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#14
Your story made me more than a little paranoid about every little squeak, rattle, and blip of the gauges. Every single time I thought something had happened I had visions of blowing the motor and trans and pulling them both out and rebuilding them. Then I came to my senses and realized that the Jimmy is basically a rolling squeak and rattle box and I shouldn't worry about it.
#16
I haven't had that problem on any of mine recently but I did watch the oil pressure like a hawk the whole time I was on the road. Since I bought the Jimmy not running because of bad intake manifold gaskets I'm constantly worried that there's bearing damage and the engine is going to die any moment.
#17
hauled my camper 250 miles yesterday
that blew the already poor gas mileage out the window
I carry a tool kit with me on the long hauls , always hope to have what I need
The alternator gauge always has me concerned
It seems to start out cold above 14V and as the trip goes on under 14
I carry a volt meter as well
that blew the already poor gas mileage out the window
I carry a tool kit with me on the long hauls , always hope to have what I need
The alternator gauge always has me concerned
It seems to start out cold above 14V and as the trip goes on under 14
I carry a volt meter as well
#18
I usually carry a lot of tools with me but I was bringing a full PA system so that meant there was no room for a tool kit. I learned my lesson in 2010 when I drove my '92 Vandura up to Kimberley, BC and broke down three times en route. Breakdown #2 in Bonners Ferry, ID was the best. I borrowed tools from a guy across the street from where I broke down and replaced the coolant temperature sensor on the side of the road. Turns out his buddy owned the auto parts store in town so I was able to get the part right away and get back on the road. Ever since I've mostly traveled with plenty of tools.
#19
I'm always paranoid when driving my Blazer. I bought it with the intentions of it being a project. So, I know it's not in the best condition. I keep a 5gal bucket in the back with complete set of tools. It did about kill me once though. Forgot to secure it when I got into my accident.
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