Recent content by Paveltolz

Along with the leaks from the Xfer case’s tail shaft and front differential output shaft seals, I discovered an inordinate amount of leakage from what seems to be either the Power Steering Pump, its lines or the steering gear. I added a little UV dye to the fluid, degreased and sprayed brake...

Having sorted out the leaking front differentials leaking, I finally took the opportunity to conduct a test drive. Truck follows the road crown a little but, now it’s equal. No more pulling hard right. Heat gun indicates both rotors are the same temperature after a five mile drive so, I’m...

Looked under the truck this morning and noticed a puddle of fresh gear oil from the front differential. Trying not to panic or lose my cool I crawled under to do so inspection. There wasn't anything coming from the new seal but there was a drip forming at the drain plug. Guess I should have...

Finally! Success as I got the output shaft removed this morning. Using a ball peen I whacked it inwards a few times while rotating the shaft. Just trying to tap tap tapping outwards afterwards didn’t work so I a got a lot more “energetic” and, as the old Scotsman beach master said in 'Longest...

@Big T suggested instead of tapping/bashing outwards from the onset, I should give it a smack or two inwards. Right after that suggestion I saw a video on removing a stuck output shaft about doing the same. Painful narration aside, he succeeded by tapping it inwards, rotate 90* and rinse and...

Ribs have been feeling better so yesterday I got the brake calipers replaced. Assembled tools and rachet straps etc. to go after that persnickety output shaft. Tried the technique in this video first (starts about the 1:04 min mark) to no avail. Regardless of rotation, angle, effort of...

Thanks. The Pads and Rotors were changed last fall and I had a run in issue then but, I’ll do another ‘run in’ session just for grins and giggles once its is back on the road.

New calipers arrived. Install was pretty straight forward. Sprung for powder coated units so had to remove some off one edge to get the clearance for them to fit. Other wise, no issues. Frau came out to work the brake pedal to complete bleeding process. Brake pedal is very firm now, even...

“He who dares, Wins!” Sometimes (mostly on my case) its a consolation prize though.

Decided to go after the front differential who’s driver’s side output shaft seal was damaged last summer when I suffered yet another C/V shaft issue. It’s been drip drip dripping ever since. I acquired a replacement front differential assy from a parts yard and have been waiting to get after...

Back from a great road trip last week and started in on house / car projects. Bruised or cracked two ribs…ouch. Pause everything. Week later, I went under the truck yesterday to work on a couple of issues. As for the calipers… Pulled the old one and, sure enough, there’s a lot of rust on the...

I’m just saying if the wires pass visual and tech. and are otherwise good but, the connectors are loose, repair or replace the connectors.

sorry for any confusion as I updated my post after I initially hit send. Repeating: In Yakima, “The best is PacTrans. Ask for Al or Bryan.”

@mannebk On Edit. In Yakima… The best is PacTrans. Ask for Al or Bryan.

Don’t know what status is as I finished the seal, got tackled by grandkids, packed the Atlas and left town without doing a test drive. I’ll let ya’ll know and I’ll pray the poor transfer case repair guy doesn’t get a surprise visit. Really appreciate the reminder though.