Just Bought 88 sport truck

[makoa]

I just bought this 88 sport truck on Hawaii. It’s the first Jeep I’ve owned and hopefully the last. I’m not much of a mechanic but I know it’s gonna need some fixing. 

[watchamakalit]

Welcome to the club. Be warned the addiction sets in fast.

Looks to be a really clean straight truck.

don't forget to add it to the registery.

[makoa]

There seems to be an oil leak from the valve cover gasket. I bought a silicone gasket and installed it today. So far there are no leaks. There seems to still be an oil leak somewhere else though.  

[makoa]

I think there are some other fluids leaking elsewhere. I did some investigating and found some smashed pipes.

[howeitsdone]

Nice looking truck! Get ready for something always leaking 

 

Most of these motors leak oil in 3-main places: Valve Cover, Oil Pan/Filter Adapter, and Rear Main Seal.

I'm currently restoring one that has almost 300k miles and the amount of crud covering everything is unreal. The first step is to clean (I know, it sucks) as much of the front as possible if you want a good chance at diagnosing any leaks that aren't vacuum or otherwise.

[Pete M]

welcome to the addiction!  

 

if you haven't yet, read through this thread: 

 

 

 

[makoa]

So I recently came across an older former Comanche owner. He sold me some parts for 300$. He sold me 2 aluminum radiators, one came with 3, 9” fans. A pair of taillights, sparkplugs, sparkplug hoses, distributor cap, ball joints, a new cluster w tac, and carpet. At the moment I’m still converting to open cooling and am waiting to find a larger alternator for the 3 fans ( I’m trying to find an alternator cheaper than the mean green). I also did the CAD delete, changed the calipers and rotors, fixed the lock in my truck, ordered new hardware for the drum brakes, changed the rear main seal, fixed the flattened transmission and engine oil lines and did a bunch of sanding and sprayed rustoleum on brake parts, axels, and some engine parts. I’m also installing a new thermostat and water pump.

[makoa]

I’ve got more pictures coming, just wait 

[makoa]

[howeitsdone]

Nice progress 

 

$300 is a steal for all of those parts. 

[Pete M]

damn right it is.  score!