Topic: James' boring XJ build thread (Read 34248 times)

wildwood · « **Reply #100 on:** May 12, 2013, 01:57:35 PM »

Step down variable thing came from BOAB as well....... Can't find it on their web site........but have a look at Break Out and will try to find the paperwork that came with it. system cuts back in and runs at 130 psi max....... So they tell me

wildwood · « **Reply #101 on:** May 12, 2013, 02:31:15 PM »

Found it.....

Tis a BOAB Pressure Regulator.......

Set at 0.5 on their dial knob thing....... And according to the Installation instructions is 73psi

Was great with the ARB when I had one on the front......and so far has been great with the air free spool......

If that is any help

JamesH · « **Reply #102 on:** May 12, 2013, 05:49:49 PM »

Great stuff, will definitely have a nosey at breakout.

Have finally got both diffs setup (taken long enough

)

Now realised the ZJ rear calipers for rear disc conversion have rounded bleed nipples solidly seized into them - deep joy, just what I needed

JamesH · « **Reply #103 on:** May 13, 2013, 09:50:56 PM »

I must have done something horrible in a previous life.

Thought I'd do some simple jobs tonight -filled the front diff with lovely fresh oil after the rebuild, nice new and painted rockcrusher diff cover, fancy loctite grey rtv sealant - leaking onto the drive. Next job, reconnect rear prop to diff - uj cap falls off, I slip it back on but feels funny I check no needle bearings slipped - broken needles and generally fooked. Just getting the prop lined up and the slip joint feels stiff so get the grease gun out, runs out (of course), put a new cartridge in and the damn thing nearly explodes, grease everywhere and now won't work at all. Think I'll tap the slip joint on the prop a bit, it absolutely solid, tried a bar, ratchet strap...no joy.

Oh well, may as well tackle those seized nipples on the rear calipers, clamp in vice after they've been soaking in penetrating fluid, get the grips on them, bastard things round off, I slip, bash my hand and scrape knuckles!

This is supposed to be my hobby and enjoyable, stupid f#ck1ng bastid Jeep, it's lucky it's not burning bright and illuminating the village.

Lornaben · « **Reply #104 on:** May 13, 2013, 10:11:24 PM »

Quote from: JamesH on May 13, 2013, 09:50:56 PM

Oh well, may as well tackle those seized nipples on the rear calipers, clamp in vice after they've been soaking in penetrating fluid, get the grips on them, bastard things round off, I slip, bash my hand and scrape knuckles!

Nipple in vice, turn caliper by hand

JamesH · « **Reply #105 on:** May 13, 2013, 10:17:45 PM »

That was before I'd seen that tip

Knocked it on the head now

Lornaben · « **Reply #106 on:** May 13, 2013, 10:18:52 PM »

Doh

dtooth · « **Reply #107 on:** May 13, 2013, 10:44:13 PM »

I heated the last set of nipples on the oven before cracking them off.

gazjeep · « **Reply #108 on:** May 13, 2013, 11:50:38 PM »

Look what I got

JamesH · « **Reply #109 on:** May 14, 2013, 06:51:44 AM »

Ooh yeah, better news. That's got me in a slightly better mood.

Roberts588 · « **Reply #110 on:** May 14, 2013, 08:45:29 AM »

I must have done something horrible in a previous life.

Thought I'd do some simple jobs tonight -filled the front diff with lovely fresh oil after the rebuild, nice new and painted rockcrusher diff cover, fancy loctite grey rtv sealant - leaking onto the drive. Next job, reconnect rear prop to diff - uj cap falls off, I slip it back on but feels funny I check no needle bearings slipped - broken needles and generally fooked. Just getting the prop lined up and the slip joint feels stiff so get the grease gun out, runs out (of course), put a new cartridge in and the damn thing nearly explodes, grease everywhere and now won't work at all. Think I'll tap the slip joint on the prop a bit, it absolutely solid, tried a bar, ratchet strap...no joy.

Oh well, may as well tackle those seized nipples on the rear calipers, clamp in vice after they've been soaking in penetrating fluid, get the grips on them, bastard things round off, I slip, bash my hand and scrape knuckles!

This is supposed to be my hobby and enjoyable, stupid f#ck1ng bastid Jeep, it's lucky it's not burning bright and illuminating the village.

Hahahahaha

I know the feeling, when I got the jeep thought I add a nice lift with some MUDs and happy days!

How wrong I was lol

Regearing, brakes, adjusting this and adjusting that, fucked UJ's and nowy ball joints are fucked and when I drive over the smallest of bumps my fucking head goes through the roof lol..... Plus my MPG ..... Well we won't go there lol.

My misses says on the weekend lets go on a drive up breacon to walk the dog and says lets take the jeep.

Ok need to pop and get fuel, £80 later 140 miles down and she empty lol...... Gutted!

Roberts588 · « **Reply #111 on:** May 14, 2013, 08:46:41 AM »

Just to note it doesn't help not having LPG yet lol

JamesH · « **Reply #112 on:** May 14, 2013, 08:41:33 PM »

Slightly better couple of hours fettling, just could do without the biblical rain in this part of the world tonight.

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donk498 · « **Reply #113 on:** May 14, 2013, 08:48:44 PM »

Will it be done for the weekend? Anything I can do to help between now and friday? Off work till monday.

JamesH · « **Reply #114 on:** May 14, 2013, 09:19:22 PM »

It'll be moving, steering and stopping for the weekend but my metal guys haven't got some bits done so no winch and maybe a bit basic inside. Gonna use breakout as a gentle run in for some parts and test run for mods.

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JamesH · « **Reply #115 on:** May 16, 2013, 10:40:22 PM »

It's kind of ready for breakout, as a test drive / break-in and learning experience.

Donk or others, if you have a spare steering box bolt it would be a massive help if you could bring it to breakout

donk498 · « **Reply #116 on:** May 16, 2013, 10:59:36 PM »

No worries will chuck one in for you.

JamesH · « **Reply #117 on:** May 16, 2013, 11:02:03 PM »

Awesome, thanks

gazjeep · « **Reply #118 on:** June 03, 2013, 07:23:44 PM »

Catching up on Donks thread reminded me, were those plates ok James ?

JamesH · « **Reply #119 on:** June 03, 2013, 08:08:18 PM »

They fit but aren't yet fitted, I'll show a few pics when done. Thanks for them though, much better than 15yr old cast ally.

gazjeep · « **Reply #120 on:** June 03, 2013, 08:58:58 PM »

No probs mate, just hope they were what was needed

donk498 · « **Reply #121 on:** June 03, 2013, 09:12:45 PM »

I give up, what are the brackets for? Only thing I can think of is steering box spacer.

gazjeep · « **Reply #122 on:** June 04, 2013, 12:05:07 AM »

I believe you are spot on mate

JamesH · « **Reply #123 on:** June 25, 2013, 08:33:47 PM »

Got a few bits done and went out for a test drive and found it won't rev past 3000rpm and feels a bit misfire-y and gutless beyond the initial low torque. I haven't investigated but am keen for ideas of stuff to check. All the ignition components are new enough and so is the upstream O2, I have an inkling it might be a blocked cat' so will try that first. Any other ideas?

MOCAJ · « **Reply #124 on:** June 25, 2013, 10:04:37 PM »

I had a blocked cat and it would backfire through my snorkel and try to cut out.

give it a shake and everything would be fine for a bit

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