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Hey Nes, how have you and the liberty been doing? I havent been on the forum for a while now, been busy at work. I have some update data for you concerning the propane feed system I developed. The best results I have right now is a flow rate of 5.0 scim which raises my Mpg to 5.3. I drive interstate to work every day and average speed is 75 to 80 mph. These results are accomplished with 100% bio diesel. I havent used petro diesel for about 30,000 miles now, so I dont have any data on petro at all. If big oil would let the price get back to $2.00 a gallon I would use it long enough to get the comparison data. Just guessing I would think that the milage would be a little better due to the higher BTU value of petro. Once I have found the best possible results with propane, I will hook the hydrogen generator back into the configuration and see what the top end Mpg will be. Right now my milage is 25.8 with propane and 20.3 without it. The additional cost last time I checked was .03 cents per mile. Ok partner take care and I will catch yuh later. Tnilc99 |
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Today I attempted to change out the fluid in the front differential but ran into a problem. I got the skid plate off with a 16mm socket. The drain plug takes an eight mm hex. However, the fill plug takes something totally foreign. A hex wrench does not work and the opening looks square. A 3/8 inch drive extension end is too large while a 1/4 inch drive extension end is too small. What tool do I need to purchase? Thank you in advance.
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Replying to: winter2 (Jul 13, 2009 3:44 pm) It seems a 3/8" ratchet should be appropriate: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Jeep_Liberty/Torque_Specs_&_Socket_Sizes
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Replying to: caribou1 (Jul 13, 2009 11:42 pm) Thanks |
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Replying to: wvav8tor (Jun 23, 2009 8:10 pm) How do you do this? Could a local mechnic do this type of by-pass?
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Replying to: caribou1 (Jul 13, 2009 11:42 pm) The rear differential took a bit longer as I pulled the covering from the pumpkin. I now understand why the tech at the dealer removes the cover. There was a bunch of goo stuck to the magnet (ferrous). A thin coating of black film was stuck to the plate I had removed which I cleaned off with Castle Shop Solv. I used the same solvent to clean off the same film from the gears and spiders to make sure they were in good order which they were. I sealed the rear diff plate with a grey RTV (the tech gave it to me), left it to cure for 2.5 hours and filled both diffs with Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-90 gear oil. Since I do not tow, the 75W-90 is fine for both diffs.
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Replying to: winter2 (Jul 19, 2009 7:14 am)
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Replying to: tired_old_dave (Jul 19, 2009 3:55 pm) Nice to hear from you. I had the orange RTV on the cover and got all of it off with a Dremel tool and a coarse nylon buffer. I did clean everything and looked at the wear pattern on the gears and they seemed to be appropriate based on what the tech showed me. I do not know how to check the gear lash. As to my loyalty to Amsoil, it is a mixed loyalty. I have had good luck with their gear oils and their greases and their oils meant for gassers. The oil they have for the CRD just did not cut it and I had some consumption issues that I resolved by switching to RedLine 5W-40. It is a bit more money but it works better and I have much less turbo lag than with any of the other oils I have tried. I have also started using Lubro Moly Super Diesel additive in the fuel. The engine is now quieter and more potent. Also, there is no smoke (or very little). It is expensive at $3.79 per can which treats 20 gallons of diesel added every 620 miles (1000 km). |
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Replying to: winter2 (Jul 20, 2009 4:37 pm) Winter I did the 2002air box conversion and the idle hesitation was part of the CRD but one day I took the elbow off and from there on the hesitation went away. look like it was asking for more air. Well now works great. The oil that I use is Schaeffer 9000 and works great, also I install a RuffStuff cover on the back, came with a drain plug and a filler. Dave after $2500.00 my CRD is working sOOOOOO good no more issues; Now is when I do enjoy it. |
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Replying to: kesh25 (Jul 17, 2009 4:36 pm) |
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