Well, I have an automatic so I'll probably never need the info but it's still fun to learn new things
05 Flame Red TJ Build
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The surface of a TJ flywheel is slightly convex and you can feel it as you clean, so the FSM recommends against having it turned. If you do it will decrease your clutch life.
A word of caution if you're replacing the pivot ball- apply your preferred brand of penetrating oil to the threads. The threads are accessible on the outside of the case on the passenger side. I learned this one the hard way and sheared the stud. I was able to drill through the remnants and tap the hole without installing a thread insert.
Thanks for the heads up. I’ll look at the pivot ball and decide if I’m going to replace it. If so I’ll douse it in Kroil. Great advice!
Pics or it didn’t happen, but I got the old pilot bearing out with the handy tool @starkey480 alerted me to. Took literally about 1-2 minutes. Installed the new one, cleaned the OEM flywheel, installed the new clutch, pressure plate, and clutch cover. Got started cleaning out the transmission to install the new clutch fork and throw out bearing. Should be clear sailing from here if I can get the splines lined up. One thing I was wondering was if I‘m supposed to put some RTV at the top of the transmission where it ties in to the engine above the dust cover? There are remnants of RTV on the transmission edge.
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Yes, it does, and I remember a few years back a member from Florida mentioning this. Good time for sure. I think I’ll pick up an extension, Keep any water out of the TCase if I happen to be real stupid one day and drive that deep.
EDIT: I think I’ll just get one long hose and do it that way.
I was just reading the FSM on the front output seal. All you do is pry it out. No need to crack the case. I have one on order and one from another 231. I’ll just wait for the new one, get that installed and see if I’ve solved my leak.
EDIT: Well crap, the new one doesn’t arrive till Monday.
EDIT: Well crap, the new one doesn’t arrive till Monday.
I feel your pain. I just spent about 3 weeks with the rig up on jack stands waiting for one part...
Maybe I’ll install the Savvy gas tank skid while it’s down. I hope there’s not much gas in the tank.
I’ll need helping hands to lift it out of the old skid and place in the new.
Say, what’s the method for detaching the fuel line at the fuel pump? I had trouble last time and broke the head off the pump.
You need a fuel line release tool.
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That's what I recall also. I didn't need a special tool. But maybe it's a year-by-year thing.
They are what I use on my fuel lines. But yes with his being a 05 it might be different.
Yep watch the video and that isn't how my 1997 TJ lines are like.
I don’t recall the connectors being like that, but I watched the whole video anyway. I’m ready to do a 2004 TJ gas tank drop!
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