will be a new water pump. -E.

Turns out, its the water pump....What a stupid place to put a weep hole.

Ok...Duh. I have an open system. (radiator cap!) Question answered.

I'm not sure if I have a closed system or not. I'll give it a shot. Still waiting on the hose from another store....

Hey All, My lower radiator hose is leaking. (found it today!) Will I need to bleed the cooling system after I replace the hose? My temp sensor looks pretty crusty,(Ive read the way to bleed it is loosen this sensor) is there another way to bleed the cooling system? -Erin

Cool thanks! Bummed about the scratched window, but I suppose I should be lucky, its not in my line of vision, and its not broken.... -E.

Hey All....I'm not sure how, but one of my clips is bent for the outer window wipe, and scratched the drivers side window. Do I need a wipe and clips from a 2, or 4 door cherokee? Thanks. -E.

Thanks 87 for this close up!

IF you can post pics of yours that would rock. I probably won't get to mine that soon! -E.

Cool. Thanks for the info. I'll be doing them myself, so I will make sure to compare the ends when I get that far. -E.

jeepcoma: Do you remember if any, what kind of re-work your new rocker panels needed to make them fit? I got my panels from C2C. -Erin

Bump...Anyone?

And....the repair was covered by the Repair Shop!!! Whoo Hoo! They were supposed to have replaced the yolk and did not....Buys me time to prep for axle swap. -E.

I've had crappy luck when it comes to the D35. Ive been through 3 axle rebuilds in my previous 99 xj and this will make the 2nd pinion seal in the MJ. (IF its under the shop warranty) I do not wheel my MJ....(its stock 2x4) I just want a rear axle that won't continuously have issues. I also do not care if it has drum brakes or disc. (drum brake would be easier) Heck, if I could find a non C-clip D35 even that would be a better option than what I have....I also do not want to ditch the MJ. (its a great truck minus the rear axle issues) -E.

would be good info to know, if its possible.

Exactly. Thanks for the tip Don. I'm pretty sure we have the same monkeys. -Erin