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So I was hearing weird chirping noises, my brakes would intermittently get super soft and my steering allignment was off basically all at the same time.

I noticed that on the highway my steering would dart left or right. Ironically, it was very windy and I thought maybe the wind was pushing me.

Well, last night I started hearing a squealing. I only had to drive a few km to go home.

This morning I lifted the jeep, took the wheels off and discovered all 3 hub bolts loosened off. I’m so lucky I caught this when I did.

I recently rebuilt basically the entire front end. I don’t think I missed torqing them, because I know how important they are.

Either way I’ll keep an eye on them.

Anyone else ever had this happen?

Crown Automotive HDSTRGCR1 Heavy Duty Steering Kit

So I’m installing and noticed the drag link hitting the axle, or whatever it’s hitting.

I don’t think it will be an issue, as that’s max right turn. But I don’t know, chance why I’m asking.

1998 TJ sport 4.0, manual, 119,000 KM (74,000 miles) on odometer.

I have a video here to hopefully express my situation as best as possible.

Upon initial start up, I hear a “clunking” type noise. Also same type of noise/vibrations are felt when I shut off the jeep too.

Also to note, I have the same type of problem when letting off the clutch pedal as I start moving into 1st gear. The shifter shakes too. It doesn’t do it once I’ve started moving and into other gears.

I have new motor mounts. I plan on doing the transmission mount too.

But I honestly don’t know if it’s simply the transmission mount that’s causing this. I’m also a novice when it comes to working on vehicles too.

I have a tough time expressing the problem with words, so hopefully the video along with the audio can help someone else with some suggestions as to what it could be.

I’ve owned a jeep for only 2 weeks now. I’m learning lots and doing a lot of maintenance on the 1998 TJ.

It’s been raining like crazy the past few days here. I’ve noticed I have water seeping inside. I have a small pool at both side in the foot well. I looked around and it seemed from coming along the dash, along the I side of the windshield.

I can’t do anything today about it, but maybe I can get some info on where to start looking. I’ve seen a YouTube vid where the person said the front cowling can get plugged?

On a nicer day I’ll investigate. Until then, maybe someone here has some more info based on my pics.

So I have a new to me TJ. I topped off the coolant last night, and I notice today, after sitting for about 20 hours since I topped it off, it’s leaking.

I’m going to try a worm gear clamp to see if it stops.

In the mean time, maybe someone here can identify something i cannot. I know from pictures it’s tough to tell.

If I need a new rad, it is what it is.

1998 TJ sport 4L

I am in the process of replacing my manifold. I noticed these plugs just unplugged, on the passenger side of the engine bay. No idea what they are for. Anyone happen to know? (Circled in red)

I’m a new jeep TJ owner, in Ontario Canada. Hi everyone!

It’s a 1998 4.0. 119000 km on the odometer. Long time lurker, first time poster.

I need to do some work on the jeep, nothing major. But lots of wear items need attention. For now, I’m just focused on mechanical safety.

The exhaust manifold needs to be changed, and I found this on Amazon.

What the consensus on this? Is this too cheap?

Any other recommendations?

New parts/upgrades:

-SRAM gold cassette and chain
-SRAM X01 shifter
-Raceface Chester LTD grips and pedals in forest green
-One Up components V2 carbon bar
- e*thirteen plus 35 stem

I think saddle will be next. Then possibly gold brakes from trp just because.

Been doing all my own work (except the cassette that I almost messed up) and been learning lots!

I’m wanting to replace my old black cassette to the new gold one. The lock ring (if I’m saying it correctly) doesn’t turn as freely as the old cassette. I tried to put on the new cassette and I stripped the first 2 threads. Something wasn’t feeling right so I stopped.

New cassette is SRAM XG-1299 XX1 eagle 12sp / 00.2418.107.001

It’s going on my 2022 specialized fuse expert 29.

1992 daihatsu Hijet s83p

So I took my old fuel pump off to replace it with a new one that I have. I noticed that the old one has this black plastic cover has shown in the picture, and the new one doesn’t have that cover. That cover seems to be glued on in some shape or form very well and I can’t seem to take it off.

When I search online fuel filter for S 83P, it shows like the new one that I have on the right, with two gaskets and no plastic cover.

Now, I have noticed that the Hijet s110 series uses the one that already on my truck.

But I have S83P, and I’m not sure what to do now. Do I need to reuse that plastic piece? I’m afraid to break it, it’s on that good

Edit: I guess that’s a spacer and I need that part. Apparently it to keep heat isolated from the pump.

I can’t seem to take it off. I already chipped a piece off already.

Would maybe using a heat gun work?

I’m looking to get a tusk tank bag. I just don’t know how well the sizes fit on the bike. I like the idea of the large. I have a stock gas tank.

I bought a cheap tank bag, and I could not adjust the straps appropriately for the bike, so I returned it.

I don’t know if it’s me or not, but I’m not sure if my engine sounds normal or not.

I hope I don’t get roasted, but I seem to hear almost like an extra noise rather than just the engine of that makes sense.

I can hear it through my helmet too. Maybe it’s normal, I don’t know lol

I have about 1000km on the odometer, and has fresh oil, topped up oil.

I finally got to washing the engine bay. It had lots of grease on the side. It’s still on the hood. Came like that from the dealer. Not sure if anyone else had that.

Also, funny thing the neptunes have: the engine bay is a darker colour than the rest of the car. I wonder why that is.

Came out pretty good. The grease was really thick.

1992 daihatsu Hijet s83p

Hello, so last year my auto choke stopped working. I finally got to investigating, and I noticed a coolant line was just hanging. Upon investigation, I’m guessing it corroded and broke.

How would I go about fixing this? I know it’s a loaded question.

Any help or tips are appreciated.

Last pic is a general overview so I can give the most context possible

I set up a GoPro and got some nice video!

So when my 1992 Hijet S83P is sitting for a few weeks, sometimes the shifter kind of seizes. It’s very stiff until I shift it a few times then it’s good to go.

Is there any sort of maintenance or area that can be sprayed to keep it from not doing that?

TL/DR: very noticeable power increase. I would recommend this set up.

I finally got to installing the stage 1 kit and carb insert. The stage 1 kit includes the airbox lid vent, carb jetting and exhaust.

The install for everything is pretty easy overall. Hardest part really was putting the carb back into the bike with the new carb insert. But with some finessing, it went in.

I can’t comment on the carb insert alone, but what a difference in low end power on this bike now. It’s very noticeable. I did the install with a friend, and he was able to notice the difference right away too. I also have no exhaust insert.

The bike accelerates faster and more torque is felt. This is the get up and go I was looking for in the bike. For me anyways, I’m more than happy with it all.

I did also install a thumbscrew for the fuel screw. I see why it’s such a quality of life improvement now.

I only did street riding so far. I am looking forward to doing sand pits and see what it can do off road.