That's what I wanted to hear, looks like I have a new project to procrastinate on
What did you do to your TJ today?
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That's what I wanted to hear, looks like I have a new project to procrastinate on
Dropped the pan to redo the rear main seal. Loosened the two bearing caps nearest the rear cap as well and it slides in a lot easier. Then during reassembly I noticed the Felpro oil pan gasket is ever so slightly rolled on the rear where it fits into the groove on the outside of the rear cap... I suspect that may have been the cause of the leak all along. I lubed it up and put it back together but I'm undecided if I should run it and see if it still leaks or just buy another gasket before I put the exhaust back on. So annoying.
Got the log out that had jammed itself up in my skids. Originally it was long enough reach the ground between the front tires and kind of act like a pole vault that stopped all forward movement. Quick action of the chain saw and then it was short enough to finish the trip and get home. A little bit of long crowbar action and it is on the ground.
Was going to tackle swapping in a new PS pump (4.0 version with the attached res) and cooler this weekend, but then I remembered the 2.5 has that pressure switch in the high side. Gonna have to figure that one out....
Fan clutch bit the bullet. Wanted a new one foolishly fast, so Amazon next day delivery. Got a ADIGARAUTO 2771. Whatever the heck that is, it is a fan clutch. Installed 10 minute job. Seems to be working just fine. We'll see how long it lasts. I'll aim to post again when/if it fails, otherwise, no news is good news.
Tim
Tim
It's supposed to be 90 today, so I was going to try out my 3M flame red vinyl wrap to cover my windshield frame. Tested a piece and it's a NO GO. Color is about 3-4 shades too light. I will keep searching for a darker red. 
I decided to paint the door handles when it gets above 60 today.
I decided to paint the door handles when it gets above 60 today.
You need to stop pinching stuff from peoples porches mate…. It’s just not right ok
Man the hard part is finding somebody that has really got the lift you’re looking for.
But there are some special techniques- If you go to a mobile home you’re probably going to get rough country....
Painted door handles with satin black. I think I might need to change to matte black. 
Painted door handles with satin black. I think I might need to change to matte black.
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What about the old SEM Trim Black?
I was just using what I had left over from another project. Krylon Fusion All In One paint.
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Painted door handles with satin black. I think I might need to change to matte black.
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I think it looks good with the satin black
Not what I did to my TJ but what I did for it…
New carport…
New carport…
Thanks. My wife thought so too and told me to leave it alone.
All convertibles need a garage or carport. Its right there in the manual!
Better than a dash full of ducks...
oil pan back on, exhaust back on, new engine skid parts painted and drying
Painted door handles with satin black. I think I might need to change to matte black.
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I also think it looks good, Boog. If it sticks out too much for you, just be a little more aggressive on the tire shine…
