Post by Rock Dawg on Mar 1, 2007 11:00:15 GMT -5
Preparing for Mud fest:
What are you doing to prepare your rig for mud fest?
Double checked my jeep last night for any loose bolts (Motor mounts and steering components are noted for working a little loose) and checked the Diffs, Trans and T-case for fluids. Checked my U-joints by trying to move them and greased my Hyme joints for my 4 link.
Tonight I will check the motor out closer looking for any signs of wear on the Belts & hoses. I will also top off my Windshield wiper fluid as I know I use them when mud gets on the windows.
Check the motor oil, radiator and take a close look for any potential wear marks on wires that might be rubbing on steel (for shorts).
Friday:
I plan on trying to waterproof as much of the engine compartment as I can but I don’t have much experience at that so I am looking for advise. I have been told to use silicone and spray it over the top of the motor; my K&N has nylon over it all the time, but it doesn’t have a shield to help protect it from the mud and I have not found a good way to make one yet, so I will leave it alone.
Informal Lunch/Picture spot:
We should meet up for lunch and for some pictures. If we meet up by end of the dragstrip at 12:00 there might be room for all of our rigs and everyone should be able to drive to that location. If it is too busy, then over by the Rock pile might be another place to have lunch and Pictures.
It is crazy busy so I don't know if there will be enough room anywhere for all of us to get together. If anyone knows of a place (besides the stinky out-houses) that we could meet. I would be up for it.
What are you doing to prepare your rig for mud fest?
Double checked my jeep last night for any loose bolts (Motor mounts and steering components are noted for working a little loose) and checked the Diffs, Trans and T-case for fluids. Checked my U-joints by trying to move them and greased my Hyme joints for my 4 link.
Tonight I will check the motor out closer looking for any signs of wear on the Belts & hoses. I will also top off my Windshield wiper fluid as I know I use them when mud gets on the windows.
Check the motor oil, radiator and take a close look for any potential wear marks on wires that might be rubbing on steel (for shorts).
Friday:
I plan on trying to waterproof as much of the engine compartment as I can but I don’t have much experience at that so I am looking for advise. I have been told to use silicone and spray it over the top of the motor; my K&N has nylon over it all the time, but it doesn’t have a shield to help protect it from the mud and I have not found a good way to make one yet, so I will leave it alone.
Informal Lunch/Picture spot:
We should meet up for lunch and for some pictures. If we meet up by end of the dragstrip at 12:00 there might be room for all of our rigs and everyone should be able to drive to that location. If it is too busy, then over by the Rock pile might be another place to have lunch and Pictures.
It is crazy busy so I don't know if there will be enough room anywhere for all of us to get together. If anyone knows of a place (besides the stinky out-houses) that we could meet. I would be up for it.