Recent content by Kevin.G

  1. Kevin.G

    Transmission oil cooler size

    Oh right, hadn't thought of that one, I'll definitely follow up. Well, just to close off this thread then, I've just done a 2,500km trip and the fluid level is perfect and all good. One last item to note for 2005 Liberty 3.7 Renegade owners with 42RLE transmission, apparently this model was...
  2. Kevin.G

    Transmission oil cooler size

    Thanks for the input so far. I took her out this morning and did a 20min offroad run with OD on and lots of gear changing up and down to get the box nice and warm. Checked again and the level lies midway between the upper and lower hot range on the dipstick. All good then? I still can't figure...
  3. Kevin.G

    Transmission oil cooler size

    So, 5Lt is about 5.3 Quarts, which seems excessive for a normal 4RLE service with a new filter. Hence the idea that perhaps the oil cooler may be a factor? I am reluctant to drive until I can get some clarity.
  4. Kevin.G

    Transmission oil cooler size

    Does anyone know what size transmission oil cooler is fitted to an 05 3.7Lt Renegade model. I ask because I changed the transmission fluid and it took 5Lt instead of 3.8Lt as spec'd in the manual. I checked the dipstick when hot and running in Park. I'm pretty sure I have the level right but...
  5. Kevin.G

    Transmission mount replacement

    Good day all. I need to replace the transmission mounting on my 05 3.7 4WD. Is this possible without removing the entire works? Can this be done by simply dropping the cross member under the transmission and replacing in situ? If so, any special precautions? A link to a video would also be handy.
  6. Kevin.G

    Thermostat Upgrade

    I have had to remove the Thermostat on my 3.7 V6, but due to my remote location have not been able to replace the faulty one. I live in a mild to warm climate in South Africa and although the vehicle seems to run a bit cooler than with the Thermostat unit, no problems to date. Does anyone have...
  7. Kevin.G

    OME 2inch Lift kit + JBA upper control arms

    I had the full OME kit fitted to my '05 KJ 3.7Lt V6, complete with new shocks, coil springs, and struts. After about 3,000km the height difference has settled down to about 46mm.
  8. Kevin.G

    KJ in Africa

    Thanks for the reply, I run 245/70 16's primarily due to the accuracy of the speedo reading vs GPS speed. I suppose it is only slightly higher revs after the change. Once again, as a matter of interest, what revs do you run ith the new gearing at 100kph or 60 Mph?
  9. Kevin.G

    KJ in Africa

    So just as a matter of interest, is your fuel consumption on the 3.7 effected in any way with the new gearing? Petrol in this part of the world is R25/Lt which is about US$5/gal.
  10. Kevin.G

    KJ in Africa

    Thank you so much.
  11. Kevin.G

    KJ in Africa

    I appreciate the tip. That said, I have replaced the rear upper control arm with new bushes and ball joint - huge improvement in stability, but diff noise still there, so perhaps now is the right time for the re-gear exercise.
  12. Kevin.G

    KJ in Africa

    Hi Mike, I have had the full Old Man Emu suspension kit fitted in SA. The best investment made so far on the Jeep, well worth the money spent. Mega 4x4 in SA are agents and they import them directly and do the installation. I think Pretoria is your closest, and it is worth taking the trip down...
  13. Kevin.G

    Bent rear upper control arm

    Thanks to All for the responses received to date. No one has touched on my question regarding the diff noise, but I guess I'll have my answer once the new parts are in. I Love South Africa where I live, but at times become frustrated with the lack of availability of original and/or good...
  14. Kevin.G

    Towing a Travel Trailer

    I have the exact same 05 KJ. I tow a camper trailer weighting around 1,400 kg (just over 3,000 lbs) fully loaded. Our trips are normally long distance on varying road surfaces and terrain, and the Jeep is normally fully loaded as well. In my experience, as long as your suspension system and...
  15. Kevin.G

    Bent rear upper control arm

See more

Random media

car3
Shock and upper arm
PICT3368
DSCN3823
DSCN3646
1376617 645940722106901 386033832 n
Winter puddles
Infinity Edition (not mine)
cwash2

Latest posts

Members online

Total: 256 (members: 3, guests: 253)
Top