Had two questions:
Anyone ever take their caliper halves apart? Didn't find much on this from searching other than someone said it is tricky to get them back together correctly. What o-rings/seals are used when you put the halves back together, and is there any particular method used ie...
Currently I'm on the road and am using a very very slow dial up connection, so have to ask this before searching.
Today I noticed after pulling off the interstate that my left turn indicator came on whenever I pressed the brake pedal. Later when back on the interstate, I also noticed that...
Anyone know of a quickly reversible method for disabling the sunroof motor; ie: so that it can't accidentally be opened by children, grandparents, or near-sighted adults?? Just pull the connector loose under the switch panel?
Went to a dealer today while traveling; got new studs put on a drive flange; mechanic came back and said that I need front pads (I do). I say OK, go ahead, I'm traveling, the car is full of stuff, and it's only $80 on top of the other work, the front wheels are already off--; mechanic comes back...
Ok,
After much searching around, in person and on the net, I bought some SEM clear Chip Guard to use on my front bumper; idea was to prevent chipping from stones. I then cleaned off my bumper center section (80) very well with the proper prep cleaner, 5 times at least; and got to spraying...
Anyone have an opinion (based on experience) on how many stripped drive flange studs you can drive with, if any at all, before they can be replaced on an FZJ80? ie: is one too many, two mean certain death, etc? I have at least one that I am sure of on my PS front.
I know the book answer...
I searched but no joy. Anyone know (?CDan) the part number for a replacement lowbeam (9006) headlight socket for a FZJ80?
Talked to the local dealers; LOL, trying to sell me a complete harness for close to $400. One of my Silverstar Ultra crap lights looks like it shorted/arc'd inside the...
Just noticed as it got dark this evening that my DS headlight was out, wiggled the connector at the lamp, the light came back on, but it appeared dimmer or a different wavelength; at least it is not as bright as it's twin on the PS. They are both the Sylvania Silverstars. Really never liked the...
What sort of mileage do people get out of their OEM muffler before it falls apart and/or needs to be replaced,etc?
Mine does not seem all that loud with the windows open and reving the engine, but I am getting a loud(er) rumble or resonance inside the vehicle.
Thanks.
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Anyone ever try to remove or strip the factory black paint on your axle housings prior to repainting, on the vehicle?
Looking to get some feedback on what works; just never tried it.
ie: just a rattle can or brush-on paint remover good enough?
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Found a few minutes today to get under my rig to grease the knuckles, got it done using Palladium 3% moly, took about 90 pumps (about 1/2 tube) from my 25 year old NAPA grease gun for each side (serviced the gun also before starting).
Here is the problem:
I always turn the steering wheel...
Anyone know how to properly apply and paint (over) Chip Guard
like the SEM product?
I replaced my OEM bumper a few months ago with a new factory painted bumper. In just this short time I am already getting little dings from stones, tried to touch it up, but a losing battle as I noticed that...
Guys,
Searched for this but no luck and I asked the question in a couple of other threads, but got no answers.
I'm trying to find out, before I pull my birfs out, what is the definition of a worn birf; not a broken birf, that is an easy diagnosis to make. Mine have 240K+ on them, so want...
Wondering if anyone has used Speedi sleeves on their front axles shafts ie: where the axle seal rides?
Thoughts, comments, experience doing it???
Flip side to that, has anyone noticed wear on the axle where
the axle seal rides when they have done the front axle service??
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Guys,
Went throught the FAQs and did some searching; I know this has been covered a lot, just could not find the up-to-date list for a complete front axle rebuild?
links would be good if anyone knows them.
Thanks
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Thought I would post what I found when I changed the gear oil today in my rear diff and transfer case after 90K miles and 4 years with Mobil 1 75-90 and LUBEGARD Gear Oil additive. From what I have read, full synthetics should be good for 100k miles, at least that is what they say for fleet use...