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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by austinmtb, Oct 13, 2017.

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  1. May 24, 2019 at 12:32 PM
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    Never. Just don’t like the look of an empty antenna mount.
     
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  2. May 28, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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    Finally got around to installing the transmission cooler I've had sitting in my garage for a year now. Thanks to @zero4 for the write up on your install. Helped a bunch :thumbsup:

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  3. May 31, 2019 at 9:26 PM
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    Got some bad news today. I had the truck compression tested and the results are the following:

    1: 210
    2: 210
    3: 190
    4: 160
    5: 210
    6: 210

    A leak down test indicated that I'm losing compression through the piston ring on cylinder 4.

    Looks like I'm going to have to start searching for a "new" used engine.
     
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  4. May 31, 2019 at 9:43 PM
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    Damn...
     
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    Bummer. You sure its the rings and not the HG?
     
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  6. Jun 1, 2019 at 1:12 AM
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    I didn't see the leak down test myself, but the shop that did the test said it was most likely the piston ring based off where the leak was coming out of.
     
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  7. Jun 1, 2019 at 1:29 AM
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    damn. HG is an easy fix.
     
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  8. Jun 1, 2019 at 1:39 AM
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    Might be the only time I ever wish I had a head gasket problem :rofl:

    Think I'm going to start looking into getting a JDM engine from a local supplier. I know they don't have the best reputations, but the local supplier offers 1 year warranties and I will definitely be doing a compression test before purchasing.
     
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  10. Jun 1, 2019 at 6:03 AM
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    Yep.
     
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  12. Jun 1, 2019 at 10:05 AM
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    Easy to say that...

    Way way harder to do that
     
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  13. Jun 1, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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    The problem is that at most I'll have a 3 day weekend to get this engine swap done, so I think the only realistic route is to just swap in another 5vzfe. Plus the only way to keep 4wd with an ls swap is to drop bracket lift or do a huge body lift. Both are no go for me.

    The thing I'm having a hard time making my mind up on is whether or not I should swap in a newer trans while the engine is out. At 230,000 miles it probably doesn't have that much life left in it.
     
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    Trans is likely fine. Could replace some things in it if you want good time to do flex plate for instance.
     
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    Went on a quick overnight trip to one of my favorite local spots.

    Unfortunately going to and from here while on the freeway the truck was making some awful driveline noises and vibes. I really need to get it figured out.

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    How ya likin the STT pros? And the cheap bd s2 knockoffs
     
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  18. Jun 16, 2019 at 9:13 PM
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    The STT's have been great. This is my second set and I've had zero issues. I got about 30,000 miles out of my last set and I hardly ever get alignments or rotate my tires.

    The S2's are okay, but the set only cost $30 so I can't really complain. I have a buddy that bought a set and put baja designs flood cones in them and said they work fantastic as a flood light. I got them mostly to throw some light to the side of my truck so I can see where I'm turning and they do that just fine. The light bar takes care of the long distance light.
     
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    I've had this guy sitting in my garage for awhile now, just forgot to post. I think I'll start the swap this weekend.

    In addition to the engine swap, I'm going to put in new motor mounts, box / gusset the motor mounts, rebuilt the supercharger, burn in some coil bucket gussets, and clean up a few miscellaneous things.

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    Awesome! :popcorn: Might as well while you have the most space in there.
     
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