Arizona Rock Crawler

[starkey480]

Well, I’m finally back from my honeymoon and ready to tackle my transmission swap. The wedding and honeymoon were amazing but it’s good to be back home.

First step with the trans swap is replacing my radiator with one that has the trans cooler at the bottom. While I’m in there I’m going to:
Thermocure the system
Replace the thermostat and gasket
And replace the hoses.

I will use the thermocure with the old radiator in place still, get it all flushed out, and then put the new radiator in. As per the suggestion of many I went with a Mopar radiator.

 

[starkey480]

Well this flush certainly looks overdue

 

[bobthetj03]

Nasty!

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

I don’t think it was doing much cooling

 

[starkey480]

This no spill funnel works amazing for burping the system.
EPAUTO Spill Proof Radiator... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I40ZQWE/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[starkey480]

Alright got the Jeep flushed pretty well and just added the thermocure in. Now drive for 3 days and see what comes out

 

[mrblaine]

Did you have to drill out the front UCA bushings on the axle? Those were a bitch on mine!

Some of them won't drill. I just use the stock bolt from the rear of the upper arm and the stock nut from the front of the upper.

 

[starkey480]

Some of them won't drill. I just use the stock bolt from the rear of the upper arm and the stock nut from the front of the upper.

Good to know. I’ll do that when I install my dads arms because drilling sucked

 

[starkey480]

Step 1 towards the auto swap is complete! New radiator with the trans cooler is in as well as new thermostat and hoses.
I used:
Mopar radiator
Stant thermostat with 1/8” hole drilled in flange
Stant gasket
Stant radiator cap
Zerex G05 coolant
I also took time to center the fan shroud around the fan. This required me drilling holes .75” lower in the radiator because of my tummy tuck.

Also don’t forget to fill up with 70/30 mixed coolant if you don’t drain the block. There’s still water sitting in there so you need a slightly more concentrated solution after a flush.

 

[starkey480]

Well my wife finally got her new car!

Which means I have a daily driver while I do my swap.
Today I just got done some little tasks like putting a new ujoint in the auto front driveshaft, painted the deep trans pan, and cleaned up my workshop. Tomorrow I’ll go get a pilot bearing puller and seal puller from HF and maybe even start taking out the trans.

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

Well my wife finally got her new car!
View attachment 223452Which means I have a daily driver while I do my swap.
Today I just got done some little tasks like putting a new ujoint in the auto front driveshaft, painted the deep trans pan, and cleaned up my workshop. Tomorrow I’ll go get a pilot bearing puller and seal puller from HF and maybe even start taking out the trans.

The two car life makes mods much less stressful! Nice ride

 

[starkey480]

The two car life makes mods much less stressful! Nice ride

I’ll try and get as much stuff can before we sell her old car!

 

[zebra12]

Well this flush certainly looks overdue View attachment 220161

Rekindling the smell of sulfur. I love Thermocure.

 

[starkey480]

Just took my last drive with the AX15 for a harbor freight run. Going to start pulling stuff today!

 

[starkey480]

Bye bye stick shift

 

[taylormade73]

Well my wife finally got her new car!
View attachment 223452Which means I have a daily driver while I do my swap.
Today I just got done some little tasks like putting a new ujoint in the auto front driveshaft, painted the deep trans pan, and cleaned up my workshop. Tomorrow I’ll go get a pilot bearing puller and seal puller from HF and maybe even start taking out the trans.

Very nice. Is that an s90?

 

[starkey480]

Very nice. Is that an s90?

Sure is! 2018

 

[taylormade73]

Sure is! 2018

Those are badass and much bang for your buck in the luxury car department.

 

[starkey480]

Those are badass and much bang for your buck in the luxury car department.

We love it so far. Incredible car and got a great deal on it at an auction. I’m excited to play with the pilot assist

 

[Chris]

Well my wife finally got her new car!
View attachment 223452Which means I have a daily driver while I do my swap.
Today I just got done some little tasks like putting a new ujoint in the auto front driveshaft, painted the deep trans pan, and cleaned up my workshop. Tomorrow I’ll go get a pilot bearing puller and seal puller from HF and maybe even start taking out the trans.

Care by Volvo?

EDIT: never mind, I didn’t see it was an auction. We are thinking about doing the Care by Volvo subscription plan.