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I bypassed my 218 transfer case cooling loop due to the "Vampire" leak. Can anyone tell me of an actual case where their transfer case got damaged after disconnecting the cooling loop. I understand the potential possibilities of damage. That's not what I'm interested in hearing. I have heard...

I confirmed that my transmission fluid was entering the Transfer Case. When I removed the Transfer Case fill plug you can see from the picture all the transmission fluid that came out. I ended up disconnecting the transmission lines from the transfer case and looped the two lines together. I...

I replaced my rear half shaft. I purchased the locking bolt kit made by Blue Hummer. It is a great idea as well as good quality grade 12.9 bolts. The problem that I had is that the 12 point socket that I used came in contact with the half shaft hub not allowing for a square fit on the bolt. The...

I'm in need of some help in wiring a 5 pin Rocker Switch. I wired 4 switches in a gang box. 2 for accessory fans, 1 -USB switch, and 1 for LED Fog lights. My problem is that the only switch working is the USB port. Here is the nomenclature: # 8 tied into ground from fuse box. # 7 tied into...

I am looking for two more of the items in picture. I do not know what they are called so it is difficult for me to order them. They are used to hold the 4 man rear cargo tubular frame in place. I have 6 bottom pieces for the 3 frame rails but I am short 2 top pieces .

I have a 700R4 transmission installed in my HMMWV. Since purchase of vehicle about 1 year ago, transfer case has always popped out of low. I have to physically hold shift lever down to drive in Low. I have no problem in HL or H. Any suggestions?

Can anyone give me advice on the use of this gauge? I have 3 belts coming off of my generator and 1 on the power steering pump. I can get the gauge on one generator belt towards the block of the motor. I cannot get gauge on center belt or belt towards the fan. I will try to install gauge from...

I replaced half shaft boots. I did not want to disassemble half shaft to install new cv joint boots as only the boots were torn. I replaced boots with new old stock. These boots are much thicker than aftermarket boots. I spent two hours trying to use the cone method in trying to install cv...

Thought I would share a simple repair to the infamous CV boot tear. I observed a significant tear in my upper CV Boot passenger side. I didn't have time to replace boot. I purchased a tube of CV joint grease. I inserted the end of CV joint grease inside tear and squeezed grease up towards the CV...

I have been reviewing a lot of conversations about very difficult glow plug removal. Is it better to replace glow plugs on a regular maintenance type schedule long before they become a problem and if so what would that replacement schedule be?

I never really paid attention to the operation of the fan because my vehicle runs at a consistent 200 degrees whether the outside temperature is 100 degrees or 40 degrees. Today I observed the fan spinning at idle. When I increased the RPM the fan did not increase in speed. I let the engine...

I am thinking of purchasing a cargo extension kit for my HMMWV. My vehicle has been converted to a 4 door hard top. Do any members have any pics of what the extension kit might look like installed with a 4 door hard top? I have attached some pics to show what my vehicle looks like now. Thanks in...

I have a 1989 HMMWV 6.5 non turbo with a 700R transmission installed. Transfer case (H) and (HL) work fine. When I shift transfer case into (L) I have to physically hold shifter in low position or it immediately jumps out of (L) position. The 700R transmission was already installed when I...

I live in North Spring Texas. Are there any local chapters of Humvee clubs in the greater Houston Area? Looking to get together for a car show every now and then or maybe a parade.

I am in need of the headlight mount rubber isolators for my 1989 HMMWV. The rubber split in two on one of them. Does any one know of a cross reference to a auto parts store. If not any site where I could order them would be great. Thank you .