Recent content by 36yrsinTX

Originally Posted By: old1 With something like a steering box that likes to leak, in warm climate, I think I would use a "OO" grease. Any Snapper dealer should have it. Another good suggestion - thanks!

Originally Posted By: RedOakRanch Synthetic leans toward a 140 that acts like 85 when cold. Dino leans toward an 85 acting like a 140 when hot. It's not something that's cut and dry though. I use syn if it doesn't leak much and if it sees a lot of heat. Dino for the leaky slow pokes in the shop...

Originally Posted By: Ramblejam This is the appropriate product for your application: http://www.messicks.com/part/9821006/case-1-qt-gear-grease They're proud of it ($$), but you only need a quart, and it does a good job in these old boxes. I'll look into that, possibly one of the CNH...

Hi, Did several searches of forums on this question but found nothing related, so I hope I'm asking this on the right forum: Finishing up a rebuild of a steering box from a 1960 Ford tractor. Shop manual spec calls for 90W gear oil. These old boxes are famous for leaking/seeping even after a...

Thanks to all for the suggestions, especially Trav and 71Chevyguy. I will just have to look again at the accessibility of the seam to see if I can actually apply this product. Looks like a great solution if I can get to it. Much appreciated.

Originally Posted By: MarkM66 I wouldn't try one. Maybe fabricate some sort of shield to route the oil around the exhaust pipe. That's a reasonable suggestion, and I had thought about that. The downside is the mess is still there on the engine. For me that's almost worse than the smell...

I've used Powerstop rotors on 3 vehicles so far with zero problems. I have paired them with Hawk pads in each case. It is critical that they be "bedded-in" per the manufacturer's instructions immediately after installation. Suspect many of the complaints about various pads/rotors are from...

2005 V-6 Merc Mariner has an oil leak at the interface between the block and the girdle above the oil pan. (Professional wrench has confirmed that is the source, and this is not unheard-of with this engine.) Due to the location, the fact that it is fairly minor, and that repair is prohibitively...

Originally Posted By: KCJeep You're talking the classic Cherokee, right? I'd consider 98, 99 optimum. 2000 and 01 suffered from head problems, even if fixed they could have caused some damage (and perhaps the original reason for this thread). I've seen no evidence of coolant in the oil. When...

Originally Posted By: gametom Hello All i am newish to the forum i have been lurking for a few weeks now i have a 99 f150 that is about due for its 2nd oil change under my ownership "it's a 5.4 with 190k". I also have a '99 F150/5.4L, but many fewer miles (I have about 75K) than yours; used...

Thanks so much to everyone for their input. Follow-ups: -Shots in the dark? Nah, if ya watch this forum, then you're probably a lube geek and have much better advice than the average service manager, quickie lube manager, or auto parts store employee. That's expert in my book! -I sent for and...

Just looking for informed opinions here: Vehicle is a 2005 Merc Mariner (=Ford Escape) with the 3.0L V-6. We bought this new, and I've done my own oil changes since the second one (dealer did the first one on a complimentary basis). I've used only MC syn blend (per factory recommendation) 5W20...

Originally Posted By: jjcom I'd start by pulling the pan and getting idea of whats going on. That should give you an idea of where to go next. If you need metal shavings sitting in the bottom of the pan, then you know it's time for a rebuild/junkyard motor swap. If it's clean and the pick up is...

Originally Posted By: gomes512 Is there anyway you can get another reading with that OP gauge? 8 at idle with a 30weight does sound a tad low. I know the instrument cluster gauge is inaccurate but how's it comparing to the OP gauge you had hooked up? Honestly I wouldn't be to worried about it...

Originally Posted By: Toros I have the same year and model Cherokee but has about a 100K more miles on then yours. It too has what I would say sounds like a sticky lifter... Toros, the internal noises I hear at idle are not lifters. However, bad lifters are pretty common for this engine. My...