88whitemanche Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Congrats...the motor looks to be the same year 4cyl... And the console is from an xj...
neohic Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 '86 2.5s had v-belts... for the most part. Not a big deal if it's got a serpentine. Something to keep in mind is that if it ever overheats, pull the water pump to see if it's turning in the proper direction. V-belts and serpentine water pumps run in opposite direction from each other. Cool truck otherwise! Looks like a great start. :thumbsup:
Comangi Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 Good to know about the Vbelt. I'll definitely have to watch out for it. Thanks!
Comangi Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 Hey, so the winsdhield leaks. Someone stop me from going to Home Depot and running a bead of Caulk along it. Any better (cheap) ways of fixing the lack of windshield weather striping?
Strokermjcomanche Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 A temporary fix is flowable silicon available at an auto parts store for around 6 bucks a tube . Glass companies have a black flow able sealant that works better . I've never seen it sold anywhere though .
BlackBeast Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Depends on where the leak is at? Most likely u can get a caulk tube of window sealer and get it done. I have a whole tube of it the guy gave me after a window install. Forgot the name of it would have to check.
Comangi Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 Maybe you guys are talking about the same type of product? I'll have to check an autoparts store.
Strokermjcomanche Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Maybe you guys are talking about the same type of product? I'll have to check an autoparts store. Blackbeast is talking about window urethane . The problem with that ( especially in colder weather / climates ) is that it will not flow into the cracks to seal the leak .
Comangi Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 And why not some good 'ol weatherproofing caulk from the Home Despot? Run a bead, then run a scraper over it to push it into the cracks.
Strokermjcomanche Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 You asked for a better/ cheap way . I'm just giving an option like you asked . The flowable windshield sealer is used for that purpose . What do you do if the caulking doesn't work ? Try to dig it out ?
Comangi Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 You're right. I guess the "flowable" part is what I'm missing. I've found some of this "flowable windshield sealer" but it only comes in 1.5 OZ tubes. Ha the whole windshield needs it! Maybe that's why I wanted to try a big tube of caulk. I'll get a couple tubes of this flowable stuff and see if it'll stop the water. Thanks for the input on this.
Comangi Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 Ok, so I was told it "needs a wheel bearing". It definitely has a bit of a lean (haha) to the driver's front wheel. What am I looking at to replace this wheel bearing? I had a '94 ZJ with the D30 up front and I just popped a new wheel bearing into it. Is this the same?
Strokermjcomanche Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 You'll get more response if you move your question to tech . You'll have the two caliper bolts then the axle / hub nut , then the (3) 12 point bolts that hold the hub to the knuckle . You may or may not have a tough time separating the hub from the knuckle if they are rusted together .
gogmorgo Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 It'll be very similar. The hardest part is getting the axle nut off.
Comangi Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 Got it, thanks for the info. I was trying to keep all of my NEWBIE questions in one, contained, newbie sandbox. Once I get rolling, I'll start a real project thread and ask questions in tech. I don't necessarily want to start a thread on something that's been covered.
Comangi Posted January 29, 2015 Author Posted January 29, 2015 Hey guys, issue..... so it showed up today and won't start. The buzzer sounds when you put the key in the ignition, but the ignition doesn't want to turn, and when it does, it turns freely and nothing happens. I was able to bridge the starter and it tries to start. I'm 98% sure it's out of gas...(Thanks, PO) so is that why it wouldn't start? Is the ignition going to keep me from being able to jump it and move it into my driveway? It's sitting on the side of the road while i go get gas. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Possibly, how I can pull the ignition out and check connections? It feels like it's just not sending the signal.
87sparTruck Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 Nice project! I can't help notice the 48-50 F Series next to it as well! :thumbsup:
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