Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

What did you do to your TJ today?

Got a few things done today..

I've been working on the center stack. Moved the Auxbeam switch panel up from on the center console to a custom insert that has a new auto dimming switch panel, an RJ45 for the Midland GMRS, a standard cig lighter port, a dual USB A & USB C charging port with voltage display and an on/off switch for all the above.

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Continued to troubleshoot the display on the auto dimming mirror. The TJ Mirror Company was kind enough to send a replacement ambient temp sensor and Double DIN mirror. However, the mirror doesn't stay mounted to the windshield. I really appreciate them staying in the game to help figure it, but I'm done trying to make their product work..
 
I did this tooabout a month ago. Bought a two pack on impulse from EBay. First one went flying when I tapped it in. Glad I had the other whichwwnt in well! Much better then the rod flapping around.

Mine did the same thing..... the job took about 20 min...15 mins was looking for the clip after it had disappeared somewhere in the engine bay haha
 
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Actually was yesterday, but I put the top back on. It was 70 and above all last week, until yesterday morning. Yesterdays high was in the upper 40's low 50's.....And the forecast is not any better.....Friday afternoon

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Sunday morning
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Should probably wash it so the rest of the Jeep matches the doors in cleanliness. Or Not....
Well, yesterday I drove to my sister's house and went thru the car wash in her neighborhood. it all matches now in cleanliness, Now I need some rain to make some mud so I can be comfortable driving it....

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Yep, the transmission is definitely still leaking.

Any tips on how to track down a transmission leak on a 32RH transmission?

Complete shot in the dark here, but I had a leak on my F150 years ago. After days of aggravation, I finally discovered that the dip stick tube seal was missing and the tube wasn't fully seated. Replaced the seal and reseated the tube, and no more problems.

Mine was only a very small leak, which made it much harder to track down.
 
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Yep, the transmission is definitely still leaking.

Any tips on how to track down a transmission leak on a 32RH transmission?

If it’s all dirty, clean it up, put down a piece of relatively clean cardboard or something. Check it frequently and look for signs of leaks. Should be easier to spot if everything is somewhat clean. If it’s leaking fast enough that you don’t see it when it in the beginning stages of leaking, the cardboard will catch it and give you an idea of the area you need to look in.

Obviously the cardboard is optional. The garage floor will tell you the same, but it may help keep your floor cleaner.
 
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If it’s all dirty, clean it up, put down a piece of relatively clean cardboard or something. Check it frequently and look for signs of leaks. Should be easier to spot if everything is somewhat clean. If it’s leaking fast enough that you don’t see it when it in the beginning stages of leaking, the cardboard will catch t and give you an idea of the area you need to look in.

Obviously the cardboard is optional. The garage floor will tell you the same, but it may help keep your floor cleaner.

I’m going to drive it a few more days while it is warm. Once it gets cold, I’ll take the skid plate off, let it sit for a week, and see where it is dripping from. The skit plate is redirecting the fluid so I can’t get a good idea of where the leak is coming from.
 
Yep, the transmission is definitely still leaking.

Any tips on how to track down a transmission leak on a 32RH transmission?

chased a leak for ages. finally put it on the lift with someone in it. had them shift through the gears finally got it figured out to the shift shaft seal but the way it leaked it made it look like the pan. crappy seal to replace in frame but is doable.
 
I’m going to drive it a few more days while it is warm. Once it gets cold, I’ll take the skid plate off, let it sit for a week, and see where it is dripping from. The skit plate is redirecting the fluid so I can’t get a good idea of where the leak is coming from.

Good idea.

Remember, the skid plate is the crossmember for the transmission mount. Don’t just remove the skid and let the trans hang there. Put a jack stand under it to support it.
 
Good idea.

Remember, the skid plate is the crossmember for the transmission mount. Don’t just remove the skid and let the trans hang there. Put a jack stand under it to support it.

I’ve done this enough times now that I can get the trans supported and skid plate off in about 10 minutes now.
 
I’m going to drive it a few more days while it is warm. Once it gets cold, I’ll take the skid plate off, let it sit for a week, and see where it is dripping from. The skit plate is redirecting the fluid so I can’t get a good idea of where the leak is coming from.

the skid plate threw me off on where it was leaking. per the drops i kept looking on passenger side thinking it was the dipstick or corner of the trans pan
 
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Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts