PLANNING: TECORE VII Oct. 12th-14th

[navigator]

if it isn't leaking much I wouldn't worry about it a lot.
For the front one can you just remove the harmonic balancer and get out without removing the crank?

[HARDTRAILZ]

My front has leaked through at least two tecores.

[SaltWaterDrinker]

Is it the front seal or the rear seal and how bad is it leaking?
I expect it could get gradually worse over time but if it isn't leaking bad I don't think it matter much.
What oil do you use? I've read that some of the "high mileage" oils have additives that help seals for vehicles with a lot of miles.

Front end...and just your standard/suggested oil..nothing special.

[bartonmd]

So it's a rear (or front?) main seal? It's fine. My S-10 had a rear main leak (Not uncommon on most vehicles, Jeep 4.0 in particular) for 10 years and never used more than a quart in 4000 miles (burning + leaking).

Mike

This would be the front end, Mike.

The front is quite a bit easier to change, but I still wouldn't worry about it right this second, unless it's just dumping oil. It's not something that gets worse really fast or anything.

Mike

[SaltWaterDrinker]

Excellent. Thank you very much! We're a solid go then unless I screw up badly. All worries are gone!

[navigator]

the reason I ask about your oil is some folks on jeep forum feel their heaps leak worse with synthetic over conventional oil.
Best option is likely to keep doing what you are doing and change the seal out when you get a chance.

[v7guy]

Didn't Jason said he was definitely in?

If I don't come down with moots I believe I'll be there with my own rig. I can push a brake pedal pretty well and I can use the gas pedal fine. This week I'll take some longer late night drives to make sure the leg will hold up on the ride down there. I've started gathering up camping gear. I have every intention of making it happen... just don't expect me to run or walk fast... can't do it.

Moots is still on the fence, last time we talked he's still waiting to make sure he can get off work.

[SaltWaterDrinker]

Didn't Jason said he was definitely in?

If I don't come down with moots I believe I'll be there with my own rig. I can push a brake pedal pretty well and I can use the gas pedal fine. This week I'll take some longer late night drives to make sure the leg will hold up on the ride down there. I've started gathering up camping gear. I have every intention of making it happen... just don't expect me to run or walk fast... can't do it.

Moots is still on the fence, last time we talked he's still waiting to make sure he can get off work.

I Sincerely hope that both of you (and your rigs) can come down. I think it'd be great to convoy down together.

[Trail X]

No pressure, but it'd be great to see the new faces! Hope you both make it.

[Nakashige]

I wish my shoulder was in better health I would love to make the trip. Maybe in the Spring.

[SaltWaterDrinker]

Was really hoping to see a rig like yours. Darn. =\

[NC_IslandRunner]

Was really hoping to see a rig like yours. Darn. =\

Dirty Anton will have his SAS rig there so you still get to see one!

[dvanbramer88]

Was really hoping to see a rig like yours. Darn. =\

Dirty Anton will have his SAS rig there so you still get to see one!

HAHA, Josh and I just had that conversation.

[SaltWaterDrinker]

Jason, Matt, and anyone else departing from North of Pennsylvania:

Time is quickly approaching to either figure out if you're going, and coordinate if we're going down together as a group. Please let me know as soon as you can for both - my number is 609-203-9945.

As far as anyone South of Pennsylvania, but North of VA - if you want to meet up along the way we can as well. Just message me with details or something along those.

I'd really like to go down as a group.

[v7guy]

Matt and I are riding down together. We've got a little work to do on his Envoy but nothing too crazy. He's already got the big stuff done.
I'm pretty relieved that we're going together, I was a bit nervous about the drive. lol

[SaltWaterDrinker]

$1268.16 in "front end work" from the shop...or so they say.

Ball Joints...tie rods...wheel hub...something else too...and the alignment...and inspection.

[Moots1288]

$1268.16 in "front end work" from the shop...or so they say.

Ball Joints...tie rods...wheel hub...something else too...and the alignment...and inspection.

Where we meeting?

[SaltWaterDrinker]

Where we meeting?

***This is for myself and Moots1288 only - not the group!!***
We're trying to figure out you guys' route - but were thinking a Wawa on US RTE 13 in Bristol, just off of the Turnpike.

Check this address and see if its on the way for you:

5900 Bristol Pike Bristol, PA 19007

[SaltWaterDrinker]

Correct me if I am wrong:

Going

Solo:
Rory - NC_IslandRunner
James - JamesDowning
Mike - dirty anton
Chris - UncleMoney

Pairs:
Kyle & Mike - HARDTRAILZ / BartonMD
Josh & Dave -SaltWaterDrinker / dvanbramer88
Matt & Jason - moots1288 / v7guy

Maybe:
Steve - steveroche

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Outside of the Jeepers, do we have any non 360 class vehicles coming up?

[UncleMoney]

Still on for going over here, cannot wait! I haven't been off-roading since I've moved out here from Colorado this past December!