Recent content by TRevs

Yeah I’ve read some of your posts on that topic. I’ll probably just get a new one. The new RMS & bearing cap with anaerobic has been curing for 3 days and i want to get the oilpan on tomorrow, so I’ll probably buy the gasket at a brick and mortar.

I replaced my RMS last month on the 4.0 and put on a new FelPro oil pan gasket at the same time. Of course the oil leak persists, so I’m trying again. My question is whether there is a practical way to remove the RTV residue from the gasket without damaging it. I tried carb cleaner and brake...

I did the manifold on my ‘95 YJ and did not remove the fender. Rather I used a variety of socket extensions, 1/4” and 3/8” drive, wobbly and not. You can stack them up and get access from far away through tight spaces.

I had a similar situation; my LJ came to me with a black soft top (Rugged Ridge fabric on an OEM frame) and full doors. I wanted half doors and a tan/khaki top. I ended up with used upper window frames, and got a pair of new dark khaki upper skins from Sierra off-road. They attach with velcro...

This my existing setup with their Big7 kit. I thought the positive terminal cable had to go directly to the battery terminal. Can I use one of the lugs on the PDC? Or even closer would be the in-line fuse that goes to the alternator?

I decided to replace the factory headlight circuit with the “Daylight” harness from Jeepcables. Since it is designed for an XJ with the battery in the front of the engine compartment, I’m having trouble deciding where to anchor the relays. I think the best spot would be just below the...

Welp i started it after letting it sit for a couple days and it sounds normal now.

Here’s some audio from the second start

I cranked it up this afternoon. Oil pressure gauge went up promptly. The sound was less pronounced than yesterday; it almost sounded normal but still a faint metallic whine. Seems more audible near the front of the engine. Maybe i’m just not remembering what it sounded like before the repair.

The oil pickup was undisturbed. I saw a bit of sludge on the screen but it seemed minimal to me

I didn’t look at the oil pressure gauge when it was running but I can do that. I was careful to apply the 3mm bead of RTV only where indicated on the bearing cap, but I saw a tiny bit squeeze out after installing the cap; I imagine some could have worked its way around the shaft as well, but I...

I had an oil leak in my 95 YJ so I tackled the rear main seal and oil pan gasket. Never done a RMS but since my LJ just developed a similar leak I decided to go for it. Things went slowly but I the only trouble I had was inserting the new upper half; it was very tight and I ruined one. I...

I would say in the past few years the only significant highway mileage it’s seen is on the way to the mountain trails. I use it for short trips around town, running errands and carrying small loads, but it definitely hasn’t been a daily driver or road tripper. It has to stay drivable on road...

I posted the above a year ago and I'm thinking about taking the next step this winter. However, I'm not sure about the plan. In debating 4.56 vs. 4.88, @machoheadgames pointed out that if I ever need to swap from the NSG to an AX-15 I would be better off with deeper gears. Plus, if I do the...

We’re We’re a no-go; im on the other side of the Caribbean and my college son with the jkur is busy with homecoming activities. Maybe we can make april phoolz