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Questioning my life choices...
The OEM seal kit is about $150 (04445-60050) but lots of guys have run the Gates kit from Rock Auto for about $35. Redhead charges about $425 for the kit and rebuild plus shipping.
Oil leaks - At what point are you better off pulling the motor/trans/tc rather than fixing them in place? (1 Viewer)
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Agreed. At least check it.
Mine didn't look all that bad (on the outside) but once I pulled the hoses:
I did the distributor o-ring, front seal, and oil pump o-ring which stopped a lot of my leaks. I've pretty much taken the stance that this winter I'll pull the engine and do a rebuild. I've got a spare transmission and transfer case which I'll get rebuilt ahead of time. The fix this then hope something else that's not been rebuilt/replaced doesn't fail has just gotten old with me. Especially since I want to do some cross country trips and camping out at Yellowstone and Eastern Washington State.
We found out we won't be allowed back in our office until at least January so I've got the time LOL.
We found out we won't be allowed back in our office until at least January so I've got the time LOL.
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That was done before a big trip last year, along with a ton of other PM
That was done before a big trip last year, along with a ton of other PM
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Smart. Good looking 1911 in your avatar.
That was done before a big trip last year, along with a ton of other PM
its something that often gets overlooked and can get easily hit if your doing the vcg in the truck or taking out the motor.
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Spent yesterday and today working on it, mostly cleaning, painting, and getting ready for re-assembly. Initially I wasn't going to pull the axles, but figured what the heck I'm already this far, and I've always wanted a set of those shiny 'just gone through' axles on one of my rigs. The ultrasonic has been a blessing for small parts.
I stopped today after I got the front axle out (long day, started at 7am). Tomorrow I'm hoping to finish cleaning up both axles and painting. I'm using Tacoma Screw high solids spray paint (which I've had excellent luck with). I've also used it for all the other stuff I've painted (a LOT of stuff). If you guys have any tips for prep/paint please let me know.
I stopped today after I got the front axle out (long day, started at 7am). Tomorrow I'm hoping to finish cleaning up both axles and painting. I'm using Tacoma Screw high solids spray paint (which I've had excellent luck with). I've also used it for all the other stuff I've painted (a LOT of stuff). If you guys have any tips for prep/paint please let me know.
Excellent job.
That's a nicely equipped shop, gotta get a 'lift' put in mine one of these days.
Can't wait to see the completed project.
That's a nicely equipped shop, gotta get a 'lift' put in mine one of these days.
Can't wait to see the completed project.
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Thanks, it’s a game changer for sure!
