I have been having ECM gremlins since the build was complete and rolling under the L86 power. The Jeep has been running rough, shifting hard and getting terrible fuel economy for about six months. The state inspection is coming due and the problems have been triggering the fun check engine light. I have known about […]
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LT Swap – 8L90e Rebuilt
The transmission was pulled back out of the Jeep and taken apart for inspection. It was discovered that the chain driven fluid pump on the valve body was bad and only making partial pressure. While the transmission was open the internal wiring harness, torque converter, and seals were replaced. The transmission went back into the […]
LT Swap – Do Not Use An 8 Speed In Your Swap!
Jeep has been in the shop for 7 weeks while working on transmission issues. Hell at this point I could have taken the whole damn engine out, completely rebuilt it, and put it back in, and built an entire Jeep from scratch in my spare time! Instead I am waiting for answers from GM on […]
LT Swap – 8L90e Curse
Jeep is still in the shop. Transmission has been completely dismantled and no obvious signs of breakage or foul play were discovered. The transmission will be reassembled with a new GM 8L90 master seal kit, a new bell housing pump, and a new torque converter. The hope behind the changes is to finally have a […]
JK E-brake Shoe Replace Tip
I hear of people complaining that their emergency brake is not holding well and they want to replace the e-brake shoes due to wear. If you get into this situation, I would like to offer a tip. This tip is more costly than simply replacing the brake shoes however the time saving and ease of […]
Death Wobble is a Pain! So Are Wheel Weights…
I think I have finally tackled the elusive wobble problem on the Jeep. The Jeep spends most of its days inside the garage. This is posh, except when sitting for long periods of time my tires were flat spotting from weight and air pressure. When I would take the Jeep out for a spin it […]