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 Re: New member blah blah blah
[Re: CapnCrunch]
#892090
06/26/08 04:18 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 69
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I'll bring my large trail box with me. That should cover most, if not all hand-tool needs. Sounds like the other areas (jackstands and floor jacks) are covered, but I wasn't aware those were going to be needed (unless we're also doing Chad's truck same day, then let me know if we need more). For future reference, I've also got a tranny jack, an engine hoist, an engine stand, a 7K floor jack, some smaller jack-stands, and a pair of monster jack-stands. Will we need the monster jack-stands for Chad's truck? I'll assume not unless said otherwise.
I know you can only get so many hands in an engine bay at once and not create a mess. Soooo, I was planning on working on my truck as well Tuesday, I might just need some pointers or an extra pair of hands now and again. Do you think I need the monster jack stands to swap out the shocks/springs/torsion bars? From what I have read, it sounds like I would only need 2 jackstands and a floorjack to do the rear and the same for the front....so I think we should be all set. See you then.
'98 Montero, 146K miles, needing Suspension and Tire Upgrades
'03 Montero Limited, 121K miles stock, original owner
'82 Toyota Supra, Spearco Turbo Kit and too many mods to list (in need of turbo rebuild)
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Re: New member blah blah blah
[Re: Chad_in_Colorado]
#892091
06/26/08 06:53 PM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,231
Trail Leader
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It depends on the size of your jackstands. Because you will need to be able to unload the rear axle itself and cannot support the weight of the truck on the rear axle, you will need to support the weight of the truck from higher up.
I'll plan on bringing my larger jackstands just in case they're needed.
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Re: New member blah blah blah
[Re: CapnCrunch]
#892092
06/26/08 11:28 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 189
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Wheeler
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Chad, you didn't happen to be towing a black GenI with another black GenI yesterday in Boulder did you? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> I saw one on Arapahoe on my way to Boulder Powersports to check on my scoot. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
1987 Dodge Raider TSi
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Re: New member blah blah blah
[Re: Cochese]
#892093
06/27/08 03:51 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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Hitemp is ok, but so is the plain blue rtv. If you get the head hot enough to cook it, the head is warped and the head gasket is/will be toast, and you have to take it out anyway and redo it.
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: New member blah blah blah
[Re: fasteddy]
#892094
06/27/08 04:29 AM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 189
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Wheeler
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Hitemp is ok, but so is the plain blue rtv. If you get the head hot enough to cook it, the head is warped and the head gasket is/will be toast, and you have to take it out anyway and redo it. BTDT, got the t-shirt (soaked in coolant) <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
1987 Dodge Raider TSi
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Re: New member blah blah blah
[Re: Cochese]
#892095
06/27/08 03:54 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 69
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Chad, you didn't happen to be towing a black GenI with another black GenI yesterday in Boulder did you? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> I saw one on Arapahoe on my way to Boulder Powersports to check on my scoot. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Definitely not. I just sold my corolla and living in a townhouse doesn't provide much room for extra cars! The Supra is the only one that fits in the garage with all of our boxes. I did see a pretty nice red gen 1 yesterday in Boulder near 76th Ave and Baseline, though.
'98 Montero, 146K miles, needing Suspension and Tire Upgrades
'03 Montero Limited, 121K miles stock, original owner
'82 Toyota Supra, Spearco Turbo Kit and too many mods to list (in need of turbo rebuild)
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Re: New member blah blah blah
[Re: Chad_in_Colorado]
#892096
06/27/08 11:43 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 189
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I would have sworn it would be you. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I wonder if it's a member??? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Chad, you didn't happen to be towing a black GenI with another black GenI yesterday in Boulder did you? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> I saw one on Arapahoe on my way to Boulder Powersports to check on my scoot. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Definitely not. I just sold my corolla and living in a townhouse doesn't provide much room for extra cars! The Supra is the only one that fits in the garage with all of our boxes. I did see a pretty nice red gen 1 yesterday in Boulder near 76th Ave and Baseline, though.
1987 Dodge Raider TSi
...it begins.
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Re: New member blah blah blah
[Re: Cochese]
#892097
06/29/08 03:21 AM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 189
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Wheeler
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I hope that crap gets here from Mitsuparts on Monday. I'm starting to get really nervous. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
1987 Dodge Raider TSi
...it begins.
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Re: New member blah blah blah
[Re: Cochese]
#892098
06/30/08 05:33 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 189
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I hope that crap gets here from Mitsuparts on Monday. I'm starting to get really nervous. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> The order still shows as pending from Mitsuparts.net <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" /> I'm not sure what to do, guys. I don't really want to postpone everyone another week, but I'm not sure what we can do on my truck without any of the gaskets or parts I ordered. I'm sure we can still get Chad's truck squared away at least. Should I try to find these gaskets locally at area dealers????
1987 Dodge Raider TSi
...it begins.
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Re: New member blah blah blah
[Re: Cochese]
#892099
06/30/08 05:44 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 189
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Wheeler
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Well, I think I'm screwed. NONE of these parts except MD020718 SEAL+CYL HEAD CAM are even available locally. I am waiting on a callback from Mitsubishiparts.net This sucks! I guess it's my fault for not bumping it out another week. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" />
1987 Dodge Raider TSi
...it begins.
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