Found the source of the noise on the L84.....#1 intake lifter started to fail/spall, Cam lobe looks similar. It's sad the dealer to try to sell him a new engine, At 76,000 miles this thing is spotless!!!
What are you working on today?
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Got the ISL 90% done. Waiting on a couple more things still (Jake brake sub harness, coolant line for air compressor, turbo drain and 2 low pressure fuel lines). Other than that just have to add the power steering reservoir back on and those previously mentioned things then it’s ready to run.
Depends on the specific vehicle I guess....It's all nuts & bolts at the end of the day.
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That’s true. I also worked on a Chevy Silverado the other day and got to knock the dust off my 13,15 and 18mm. Even the 20mm wrench had to be used to hold the slide pins.
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Missed a chance to get rid of the Aux14 before it leaves them stranded
Still, he's at a dealer. They rarely condone or consider mods. Plus ANY electrical problem for the next five years will be blamed on them: "Ever since you deleted our lawn mower battery....."
I keep a stockpile of the fender clips ever since doing mine. I got the black clips which I guess technically are JK but they look identical to the white JL clips and fit fine.
I do get frustrated by the snap-together-and-break-coming-apart build mentality.....I guess I'm just grumpy
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Started a 10r80 build side job this morning. This one has CDF drum failure. This one the bushing walked and actually dislodged the seal completely from the shaft it seals against and was stuck inside the drum. The rest of the transmission is in pretty good shape, but going to replace all the clutches and steels anyway, as well as a full seal kit, the torque converter, and the main control. Owner wanted no long term issues. The vehicle is a 2017 F150 with a 3.5 eco-boost 90,000 miles.
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Gives me shudders… or makes me twitch!
I’ll fix it right up for you haha
Matt, if I still had the truck and was anywhere near, I would gladly take you up on it. When that transmission is ON, it is ON in the best way, and I really did like the truck it was in.
Ahh didn’t realized you dumped it! Definitely costly to repair.
This one going to need the WIT P3 planetary also, Sun gear has been grinding a bit on the housing. Other than that and the CDF drum wasn’t too bad. Haven’t pulled all the clutch pistons out yet though that’s the only thing I haven’t gotten a look at, and the OWC. I’ll have to get more pics this weekend when I have another chance to get back at it. All the parts won’t be in until mid next week or so.
Progress on the L84, 6.6L L8T camshaft & LS7 lifters, Texas Speed DFM delete plugs.....Sealed the DFM connector delete plug with Hylomar before pressing it in.
The ARP LS/LT head bolt thread cleanout tool I use.
The ARP LS/LT head bolt thread cleanout tool I use.
New cat on '15 Journey 3.6. I used an Eastern which fit pretty good, although the heat shield mounting points were very questionable. If sheetmetal weren't so malleable it would have been a nightmare.
In another example of gubermint over reach, I couldn't get a 50-state shipped to me. Fortunately the owner lives in NM so I had it shipped to them. Spare me any lecturing about breaking the law as the vehicle resides in and is registered in NM (a whole 8 miles to the South). This was the difference between ~$210 and ~$860. I know the latter is better but they say they're putting the vehicle up for sale.
Cat removed, fortunately Bank 2!!
In another example of gubermint over reach, I couldn't get a 50-state shipped to me. Fortunately the owner lives in NM so I had it shipped to them. Spare me any lecturing about breaking the law as the vehicle resides in and is registered in NM (a whole 8 miles to the South). This was the difference between ~$210 and ~$860. I know the latter is better but they say they're putting the vehicle up for sale.
Cat removed, fortunately Bank 2!!
Photo I forgot to add of the P3 gearset
This is made without a thrust bearing or washer and relies on oil film. You can see how well that works. The WIT gearset has a thrust washer and the housing is made to accept that, to keep end play correct. I’m sure the seal failure in the CDF drum (where this gear set sits) did not help matters.
This is made without a thrust bearing or washer and relies on oil film. You can see how well that works. The WIT gearset has a thrust washer and the housing is made to accept that, to keep end play correct. I’m sure the seal failure in the CDF drum (where this gear set sits) did not help matters.
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Nothing crazy for this old guy. Cleared my vole traps, did my hill run, cleaned and parked the 6 horse, hooked up the 3 horse, cleaned the 3500's cabin filter, fixed a snap on my dump pouch, refilled the propane and got the travel trailer ready, put a round bale out and cleaned some paddocks. Then called the shop and found they are running behind working on my Trailblazer.
Oh, and also went to Napa and ordered a front wheel bearing and hub for the 2004 Escape. The Shaeffler and SKF are out of stock and national backorder so Napa brand it is......
The 4 year old battery in my CB900 decided it had had enough abuse, so I picked up a new one while the Mrs. and I were at Menards. I expected to get raked over the coals, but $66 seemed relatively reasonable. I would have waited for one from the web, but I've got an interested party coming to look at it tomorrow morning so time wasn't on my side.
Chris, you always do top of the mark, quality work. Thank YouProgress on the L84, 6.6L L8T camshaft & LS7 lifters, Texas Speed DFM delete plugs.....Sealed the DFM connector delete plug with Hylomar before pressing it in.
The ARP LS/LT head bolt thread cleanout tool I use.