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02 HVAC Issues
I have some minor issues with HVAC on my 02. I have not started digging into it yet but in case there are common Libby issues with these and known solutions I thought I'd ask before I start pulling things apart. My AC works great and I think my heat works great (really haven't needed heat since...- Shankster
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Differential question - Pinion Bearings Replace or Not??
Clicking? from a Torsen style LSD? Can't imagine how. This one is silent so far, even full lock 180 degree turns. All the reviews I saw with these in other makes and models were positive. That said, if there are any issues I'll report back. I have no loyalty to this manufacturer or any other and...- Shankster
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Differential question - Pinion Bearings Replace or Not??
Just to wrap this up. I finally got the LH tap, chased the threads in the ring gear and got everything together. Adjusted to a backlash of 7 thousandths and checked the contact pattern which indicated I needed to reduce backlash so went back and got it to 5.5 thousandths - made me a bit...- Shankster
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Differential question - Pinion Bearings Replace or Not??
Thanks again Al. I ordered a tap yesterday. Got all the bolts out but one in about 15 minutes and the last one about killed me - ended up drilling out the entire thing and it looks ugly but I was able to stay out of the ring gear steel - hoping the tap will do it's magic on that hole but only...- Shankster
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Differential question - Pinion Bearings Replace or Not??
Looks like threads are 3/8-24 and LH taps are readily available, at least on line. I may saunter down to Ace Hardware and see what they've got before I order anything. Thanks Big Al, assuming I can save this ring gear you just saved me $200+- Shankster
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Differential question - Pinion Bearings Replace or Not??
Yep, verified LH threads F$%^!!! I'm an idiot! Knowing that I was able to back out 2 of the bolts really easily with a center punch. I'm sure I could get the others in less than an hour. In the one that came out originally I picked out a bunch of the metal and the threads don't look completely...- Shankster
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Differential question - Pinion Bearings Replace or Not??
Oh crap, left hand threads? I almost hate to look now. I tried to back them out as if they were RH. That would explain it though, and yours truly would be 100% responsible for destroying his perfectly good ring gear. One of those jobs you don't pull out the manual for because it seems so obvious!- Shankster
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Rear diff input seal
So do us new oldtimers a favor and explain- Shankster
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Differential question - Pinion Bearings Replace or Not??
So it was a bad day. I did figure out why my center pin was loose - the retaining pin/bolt was sheared near the end of the short threaded part. What's amazing (and made my day at the time) was that when I backed out the 3/8" long part with the hex on the end, the long (1.5") broken piece came...- Shankster
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Differential question - Pinion Bearings Replace or Not??
I don't have a trac loc, I have the standard open differential (i.e. worthless off road, deep snow or where one side is on ice and the other on pavement). The Powertrax Grip Pro has helical gears or in other words a Torsen style LSD. It's really clever and much better than clutches in my...- Shankster
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Rear diff input seal
Seems like you're looking for an argument Tommudd? You won't get one from me - that's an excellent post and one I will come back to when needed. It doesn't contradict anything I said however which is I think what you're implying by the "let the games begin"- Shankster
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speedometer not working ( 5 speed )
I chased my dead speedo issue for weeks. Was getting 12V to the sensor and the sensor was putting out a pulse (probably worth checking before you replace it). Disconnected most of the connectors between the sensor and speedo to check continuity and all was good. When I put it all back together...- Shankster
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Rear diff input seal
Yep, my bad. However the manual says: CAUTION: Never loosen pinion nut to decrease pinion rotating torque and never exceed specified preload torque. If preload torque is exceeded a new collapsible spacer must be installed. So if the OP did overtighten, he shouldn't just back off on the pinion...- Shankster
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Rear diff input seal
I'm about to dive into my rear diff (Chrysler 8.25) too. Based on my research (not hands on experience I might add) the answer is no, I don't think you change the backlash by overtightening the pinion nut but you can definitely overtighten and put too much preload on the bearing which presumably...- Shankster
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Charging problem
You might keep an eye on the little LEDs on the door lock switches - if you lock the vehicle in the dark, before you walk away, always look and see if those LEDs are on - that's what caused my current drain - it was a bad ignition switch and I could pull the key out in any position and I was...- Shankster
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Differential question - Pinion Bearings Replace or Not??
I don't know if it's the pin or the case that's worn or if they used the wrong pin? It's all going in the recycle dumpster at work anyway since the new pre-assembled LSD replaces the carrier and spider gear assembly. My spider gears actually looked good but I suppose looks can be deceiving. It...- Shankster
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Differential question - Pinion Bearings Replace or Not??
I never said you used "clickers". Jeepster advocated using a beam or dial style, and I took that to mean "don't use a clicker". What you somehow got out of Jeepster's statement was that "you HAVE to have a 1/4 inch drive torque wrench" (that is a quote, from you) - which is not what Jeepster...- Shankster
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Differential question - Pinion Bearings Replace or Not??
Jeepstser said nothing of the sort - this is what he actually said: "I used a 1/4" beam style torque wrench on my pinion, worked perfect. You must use a beam style or dial torque wrench for this, no other way to do it." I believe that his point was that you can't use a "click" type torque...- Shankster
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Differential question - Pinion Bearings Replace or Not??
It's my turn to LOL - I think it's hilarious that you think you can use a 1/2" torque wrench to (accurately) measure 1 ft lb of rotational resistance.- Shankster
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Differential question - Pinion Bearings Replace or Not??
Thanks, hopefully there was just something weird going on with your install? I'm not sure my cheap ass Harbor Freight tools would stand up to those kind of torques. I just ordered a Yukon Gear master rebuild kit - made sure the Timken bearings were US made. It also comes with 2 crush washers so...- Shankster
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