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I’m thinking of buying a bore scope to use with my iPhone, for mostly automotive repair use. There’s a wide range of options and sources, just on Amazon. Any suggestions or recommendations for one over another? I’d like one with a direct straight on light and camera, as well as a right...

Okay - Advice Needed I bought a "new" 3.5L engine from a 2002 Montero that had been rolled. There was a ton of mud underneath it, so it looks like someone had a good time up until they didn't. I am hoping that means this motor is running well. Not being very bright, or very experienced, I...

I need to pull the 3.5L from my Gen 3, and my motor is seized. The Internet told me that I need to remove the bolts holding the torque converter to the flex plate before separating the tranny from the engine "or bad things might happen". However, because the engine is seized, I can't turn...

For working on passenger vehicles and light trucks, is a 2 ton hoist necessary? Is there any substantial difference between the 2 sizes of hoists? Perhaps a better question is, should I just rent a hoist verses buying the Harbor Freight version? Cost would be about the same.

I am hoping to crowd source my current project because I am in way over my head. I am learning how to turn a wrench, but my knowledge level about what I am doing regarding engines is laughably insufficient. A smarter person would probably shake his head and walk away, but I am blissfully...

Hey folks, thinking of dipping my toes back into the Montero world again. This time the hard way, by swapping motors from a donor into a nice clean 3rd gen platform for eventual use by my daughter as her first rig. Do you know if a 1997 Montero sport 3.5L SOHC engine will fit in a 2002 Montero...

I'm rebuilding the heads of a Jeep 4.7L and need a decent torque wrench. I've had some minor experience with click-type torque wrenches, and find the experience highly variable and questionable. I had the good fortune to use a $600 SnapOn digital torque wrench once and loved it, but I have a...

My son's 2002 WJ has 200,000 miles on, with a freshly rebuilt motor. We bought it a few months ago, and didn't rebuild the motor ourselves, so we aren't sure how complete a rebuild it was, I suspect not very, because in the past few months we've had to replace all the major sensors, including...

Have you guys seen this? https://youtu.be/vVVGR5twDgc

Selling my wife's daily driver. 2006 Nissan Armada LE 4x4, loaded with every option. SOLD!!!! Mostly a mall crawler, but tows 10,000 lbs with ease, holds eight (8) very tall people and a dog. Has been used as the family adventure vehicle around several laps of the southwest part of the...

Well, I am pretty disappointed with today's unveiling of.......minor improvements. No iPhone 8 (yet) No MacPro MacBookAir gets a speed bump only MacBookPro does not get any useful prosumer features, ports, or expandability iPad Pro gets a normal size little brother, with 500GB. Useful to...

I have a first generation SPOT tracker that has worked awesome for years. All packaging included. Physically in excellent condition. To activate, you just to create an account, give them the device ID, and pick your subscription levels. I can vouch for how useful this service can be on the...

Due to a lack of vehicle, I am seldom on the trail these days. I went through a few boxes of gear on my shelves, and found somethings that might be better off of the hands of someone who can use them. One of those items is a TreadLightly "Tread Trainer Starter Kit". Its a course syllabus, two...

I've formally listed my truck for sale or for parts. http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/168688-1998-Montero-Gen-2-5-with-locker-SoCal

SOLD!!! Update 8/19/17: Courtesy of the great State of California's Bureau of Automotive Repair, the Monty has been "recycled" via the Vehicle Retirement Program, and is now roughly a 24" square, 4,470 lbs cube of low grade metal. ------------------------ I have a well traveled 1998 Gen 2.5...

I have new unused set of performance brake discs for the rear end of my 1998 Montero. Pretty sure these will also fit the Gen 2's. $50 or best offer, local pick up only (too heavy to ship economically). I am in SoCal, near Downey, Irvine, or Yorba Linda, and anywhere in between during the...

My Monty is not running properly, misses on at least one, possibly more cylinders. I don't know the source of the problem, but I know I have low compression on Cylinder #1 (35psi compared to 170psi optimal). I read through DJPurdue's inspirational thread and figure I might give it a try. But...

I am about to throw in the towel. My efforts to restore my Monty into running condition have resulting in burning through cash no with other discernible results. My truck continues to run on 5 or less cylinders, continues to have electrical issues. Now I have to smog my truck in the next...

Check this out! Reminds me a bit of IncorporatedX's driveway: http://jalopnik.com/the-ultimate-secret-stash-of-mitsubishis-is-hidden-in-t-1787886557?utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_twitter&utm_source=jalopnik_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

I finally got my Monty back together again after 5 months of being in pieces in my driveway. 1998 Gen 2.5 with the 3.5L SOHC engine. The good news is that it runs! The bad news is that it runs poorly, and is missing Cylinder #1. Not being a mechanic, I really don't know how to trouble shoot...