Cruiser Down (1 Viewer)

[locrwln1]

As Will eluded to in his Deer Valley post, my cruiser is down.

I was getting a pretty loud growl on deceleration, even after having the driveshafts re-balanced. Well the drive to and from Deer Valley finished it off.

I had changed the oil on Friday before the trip and as I was lubing the dshafts, I noticed that the front pinion had some play in it (actually I had noticed when I re-installed the d-shafts after the re-balance). The t-case side is tight, the rear shaft is tight at both the t-case and rear diff are also tight. The front pinion has probably a 1-2mm movement in all directions, so the pinion bearing must have gotten damaged on one of the removal/installation cycles.

As you all know, to get the third out, I have to completely tear the front axle apart (my favorite) . So I will have to get the parts ordered, pull everything apart and haul the third down to Sean and have him do the repair.

I think the Toyota gods hate me...

Jack

 

[rusty_tlc]

Bummer.

Give a shout if you need help, I owe you some garage time.

 

[alia176]

dude,

That blows - sorry to hear that. Other than the oem pinion seal, what else you need from Toy? The bearings and races can be sourced locally if you can figure out the Timken p/ns.

I don't envy you one bit! On the other hand, hopefully that'll solve your vibes once and for all. As usual, I'll be with you EVERY step of the way...in spirit!

Don't what you did in your past life but we gotta work on your Toyota juju.....

 

[locrwln1]

Bummer.

Give a shout if you need help, I owe you some garage time.

I agree. I'll let you know, as you know, it's not hard work just messy and time consuming.

dude,

That blows - sorry to hear that. Other than the oem pinion seal, what else you need from Toy? The bearings and races can be sourced locally if you can figure out the Timken p/ns.

I don't envy you one bit! On the other hand, hopefully that'll solve your vibes once and for all. As usual, I'll be with you EVERY step of the way...in spirit!

Don't what you did in your past life but we gotta work on your Toyota juju.....

The only parts needed are the bearing/race, oil retaining ring thing-a-ma-bob, and pinion seal.

I am hoping that this has been the source of the vibrations also, it would be nice if it does fix it.

I don't envy me a bit either.

I don't know what I did either, but I would like it to stop.

Jack

 

[450 DUDE]

Huummmm Jack should have just recieved positive Toyota Juju???


Sorry to hear.

ken

 

[Bbumbl40]

DOH!!! Are you using a crush sleeve or shims?

 

[chicago]

Jack!
You got me for what ever you need! I owe you BIG TIME!
Sorry to hear youre down for a spell, though!
That is the diff you had done?

K

 

[DesertLake]

Jack, If you can use an extra set of untrained hands let me know.

 

[locrwln1]

Huummmm Jack should have just recieved positive Toyota Juju???


Sorry to hear.

ken

Let us hope and thanks.

DOH!!! Are you using a crush sleeve or shims?

The front has collar/shim setup

Jack!
You got me for what ever you need! I owe you BIG TIME!
Sorry to hear youre down for a spell, though!
That is the diff you had done?

K

It is the diff that I had done, but I don't blame Sean, I had pressed it on and off a few times before I took it to him, so I am sure that between one of us (most likely me) it got damaged. It just wasn't a noticable thing at first. Time/mileage finished it off.

Jack, If you can use an extra set of untrained hands let me know.

Thanks for all of the offers guys, I appreciate it.

Jack

 

[WILLD420]

Wanna buy a Ramcharger???? Taillights are on the way.... You could be wheeling in a week without any gear oil smell.

Of course, the 8 mpg kinda sucks....

 

[locrwln1]

Wanna buy a Ramcharger???? Taillights are on the way.... You could be wheeling in a week without any gear oil smell.

Of course, the 8 mpg kinda sucks....

You are a funny guy.

Jack

 

[locrwln1]

Axle teardown is complete and parts have been ordered.

Unfortunately, I won't be able get the third down to Sean until the 18th or 19th.

Jack

 

[chicago]

Axle teardown is complete and parts have been ordered.

Unfortunately, I won't be able get the third down to Sean until the 18th or 19th.

Jack

Jack,
Where is the guy located in Sac?
Im going to be down there next weekend (Fri, Sat) Maybe I can drop it off for you and save you the trip, and get you up and rolling sooner!

Lemme know!

K

 

[spressomon]

Jack,
Where is the guy located in Sac?
Im going to be down there next weekend (Fri, Sat) Maybe I can drop it off for you and save you the trip, and get you up and rolling sooner!

Lemme know!

K

Keith: Are you going to OysterFest? Ken is going down, I think, on Thursday...we'll be down there Saturday and Sunday (camping at Bodega Dunes). I'll be at the PMC swap meet in Petaluma on Saturday...

 

[chicago]

Keith: Are you going to OysterFest? Ken is going down, I think, on Thursday...we'll be down there Saturday and Sunday (camping at Bodega Dunes). I'll be at the PMC swap meet in Petaluma on Saturday...

Naw,
Mrs.Chicago is doing a bodybuilding/ figure competition down there in Sac.
Dont back into anything this time!

K

 

[spressomon]

Naw,
Mrs.Chicago is doing a bodybuilding/ figure competition down there in Sac.
Dont back into anything this time!

K

No $hit! That was a costly mistake I don't want to repeat anytime .

 

[locrwln1]

Jack,
Where is the guy located in Sac?
Im going to be down there next weekend (Fri, Sat) Maybe I can drop it off for you and save you the trip, and get you up and rolling sooner!

Lemme know!

K

I appreciate the offer, but I don't think my parts will be in by this weekend. Everything except the star washers had to be ordered. Not too many people have pinion problems I guess, which is a good sign (I hope).

Jack

 

[chicago]

I appreciate the offer, but I don't think my parts will be in by this weekend. Everything except the star washers had to be ordered. Not too many people have pinion problems I guess, which is a good sign (I hope).

Jack

That's too bad!
Now that you mention the parts, I do recally you saying that earilier in this post....
Im kinda BLONDE sometimes...


K

 

[Cruiserdrew]

If you want to send that diff down with Dan, I'll see him at Oysterfest and I'll get the diff to Sean on Monday. He can get the parts in real time from West Coast if needed.

 

[locrwln1]

That's too bad!
Now that you mention the parts, I do recally you saying that earilier in this post....
Im kinda BLONDE sometimes...


K

No worries, you are not the only one...

If you want to send that diff down with Dan, I'll see him at Oysterfest and I'll get the diff to Sean on Monday. He can get the parts in real time from West Coast if needed.

I really appreciate the offer Andy. I should have the parts either today (Thursday) or Friday, unfortunately, I am packing up tonight and leaving first thing tomorrow morning for Great Basin NP. I won't have the time to get the diff/parts to Dan before I leave.

I will just head down next Friday and drop it off to Sean, hopefully, he can do it while I wait.

Then I have the weekend to put everything back together.

Jack