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  1. MellonRover

    Belt began squeaking above 1000rpm...what is this?

    Possibly, waiting on the 36mm wrench to pull fan and do belts. hopefully I get a better Idea of what's going on when I can see more.
  2. MellonRover

    Belt began squeaking above 1000rpm...what is this?

    I bought new belts at purchase in april, just haven't gotten around to doing them.about a week ago( after doing plugs) I noticed a squeak that sounded like a glazed belt. Looking at engine bay i saw this. And it was after I did plugs because i cleaned and aerospace 303'd the engine plastics...
  3. MellonRover

    Bullet Proof Control Arm Bushings

    Ive seen the armored suspension bits too. Coming from Mercedes world, the armored bushings had different durometer ratings. Gave a stiffer ride on standard cars. Might be an option if one wanted to stiffen up suspension using factory parts. Rather than the problematic urethane bushes people tried.
  4. MellonRover

    Colder plugs...worse mileage?

    Thanks all...I think we can close this case. Mystery solved. ( And i woulda got away with it if it weren't for you dang aerodynamics) Fuji...About 2mpg on highway. Was holding steady at 15.5 since April though. Dropped right after plugs. Didnt know if anyone else saw similar.
  5. MellonRover

    Colder plugs...worse mileage?

    I did not check gap. Ive always left thin electrode plugs as is so as not to damage them. I only gap copper plugs. Ill see what a few more tanks of gas have to say. Of that first tank I did a few hours on highway at 80+ so i think efficiency fell off the cliff at those speeds
  6. MellonRover

    I hate rust belt.....rear upper arms were a PITA

    Yep, very easy. Nothing complicated. Theres a britpart video that goes step by step on youtube.
  7. MellonRover

    I hate rust belt.....rear upper arms were a PITA

    I too enjoy 4 seasons. Looks to me that these are the original 2010 arms. At least when these get done again everything has been slathered in antisieze. Still baselining everything from april purchase. Went with AB arms
  8. MellonRover

    Colder plugs...worse mileage?

    OMW... looks like LYSDEXIA strikes again. 6 came out, I put 7's in. I'll fix the original post. But they looked good. Viewed as they would be in relation to driver seat (lhd.) lower left is closest to driver.
  9. MellonRover

    I hate rust belt.....rear upper arms were a PITA

    Ill let the pictures do the talking. About 4 hours to drill through that bushing in the knuckle.
  10. MellonRover

    Colder plugs...worse mileage?

    Got around to doing plugs on the new to me lr4. It looks like new spec is one colder. At 137k Likely the ngks in there were original as they were "6's", now they spec "7's". I have run a tank through it and it looks like mpg dropped. Anyone else seen this?
  11. MellonRover

    Open to Suggestions

    OOF, so you bought a new to you truck, changed oil twice and it munched #3? Sorry to hear. what oil were you using? or do you think it was already an issue prior to you buying? What to do is a personal decision. Wholesale its a $5-7K truck (working) and prices look to be falling. I'd base my...
  12. MellonRover

    Loosen and retorque suspension bolts when lifting?

    Nothin crazy, prob 32" or 3 with a frame horn job + CYA, should be good
  13. MellonRover

    Loosen and retorque suspension bolts when lifting?

    IID...first purchase after the truck Rigght..forgot CYA...ok added . .thanks
  14. MellonRover

    Loosen and retorque suspension bolts when lifting?

    It will be for function. Past the point of "looking cool". Want to fit decent sidewall. PO put 20" with Toyo's, trying to decide on 18's I like. Want to start with lift/18's/nerfbars and go from there based on troubles I encounter.
  15. MellonRover

    Loosen and retorque suspension bolts when lifting?

    agreed, for the most part. Alignment wont address all of the suspension parts though. Carrier/knuckle bushings and non eccentric bolts specifically.
  16. MellonRover

    Loosen and retorque suspension bolts when lifting?

    Looking threads of those with lifted trucks, I don't see any mention of loosening and retightening the suspension bolts to help preserve the bushings. (or haven't looked enough) Is it just such a no brainer that no one mentions it? Or do people slap on lift rods and then not make the connection...
  17. MellonRover

    LR4 V8 smog help - catalytic monitor won't get to ready state

    No, but FSM instructions said to disconnect negative terminal prior to removing all the plastic, and moving the transfer case computer.
  18. MellonRover

    LR4 V8 smog help - catalytic monitor won't get to ready state

    Took me 300 mi, including two highway trips of 2r and 3hour trips with some mixed driving in between to get the remaining I/M monitors set. ( Note...dont do lowers steering column the week before inspection)
  19. MellonRover

    REALLY old nos???

    Ok...not many guesses...the rubber coupling is stamped " made in West Germany"
  20. MellonRover

    REALLY old nos???

    NOS....new old stock. Heres a really old new part, ronos?..lol. Lower steering column, oe aftermarket from Atlantic british. Anyone tell why i saw it must be really old? Guess someone hasn't changed tooling in awhile.
  21. MellonRover

    Threshold scratches....the ocd in me

    Yep, the plates only cover the main wear areas, and the rear are really small. Started with the vice, then tweaked with the pliers. Door seems to seal just fine, no discernable downsides. 3M double sided is sticking strong after a good isopropyl wipe down on the truck.
  22. MellonRover

    Threshold scratches....the ocd in me

    In due time. I just retired my 95 mercedes from daily duty, I always try to head off damage before it's an issue. You can bet when I get my bush pinstripes I'll wear them with pride.
  23. MellonRover

    Threshold scratches....the ocd in me

    I was thinking longer term, when the primer/galvanizing gets worn through
  24. MellonRover

    Threshold scratches....the ocd in me

    So these scratches bothered me Found this (d4 sellers want $150....d5???...$30 https://www.ebay.com/itm/285383150231?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=7lv4axnjq7s&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=aizXTF-bT6q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Reformed radius ocd relief Dont know about wind...
  25. MellonRover

    Going to be a fun weekend baselining all fluids and filters

    Pennsylvania to Bellingham to Ann Arbor going to be a long two weeks....

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