Recent content by Mike Alfano

COVID closed us down after xmas and this is our second day back. Just about have the turbo air intake plumbing completed. The MAF sensor is part of the air filter lid on the Liberty and because of the size of the air box, we couldn't use it. Instead we are using a k&N filter and aluminum...

We got the front bumper installed today and I think it looks pretty good. It came off a 2017 Wrangler...but we had to make several modifications to make it fit. Just waiting for fog light connectors to come in so that we can wire them up....after we install the connectors to the pre existing...

Your CRD sounds good doesn't it?

We're still far from finished...still have lots of stuff to do to complete the build but yes, it sure feels good to drive it...when we get her out of limp mode she is going to be one hell of a jeep. Will keep posting till it's finished..thanks.

Another video from the cockpit. Speedometer is working but lots of lights on in the dash which we will tackle one by one. Also we need to adjust the toe angle before we take it out on the street....it will go for a wheel alignment when it goes for safety inspection ....

Drove the Jeep out of the shop for it's maiden test drive and I was all smiles....The Jeep feels nice and tight but needs a wheel alignment...in the snow it was darting from side to side...the toe angles are way out. Super happy to see the speedometer working perfectly.....in order to get a...

We 3D printed the bracket that holds the fusebox to the firewall installed the fusebox. Hoping to test drive this thing on Friday.

Waiting for bolts to arrive to install the rear driveshaft so we started on the mount for the fuse box. We're going to mount the fusebox under the dash against the front of the cowl. Made a mock-up of the I would be happy to help you in any way I can.

We still have to mount the interior fuse box which is currently sitting on the drivers floor....and we have to mount the power steering reservoir....then we can take it out in the parking lot for its maiden test. Looking very forward to it.

Whats going on with your CRD Liberty? Still considering a swap?

We're about a month into the new school year and have been making good progress trying to finish all the items on the short list. Because of a pretty significant error on my part we had to send the rear driveshaft back to Rector's (the machine shop that made it) for shortening. We're using a...

Thanks for looking...we're all pretty excited to be so close to the end of this build. I will definitely post video of the shakedown trials...

Thanks...We're getting so close to driving this thing...can't wait....

We are using a stock filter head...and as I recall when driving the Liberty before we took it apart it had extended crank times to get it started. I have a spare from the other diesel Liberty that I bought. Going to try it and see what happens...The 06 Liberty fired up great in seconds so...

Yesterday was first day working in the shop with students and at a new school..Trying to find an air leak in the fuel system..once it's bled of air the engine will start and run fine....but when you shut it off and wait 20 seconds it won't start. We dropped the fuel tank yesterday to have a look...