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A really big engine would be nice, I admit that. But in the end - I just love the raspy sound of a straight six (or flat six). All my cars are straight sixes - and my Mini would be a straight six too, if it was possible (Stop, don't give me ideas plase )... Don't know, I'm just a straight-six type of guy I guess. I like big V8s, I like them a lot - but in the end, I'd always go with the inline six. That being said, I've recently looked at stroker kits for the AMC L6... Quite affordable I must say. Though in the end it's still an expensive engine to build, due to all the machining work that needs to be done. Btw. - this is the biggest engined car I ever owned...
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Btw; 21.40 MPG (UK)... That's really not too bad!
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brachunky
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You are DAMN lucky finding one of those Comanche's for a fair price! Definitely on my wish list when one pops up over here
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jamesd1972
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Btw; 21.40 MPG (UK)... That's really not too bad! Beats a series 3 Land Rover petrol ! (When its working...) Not bad at all
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Phil H
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I used to get 20MPG (UK) from my 4.0 Cherokee (1994) no matter how I drove it - in 2WD mode, anyway.
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I love my Jeep! Even if it's broken again... Took it to work yesterday - one of the front wheel bearings failed. It's making noises - BAD noises. Like - really bad. Luckily I found a Jeep parts supplier who stocks 2WD front wheels bearings. They are different to the 4WD ones. And everything sold over here was 4WD I think. Cheers, Jan
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Jack
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looks absolutely class!
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Jul 11, 2017 18:01:57 GMT
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So, finally got delivery of some of americas proudest: So quickly pulled the front hub. I took many test-drives, but in the end I was about sure it was the front left bearing that was at fault. All pretty crusty down there... Luckily you don't have to remove the caliper carrier bracket, since I don't have correct Torx socket for the job... It's surprising, that Jeep used so many Torx bolts, I only knew them on cars from the mid- to late 90s on. Anyway, knocked out the old bearing races with a drift, knocked the new ones in - quick job. I like replacing bearings on non-driven wheels Packed with Castrol LMX, ready to go back in. A quick test drive confirmed that my diagnosis was right. Not that I needed the test-drive to confirm my diagnosis........ That's the worst I have ever come across....... Wow. Just - wow. No wonder the car made noises like a fully loaded freight train Cheers, Jan
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jamesd1972
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Jul 11, 2017 19:30:56 GMT
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Nasty! Surprised it hasn't blued up with heat. MPG should go up too! Thanks for the nice photos - it's a good looking truck James
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Last Edit: Jul 11, 2017 19:32:01 GMT by jamesd1972
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Jul 23, 2017 16:15:34 GMT
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So, new weekend, new work. This was yesterday. Jacked up the rear end and pulled the diff cover, to confirm I actually have what I bought parts for. A non-C-clip DANA 35 axle. Non-C-Clip & open diff confirmed: Unbolted the retainers, bolted on the sliding hammer... And out came the axle shafts: Those axles are a bit of on odd design, all that holds the shaft from sliding out is this retainer-plate. Which actually pushes on the oil seal... Crazy. I tried to knock the bearing spacers/retainers from the shaft, but they are on TIGHT. So, change of plan; threw the shafts in the Taxi and drove to work. 140km round trip, but who cares. I have access to a press & I can do it myself. Diesel is cheap anyway. So I cut off the old retainers & bearings and pressed on the new ones. Took a good amount of pressure to get them on. I lucked out; the tool we made for removing W124 rear hubs & bearings was an almost perfect fit for the Jeep shafts In the above pictures you can see the steel plates that basically hold the wheels to the axle... Personally, I think that's a pretty stupid design. On the other hand, on those axles the bearing rollers don't run directly on the shafts, but have a proper inner race. Beauty & beast. Anyway, the bearings had only very, very minimal wear. I replaced them anyway. My bearing noise got a lot quieter, but it's still present. Next step: pull & inspect the other front bearing, check diff input shaft bearing again. I like working with solid axles, all pretty easy... In the afternon, I shoved the axles back in, adjusted the rear brakes - and drove of to drink a bit too much... Cheers, Jan
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Jul 29, 2017 20:00:59 GMT
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On tat hauling duty: Perfect fit! Cheers, Jan
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Jul 29, 2017 20:17:41 GMT
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Fantastic looking truck. Never knew they existed. The only thing I would change is the colour (I REALLY dislike red cars). Full of win, full of want. Bookmarked obvs!
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Jul 30, 2017 15:37:01 GMT
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Hi! It'll stay red... Simply because I could not stand an incomplete respray, like painting only the outside. And a full respray - way too lazy for that. And speaking of red; I took out the bed liner - and was surprised! I feared to find a rotten mess of crusty brown metal flakes. Instead, I got this: There's the odd little spot where the liner has rubbed through the paint - but all in all the bed is in surprisingly good shape! And to my surprise it is double-skinned! Wheel wells are not dented - pretty nice! Finally a positive surprise Cheers, Jan
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Jul 30, 2017 17:23:31 GMT
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Nice surprise.
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brachunky
Scotland
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Jul 30, 2017 20:01:50 GMT
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The loadbox looks fantastic! Certainly aint been no builders truck!
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Next step: pull & inspect the other front bearing I took the Jeep to work last saturday. Had a bit of time left untill an appointment with a BBQ - so I did just that^. I wish I had not... The outer bearing was a bit worn and had a slight yellow coloration. The nut had been tightened way too much. Bearings needs replacing, but nothing too bad. So I put the bearing back in. Took it back out - and decided to remove the brake caliper and pull the hub. And - shock horror - we have our issue. *Crunchy-crunchy* - and instead of grease, there was only black tar left that was just about to transform into powder... Totally dried out & burned. I greased it as good as possible (without destroying the rear seal), added a dab of oil to the mix and put it back on. I've ordered some stuff in the US, which will hopefully soon be shipped. With it come new front wheel bearings, since they'r a fraction of the price I payed over here... Did not feel good driving it home, knowing just how badly shot that bearing is. On the other hand - the driver's side bearing was probably a lot worse And I can't believe that the noise that bearing made sometimes completely disappeared. What fooled me was that the bearing noise didn't disappear when cornering. I've never had a rear (big) bearing fail, only ever the little outer bearings (on Mercs anyway). But every day is a learning day. Anyway, I made it back safe & sound and the Jeep is grounded until my bearings have arrived this side of the pond. Didn't take pictures, only got this potato print:
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Colonelk
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Hi! It'll stay red... Simply because I could not stand an incomplete respray, like painting only the outside. And a full respray - way too lazy for that. And speaking of red; I took out the bed liner - and was surprised! I feared to find a rotten mess of crusty brown metal flakes. Instead, I got this: There's the odd little spot where the liner has rubbed through the paint - but all in all the bed is in surprisingly good shape! And to my surprise it is double-skinned! Wheel wells are not dented - pretty nice! Finally a positive surprise Cheers, Jan Pickup truck equivalent of winning the lottery! Also... earlier you mentioned straight 6 mini... now I'm wondering how hard fitting the Princess transverse 6 would be I'm guessing faaar to wide, but hey they fit modern conventional 4 cylinders and gearboxes in minis so maybe not!
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Aug 11, 2017 17:31:32 GMT
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Straight 6 Mini? You not being ambitious enough. This guy got a V8 in one. Transverse. In the front. www.spagweb.com/v8mini/Nick
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1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend) 1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing) 1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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Aug 12, 2017 15:36:08 GMT
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Ha, the good ole Spag V8 Clubman... I've followed his Van build for a long time, until all of a sudden the updates stopped. Like - 10 years ago. I'm getting old. But back on topic; I've fitted a pair of overriders to the bumper. I think it makes the front end a little less dull... Also fitted fresh indicators and painted the headlight surrounds black. And gave the bumper a lick of Owatrol oil to make it dark again. Freshened up the front end a bit. And then I replaced the right front wheel bearing, the last one. Same procedure as last time. Unbolt, knock out, knock in, greasy-greasy, assemble, bolt on - done. But looking at the outer races & bearings - they needed replacing, but nothing too dramatic which would cause such a loud noise like I was experiencing. Hmmm. So... I pried off the rollers and had a look at the inner race of the big rear bearing, which was the suspected "bad" one. And what beauty I found!! Completely destroyed and fooked up beyond any recognition. Nice! Took it for a test-drive - complete silence, not a whistle, not a single whine. Blissfull silence. Apart from the exhaust. And the creaky rear suspension. And every little bit of the interior rattling and vibrating and making all sorts of noises Anyway, the car is ready for duty Cheers, Jan
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Aug 12, 2017 22:49:18 GMT
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Yep - he's done. Not surprised it was playing heavy metal.
I think Spag discovered women...... There was an update in 2016 promising more updates..... Pity. Quite mad (in a good way) and very creative.
Nick
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1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend) 1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing) 1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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