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    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Ouch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Np218

    Tap and plug. Rtv may pop out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Valve cover TSM Q

    Thanks. I hear bending the injector lines is a bad idea. Any issues with IP afterwards? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Valve cover TSM Q

    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? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Newest project, Hmmwv in PA

    M998 compression test - No start 60 psi? Pull the engine teardown and inspect for cracks/blown head gaskets / rings. Or optical bore inspection first Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    X-Door rivet replacement

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    X-Door rivet replacement

    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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    X-Door rivet replacement

    Replacing worn rivets that connect the door window frame to the x door Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    X-Door rivet replacement

    Solid rivets look attractive from a strength perspective as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    X-Door rivet replacement

    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...
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    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Heater duct foam filler

    Finished... All new hoses. Body glue on diverter had to be removed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Heater duct foam filler

    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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Heater duct foam filler

    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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Helmet top installation issue - Windshield adjustment?

    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... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    6.2/6.5l Turbo kits

    I would not mind putting a turbo on my 6.2 in the interim but not at that cost. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    6.2/6.5l Turbo kits

    Yeah at that price I’d go for a full turbo optimizer conversion + 4spd Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    6.2/6.5l Turbo kits

    Agreed.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    6.2/6.5l Turbo kits

    https://www.6-5liter.com/hmmvwturbokit.html Anyone work with this company or have a review on this or similar retrofits? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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