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    Dont Call it a Build Thread

    that is called the plenum gasket fwiw feels good to get that all done at once
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    Brakes upgrade Gen 2.5

    you have air in the system. keep bleeding, or pressure bleed. . its nearly impossible in some cases to get air out. keep pushing fluid through it. check for wet areas around brake lines ... air intrusion. use a quart of fluid is not uncommon. on a relatively small system.
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    Boring grease reminder

    im quite serious about it . i've spent many years with a grease gun as my principle means of making a living. cranes, oil derricks, heavy equipment .....light equipment,
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    Boring grease reminder

    Unfortunately for you-all , i'm on lay off from heavy civil construction. working as a mechanic all over the world, and this winter likely make my trek to alaska. However i have time to pester folks about things that bug me. this time? grease. or lack therof, or the wrong kind and a biting...
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    painting a hi lift /farm hand jack

    everyone in the woods in the old days would comment whenever something new turned up on someones crummy. new fuel tank, shovel, cork shoes, power saw, whatever. jacks were fairly often replaced because they were used for everything they were never intended to be used for. the biggest ruiner of...
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    Air Lift

    these work ok. bags are not fun to install. they work best for heavily overloaded vehicles with unchanging (static) load, motorhomes etc. Common on Class C front springs. Or vehicles that will be required to operate at or above maximum rated load capacities. What jeepn' says is accurate. in...
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    silicone tape a must- have for off road first aid

    yea its not sterile but its very very effective for that. wind it not too tightly, but plenty snug. for it shrinks as it adheres to itself. splints too.
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    gotta admit i need help with brake lights...Help!

    NOTICE: if you ever get sudden issues with your running, turn, or brake lights, and none of the "stupid tests" turn up any cause. Suspect your hazard blinky switch. the contacts have corroded, or the little locks on back of the switch have broken and you have no continuity how do i know.....
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    Difficulty fitting poly bushings

    wrong bushings plainly. they are dimensionally incorrect sanding is an option, cutting a better option. best option (in my opinion) is MB bushings. poly bushings have never met or exceeded my expectations in any application i have tried to use them i see you are learning that lesson too.
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    gotta admit i need help with brake lights...Help!

    i hate to admit there is anything on these machines that will slow me down, but im a bit puzzled by my brake lights-or lack thereof. flashers running and turns all work , relays work, get power to brake switch. continuity to rear etc. done all the stupid checks. fuses etc repalced bulbs both...
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    silicone tape a must- have for off road first aid

    silicone tape self amalgamating tape. available at walmart or in larger rolls at wholesale electricians supply. if you dont have it -get it if you have some, u understand why u need it. example is i have a 91 e250 van with a ruptured fuel line from someone (not me , promise) letting it get...
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    91 3.0 A/T Temp light is on

    that looks like a temp switch as for if it fits the monty i cant say, as i have not removed mine. here is a nice link with photo of location http://www.justanswer.com/car/1op0b-transmission-flushed-serviced-1990-mit-montero.html
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    where are you guys getting your trailing arm bushings?

    for the Gen 1 with Gen2 arms. im looking for sources for bushings. Dealer yes for sure unless you all have had good success with other sources. thank you .
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    Gen 1 rear axle Gen 2 rear brakes

    yes i have one of those years but it really really nice. someday it gets a fresh motor. (3.0) no need to cut it up. maybe find another junker along soon. for now the drums on my 91 are tuned up top notch. heres a test for drum brakes. find a paved, slippery, steep hill with rain. now back...
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    95 LS Crank Pulley Woes... Again.

    "The accessory belt moves in and out with the HB when running. It is not a huge amount, I would say 3-6 mm," YIKES! you mean fore to aft?!! front to back? if so , your bolt is very loose. or broken, we hope not. get a socket and ratchet down there and feel for tight. with impact gun you...
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    1998 Montero Transmission

    no he is asking about sensor issues
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    Gen 1 rear axle Gen 2 rear brakes

    just man'd up today and did up the drum brakes like they are supposed to be done.neede to do the gx470, so i did the montee too. brakes all day. between trips to parts house for turning and other odd errands this took most of the day. bought reman dual pot front calipers today too. so tomorrow...
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    Dont Call it a Build Thread

    thats where im hearing it too.
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    someone was looking for fog light bumpers..

    if this will post ... https://kpr.craigslist.org/pts/5852690929.html if not pasco auto parts-montero
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