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  1. Green Line Lawn

    Trans Oil Cooler leaking

    thank you, doesnt look like the engine oil side has any issues, may do just that (just run an external cooler for trans), or may pull the stock dual cooler completely and run 2 separate units, just trying to figure out which ones.. *also found an oem cooler on ebay, with a dent, trying to...
  2. Green Line Lawn

    Trans Oil Cooler leaking

    thanks for your reply. the leak is the side coil of the trans cooler part. apparently humvees have a dual purpose radiator / cooler that is split into engine oil and trans oil cooler. my question is why i cant i take that cooler out and install 2 separate external coolers (one for engine oil and...
  3. Green Line Lawn

    Trans Oil Cooler leaking

    my trans, engine oil cooler is leaking (see pictures), has anyone had any success or recommendations in separating trans and engine oil and running cheaper (aftermarket) external oil coolers? just seems like a cheaper (maybe better option). would appreciate any suggestions with this..
  4. Green Line Lawn

    new purchase, 1st time owner, tons of questions

    Hi, hope all is well. The humvee is running after a bit of updates and new fluids… the back cover is off and now its really a 2 man. I have a question, picture attached of wires near passenger side, is that all for military radios and can i cut them? also, as far as you know, has anyone tried...
  5. Green Line Lawn

    new purchase, 1st time owner, tons of questions

    Thank you for the info and the help Mogman, thats lots of acronyms:-) please explain MWO and how to look it up?
  6. Green Line Lawn

    new purchase, 1st time owner, tons of questions

    Today was finally the pick up day. Lots of NJ state red tape that took forever. Had it towed to a friends garage. 1st things i noticed, driver mirror frame bent and broken, oil dipstick looked dark (i know its a diesel), brakes worked pumping them and stopped when rolling off the tow truck. Not...
  7. Green Line Lawn

    new purchase, 1st time owner, tons of questions

    thank you, i will check the plugs once i get it and get all the fluids changed. i agree about it being not very safe, guess its a good reason for me to take it and give them my ram 2500
  8. Green Line Lawn

    new purchase, 1st time owner, tons of questions

    thank you for your photo and quick response, i will order those batteries.
  9. Green Line Lawn

    new purchase, 1st time owner, tons of questions

    gents (and maybe some ladies), thank you very much for your great advise and not ridiculed answers as in other auto groups.. i apologize for such a delayed response, once i did the post / thread, i got him with work like crazy and also running a side landscaping business with my sons (we went...
  10. Green Line Lawn

    new purchase, 1st time owner, tons of questions

    Thank you Mogman, I am learning that lesson the more I am looking at parts online :( Unfortunately the purchase has been made and now will have to sell a kidney to fix it up
  11. Green Line Lawn

    new purchase, 1st time owner, tons of questions

    hello all, just purchased a 2004 M998 (2 door). never owned a hmmwv before and am looking for some answers / suggestions / recommendations: - what batteries is everyone using / recommending (battery threads are very old and many new battery options exist) - best option for a keyed ignition...
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