The Jeep and Off-Road Thread - Page 80

Benhart21 · 12-06-2011, 01:02 PM

Whitford's LJ really makes me want to build an expedition style rig. If I could afford to, I'd do it to a 24v Ram diesel quad cab short bed, but since that's way too expensive, I think it'll be a Jeep WJ.

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Whitford · 12-07-2011, 11:58 PM

I don't know if I mentioned before but my car's blower motor was broken when I purchased it. The PO seemed to think it was a $500 job so he deducted that from the purchase price; he said it hadn't worked in about a year and never had the scratch to fix it.

So today, I took it to this mechanic I know here in the city. He's one of those 'best kept secret' types and resembles Yoda in more ways than one.

Anyway, he took a look at it and had the thing working within 5 minutes. The ****ing fan power switch was broken and was simply not turning the dial behind the climate controls.

I'm going to a dealership tomorrow to have the knob replaced. It will probably cost me $3.

-----

I also stopped into Dirty Parts which is a 4X4 shopped recommended to me by a bartender friend as well as on JeepForum. After having already stopped into the local 4WheelParts retailer, Dirty Parts was like a breath of fresh air. Tiny place but stocked to the brim with cool, quality parts. Very knowledgeable staff as well.

I will definitely be doing a lot of work there.

Whitford · 12-08-2011, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benhart21

Whitford's LJ really makes me want to build an expedition style rig. If I could afford to, I'd do it to a 24v Ram diesel quad cab short bed, but since that's way too expensive, I think it'll be a Jeep WJ.

Hell yeah, man! I really like the WJ's.

2.5 SUBY · 12-08-2011, 12:07 AM

Anyone else bummed about Jamboree for the north east?! I was a few days late looking to register and they are all sold out. Not to mention Killington is level 6+ because of the hurricane.

Displaced · 12-08-2011, 01:21 AM

If 4x4 shops were medical conditions, 4WheelParts would be AIDS. So terrible.

Whitford · 12-08-2011, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Displaced

If 4x4 shops were medical conditions, 4WheelParts would be AIDS. So terrible.

Tell us how you really feel.

mAdatee · 12-08-2011, 04:28 PM

After 270k miles a pitman arm essentially becomes part of the steering box... Ugh

Yup... Just broke a Matco pitman arm puller trying to get that bitch off.

Ih8mud.

sorbee711 · 12-08-2011, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitford

I'm going to a dealership tomorrow to have the knob replaced. It will probably cost me $35.

Fixed for accuracy.

Whitford · 12-08-2011, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sorbee711

Fixed for accuracy.

It was $14.

Whitford · 12-08-2011, 08:54 PM

A noise developed today (or I just noticed it for the first time) from what seems to be my transmission.

At very low speeds I'm sometimes encountering a slight whine and then each time I come to a stop, there's a sort of decelerating whine/howl that's fairly quiet. Any ideas as to what this could be? Planetary gears?

Thanks.

PGT · 12-08-2011, 08:56 PM

diffs?

did you get a manual? if so, does the noise continue if you put the clutch in?

Whitford · 12-08-2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGT

diffs?

did you get a manual? if so, does the noise continue if you put the clutch in?

It's an automatic.

Joe Boxer · 12-08-2011, 09:02 PM

Any idea where the noise is coming from? If it sounds like it's coming from the center of the vehicle, you may be right. Given how you described it, I want to side with Dan... diff/axle-related.

Whitford · 12-08-2011, 09:07 PM

It sounds like it's coming from the center of the Jeep, right under and a little in front of the shift lever.

Thanks, guys. I'm hoping it's not a sign of the transmission being on the way out. When I had it looked at before buying it the mechanic said the tranny looked fine.

Whitford · 12-08-2011, 10:52 PM

Just took it out for a drive so I could record the sound and it wasn't happening anymore. Weird, maybe it was a fluke?

Whitford · 12-09-2011, 11:55 PM

I encountered the noise again so I recorded it:

Whine in 06 Wrangler - YouTube

Any ideas? It happens whether I am in gear or not, and only when the car is moving forward.

mAdatee · 12-09-2011, 11:59 PM

It's a jeep, turn the radio up.

Whitford · 12-10-2011, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mAdatee

It's a jeep, turn the radio up.

Oh it doesn't bother me, I just want to make sure my transmission is not in trouble.

mAdatee · 12-10-2011, 12:05 AM

I had a U-joint fail on my old Toyota pick up that sounded similar to that.

Whitford · 12-10-2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mAdatee

I had a U-joint fail on my old Toyota pick up that sounded similar to that.

Oh yeah? Did it happen when you were coming to a stop?

mAdatee · 12-10-2011, 08:30 AM

Meeeeh, it was more of a constant noise exaggerated by breaking.

Easy way to check is to get under there and start yanking on things with U-joints to see if there's any play... But I think I'm wrong now that I've reconsidered it without alcohol.

mAdatee · 12-10-2011, 10:10 AM

Maybe weight transfer caused by decel is making something that's loose rub. Like the body on the frame or a worn out suspension part. I'll run it by some of the guys at work and see what they think.

eg33GC · 12-10-2011, 01:36 PM

So I've been wanting to do the 3" Rusty front coils and shocks w/ AAL on my XJ, someone deter me from doing so.

Whitford · 12-10-2011, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mAdatee

Maybe weight transfer caused by decel is making something that's loose rub. Like the body on the frame or a worn out suspension part. I'll run it by some of the guys at work and see what they think.

Thanks, man. I really appreciate it.

Shavenyak · 12-10-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitford

It was $14.

I've gone through 3 of those.

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12-06-2011, 01:02 PM	#1976
Benhart21 Scooby Specialist Member#: 149617 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Boulder	Whitford's LJ really makes me want to build an expedition style rig. If I could afford to, I'd do it to a 24v Ram diesel quad cab short bed, but since that's way too expensive, I think it'll be a Jeep WJ. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-07-2011, 11:58 PM	#1977
Whitford Has never had a cavity Moderator Member#: 97875 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Los Angeles	I don't know if I mentioned before but my car's blower motor was broken when I purchased it. The PO seemed to think it was a $500 job so he deducted that from the purchase price; he said it hadn't worked in about a year and never had the scratch to fix it. So today, I took it to this mechanic I know here in the city. He's one of those 'best kept secret' types and resembles Yoda in more ways than one. Anyway, he took a look at it and had the thing working within 5 minutes. The ****ing fan power switch was broken and was simply not turning the dial behind the climate controls. I'm going to a dealership tomorrow to have the knob replaced. It will probably cost me $3. ----- I also stopped into Dirty Parts which is a 4X4 shopped recommended to me by a bartender friend as well as on JeepForum. After having already stopped into the local 4WheelParts retailer, Dirty Parts was like a breath of fresh air. Tiny place but stocked to the brim with cool, quality parts. Very knowledgeable staff as well. I will definitely be doing a lot of work there.

12-08-2011, 12:07 AM	#1979
2.5 SUBY Scooby Specialist Member#: 78802 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Manhattan	Anyone else bummed about Jamboree for the north east?! I was a few days late looking to register and they are all sold out. Not to mention Killington is level 6+ because of the hurricane.

12-08-2011, 01:21 AM	#1980
Displaced Scooby Newbie Member#: 142459 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Hollywood Vehicle: Blue plasticky two door.	If 4x4 shops were medical conditions, 4WheelParts would be AIDS. So terrible.

12-08-2011, 04:28 PM	#1982
mAdatee Scooby Specialist Member#: 87922 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Jasper Greeeeeeen	After 270k miles a pitman arm essentially becomes part of the steering box... Ugh Yup... Just broke a Matco pitman arm puller trying to get that bitch off. Ih8mud.

12-08-2011, 08:54 PM	#1985
Whitford Has never had a cavity Moderator Member#: 97875 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Los Angeles	A noise developed today (or I just noticed it for the first time) from what seems to be my transmission. At very low speeds I'm sometimes encountering a slight whine and then each time I come to a stop, there's a sort of decelerating whine/howl that's fairly quiet. Any ideas as to what this could be? Planetary gears? Thanks.

12-08-2011, 08:56 PM	#1986
PGT Scooby Specialist Member#: 57283 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Loudoun Vehicle: 2012 300C SRT8 & Unlimited Rubicon MW3	diffs? did you get a manual? if so, does the noise continue if you put the clutch in?

12-08-2011, 09:02 PM	#1988
Joe Boxer Scooby Newbie Member#: 63119 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: International Location: Within Binding Vehicle: Memoirs of a Serial Bachelor	Any idea where the noise is coming from? If it sounds like it's coming from the center of the vehicle, you may be right. Given how you described it, I want to side with Dan... diff/axle-related.

12-08-2011, 09:07 PM	#1989
Whitford Has never had a cavity Moderator Member#: 97875 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Los Angeles	It sounds like it's coming from the center of the Jeep, right under and a little in front of the shift lever. Thanks, guys. I'm hoping it's not a sign of the transmission being on the way out. When I had it looked at before buying it the mechanic said the tranny looked fine.

12-08-2011, 10:52 PM	#1990
Whitford Has never had a cavity Moderator Member#: 97875 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Los Angeles	Just took it out for a drive so I could record the sound and it wasn't happening anymore. Weird, maybe it was a fluke?

12-09-2011, 11:59 PM	#1992
mAdatee Scooby Specialist Member#: 87922 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Jasper Greeeeeeen	It's a jeep, turn the radio up.

12-10-2011, 12:05 AM	#1994
mAdatee Scooby Specialist Member#: 87922 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Jasper Greeeeeeen	I had a U-joint fail on my old Toyota pick up that sounded similar to that.

12-10-2011, 08:30 AM	#1996
mAdatee Scooby Specialist Member#: 87922 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Jasper Greeeeeeen	Meeeeh, it was more of a constant noise exaggerated by breaking. Easy way to check is to get under there and start yanking on things with U-joints to see if there's any play... But I think I'm wrong now that I've reconsidered it without alcohol.

12-10-2011, 10:10 AM	#1997
mAdatee Scooby Specialist Member#: 87922 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Jasper Greeeeeeen	Maybe weight transfer caused by decel is making something that's loose rub. Like the body on the frame or a worn out suspension part. I'll run it by some of the guys at work and see what they think.

12-10-2011, 01:36 PM	#1998
eg33GC Scooby Specialist Member#: 206851 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 99 V4 EJ20K RS	So I've been wanting to do the 3" Rusty front coils and shocks w/ AAL on my XJ, someone deter me from doing so.