Daily Driver......... :oops:

wagonrunner · Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:10 am Post subject:

1st highway drive this morning, and cooling issue seems to be resolved.
i'm still contemplating going with a metal radiator. might tackle that depending on what this month's income vs Cherokee gas bill looks like.

things observed.
*when it is working properly, even after normal driving, i can safely put my hand on the radiator panel. previously couldn't as there was hot.

*my temperature needle flickered erratically while there was this issue.
the head was removed, gasket changed, and replaced. no wiring changes were made, yet temp gauge now stays steady.

*car idle dropped to almost stall speed regularly, has not happened since.

the most noticeable was the temperature in the engine bay.
the strangest was the temperature sensor.
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wagonrunner · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:34 am Post subject:

wagonrunner · Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 8:39 pm Post subject:

I'm looking for a set of H4 Bulbs. i like the Sylvania Ultras (White lights), but they last 8months to 2 years, and i do a lot of night driving.
Anything with similar visibility, and longer lasting will be considered. Especially if the price is right.
Any suggestions?
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wagonrunner · Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:26 am Post subject:

maintenance is no routine now, even the bigger jobs don't seem noteworthy.

Shocks-
been experiencing the occasional hit, and violent shimmy in the steering.
spent some time looking for it myself. found worn steering ends.
changed those, and had the suspension checked out. good bill of health on the underside.
put the wheels back on the ground, and told them check the shocks.
one was a basketball, one was near dribble.
got them changed out (Kayaba 33020 i think). and can't believe I didn't notice the difference before. Embarassed

still have to get alignment and camber rechecked, but so far, excellent improvement.

I actually can't pin when the car stopped shooting over bumps, instead of swaying..

Rear wheel bearing:
well the other side was due for replacement.
found it easily enough in the bamboo, and learned something.
there are two sizes of brake drums in the Y10 model.
there is the smaller circumference, wider cylinder (one on my car), and a bigger circumference (narrow cylinder). seems mine is a bit of a rarity, though the nissan laurel (c32) may be the same.
they already share brake shoes. (am now pondering if the c32 was 4 or 5 hole. might be the easy way to change rims.

Anyway, very easily changed. Happens when you're a compulsive bargain shopper of Automotive tools Embarassed

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MG Man · Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:46 am Post subject:

suspension huh.........so Karl basically you have an EPR car now?
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btw Karl, don't think there's anything better than Silverstars when it comes to cost
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wagonrunner · Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:11 pm Post subject:

wagonrunner · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:11 am Post subject:

Riddle me this.

Is it normal for ignition timing to jump that much when engine is idling?
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wagonrunner · Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:21 pm Post subject:

changed rims, aligned and cambered by roop.
- developed a pull to the right.

went by MM, they reset everything to 0.0 factory specs.
- car still has pull to the right though not as strong.

swapped front tires left to right
- car now pulls to the left.

So i've determined its the wheel (rim / tyre) combination.

problem is, i dont want the tires at the back @ the front.

what are the odds it's the rim, and not the tyre?
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Red Dawg · Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:14 am Post subject:

In all my years as a Master technician and an alignment technician, I have never heard of a rim causing a steering pull.
It is a common symptom of irregular tyre wear.
the tyres are either uneven in height or they have a conical wear which causes a pull.
please note that the roads have a slight crown to the shoulder which also causes pull symptoms to the left.
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wagonrunner · Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:31 pm Post subject:

dawgie, im well beyond road camber.
regardless of which way the road runs-off, the pull is to whichever side that tire is mounted.
wont miscount tire wear, as it has been in the back for some time, cornering.

turned it around on the rim, and it has dissipated somewhat. but didn't get to do a full test as yet.
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MG Man · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:16 pm Post subject:

check and see if the steering wheel is lopsided
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