Recent content by Flyer58

I'm going on 5 years with an internal LUK bearing in my AX-5, no problem

Read all the reviews. Too much dirt and dust goes through the K&N filter and the pressure drop isn't much different than a good pleated paper filter. Mo pleats is mo better.

Yes corrosion will cause them to get hot. I've used a small cotton Q-tip with vinegar to clean them and dissolve the corrosion. While you have the cleaning supplies going, it's a good time to pull each fuse, one at a time, in the fuse box and clean each tab.

Do you have a way to check your compression in each cylinder? You may have a surprising amount of blow-by gasses.

I've watched a dozen or so very entertaining videos from this guy's channel and just found he made one about the 4.0 liter. Good info about what's inside. I thought it's worth sharing.

My heater fan box linkage rattles at a very specific rpm and can be very annoying. I can't lean over while driving to find the exact cause.

Take the plugs out and see check the color or if they're wet with fuel. Sounds like something got loose with the spark if it was running good then got worse. Is the distributor cap and wires tight?

Is the relay getting power when you turn the key? It could be the ignition switch half way down the steering column or one if the many connectors.

I bought the complete set of the Walker exhaust from Rock Auto and it fit together perfectly with all the bends in the right places. Tight fitting, once it's together there's no getting it apart. I have a big issue with their quality control. The down-pipe needed a slight flat spot for them...

Contact the seller. If you take it apart you may stop any chance of a refund.

That's often a sign of carbon building up on the pistons. I've tried the SeaFoam treatment several times and it does clean out carbon deposits. Slooooowly pouring it into the intake at 2000 rpm. Then shut off the engine and let it sit for a while before starting. Enjoy the smoke screen.

Best of luck. That's a low spot of the frame where water sits and metal rusts from the inside.

Maybe, but it's a big maybe. Here's a few pics of my AX5 when I had it apart. 5th gear sits by itself to the rear of the center plate and all other gears are forward of the plate. Next to that you'll see the gear selector rods ends which actually move the synchros depending on how you move...

There's also a reverse lock-out pin which prevents you from going into reverse from 5th gear. My guess is the 5th gear fork is stuck in the engaged position and preventing you from selecting reverse.

Can you switch wheels for the test and then switch back after or will it need to go through another inspection. If that works it sounds like a good sideline business to help others by renting out smaller wheels for the day.