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Hey Guys,
It's cold again here in New Jersey and as we all know the Hmmwv hates the cold and kicks like a mule on start up. My question today is what is the best glow plugs to buy and how often should one replace them with new one. I only get about (2) years on (Wellman Glow plugs)...
Finally got time yesterday to drop the starter. Found the problem was the starter solenoid plates were burnt. Replaced the plate and now it works great.
Hey Guys,
(Three Questions On Brake Pads)
(1) What is the best place to get Brake Pads & Rotor for m998????
(2) Will H1 Brake Pads & Rotor fit a m998 and dose the year matter or are they all the same???
(3) If H1...
So I finally got the canon plug off. I cut a PVC pipe in half and place one half of the PVC pipe on both side of the canon plug. Using a small clamp to hold the PVC pipe back together and using model clay to seal the bottom. Then I filled it up with penetrate oil all day yesterday and last...
Hey Guy,
So my front differential is starting to leak in multiple spot. So it's time to pull the differential and rebuild them this summer. My question is when I am in the diffs is it worth the money and time to upgrade to ARB Air Lockers (ARB Air Locker - RD187 AMC 20 2.73 & Down). I know...
Hey Guys,
Is there any trick to remove Cannon Plug on protective control box Under hood by windshield wiper fluid. My plug is corrode and frozen pretty bad. I have been spraying it down with penetrate oil for the last 2 days. I have tried channel locks and vise grip but no luck. I have also...
Hey Guys,
I was thinking about installing a AIR O-MATIC air assisted power steering on my truck. But wanted to know some thing before buying and install one.
1) Is the AIR O-MATIC air assisted power steering worth the money???
2) Is the system reliable? and if the air cylinder fails...
The M998 batteries are fully charged and brand new (odyssey 6t batteries). Replaced them in August this year. The starter switch is the stock switch, I think. Never replaced it and I am the first owner of this m998. Bought it right off the base back in the day. There is 24v at the solenoid...
Hey Guys,
Last year I burn out my starter by cranking the engine to long in the winter month, cause the glow plug where burn out. But this past spring I tested and replaced all the glow plugs and starter. But some times (but not always) when I go to start the engine it will only click like...
Hey Guys,
My rear main oil seal on my 6.5L non turbo is starting to leak. First off has any one replaced one before and is there a write up on this subject? After doing some research in TM manuals. It looks like you have to disassemble johnny 5 to the core and pull out the crankshaft this...
Hey Guys,
My M998 has squeaky body bushings. I have replaced them twice in the Humvee. But they all ways crack like they are dry rotting in a short period of time. What is the best upgrade body bushings to replace them with? Dose any one else body bushing squeak badly? Also any one have any...
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