devonianwalk

At least he didn't tell you by rear ending you.

Wait wha? There has to be something going on to make them both blow out or, did you have one out for some time now and the other finally went?

Good point Leo. You could have a trapped air bubble in the heater core that is preventing the hot coolant from flowing through it. Have you heard any "sloshing" sounds on engine start up under the dash?

By heater "stopped and started again and then stopped", do you mean the blower motor? Also, do you have the manual or automatic climate control?

One of my friends did it to a '78 CJ. He went with black and it turned out great. It's a non-titled trail beater though.

Nice write up. Curious though, how much would a new compressor be at the scrapper? I had mine replaced when mine was only four years old. I paid $600 (nine years later, my butt still hurts from that one) so, I'd imagine you could get one pretty cheap. Recharge it yourself with some R-134a refrigerant from one of those changeover kits and be done.

I like the way you guys trimmed the front bumper cover.

Every car I've owned lights up when the brake pedal is pressed regardless if the key is in the ignition or not. Maybe a safety feature?

That is your oil pan that you highlighted. As long as you checked it out by putting a hammer on it I'd be willing to be that you are fine.

Must have missed those ... darn?

Yes. We are showing our age. I had forgotten about the saddle tank issue and I agree with you on the "blown tire issue" giving the Explorer the nick name. What automotive group did Busey grace his fame?

Meh' Subaru's are for preppy nerds and geeks. Short all wheel drive "grocery getters". Kind of like a castrated Pathfinder. Tee-hee!

Seriously? Dang. Very clever. I might do this to mine so that I can listen to music while I'm wheeling. I'm always conscious about my mirrors and my aerial. See it? Man, that mo-fo looks like it could generate electricity! ... oh wait ... That one made me "lol".

Maybe a trading it in for an early model Cadillac would make her feel safer?

I don't understand what could be causing this? I, like many here, have the AC 2" springs and the 1" NX4 top mount spacer. I have never yet to experience any issues, what so ever, with my CV's. I have done some real wheeling as well. I only engage my front hubs when I'm off road so, maybe that's the difference?

Should have wrote 31" on the fender. At least that's my plan next time I get her muddy.

:lol:

I'm not sure about an aftermarket protector but, there are very strict guidelines set by the government that regulate collisions from all angles. She SHOULD be safe.

Criminal, yet amazing. Waste of good parts for sure.

I like it. I wouldn't change a thing!

You are certainly suggesting the characteristics of a locked differential. Have you checked your pumpkin for signs of leakage? Checked the oil level?

That is lucky. Even a reman'd dizzy can be costly.

I always fold my mirrors in when I'm wheeling/mudding. Take a look at my pics and call me out if you find one with the mirrors extended (other than pics in my driveway). I've always felt that I was going to do some damage to them somehow. I am, however, surprised that you broke it so easily.

You almost have me convinced to go electric on the cooling. Hey, if it works in the desert? Right?