EUREKA Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Decided to replace my leaking freeze plug. I had replaced the ones in the side of the block several years ago. Also replaced my leaking rear pinion seal, and preventativly replaced the trans pump seal. My rear main seal was also leaking so I decided to replace it, and while I had the pan off it made sense to me to install a new oil pump and inspect the bearings. Main bearings are in great condition but I suppose with so many of them to share the load that is to be expected. Connecting rod bearings with about 136,000 miles on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 the definition of "well, while I'm here..." smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Yes, well I am going to making some 850 mile long round trips for work soon, down to where the temps are 100+. So after taking care of the important things (like AC, and a decent stereo system) I had to make sure I wouldn't break down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Had the bed sandblasted then drove straight to the bed liner place and had it sprayed with a 2-part, hot polyurethane (Line-X). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 I bought a used lumber rack off craigslist for $100 and modified it to fit the truck. I lucked out finding a rack that was close to what I wanted and made from common materials (mild-steel square tubing). I had the widen the entire rack by 3.25" and extend the legs by 2.5". One of the "legs" was damaged and had to be replaced entirely. Also fabricated mounting brackets that accept two campershell hold-downs per bracket, and designed it so that the rack and campershell can be used at the same time. The shell is a bit taller than the cab so the rack looks a little high when the shell is not on. still plan to round off the corners on the mounting brackets. Tested the rack with about 600 lbs of friends bouncing around on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 - Got the new rod bearings installed today. Oil clearance was exactly in the middle of desired clearance range. - New melling HV pump installed. I even had room to install the oil pump without having the pan sitting in place this time. - New rear-main seal installed - New oil pan (old one was too rusty) and new gasket. - Replaced swaybar end-links because I saw they needed it. They were only around 5 years old. The bushings on the trackbar were poly and still perfectly fine, so I decided to use poly bushings for the end-links. Floating the river tomorrow so no progress will be made. I should have her back on the road this weekend. Still to do on this round of work; - re-attach drag-link and track-bar - replace o-rings on oil filter adapter - replace oil filter - fill oil - install TC on trans - install shield plate thing - mate trans to engine (flexplate/bellhousing) - trans mount and crossmember - elec/vac lines/ speed sensor ect - clean 4WD switch (sticks in 4WD) - rehang exhaust - replace exhaust donut? - install drivelines (replace u-joints?) - replace water pump with Flow-kooler - thermostat - fill coolant - check transmission fluid level - prime oil (I plan to disconnect CPS and crank to prime) - release e-brake - TEST DRIVE - recheck fluids and inspect for leaks New paint job coming soon. House of Kolor Sno White Pearl And everything that isn't already chrome, I have sitting in boxes waiting to be installed after the paint job. Except side view mirrors. I tried 3 passenger side mirrors from Quadratec and they all had similar imperfections in the chrome plating. Also converting to full sized windows and ditching the wing vents as part of the paint job. I already have all the parts to do it. Get a Bigger Window in Your Old XJ or MJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Trans is back in. Decided to replace the motor mounts as well. Not much left to be back on the road with no known mechanical issues. Looking forward to the new paint and chrome. All that's left; - plug in CPS - replace exhaust donut - install drivelines - install air cleaner box - fill coolant - run engine and cycle thru all gears - check transmission fluid level - release e-brake - TEST DRIVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 Completed another round of fixes and improvements recently. The leaking freeze plug on the back of the engine block finally had to be addressed, took the opportunity to do some other things. Rear pinion seal replaced (had a slight leak). Inspected the diff (looked surprisingly good) and replaced the fluid. Replaced leaking freeze plug (all other freeze plugs had been replaced 4-5 years ago) Replaced trans front pump seal (preventative) Replaced torque converter Connecting rod bearings Replaced rod bearings New HV oil pump New oil pan and gasket FlowKooler water pump and redline water wetter (ime very worthwhile) Thermostat Lower rad hose (upper was replaced when I converted to open cooling system) Swaybar end-links Valve cover gasket Cruiser's Tip 25 (valve cover mod) New oil filler cap Only one applicable Cruiser's Tips remains, "reducing cabin wind noise". Soon to come, Paint job (House of Kolor Snow White Pearl) 97+ windows and relocated sideview mirrors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 In my region the rain has not yet begun for the year, but as soon as it does I will put the shell on and take some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 The body is now perfect and the primer is on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Lookin good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Got the paint done. I will take better pics after she's all back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 I need to figure out an overhead console and visor upgrade. I'm not hopeful that I'll find a console for an XJ with sunroof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 She's coming along, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 I had basically no rust on the floor pans. Painted with rust bullet automotive and rust bullet blackshell, then did 80 mil (2mm) butyl sound deadener, then 10mm heat shield mat sound deadener. Installed 6.5" kickers in the b-pillars using theses, https://boxyjeep.com/products/jeep-comanche-6-5-rear-speaker-brackets from boxyjeep. Still have to do, a-pillars headliner sun visors rearview rear window windsheild convert drivers side to full sized glass (already did passenger side) door speakers door panels new chrome door handles and side views and fender flares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Good looking truck. I did not know the heat shrink tip . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jliddell97 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 I like those speaker bracket i just did mine as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Work truck at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pizzaman09 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 The graphics really make the truck, looking awesome sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 27 minutes ago, pizzaman09 said: The graphics really make the truck, looking awesome sir! Agreed! Looks so good it became MJOTM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, pizzaman09 said: The graphics really make the truck, looking awesome sir! Thanks. The paint job was done by a friend of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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