What did you do with your DII today?
The evolution of a simple project
Just replaced my factory radiator with a new Nissens and changed out all the hoses with a kit from Atlantic British. Of course, once I got everything pulled out, I saw that I had clear access to the water pump and said to myself, "self, you've never replaced a water pump before... might as well." So I did that too.
I also noticed a lot of build-up on the throttle body heater and decided to go ahead and replace that little guy, too. And heck, if I'm taking the TB off, might as well get myself a new TB gasket and clean that sucker out.
And of course, since I drained a few oz of motor oil from the oil cooler in the process of changing radiators, might as well throw on a new high capacity Wix and some new Rotella. While I was at it, I decided to top up the gearbox oil, but it occurred to me that was WAY too easy. So how about a new gearbox filter and gasket? Just about got her all put back together and decided on a new Gatorback pulley belt. The old one was a bit dry.
She's running like a song again. But i think the next time I have a small radiator leak, i'll just plug it.
Winching
Joined: May 2012
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From: Wylie, TX
Yesterday spent most of the time pumping 85w-140 gear oil into both difs and today pumping another 2.2 qts of the same in the t-fer case. If I didn't expect it to take 2 years and 30k of no offroad driving I'd get a better pump. Good lord it takes forever pumping that stuff!
Camel Trophy
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Southwestern Virginia
What kind of pump did you use? I use one of the regular old kerosene pumps with the clear tube and orange bulb. Its still kinda slow, but not incredibly so.
Yesterday spent most of the time pumping 85w-140 gear oil into both difs and today pumping another 2.2 qts of the same in the t-fer case. If I didn't expect it to take 2 years and 30k of no offroad driving I'd get a better pump. Good lord it takes forever pumping that stuff!
Winching
Joined: May 2012
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From: Wylie, TX
The same one I used for my Tranny. It screws into the top of the bottle and you pump and down. About 1/2 to 1 oz per pump
Winching
Joined: May 2012
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From: Wylie, TX
ATF went pretty quick, lower viscosity. The 85W-140 gear oil was SLOOOOOOWWWW. 😀
Winching
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 676
Likes: 37
From: Wylie, TX
Just replaced my factory radiator with a new Nissens and changed out all the hoses with a kit from Atlantic British. Of course, once I got everything pulled out, I saw that I had clear access to the water pump and said to myself, "self, you've never replaced a water pump before... might as well." So I did that too.
I also noticed a lot of build-up on the throttle body heater and decided to go ahead and replace that little guy, too. And heck, if I'm taking the TB off, might as well get myself a new TB gasket and clean that sucker out.
And of course, since I drained a few oz of motor oil from the oil cooler in the process of changing radiators, might as well throw on a new high capacity Wix and some new Rotella. While I was at it, I decided to top up the gearbox oil, but it occurred to me that was WAY too easy. So how about a new gearbox filter and gasket? Just about got her all put back together and decided on a new Gatorback pulley belt. The old one was a bit dry.
She's running like a song again. But i think the next time I have a small radiator leak, i'll just plug it.