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  1. JohnnyBfromPeoria

    Early style compass reset

    That's the right procedure, I wonder why it doesn't work. It's possible the antenna(?) isn't fully connected, I don't know. The button on the left of the display isn't present on later models and serves to calibrate the declination (as I recall) to give a correction to the compass for your...
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    OIL COOLER? Should there be one? Oil leak maybe from oil filter housing bolts - GEN1

    Charlie, that's a good point, and I don't know. However, there are actual factory block offs for those two fittings, and those in the picture are not it. Looks like somebody found something that fits, however. All of the early V-6 models used the same oil filter housing with the fittings for the...
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    The old 1999 build thread

    Looks fine to me. John B.
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    Stock adjustable shock replacement on gen 2.5 on the cheap!

    Not that I doubt that these aren't the KYB adjustables that came with these trucks, but I'm suspicious. KYB hasn't made them or offered rebuilds for a long time. I'd really want a picture of the top of the shock where they mate up to the actuators (of the new shocks, that is). John B.
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    Gen 3 - KYB G-A-J vs Bilstein 4600 with stock coils

    On a Gen 1, at least, the price difference is at least triple the KYB Gas-A-Just to go with Bilstein 4600. $329.16 Bilstein, $103.16 KYB G-A-J. Both prices less the ever-present 5% discount, plus shipping and tax. I suppose if I was actually going to use the Gen 1 for anything other than short...
  6. JohnnyBfromPeoria

    GEN1 Steering Gearbox Rebuild

    I believe the year difference/change is in the diameter of the Pitman arm shaft. Gear box re-seal, not necessarily rebuild, kits are available through Rock Auto, if I'm not mistaken, but I can't offer any experience on tearing into one. John B.
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    SAS info and parts thread

    ************. John B.
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    Searching for a 3rd Gen Weekend Whomper

    There's an '03 in west Phoenix on Craigslist for $4300 with a recent timing belt job, radiator and catalytic converter. Pictures looked good. John B.
  9. JohnnyBfromPeoria

    WTB 2.6 engine

    Better testing (like a leak-down test) would tell if the bottom end of your existing engine is still good. Even still, putting new bearings in the lower end, rings if it needed them and then slapping a Clearwater head on, new balance shaft bearings and a timing/balance shaft chain set would...
  10. JohnnyBfromPeoria

    Cruise control ?‍♂️ wacky?? IDK.

    Tailwind is my guess. It may have been getting on and off the throttle trying to maintain the speed. My 95 SR does something similar on downhill grades with the cruise on. John B.
  11. JohnnyBfromPeoria

    Gen 2/95 SR Front Diff Mount Replacement Question

    You're a pal. John B.
  12. JohnnyBfromPeoria

    Gen 2/95 SR Front Diff Mount Replacement Question

    The bushings are not sold installed in the arms. I purchased them through Partsouq and there was no option for getting them that way, i.e., no dotted line around both parts with a separate part number. They will have to be pressed out/in. Speaking of which, Toasty, I'm inviting you to help me...
  13. JohnnyBfromPeoria

    Anyone done Gen 2.5 rear wheel bearings?

    Um, yeah, the axle has to come apart for either lug replacement or bearing replacement. I've never had to do it, but everyone else's experience I've read about makes it sound really bad. Loganshero's experience is probably the best way to do it - pressing the parts is no easy task. John B.
  14. JohnnyBfromPeoria

    Logan's gen 2 V8 desert runner build

    I don't think I've ever seen a power steering pump break off like that (engine on right). How'd that happen? John B.
  15. JohnnyBfromPeoria

    Rocksliders for a first gen Montero?

    Trail Gear, all the way, and they're always less expensive on Amazon or EBay than by going to Trail Gear's site. I cannot seem to damage mine, and we have big rocks in AZ. The steel is unbelievably tough. I'd suggest they be welded on for the highest durability, and I also suggest getting the...
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    Gen 2/95 SR Front Diff Mount Replacement Question

    I have a Gen 2 front differential that I'm going to be swapping in to my 95 SR. I'm doing so because the newer one has 5.29 gears and an ARB locker (rear 5.29 with factory air locker already in). I haven't ever replaced the differential mount 'insulators' and was wondering if any of you have. I...
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    Are all O2 sensors created equal???

    My vote also for the Denso at Rock Auto. My 95 SR in federal emissions form only has two, one before and one after the catalytic converter. The one before any converter(s) you may have serves to feedback to the ECU and helps it determine mixture, etc. The one after the converter is basically a...
  18. JohnnyBfromPeoria

    Nicest Montero I've seen

    I wouldn't say that's the nicest looking one I'VE seen, but that's not important. What's important to me is required maintenance like timing belt/water pump/ cam and crank seals, radiator rodding/all hoses/fan clutch, improved spec lifters/valve stem seals and maybe adding a rear locker from an...
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    The old 1999 build thread

    All these pictures being taken with a phone? They sure look good. John B.
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