The transmission in my tj has the same problem you described when you start the Jeep and it's idling the transmission is not pumping any fluid so your fluid is to cold that's why it only does it onthe first shift try starting the Jeep and let it idle for a couple sec in neutral it will pump the fluid and get it to temp works for me never had a problem since i started doing it
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Ill give it a try this weekend, thank you!
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Looks like the front of the tube fenders were attached to the grill a bit too high, creating that gap
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It could be, not really 100% sure of it
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This....WORKED. So upon research I'm finding its the accumulator leaking? Anyone know any thing about the fix for this?
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Finally got around to painting my Jack and mounting it on the hood, feels good to finally see it up there.
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Finally had an afternoon available, we got around to installing the rear tube fenders finally. A little more work for to the corner guards being a mismatch against the fenders but we got them cut down.
Update on transmission-
It still hard shifts from first to second and has now started slipping randomly, diagnostic is it's dying.... So I'll be driving it until its a goner.
Lockers still not fixed...schedules just been crazy, neither wanting to lock so my guess is its just the air pump....will hopefully have it looked at soon.
Water pump has also made it to the list, finally gone out and will be replacing it this week as well.
Update on transmission-
It still hard shifts from first to second and has now started slipping randomly, diagnostic is it's dying.... So I'll be driving it until its a goner.
Lockers still not fixed...schedules just been crazy, neither wanting to lock so my guess is its just the air pump....will hopefully have it looked at soon.
Water pump has also made it to the list, finally gone out and will be replacing it this week as well.
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For the transmission? I took it to me transmission and they wouldn't even service it because it'd be a waste of time
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Well changed the diff fluid this weekend and going to get thermostat fixed tomorrow.
Front and rear diff have been leaking so we decided to get a closer look. Front was lower than rear and thicker in fluid, luckily we had enough most fluid laying around and changed out both completely.
However the seals are just not right and will continue to leak and sealed properly.
Thermostat is leaking instead of water pump which is good, thermostat was just replaced and the shop is standing behind their work and will fix it tomorrow morning.
Next biggest focus will be getting rid of the ghetto rig up of my front blinkers and the rear back up light that's been out awhile. Not much but with a jeep, you know the list is always growing
Front and rear diff have been leaking so we decided to get a closer look. Front was lower than rear and thicker in fluid, luckily we had enough most fluid laying around and changed out both completely.
However the seals are just not right and will continue to leak and sealed properly.
Thermostat is leaking instead of water pump which is good, thermostat was just replaced and the shop is standing behind their work and will fix it tomorrow morning.
Next biggest focus will be getting rid of the ghetto rig up of my front blinkers and the rear back up light that's been out awhile. Not much but with a jeep, you know the list is always growing
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What's leaking on the axles? I can knock those out next week when I do the air locker diagnosis for ya.
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Well, finally got the water pump replaced after three weeks of having to fill up the anti freeze reservoir before heading anywhere. Have to give a shout out to Jody for knocking it out so quickly.
In the same afternoon, we ventured down to South Carolina and stumbled upon this little beauty which came home with me... Introducing my (finally) daily driver....
The jeep has officially become my toy and will be parked as we finalize our move into Charlotte within the next few weeks.
Will also allow a chance to make some major repairs and upgrades that are in store for Cleopatra.
Next will be the leaky diff's and air pump....!
In the same afternoon, we ventured down to South Carolina and stumbled upon this little beauty which came home with me... Introducing my (finally) daily driver....
The jeep has officially become my toy and will be parked as we finalize our move into Charlotte within the next few weeks.
Will also allow a chance to make some major repairs and upgrades that are in store for Cleopatra.
Next will be the leaky diff's and air pump....!
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So it's been awhile...2 years awhile.... however, in that two years, I have sold my house, lived temporarily with my mom (our house sold in 2 months....no one couldve expected that), put the Jeep into storage for a year (due to sketchyness of apartment...-->>), moved to Charlotte, lived in a ghetto apartment with drug dealers and almost a shoot out in my parking lot (that's a wholeeeeee other story), started a new job, built a house, moved into said house, started ANOTHER new job, sold the scion, purchased a 4Runner and here I am.
However, in the last couple month's I have been pushing through and trying to get a move on, I live near Uwharrie National Forest, Gulches, Flats, SHOP, SO many offroad parks and I'm stuck in park, in my driveway, with a tarp on due to the dang rain. So, let's see, since we last spoke....
Upgrade wheels to 17x9 Black Rhino wheels, matte black, as well as upgraded my Irok 37"'s to Yokohama Geolander M/T's in a 38". They are quiet, aggressive looking, and have done excellent off road and on highway. Replaced the catalytic converter, the O2 sensors, the evap detection pump, as well as numerous components of the evap system. However, after numerous tries, the check engine light remains ON. Meineke has had several attempts at fixing it (at no cost due to the labor they originally put in, so thankful for all their attempts), but couldn't find the source of the leak. I currently work at Carolina Custom located at Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM and have had some of the guys take a look at it , tightened a couple bolts that were leaking, nope. Realigned the CAT that was installed, nope. So next hope is the upper O2 sensors, but now another code has arrived, stating that the Jeep is now running lean.
SMH
With my new job though, I am living the dream. My job is to build Jeeps.....without the labor. I sell aftermarket Jeep parts so my job is to literally look at Jeep parts all day (the occasional truck part). So Cleopatra's list has grown, and ...of course...parts have been ordered. I have 3 replacement windows (the old ones dry rotted out...did I forget to mention that?), I have replaced the dome light cover that the previous owner cracked and my OCD couldn't tolerate it anymore. I have also received non-ghetto turn signals finally from Metal Cloak to be installed in my front tube fenders! And last but not least, I am replacing my rear reverse lights that were relocated to the center of the tailgate, currently looking for a fab shop in Denver/Cornelius/Huntersville/Mooresville/Charlotte area to build a mounting bracket for them.
Next few repairs and such contain the air locker pump that doesn't seem to want to lock the front locker, the check engine light of course, and this winter I plan on removing all exterior protection and having everything sand blasted and re-powdercoated, as well as coating the frame is rust-resistant covering.
Now that I'm in the biz....I will be able to post more often, as well as continue making progress!
However, in the last couple month's I have been pushing through and trying to get a move on, I live near Uwharrie National Forest, Gulches, Flats, SHOP, SO many offroad parks and I'm stuck in park, in my driveway, with a tarp on due to the dang rain. So, let's see, since we last spoke....
Upgrade wheels to 17x9 Black Rhino wheels, matte black, as well as upgraded my Irok 37"'s to Yokohama Geolander M/T's in a 38". They are quiet, aggressive looking, and have done excellent off road and on highway. Replaced the catalytic converter, the O2 sensors, the evap detection pump, as well as numerous components of the evap system. However, after numerous tries, the check engine light remains ON. Meineke has had several attempts at fixing it (at no cost due to the labor they originally put in, so thankful for all their attempts), but couldn't find the source of the leak. I currently work at Carolina Custom located at Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM and have had some of the guys take a look at it , tightened a couple bolts that were leaking, nope. Realigned the CAT that was installed, nope. So next hope is the upper O2 sensors, but now another code has arrived, stating that the Jeep is now running lean.
SMH
With my new job though, I am living the dream. My job is to build Jeeps.....without the labor. I sell aftermarket Jeep parts so my job is to literally look at Jeep parts all day (the occasional truck part). So Cleopatra's list has grown, and ...of course...parts have been ordered. I have 3 replacement windows (the old ones dry rotted out...did I forget to mention that?), I have replaced the dome light cover that the previous owner cracked and my OCD couldn't tolerate it anymore. I have also received non-ghetto turn signals finally from Metal Cloak to be installed in my front tube fenders! And last but not least, I am replacing my rear reverse lights that were relocated to the center of the tailgate, currently looking for a fab shop in Denver/Cornelius/Huntersville/Mooresville/Charlotte area to build a mounting bracket for them.
Next few repairs and such contain the air locker pump that doesn't seem to want to lock the front locker, the check engine light of course, and this winter I plan on removing all exterior protection and having everything sand blasted and re-powdercoated, as well as coating the frame is rust-resistant covering.
Now that I'm in the biz....I will be able to post more often, as well as continue making progress!
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Saw you off exit 28 today, Jeep looks great!
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Thanks! Trying to get this dang check engine light off while at work!
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We installed some Pro Comp LED Dual Cube lights on the bumper, unfortunately, the wiring was the craziest experience of my life, every option we tried wouldn't let you run both lights with the same wiring, so we disconnected the Hella off road lights, and connected the Pro Comp's to my fog light switch.
Eventually, I will wire the Hella off road lights directly to the headlights since they're so dim and dull (yay old halogens!) so I can still keep them and just run them with the headlights.
Excuse the ghetto turn signals as well, hopefully can replace those with my metal cloak flashers this weekend, we sold our MR2 so I can finally have my space in the garage back!
Jeep is still in the shop for the dang light, starting to think it could be the computer module but we're attempting other repairs at the moment.
Eventually, I will wire the Hella off road lights directly to the headlights since they're so dim and dull (yay old halogens!) so I can still keep them and just run them with the headlights.
Excuse the ghetto turn signals as well, hopefully can replace those with my metal cloak flashers this weekend, we sold our MR2 so I can finally have my space in the garage back!
Jeep is still in the shop for the dang light, starting to think it could be the computer module but we're attempting other repairs at the moment.
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Installed my metal cloak flashers today, look great and are amazing. So glad to get rid of my ghetto zip tied ones.
It also eliminated my hyper flash as well, which makes me even happier.
Replaced a couple of hoses as well, the originals seemed alright but for $20, might as well put fresh new ones in and clean under the new grommets.
Hopefully this will we can drop the gas tank and check those for cracks as well.
Unfortunately, with the weather changes, the crack in my windshield spread.
It also eliminated my hyper flash as well, which makes me even happier.
Replaced a couple of hoses as well, the originals seemed alright but for $20, might as well put fresh new ones in and clean under the new grommets.
Hopefully this will we can drop the gas tank and check those for cracks as well.
Unfortunately, with the weather changes, the crack in my windshield spread.
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Did I forgot to mention my new ride as well?
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SO, we found a line loose near the upper O2 sensor's and have successfully sealed the evap leak, it passed the tests and was ready to be sent home. But at the same time, we found a crack in my driveshaft while up on the lift, I crawled it home and it is parked for the time being. I will be doing my research this weekend on replacing the driveshaft and getting it ready for inspection.
However, after we fixed the problem, my work and Metal Cloak hosted a stop in their CTI Tour 2016 and I got to test out the suspension. I am looking to replace my springs soon as well as new shocks. I had the second highest flex, next to a guy who dropped a couple grand into his suspension, so I was a pretty proud ladyjeeper. Good meeting with Corey from Metal Cloak to discuss everything with in what's working well for the Jeep and what it could use to make it even better. A set of metal cloak front fenders will be in the workings as well!
However, after we fixed the problem, my work and Metal Cloak hosted a stop in their CTI Tour 2016 and I got to test out the suspension. I am looking to replace my springs soon as well as new shocks. I had the second highest flex, next to a guy who dropped a couple grand into his suspension, so I was a pretty proud ladyjeeper. Good meeting with Corey from Metal Cloak to discuss everything with in what's working well for the Jeep and what it could use to make it even better. A set of metal cloak front fenders will be in the workings as well!
