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Both are leaking and appear to be using RTV.
TSM calls for removal of injector lines and manifold to service. I was hoping to avoid manifold removal. Possible?
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X-Door rivet replacement project.
All four doors have some or all of the window frame rivets loose.
Using 3/16” 1/2” long structural rivets from Fastenal.
Rhino-liner is a real PITA to remove for such service.
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M998 compression test - No start
60 psi? Pull the engine teardown and inspect for cracks/blown head gaskets / rings.
Or optical bore inspection first
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Ok, made good progress this evening. I was able to razor-knife enough material off the rivet heads to drill them out and replace.
At least (8) of the rivets were demonstrably loose toward the top and bottom of the window frame brackets.
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Looking to replace pop rivets on window frame as several are worn/loose.
Reading the forum looks like 3/16” but what reach? I gather stainless structural rivets are preferred...? I do not want them to loosen again.
Also, PO Rhino-lined the outside of the doors so accessing that side of the...
Replaced heater duct hoses. It’s nice to have heat and defrost now.
Replaced doghouse dzus springs. It’s much quieter with the engine cover fully tightened down.
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Yeah, figured out the same after reading the TM for diverter box removal. Still working on that, all the screws are out of the diverter but it will not budge.
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Replacing the crossover duct to the driver side. Of note the plenum has a foam filler that makes it challenging to r&r the hose.
https://youtu.be/6HkpSMromEY
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F332849158163
Take a look at these brackets, they adjust the windshield angle for hardtop conversions. Love to know the NSN/part number...
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https://www.6-5liter.com/hmmvwturbokit.html
Anyone work with this company or have a review on this or similar retrofits?
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