Break in for new gearing?
JK Jedi Master
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From: Hammond Louisiana
Originally Posted by Rockroaster
Just pulled in at a gas station to check it. Pored some water on it, got some steam. Think it's getting too hot?
JK Super Freak
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From: Fonthill,Ontario
I would watch throwing water on it like that. You may get some thermo shock and do some damage. Just stopping and letting it cool is better or a fan would be better. If it is getting that hot does it have enough oil in it ?
JK Super Freak
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From: Charlotte, NC
Originally Posted by viking
I would watch throwing water on it like that. You may get some thermo shock and do some damage. Just stopping and letting it cool is better or a fan would be better. If it is getting that hot does it have enough oil in it ?
JK Super Freak
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From: Charlotte, NC
Well, finally made it back. Ran strong the whole way, with no odd sounds. Put it in the garage until I can pul it open this weekend and take a look at it. thanks for all the help everyone!
JK Enthusiast
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From: Athens,Greece
Originally Posted by Rockroaster
Well, finally made it back. Ran strong the whole way, with no odd sounds. Put it in the garage until I can pul it open this weekend and take a look at it. thanks for all the help everyone!
JK Newbie
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From: MS
I work in the oil field, yeah change that oil, job security. I just had gears installed myself. I plan on changing the gear oil in around 12000 miles. I did take it easy & allow the gears to cool the first couple runs.