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What are my best options for a new front windshild?
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Fun and quick trip from CR to the States to drop her of to get the Pop-Top conversion done as well as a couple of other things. New items to address (that became apparent on the drive) that maybe some of you all might have some suggestions for me.
1. Starts to run HOT on any grade that is over a 1/2 mile long.
2. New windshield (got cracked in Texas)
3. Motor upgrade. Might consider A/T as well as manual was a LOT on my knee for that trip[ and my lady can't drive stick so Im the only driver.
1. Starts to run HOT on any grade that is over a 1/2 mile long.
2. New windshield (got cracked in Texas)
3. Motor upgrade. Might consider A/T as well as manual was a LOT on my knee for that trip[ and my lady can't drive stick so Im the only driver.
I threw a new TT heavy duty radiator into my troopy recently. I wasn't having overheating problems, I just figured after 24 years she probably wanted a radiator that didn't look like it had spent ten years in a mangrove swamp. The new radiator works great, but honestly I've never gone above halfway the temp gauge, before or after. The TT radiator is pricey but really well put together, my mechanic buddy said it lined up perfectly with all the connection points.
Jealous of your trip, btw. I bet it was a blast.
Jealous of your trip, btw. I bet it was a blast.
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I'm looking into their kit. Seems like the best option.
Good times!
1. You may already have the warm climate orange fan clutch/VC. Definitely helped my rig recover quicker. Went with a modified one from Landtank>
HD Fan Clutches - https://landtankproducts.com/products/hd-fan-clutches?variant=37793069334694
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Curious to see what auto trans option you source!
Auto swap is somewhat popular in Australia. Might check there with what they use.
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Before my trip, I installed the sink. I really like how it came out.
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I might have to live in it with how much this build costs.
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So I picked her up from Ok4wd on June 10th just in time to make my buddies wedding in Montana (or so I thought)
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Still was having overheating issues, but thank god I had the HD radiator, fan, fan clutch, and shroud because I blew the top of the radiator in Wyoming but was able to swap everything out roadside and got back on the road to Montana.
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Stayed the night at some family's house in Montana the night before the wedding to drive the remainder in the morning about 6 hours away. Woke up to a leaking water pump and was the only part that I didn't have. The boys over at Cruiser Outfitters got me a water pump and timing belt kit but obviously not in time to make the wedding at zero fault to them. Got all that buttoned up once I got the parts and made it to my buddies.
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Time to take a breather in Montana trying my best to get here on time.
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Probably better to have mechanical dramas there than in rural Honduras or Mexico.
Cheers
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I agree, I did throw all my belts in Mexico and other than being HOT as heck it wasn't too bad of a fix. The thing I don't get is that the belt for the AC doesn't fit with the tensioner I I put it on without until I figure out why.
¿Mae donde compro ese radiador?
Oh this is beautiful, well done mate
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Thank you. Did you get your Troopy all sorted out with the parts you were waiting on?Oh this is beautiful, well done mate