Brunet-Hemi Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 My truck caught fire today! Trans line was leaking i fixed that by tightening the clamps i wiped most of the fluid but I guess I missed some the very hot cat must of caught the fluid on fire then the rubber hose went up too. And I may of burnt my face while trying to put it out. The truck is OK ish at my place. Trans is acting up now hoping it's just the burnt fluid. Going to drain it and look inside refill and hopen for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Ouch. Take care of that face! Hoping for the best......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 It's not too bad. I still went to work this afternoon in my buddies car. He's at sea for 2 weeks so I have wheels while he's gone. Going to finally get the proper line ordered for this thing. I'm done with this trail fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 damn, hope you're ok!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 I'm fine. Very minor burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Jesus Matt, glad it wasn't any worse than what it was!! That trans is very sensitive to having the exact right amount of fluid in it. Even a little too much/little can make it act up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Yeah this worse than the normal acting up from wrong fluid level. I've delt with that before. But I also smell burning when the truck is running. So the fluid is probably toast. Hoping nothing internal burnt though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Bump & Grind is coming up...I couldn't hit it without backup, now could it? TBH, CT got me as I was getting gear oil....$379 for a Superwinch LP8500. I figured my M8000 is gonna cost me $200+ for a new motor, plus an end bearing, plus the winch line has some damage, plus the free spool lever was locked up, plus whatever else I find once I start digging into trying to fix it. OK, a refurbished M8000 is better than new LP8500, but, I paid on my RBC Visa which automatically gets me 2 years no BS warranty. I even think the winch has a 2 yr warranty too. So this saves me a lot of hassle...it was a no-brainer. I know there are complaints about where these cheap Superwinch's are designed/made, but we'll see how well it lasts over the next 2 years of abuse I might even rewire it for my wireless remote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 There's no wrong decision there. Congrats! We'll check with you in two years! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 I hope so...we'll see In the meantime I can take my time to look at repairing the motor and rebuilding the M8000...once I'm done with all the other jobs on the X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawritch Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 I have the same winch on my Jeep and it seems to work alright. It's only been used maybe twice but it gets the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Installed my 'new' mirror Installed my HiLift with the 4XRAC mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Went to Kenny's to hopefully find a trans cooler line I could use. Found this on a Grand Cherokee. Not an exact match but will work and will be much less ghetto than what is on there now. Also decoded to look at my air filter while I had the hood open and OMFG!!! It was bent like that when I opened the air box. Air washow just going past it. There'should caked on mud on what's supposed to be the clean half of the airbox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 good to see you got something more stock...well, kinda stock, erm...oh forget it LOL are you all working now ? ...and the air cleaner!!! damn LOL I drilled out a sheered off bolt that holds the lower fender on. Now my fender isn't flappy flappy Installed the old roller fairlead. And hit it with some paint. Put tires on and filled her up with my 3KW invertor, welder, 110v drill & grinder, tools, fluids, and goodness knows what else ready for tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Command Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Replaced spark plugs today......more of a hassle than it should have been but its done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 On 20/05/2016 at 8:08 PM, Brunet-Hemi said: Went to Kenny's to hopefully find a trans cooler line I could use. Found this on a Grand Cherokee. Not an exact match but will work and will be much less ghetto than what is on there now. Also decoded to look at my air filter while I had the hood open and OMFG!!! It was bent like that when I opened the air box. Air washow just going past it. There'should caked on mud on what's supposed to be the clean half of the airbox! That filter looks awesome,. Homemade snorkel time yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 New floor is all in now it's in outta the weather, tight , but it is in. Can't wait to start working on concrete, way better than moldy old mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 5 minutes ago, Powerram said: That filter looks awesome,. Homemade snorkel time yet? Maybe soon. It's definitely a good idea. Not a lot of room through the fender though. I'm sure I could figure something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Command Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Attempted to fix my CV boot today, figured it'll be a simple task. Remove old band, put on a new one call er a day. Nope, of course not lol. Couldn't get it tight enough so it kept sliding off when I turn. Started to rain out so I'll have to try again tomorrow. Hopefully with the right tool this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Started replacing the axle oil seal and bearing on my rearend. Oil seal is out, but my puller isn't working to get the bearing out. So a trip to partsource for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Replaced both axle bearings and seals. My 1st attempt to get the bearing out failed as I only had a dent puller which I thought might do the job, but it just destroyed the old bearing carrier. Hat's off to Partsource - I went to buy a proper axle bearing puller to fit on my slide hammer, but they just said to pay for them and bring them back for a full refund. When I questioned them on that, and how much 'rent' it would be, they said no rent. So saved myself $70 +tax I did buy the bearings and seals from them a few days ago...maybe that's why the free rental? IDK LOL Anyways, neither bearings were as bad as I expected. There was a tiny bit of pitting on the rollers, but that's it. Of course I wouldn't know how worn down they are without measuring good against bad, but TBH I just wanted to get the job done I took it for a spin around the cul-de-sac whilst the RTV drys, and the jury is out on the noise, but I think it's gone ......time will tell once I take it for a proper test tho. Overall it was an easy job with the right tool...but OMG, messy with all that gear oil LOL I also inspected the axle shafts, and they were good where the bearing rides on them, but did have a minute bit of wear on them where the seal had been riding on them....well I'm assuming it was wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawritch Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Part source and Canadian tire always offer no charge loan a tool. Just pay the deposit and return for a full refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 That is awesome....I never knew that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Loan a tool is a great program! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Got the diff filled with the new axle bearings and seals, and the test drive results in the same noise. At least I'm not leaking now The gears have a lil' rust on the the outsides of them, but no damage or markings on the faces where the gears contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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