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Introductions / Re: Introduction from York

« on: July 13, 2012, 09:15:28 pm »

No air compressor yet, but thank you for the heads up as I may not have thought of it.  I may get a new air compressor to hold my valves in during a valve stem seal replacement project i need to do on the jeep. 

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: Valve stem seals 4.2l

« on: July 12, 2012, 08:26:47 pm »

Do you remember wht type of rope, size and how much you need. My compressor does not have a storage tank, would suck if it failed or lost power during the work. It is a good excuse to buy a new compressor!

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Introductions / Re: Introduction from York

« on: July 12, 2012, 03:52:31 pm »

Every night after work when I pull in I have to fight the urge to pull it up on that pile of rocks....maybe I should just pull it up once and snap a picture.

Funny you mention the wheel locks, when I put the new wheels on some of the lugs were so rounded off I could barely get a socket on them so I ordered lugs from amazon and the set came with a lock for each wheel. Didn't think much of the locks until I got the new tires on the wheels but then I was glad to have the locks.

Had some vehicle break ins on my street the other night, must have been looking for cash a few cars had their stuff thrown all over the interiors, they skipped the jeep for some reason....wasn't even a top on it at the time.

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: Valve stem seals 4.2l

« on: July 11, 2012, 11:06:31 pm »

I understand that you can either use rope pushed into the spark plug hole or or an air compressor to keep the valve from dropping into the cylinder, do you know much about either of these procedures?

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Technical Advice and Questions / Valve stem seals 4.2l

« on: July 11, 2012, 09:16:47 pm »

Jeep has started smoking a little on startup after it has been turned off for a while. It only smokes when first started, then it stops  Thinking it is leaking valve stem seals.  Any thoughts on how to determine if it is the sels without ripping into the engine?  It is a 4.2l engine.

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Introductions / Re: Introduction from York

« on: July 11, 2012, 08:55:50 pm »

Hay gpotts200 , very nice newest photo of your Jeep , looks sharp !

Thanks for the compliment on the jeep, it is a 20 footer. I have a lot of little things to fix up on it yet. See you at the show.

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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?

« on: July 10, 2012, 11:29:21 pm »

Got my Summit Mud Hog tires installed (31x10.5R15), now i gotta get my drivers seat fixed and valve stems seal replaced.

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Introductions / Re: Introduction from York

« on: July 08, 2012, 09:11:09 am »

Will there be non-show Jeeps in the event? My Jeep is no show jeep but I'd like to do the course so I am going to register.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/82140260@N05/7527068896/

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Introductions / Re: Introduction from York

« on: July 07, 2012, 09:53:41 pm »

Which day would be better for getting time on the course?  It looks like there is less going on on Sunday. See you there!

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17th Annual (2012) / Re: Dirt course

« on: July 07, 2012, 07:56:47 pm »

Thank you for the response. I will be there at least one day.

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Introductions / Re: Introduction from York

« on: July 07, 2012, 05:36:34 pm »

I plan on attending this event. Do I have to register to go on the course or can spectators drive the course?

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17th Annual (2012) / Dirt course

« on: July 07, 2012, 05:18:52 pm »

I just bought a yj and would like to try the dirt course at the fairgrounds this year. Do I have to register my jeep to go on the course or can I show up as a spectator and go on the course?  If as a spectator, how much does it cost in addition to the $5 admission fee?

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Introductions / Introduction from York

« on: July 07, 2012, 09:27:13 am »

Just Got a Jeep YJ, details in signature line, installed a lift lift, mud tires and a tow hook after fixing all the maintenance items the previous owner neglected. I am looking for some easy trails in York that I could hit to see how it does offload. I heard there is trails rd and saginaw but I do not know where they are at?  Are they legal? Any other options?