guckingfuy Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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guckingfuy Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 next I'll be picking up a few cans of color-match and taking out the little spots that are uglying up the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTall Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Nice start would have sprayed thow cause you can control the texture and get a good even spray 100 raptor my favorite but nice start to your project! and very nice truck i like the tan! jeep on !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 Thanks man I agree, for the next coat I'd like to do the spraying myself and cover the bedrails. oh and not sure if anyone needs to know this I had quite a bit left over after I finished rolling the tailgate, so if anyone has a 6 ft bed that little package easily does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 how many coats of bedliner did you out down? loooks like it could use another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 It's only one :oops: I rolled the sides a little thinner so I could keep it thick on the bed. I'm planning on spraying another coat and then looking into a uv protectant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 So I found a patriotic way to cover up most of that big gash in the fabric of my sun visor. iron on madness!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 I noticed the brake pedal was feeling kinda spongy when I pushed it down all the way. so I got under the truck and had a look at the bleeder screws, they were covered in dirt and rust. after about twenty minutes I had the rust and dirt scrubbed off and all the screws were moving in and out nicely. So I then bled all the brakes and now I barely have to put the weight of my foot on the pedal to stop the vehicle :thumbsup: BUT the fluid in the reservoir had gone black! like almost tar black. but when I was bleeding the fluid coming out of the lines was clear? So i'm kinda scared that the brakes are going to fail me.... I'm going to start looking for replacement parts asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Have a brake flush done to replace the fluid, which has probably never been changed!! Another Canadian EH :Canadaflag: Great job so far!!!! Keep it up :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Yeah I'm looking forward to flushing that crap out. I've never changed it since when I bought the truck the guy told me that he replaced the brakes, I assumed that meant the fluid too! this thread should be getting a lot more interesting as I'm starting work beginning next week. And that means more dollars to drop on the Manche! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 So I didnt want to take the axle cover off to read the numbers for the gear ratio, So I sat under the truck and scrubbed the axle tube and found the BOM. Went on the website and it says I have 4.11 gear ratio. :thumbsup: good to know. http://www2.dana.com/expertforms/deabill.aspx My number was 605324-7 E the axle was listed under XJ pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 I got the business cards, magnet and Canadian flag comanche sticker in the mail today! Thank you Peter! I'll be getting my donation out to you in a few short days hopefully. Now I've gotta figure out where to put these guys.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 so... it's been a while since I've done anything to the truck, I went to the junkyard after reading madxj's write up about the door seals, picked up two new(er) seals off a 99 xj. now when I close my doors it actually sounds like a bassy thump instead of a slam. Also on Island4x4.com theres a Dana 30 for free! I called the guy so I can pick it up today and he says it was out of a four banger, (fingers crossed on the right ratio!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Damn! I picked up the axle and it has a 3.07 gear ratio I'm gonna start looking around for a new set of gears and search up how to put it all together. I also took off the brake calipers and opened up the CAD thing. It's still intact and functional just needs hoses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 also the gears inside look like they are in great shape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 So I took the Comanche, filled up the bed with yard trimmings and parked on a hill. stomped on the parking brake and "SNAP!" the front cable breaks.... great! I've wanted to replace that cable for a long time and now I HAVE to. They didn't have it at Lordco in Duncan, So I ordered it in for tomorrow. I also got off my @$$ and bought a new rear pinion seal for the dirty five. VERY VERY easy job to do. I think the guy who installed the seal before used the wrong sealant on the outside edge, causing the leak. and the older seal looked smaller and didnt have the inside rubber seal making me think it was the wrong part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 OK so I have the brake cable and I'm putting it in today. also bought some replacement gaskets for my rocker cover and oil pan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 I have bought my oil pan gasket kit and installed the brake cable. must have been a dud because the first time I go to use it POP! the end that clips into the brake pedal slid up! FUNK! So I called up lordco and they re-ordered it saying raybestos usually never fails like that. at least they didn't charge me anything. Also doing a lot of searches on dropping the oil pan and taking out the oil pump, I've never done it before so I feel I've gotta learn more than whats sitting in the haynes manual. :typing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Damn! I picked up the axle and it has a 3.07 gear ratioI'm gonna start looking around for a new set of gears and search up how to put it all together. I also took off the brake calipers and opened up the CAD thing. It's still intact and functional just needs hoses. so have you had it in 4 -wheel yet? forget about the hoses, just take the cover off, slip the collar ofer to the "in" position, and put the cover back on upside-down. that way you will never have to worry about it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Yeah I've read that trick before, but I think the carrier break makes this axle pretty much useless because it won't match my 4.11 d35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 although I could be wrong, I'm always learning. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guckingfuy Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 :fs1: :fs1: :fs1: :fs1: :fs1: WOW I found a hefty chunk of metal in my oil pan. :fs2: and some sort or clip and shavings.......Waaaaah! :???: I'm surprised the dang thing still runs. I looked under when the oil pan was removed and in between cylinders 1 and 2 I could see where the chunk was torn out. (I know, I don't know any technical engine words so that will have to do) I'm gonna take some pictures and post them here and the tech forum to get an idea of what I'm replacing, OR If I should just run it into the ground and buy a I6 like everyone else on this damned four banger hatin island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I'm lovin' my 4-banger (but admittedly it's not much of a powerhouse). - i can wheel all day long in the coast mountains, then drive to work everyday for a week - on $20. worth of gas. -who wouldnt like that? -its like driving a really big smart-car, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comenschen Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Sorry if I didn't catch it earlier, but I assume you have a 4cyl manual trans? I'm guessing your engine tossed the thrust bearing? Did it sound different or the idle change when the clutch was pushed in and out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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