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Got an issue that I'd like to ask help on to decide whether to fix the Disco or part her out.
A few weeks ago I grenaded the T-Case main drive bearings after the seals between transmission and T-Case blew. Replaced seals and bearings, gear oil, transmission filter and fluid. She drove great for about two days, then all of a sudden, when I accelerated from a stop light, she wouldn't shift past 2nd. I stopped, checked for leaks, found none, started going again, but same result. After starting and stopping a few more times, I noticed my coolant temp gauge had shot up to the "H". This time I popped the hood and heard a loud "hisssss" and saw coolant on my ignition coil at the back of the engine. Coolant was dripping from the back to the ground at a rate of one drip every three seconds, for 5 minutes. Haven't driven her in 5 days due to other things happening.
My question is, is it possible the new tranny fluid broke crud loose and clogged the cooler causing minimal flow and that caused excess heat to build and blow another gasket? No smoke from exhaust and engine runs smooth, but gets hot after about 15 minutes of idle. I'm knowledgeable on everything mechanically except transmissions. Just don't have ant experience with them.
I only paid $1,500 for her and two incidents of being hot by other drivers have given me $$4,500 in repairs from insurance, so I'm financially ahead and feel if I have to spend any more than a few hundred, it just isn't worth it. She has good body parts (needs paint, but dent free) and engine is solid, save the leaking coolant. I'd just like to hear from others to decide the best approach.
Message me here or email me at [email protected] with suggestions. I love my Turd Rover, and if she's dead, I'll part her out and find another one. I'd really like to know the problem before I go through the agony of stripping her down. I know there's some good money in parting her out, but it would be painful doing it. I'm hoping and praying it's something minor so I can keep her. I'll be getting a list of solid parts together just in case she's done and I'll post them here by Friday. Anyone in Dallas/Fort Worth willing to meet me and help would be rewarded in some way. I can't sink much cash in her tight now because I'm buying a house and can't afford much right now. I can offer Cowboys' tickets and lunch/beer but low on cash...
A few weeks ago I grenaded the T-Case main drive bearings after the seals between transmission and T-Case blew. Replaced seals and bearings, gear oil, transmission filter and fluid. She drove great for about two days, then all of a sudden, when I accelerated from a stop light, she wouldn't shift past 2nd. I stopped, checked for leaks, found none, started going again, but same result. After starting and stopping a few more times, I noticed my coolant temp gauge had shot up to the "H". This time I popped the hood and heard a loud "hisssss" and saw coolant on my ignition coil at the back of the engine. Coolant was dripping from the back to the ground at a rate of one drip every three seconds, for 5 minutes. Haven't driven her in 5 days due to other things happening.
My question is, is it possible the new tranny fluid broke crud loose and clogged the cooler causing minimal flow and that caused excess heat to build and blow another gasket? No smoke from exhaust and engine runs smooth, but gets hot after about 15 minutes of idle. I'm knowledgeable on everything mechanically except transmissions. Just don't have ant experience with them.
I only paid $1,500 for her and two incidents of being hot by other drivers have given me $$4,500 in repairs from insurance, so I'm financially ahead and feel if I have to spend any more than a few hundred, it just isn't worth it. She has good body parts (needs paint, but dent free) and engine is solid, save the leaking coolant. I'd just like to hear from others to decide the best approach.
Message me here or email me at [email protected] with suggestions. I love my Turd Rover, and if she's dead, I'll part her out and find another one. I'd really like to know the problem before I go through the agony of stripping her down. I know there's some good money in parting her out, but it would be painful doing it. I'm hoping and praying it's something minor so I can keep her. I'll be getting a list of solid parts together just in case she's done and I'll post them here by Friday. Anyone in Dallas/Fort Worth willing to meet me and help would be rewarded in some way. I can't sink much cash in her tight now because I'm buying a house and can't afford much right now. I can offer Cowboys' tickets and lunch/beer but low on cash...