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#10765 of 23393 Throwout Bearing by jim225

Oct 31, 2003 (7:59 pm)

My thanks to Scott for asking the question about the noise his new Wrangler has when idling in neutral. My new 2003 Sport has the same noise and I suspected it was the throwout bearing. However, for the cars I owned early in my life, this was a noise that meant the bearing was going out and typically indicated that it needed to be replaced. I'm relieved to hear it's normal and my Jeep is back in good stead with me again!
 
Jim

#10766 of 23393 Jim225 by tsjay

Oct 31, 2003 (8:44 pm)

Not to nitpick, but I don't think the noise is actually the throw out bearing. Doesn't the clutch have to be "in" for the throw out bearing to make noise? (When the clutch is in, is that engaged or is that disengaged? Never could keep that straight. I know the transmission is disengaged when the clutch is in, but is the clutch considered engaged or disengaged?)
 
Anyway, I think Mac already posted something to this effect earlier, that the throw out bearing would only make noise with the clutch in.
 
Tom
 
Have you hugged your Jeep today?

#10767 of 23393 by mtngal

Oct 31, 2003 (10:50 pm)

Thanks to all of you Easterners who sent wet stuff our way. I thought my other half was being a bit silly (but I didn't complain at all) by taking the Wrangler to work today when it was only lightly snowing. However, when we got home tonight (we went to dinner in Westwood) there was about 2 inches of snow on the ground! It's absolutely wonderful and I can't believe we've had this much snow this early. The Wrangler did its usual excellent job plowing through the slush and snow.
 
I like the half doors because they are at the right height for my elbow and the ledge on the full doors is too high. However, if I were to get the half doors, I would want to get sliders - I would not want to deal with the zippered windows all the time. The interesting thing is that they had just come out with the dual tops when I bought mine (hard top) in '98. According to my owners manual, they came with both sets of doors. Now that would be the best of all worlds - both tops and both sets of doors.

#10768 of 23393 Willys and Doors by drperez007

Nov 01, 2003 (7:08 am)

As always, thanks for the response. As for the Willys, I like the idea of the jerrycans (and, heck, let's see if we can find one of those old military low-band whip antennas!). The Moss Green is close to OD, but certainly doesn't have that "flat paint" look. I have now seen these at about five different dealers. I agree that the $1430 (about $1140 cost) is questionable. Every dealer said the same thing: They did not order them, just requested that one be sent when they learned about them (each dealer said that they were getting one, maybe two at most). Looks like they came with a variety of different equipment, including, autos and manuals, full and half doors, cruise control and no cruise control, trac-lok or not, etc. The Willys Accessory Group [which includes the hood star and side numbering decals, the front and rear light guards, and the "FUEL" decal] might not be orderable thru parts as a package. If the dealer didn't get it with the vehicle (and none that I spoke with, did), the five items may have to be ordered individually thru the part$ dept.
 
Your input on the "half vs full door" issue was very helpful. Because I'm not the world's tallest driver (and would like to rest my elbow on the door sill), and because the Sport will more than likely be left here in the desert, I'll probably order the half-doors, as I intend to pull the window anyway, as well as both sides and the rear, leaving only the top on to protect from the sun. Whether I pull the door on the Sport is still open to debate (if I bought the Willys, I would definitely pull the door).
 
By the way, this is a great site and very responsive. As you can see, I posted my first message on this site this past week, and the response has been great. I have enjoyed the banter on other issues, as well.
 
I've gone 25 years since my last Jeep...long enough!
 
Have a great weekend, everyone!
 
Steve

#10769 of 23393 speaking of doors... by wildbl1500

Nov 01, 2003 (7:44 am)

While the door debate continues, I have a somewhat related question.
 
I have full doors on my 01 Sport, because I was lucky enough to find it in cherry condition and the original owner ordered the dual top group (yippie!).
 
Anyway I have seen aftermarket armrests in quadratec's catalog and 4wd.com for the full doors. Does anyone have this accessory in their Wrangler yet? I am debating the purchase but, as usual you can only see and learn so much from a catalog or website.
 
-Bill

#10770 of 23393 Can't believe I'm missing a day of wheelin' ! by tsjay

Nov 01, 2003 (10:14 am)

Had no one to hook up with, so I wasn't planning on going to Turkey Bay today. Then, when I got back from my trip and checked e-mails, I had someone wanting to meet me there this morning. Got up and took Ross Allen out, got my shower, and checked e-mails only to find out that my bud had cancelled on me.
 
Oh well, I checked the brake pads and brake shoes on the S-10, took the spare out from under the truck and checked air pressure, and left the tire in the bed of the truck for easier access. Good thing I checked pressure... had only 20 psi. I can't believe I have driven that little truck for two years and had never even checked the pressure in the spare. Not smart!
 
Now, if I can muster the energy, I will hand wash Thelma Jane and clean her up good inside. She hasn't had more than a spray wash for a long time, and she shows it.
 
Now, aren't you all excited over all that news???
 
Tom
 
Have you hugged your Jeep today?

#10771 of 23393 guy21 by tsjay

Nov 01, 2003 (10:22 am)

Hey, in your last post you said that you live in northern WI. Whereabouts in northern WI do you live? I love the country up there, and I worked one summer in Boulder Junction.
 
Tom
 
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#10772 of 23393 div2 by tsjay

Nov 01, 2003 (10:32 am)

You asked about a locker or limited slip for your "Dana 30." You want something for your front diff? Or, was that a typo, and you were really asking about the rear, meaning to type "Dana 35?"
 
If you are talking the rear, and if you have the Dana 35, it might be safer to go with limited slip rather than with a full locker. You said you are going back to 30" tires, so that should keep the stress down on the Dana 35.
 
I have a Detroit Soft Locker in the rear on Thelma Jane, but I have the Dana 44 rear end. My locker's street manners are not too bad, and I can easily live with the quirks for the great benefits that locker provides off road.
 
I don't know which limited slip might be better than others. I think there are several good ones available.
 
Tom
 
Have you hugged your Jeep today?

#10773 of 23393 ponm by tsjay

Nov 01, 2003 (10:42 am)

Steve:
 
Hey, I see from your profile that you are in St. Louis, so you are only about 3.5 hrs from a real good place to wheel your Jeep! I'm talking about Turkey Bay, where I go almost every Saturday. Think you would be interested sometime?
 
If you would like to see some pics from Turkey Bay, you can go to itsajeep.org and go to the photo gallery. Click on the photo gallery link at the top of the home page, and then click on "tsjay" on the home page of the gallery.
 
Let me know if you are interested. My e-mail addy is in my profile.
 
CONGRATS on that new Jeep!
 
Tom
 
Have you hugged your Jeep today?

#10774 of 23393 Jim225 by tsjay

Nov 01, 2003 (11:13 am)

Just wanted to welcome you personally to this message board. There were so many posts to catch up on last night that I just welcomed the newbies as a group. I always like to greet folks individually, because I am always thrilled to have some new people to "talk Jeep" with.
 
If you've read very many of the old posts in here, you already know how excited I get when someone gets a new Jeep.
 
CONGRATS ON THE NEW SPORT!
 
Welcome, Jim! Hope you plan to stay with us and be a frequent poster.
 
Tom
 
Have you hugged your Jeep today?

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