Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

Wildman's TJ is getting a face lift

Wildman said:
Thanks....

Tomorrow I'll pull the tires off and get at it... And replace that lower hose.

Then Tuesday I've got to run to Wenatchee in the morning to then come home and load the Jeep up and head over to my sisters house... Hopefully....
If not then I'll go to my dental appointment Wednesday morning and come home & finish the Jeep then head over to my sisters on Thursday instead for my foot study appointment on Friday...

Then I'll meet @bbaldwin237 @ Reiter on Saturday for a run.... We'll see how the Jeep holds up. Fingers crossed that I don't have anymore issues.
Then I've got to install a new stereo in my BIL truck Sunday... Then come home Monday hopefully and work on the Jeep some more.

Then I've got to go gather up the parts I'm bringing with to sell.... And get the motorhome ready or as ready as I can due to weather. Might have to drive it over to my sisters & BIL for a few days to work on it there... Then come home and finally head towards AZ.... Plus promised I'd swing by my moms house in Pasco as I'm leaving. She's a little disappointed that I'll be in TN on my bday when I'll be turning 65 and she'd planned on throwing me a little "OLD FART" party...

When I get to AZ I need a day or two to work on the motorhome... The leveling jacks the dealer supposedly repaired last year are inop & leaking now...
And I've got to get the lithium batteries hooked up which will take a little doing.

I've got 30 days before I want to be ready to roll out of here.
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Holy moly that's a lot.
 
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@NashvilleTJ has been having fun with his 3D printer.

Thanks Jeff

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bbaldwin237 said:
I need to dump my coolant and refill before the weekend. No time to flush just need fresher coolant before we hit the trails.
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The 4.0 shroud will be here tomorrow... maybe.
I'll try to get a new hose and after this weekend I'll install it. If I can make it fit with my radiator.
It seems to be cooling well now. But we'll find out this weekend.
 
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I adjusted the steering/BJD's as much as I could without disassembling the axle. It's better than it was.

No more coolant leak currently. So tomorrow when I get back from my appointment with the VA I'll work on the trailer.

Then load the Jeep up Thursday morning and head over to my sister's house.
 
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Wildman said:
Doing farm stuff at the sister house..

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And it's raining over here....
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Looking good for Saturday. Unfortunately, I'm still fighting with the dealer to get my truck back. Went in at 7am on Tuesday for a new key, two new front tires, and some rear wheel repair that was owed as part of the purchase. It was supposed to be done yesterday. Every time I call, the person I need isn't available and nobody can tell me what's going on. Now they're saying something about "waiting for parts." What parts?? I know the wheels and tires are done and the key was supposed to be done Tuesday because that's when the key guy is there. I'm in a shitty Bronco Sport loaner. I'm about to tell them in the morning if they can't have my truck by 10 I need a truck that I can tow with as a loaner.
 
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bbaldwin237 said:
Looking good for Saturday. Unfortunately, I'm still fighting with the dealer to get my truck back. Went in at 7am on Tuesday for a new key, two new front tires, and some rear wheel repair that was owed as part of the purchase. It was supposed to be done yesterday. Every time I call, the person I need isn't available and nobody can tell me what's going on. Now they're saying something about "waiting for parts." What parts?? I know the wheels and tires are done and the key was supposed to be done Tuesday because that's when the key guy is there. I'm in a shitty Bronco Sport loaner. I'm about to tell them in the morning if they can't have my truck by 10 I need a truck that I can tow with as a loaner.
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Damn......

Hope you get your truck back.
 
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Wildman said:
Damn......

Hope you get your truck back.
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Ok, got my truck back finally, but not without frustration. Picked it up and the tpms light was on. One wasn't registering and one was showing 38 (supposed to be 75). I just figured it was needing a few minutes to register. Get down the highway, and nope, one front tire was at 75 and one was 38 😑 Then I got to thinking that I should check to make sure they engraved the key portion on the new key they programmed. Nope! Unfortunately the dealer is an hour from home and I know their key guy is only there on Tuesdays. I'll gauge my own tires and try to get the key engraved locally.
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Oh well, at least I can get loaded up when I get home from getting groceries and wheel tomorrow!
 
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bbaldwin237 said:
Ok, got my truck back finally, but not without frustration. Picked it up and the tpms light was on. One wasn't registering and one was showing 38 (supposed to be 75). I just figured it was needing a few minutes to register. Get down the highway, and nope, one front tire was at 75 and one was 38 😑 Then I got to thinking that I should check to make sure they engraved the key portion on the new key they programmed. Nope! Unfortunately the dealer is an hour from home and I know their key guy is only there on Tuesdays. I'll gauge my own tires and try to get the key engraved locally.
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Oh well, at least I can get loaded up when I get home from getting groceries and wheel tomorrow!
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There's a reason people call them slealerships....

Bummer.
 
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bbaldwin237 said:
Ok, got my truck back finally, but not without frustration. Picked it up and the tpms light was on. One wasn't registering and one was showing 38 (supposed to be 75). I just figured it was needing a few minutes to register. Get down the highway, and nope, one front tire was at 75 and one was 38 😑 Then I got to thinking that I should check to make sure they engraved the key portion on the new key they programmed. Nope! Unfortunately the dealer is an hour from home and I know their key guy is only there on Tuesdays. I'll gauge my own tires and try to get the key engraved locally.
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Oh well, at least I can get loaded up when I get home from getting groceries and wheel tomorrow!
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Time to break out the Dremel ;)
 
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