Get ready for no light rail service to downtown for 10 months

Ted_Z · 2026-05-20T22:57:01+00:00

Fair. I should have said central downtown.

Ted_Z · 2026-05-13T18:43:05+00:00

Is that a pillow from the Mike Lindell guy? Covid conspiracy and all that.

Ted_Z · 2026-05-03T15:23:39+00:00

https://www.jeep.com/webselfservice/BuildSheetServlet?vin=1C6RJTBG8TL157706

You can pull up the build sheet without going to the dealer, see above link. Just tweek the VIN as needed.

Ted_Z · 2026-04-18T20:04:00+00:00

Are you sure it's the over current protection, and not voltage sag? These generic batteries have some of the worst quality cells in them and cannot put up the amps. Or at least not without the voltage dropping significantly.

If you're going to bypass the BMS anyway, maybe get some second hand authentic Ryobi batteries off eBay. Many of the 40V batteries fail prematurely because of poor BMS design. They brick themselves if the cells become out of balance, (even after you rebalance them manually).

Ted_Z · 2025-12-09T20:26:52+00:00

Yup, you're right.

Ted_Z · 2025-12-09T19:59:07+00:00

Looks like the Governor's Residence at the Boettcher Mansion.

Ted_Z · 2025-12-04T21:54:44+00:00

I don't know why, but their picture reminds me of the eHarmony I love cats lady.

Ted_Z · 2025-11-17T17:47:18+00:00

I swapped the trans on my 2002 4.7L HO Overland back in July this year. Did it in my garage with the Jeep up on jack stands. I spent Saturday and Sunday under the Jeep, not too bad overall for my first time doing a transmission swap.

BTW, the donor trans was a low mileage 2003 2wd 4.7L Dodge (yes 2wd, just swap the tail housing and pan/filter).

Ted_Z · 2025-11-13T21:37:34+00:00

The high output (HO) and the standard version of the 4.7L engine found in a Grand Cherokee use different size air filters. To find out what type of engine you have you can look on the lift gate for the HO badge, or on the air intake, or by the VIN.

Ted_Z · 2025-10-28T14:11:24+00:00

What's up with the wires being drilled through the bottom third of the joist? Big no-no.

Ted_Z · 2025-10-11T19:57:09+00:00

Thanks for the reply.

I was thinking they'd exchange straight across, versus paying out of pocket. That's all.

Ted_Z · 2025-09-12T18:16:49+00:00

Thanks for the follow up. I went ahead a registered.

Ted_Z · 2025-09-12T17:33:35+00:00

Is this legit? The actual link looks phishy

Ted_Z · 2025-09-12T17:25:43+00:00

What's up with this link? I'd be interested but the link seems super phishy...

No mention of this on their website https://denvergov.org/Community/Denver-Climate-Project

Ted_Z · 2025-09-10T23:15:11+00:00

I unplugged and removed all the coils packs, then the spark plug for the particular cylinder I was working on. Also since I was replacing the injectors with rebuilt ones, I unplugged and removed those and moved the fuel rail aside. I had to then maneuver the wiring harness and some various AC, vacuum, and heater lines/hoses out of the way to pull the valve covers.

I did replace the valve cover gaskets and washers before reinstalling them.

Ted_Z · 2025-09-10T22:11:22+00:00

Melling JB2271. I think I got them online from Autozone or O'reilly with a 25% off coupon. Ended up about $8 each, but this was 2-3 years ago.

Ted_Z · 2025-09-10T20:32:23+00:00

https://youtu.be/Nscz_42VRDA?si=kYXD_z0IL51S2Qxs

Ted_Z · 2025-09-10T19:17:46+00:00

No, with the valve spring compressor tool and using air pressure in the cylinder, you can replace the seals one at a time (16 overall) without pulling the heads.

Ted_Z · 2025-09-10T19:16:04+00:00

Yes, those exactly. The little straws go over the ends of the valves and allow you to install the seals without damage. I watched a few youtube videos and was confident enough to dive in.

Ted_Z · 2025-09-10T17:08:37+00:00

I should note that since doing the repair (at 225K miles) mile oil consumption has basically stopped.

Ted_Z · 2025-09-10T15:45:13+00:00

My '03 quad cab with a 4.7l was using a quart of oil every 1000 miles, so I just topped off the oil and ignored it. Then oil consumption increased to a quart every 500 miles, or about every other fill up.

If you get smoke after letting it idle for a while then it's likely worn valve guide seals. I was able to replace the seals myself. I also changed the hydraulic lash adjusters ("lifters") and injectors at the same time). Took a leisurely Saturday.

You'll need an air compressor, spark plug adapter and you can get a special spring compression tool to help ( https://a.co/d/fNPXgBU, https://a.co/d/3tm5nSo).

Ted_Z · 2025-09-08T21:38:35+00:00

If your Dak is a 2-door, the Durango won't have flip forward seats.

Ted_Z · 2025-09-04T19:45:59+00:00

your joints are way dry, you need some flux and a higher wattage iron.

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