Recent content by Geolander

FYI: the model # for the 4WD 3.0 V6 1989-1995 is 2056. Amazon thinks it's 2057, but that's the 2WD version. I made the mistake of listening to Amazon and now have to wait another few days for the right radiator to get here.

Swapped out the upper radiator hose, drove around the block, and discovered that the whole radiator is toasted. FML.

I ended up going with the Gas-a-Justs. Rockauto had them for cheap ($120 for all 4), and the reviews I saw for them were overall pretty good. I've only got them on the front so far, but they rode nicely on my 6 mile jaunt to Home Depot a few minutes ago.

It's the bolts that hold the brake hard line bracket and the steering link to the back side of the hub/disc assembly. I'm not bothering with the tie rod ends. Also, in other news, there's something up with my radiator. I just drove to Home Depot to pick up a torch and some gas, and when I got...

Eh, squishy/tippy front end is half the reason I bought new shocks. I'm definitely used to it, but I also didn't like it at all. I may just hack them off and replace them. Endlinks are cheap. Unfortunately, my shop refuses to do work with any parts but the parts they order, so getting it...

Hm, tempting. That would definitely allow me to get at least one more ball joint in. What sort of effect on handling does it have?

I'll give the torch a shot tomorrow evening, but if that doesn't work, I'll probably put it back together and cough up the labor fee to the shop. Don't want to destroy the bolts since I don't have spares on hand. Also not sure I can fit a drill in there. Honestly, they don't look rusty. The...

Quick update on this and a question. I've got everything torn down doing shocks and ball joints right now. Both front shocks are done (or near enough) and the passenger-side UBJ went in without a hitch (note to anyone else doing this: stick something between the upper control arm and its bump...

While I am fairly mechanically inclined, I don't think I'll be doing this. I don't have the proper jack to handle it and I can't really afford one right now either. Not to mention that my driveway is on a ~20 degree slope and there's no room in the garage to stash the tranny once it's out, so...

Ok, seems to be the rear main seal. Can't be certain because of splash from driving, but I still can't find any oil around the valve covers or any fresh stuff in the front. There used to be a bunch of old oil along the side of the oil pan under the oil filter, but I think that was a...

Morning update: no oil spots on the cardboard, slight film of oil in the drip location. Seems like there still might be a slow seep somewhere, but it's no longer gushing like it did over the weekend. I'll probably pressure wash it this weekend and see if I can pinpoint it further. My money's...

Ok, got most of the area around the drip location cleaned. It's still dripping, though more slowly (I think). Only oily area is right where the drip is forming (on the bell housing; see my 3rd pic from earlier). Can't find a trail leading from anywhere. No oil on the firewall. Edit: Gonna...

Yeah, working on cleaning it up now. It's kind of a disaster though - I think it had a minor oil leak before I got it, so most of the parts down there are caked in an oil/dirt mess. The drip does seem to have slowed/stopped now though. Gonna head to the parts store for a quart of oil and some...

Red-orange stuff: Possible source? There's some red crusty bits around the end of this vacuum hose. It goes into the firewall near the top of the dash, right in the middle. Oil drip location: The oil filter was loose - I must not have tightened it quite enough when I did an oil change...

1995 Manual 4WD I have an oil leak dripping off the front of the transmission bell housing. Any guesses as to where that's coming from? There's also a red-orange fluid splattered around the engine compartment. It has no discernible small and tastes bitter. Any idea what it might be...