Recent content by TedO

While I was working on my front brakes and bearings, I noticed that after I put the hub and the hub nuts back on, there was a bit of play in the axle (part that sticks out from the hub nuts). Is this normal? I also found a large nut laying in the caliper when I took it off. I couldnt figure...

I now think that it was power steering fluid that got sprayed up onto the injector from leaking hose. I am replacing the steering lines now. I will start it up tomorrow and find out.

You are correct, as always. And what I thought was a fuel injector pipe leaking diesel was actually......power steering fluid that was sprayed out from a high pressure PS line that separated at the crimp.

Thanks. If it is the power steering pump, do I need to replace it immediately?

I was having this problem until I removed the flywheel cover panel (next to starter) before bolting the starter on. I think it was preventing the starter from mating flush. Havent had an issue for a couple of years.

I am noticing a whining noise with a pitch that corresponds to the RPM. Sounds like the noise you hear when it is in 4wd low. I am thinking it might be the steering pump, water pump, or an alternator about to go bad?

I have fuel seeping out around the fuel injector pipe where it goes into the fuel injector. I tried tightening the nut a bit, but it doesnt budge. Do I need a new pipe, or can these be repaired?

I removed the transfer case and found the seal between the transmission and transfer case was the consistency of chalk. I replaced all the seals. For the record, the fluid leak was coming out of the vent tube on the transfer case. When I removed the fill plug, I got an unexpected heavy...

one more question. to lube the joint on the front drive shaft, I assume the drive shaft has to be removed? I dont see any grease fittings.

I removed the filler cap on the transfer case, and the fluid came gushing out. A lot of fluid. What would cause this?

I parked my truck (86 M1008) last night and this morning I found a puddle of fluid that is leaking from the shield on the transfer case. I cleaned it up, but it keeps leaking. This evening it is still leaking. It isnt a huge leak, but there is a puddle of fluid that keeps reappearing after I...

Will do. Thanks.

Yes, you are right. The large nut holding the whole thing on to the side of the transmission was very loose. I didnt see that at first. Tightened it up, and good as new. Glad the whole thing didnt fall off. Thanks!!

I am having trouble with my shifter. Something seems loose in the steering column, and I cant get the transmission to go into park. It only gets to reverse when the shifter is in the park position. Nothing wrong with the linkage in the hood and by the transmission. The problem seems to be in...