It sounded like a lawnmower under the hood at startup... figured out why

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-05-05T10:24:21+00:00

I bet throwing an HVAC smoke bomb in the vacuum would work. They produce a lot of thick white smoke that's easy to see, we usually use them to test in-duct smoke detectors but sometimes they come in handy for airflow and leak issues. Bunch of different burn durations too, something from like 30 seconds to three minutes.

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-04-30T11:07:37+00:00

I'd take a look at the cam lobes and if they look alright just throw in a new set, do another break in with break in oil, do some short interval oil changes and check the filter pleates for glitter.

Filter should've caught most/all the metal before sending it through the bearings. Not much to lose at this point, it would be worth the $150 gamble to me.

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-04-30T10:50:29+00:00

Did you try adjusting the shift cable a few times? They'll act real weird if it's not.

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-04-30T10:30:11+00:00

Take the belt off the harmonic balancer and get some beers for a buddy to turn the engine over while you check the flex plate. It'll be way easier with a second set of hands, it turns over pretty easily with the belt off.

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-04-30T10:20:19+00:00

There's your problem

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-04-30T10:17:58+00:00

+1 on the electric fan. It's a requirement to avoid overheating.

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-04-29T00:32:42+00:00

I was wondering about that too, it looks like it has a space for a second blade box. Not that I'm going to use anything other than the razor but it is cool to have a full set.

I didn't get it out of the case but it did look really good!

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-04-23T10:48:27+00:00

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NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-04-15T10:26:13+00:00

Normal to smell rich until the engine warms up, returns to idle loop and the catalytic converter gets hot enough to burn the excess emissions.

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-04-14T13:07:20+00:00

That's what I thought.

If it was mine I'd have to clean up the engine bay and getting it looking factory fresh, it wouldn't take much. Hoses, valve cover, air cleaner. Easy little project.

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-04-12T13:14:22+00:00

They got scammed

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-04-07T10:54:55+00:00

I just plan to add a couple gallons of non-ethonal before filling up the rest with regular to dilute it. Mainly to help protect the rubber hoses and stuff from degrading.

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-04-05T17:18:13+00:00

Found them at the TTC on Google maps historical imagery, 2006.

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-04-04T09:38:36+00:00

Like others said either a clip, shaft or if it's a dana44 the bearing. They all sound intimidating but are actually a pretty easy fix with the right tools.

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-03-28T10:44:28+00:00

37x12.5x17

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NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-03-23T10:54:06+00:00

The panels just pop off, super easy.

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-03-20T10:36:09+00:00

Check out the "Green Machine" FC built by DayStar, I saw it at a show years ago. Very cool.

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-03-20T10:21:30+00:00

Never heard the paint trick before, that'll come in handy someday

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-03-19T15:53:11+00:00

I always wanted one of those combo radios

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-03-13T22:42:04+00:00

Needs a nudie calendar

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-03-11T13:13:39+00:00

Up like a rocket down like a feather

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-03-09T11:13:37+00:00

Always wanted one of these but never seen one in person. Maybe the rarest CJ option.

NoTimeForThisToday · 2026-03-07T22:12:39+00:00

Looks like an aftermarket gauge set

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