My9373
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Ok so yesterday I came home and saw something hanging underneath. I pulled it out and it turned out to be a strand of my serp belt! Apperently it had deteriorated yesterday and about 4 of the six band in it stripped off and flung about inside the engine bay. One even wrapped itself around the main engine pulley tightly and was a bear to get undone. Anyways, I parked the truck and fired up the jeep for this week and this weekend I plan on replacing the belt, but while im in there I decided I want to get a few other things done. First, my passenger side valve cover has had that common slow leak so I want to buy new gaskets and then ill take off the alternator and w/s and whatever I have to on the d/s and replace the gaskets. But while I have everything apart and the covers off, anything I should inspect replace or even upgrade while im in it? Before reassembly im going to repaint the covers and air cleaner but I was also thinking about doing the soup bow mod too while im in there and changing the filter. What else do y'all recommend while im at it?
Second, after I replace everything and have it all back together I want to do a full coolant flush. What is the correct procedure for flushing my diesel and how many gallons and of what brand do I need to replace it with? I want to keep this truck running strong and I have to really keep up with maintenance having 262k now. Thanks for the help guys!
EDIT: also, probably this weekend I want to upgrade most of my front end to moog parts (ball joints, tierods, etc) so I was wondering if someone had the part numbers for these parts already and knew of a good place to get them. So far rockauto seems pretty fair on moog part prices, and what are the most essential parts to replace? My purpose is to eliminate my insanely noisey front end, bangs and rattles like crazy over bumps, and also because ill be buying a plow for it this winter and I want to start replacing everything the plow is going to strain now because I know the factory parts are not gonna cut it. Thanks again!
Second, after I replace everything and have it all back together I want to do a full coolant flush. What is the correct procedure for flushing my diesel and how many gallons and of what brand do I need to replace it with? I want to keep this truck running strong and I have to really keep up with maintenance having 262k now. Thanks for the help guys!
EDIT: also, probably this weekend I want to upgrade most of my front end to moog parts (ball joints, tierods, etc) so I was wondering if someone had the part numbers for these parts already and knew of a good place to get them. So far rockauto seems pretty fair on moog part prices, and what are the most essential parts to replace? My purpose is to eliminate my insanely noisey front end, bangs and rattles like crazy over bumps, and also because ill be buying a plow for it this winter and I want to start replacing everything the plow is going to strain now because I know the factory parts are not gonna cut it. Thanks again!
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