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Build Thread: (Build) Penelope the HDJ81 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/build-penelope-the-hdj81.1197539/ MX log: More photos: Sale photos - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UtTFIKDXc6uyYK-eLzHtPIRsgkRYWx2V?usp=sharing We're moving back overseas, and can't take the...

Checked a lot of things off the list last week as we get ready to sell the cruiser and move back overseas. Trying to sell a house as well, so my time has been severely split. After 2 years off of/on A/C, we finally got it fixed and refilled. O-ring on the l-shaped adapter had entirely...

After watching a video by Family Adventure Overlanding, I decided to try their tip for using Mercedes Starter Gear lube on the drive line splines. Worked a treat, and the shifting is very quiet, particularly improved when letting off the gas at speed or shifting directions between R and D...

Greetings, Just drove my 1990 HDJ cross country, AC no longer works, thankfully after reaching west coast. It’s had a slow leak for years, been topped up with R12 three times, taking about a lb a year. It’s in a shop right now, and they are adamant the compressor is “internally failed”, but...

Won’t be to many build posts for a while, setting off for the West Coast, then leaving it in Oregon until we move to California in June. Started the trip off with a good chunk of the Blue Ridge Parkway on the way from VA to Nashville. Had to get used to real hills and watching EGT’s…

If the head is snapped off, you should still be able to remove the ACSD. If so, get it out of the way first. After that, block off the hole in your IP that is left with tape, and spray a good bit of penetrant on the bolt and let it sit, apply heat as well if you are able. After letting it soak...

This is a great looking kit, mine is nowhere near as nice looking. For anyone concerned about price, this is very reasonable for a complete with fitting kit. Most offerings for the 1HD are upwards of $250 US.

Confirmed this WAS an issue. Temps climbed to 165 within 7 minutes on my morning commute, then stayed steady there the rest of the way. Previously it would reach the 140's at best on that short drive. Also kicking myself for not flushing the ATF sooner. Never new the transmission could run so...

Since we got this thing, it has hardly seen mountains, or even prolonged hills. A mild East Coast trail, a few day drives. At the beach we lit up the trans temp light almost instantly. So with it in mind that we’re headed to CA for some real trails, and a lot of hills, I decided to add an aux...

I was on MCAS Iwakuni for 3 years. Rig actually departed Yokosuka, after sitting on the pier for 4 months…

Turns out you CAN, very carefully, change the thermostat without pulling down the alternator. It is not fun, and requires patience and soaking of the bolt to avoid stripping it. But it can be done, just need a 12 point offset wrench, which is why you have to be careful to not round it off. It’s...

Few small items today, much needed windshield wiper arms with the standard U hooks. Have also been chasing poor fuel exonomy issues. Last long trip averaged 16.5 hwy, wich is worse than its typical 17-18 in town. Starting with easy first, replaced fuel filter & housing, replaced fuel lines...

The aussies suggest changing every 100k km. It’s a PITA but cheap.

23 PPM compared to 1 PPM on the last report.