Recent content by 1Powderhound

Call me crazy, but I change the timing belt about every 120,000 miles. I also replace the water pump, thermostat, radiator hoses, serpentine belt, and flush and replace the coolant at the same time as well as change the plugs. 276,000 miles and never a breakdown. Oil and lube every 3K. Maybe...

Ordered a new oil pan I noticed some dripping after the last oil change, so took it back and sure enough they stripped the threads on the pan. Ordered a new pan, bolt, crush washers and some FIPG. Put it up on the ramps and took a look at what I was going to be doing next weekend! Last...

Every 3000 but never more than 5000, oil & filter always.. 278,000 miles and the oil is still clean when I change it.

Thanks for the suggestions. I will try tapping and see what happens. I dropped it by my mechanic last week and he said it was the accuator on the transfer case. $1500 -$1800 if new. He is going to look for a used one for me. In the mean time I am going to try the tapping trick and see what...

HI all, I have a 2005 4R V8 sport with full time 4WD, original owner. The 4WD low will not engage. I have used the low many times so it is not a matter of user error. Basicaly it just wont engage and gives a grinding sound if I take it out of Neutral into drive if the control is switched to...