What problems does your Jeep have this week?

Came home after a week of TDY to this lovely site. Only green fluid I have in the Jeep is my windshield washer fluid and confirmed it when I got home. I can't remember the last time I filled that reservoir, hell might have been moab, and it was in the -20 range while I was gone. I'm figuring the fluid froze up and cracked the reservoir. On the top side I can see the pool of fluid right behind the reservoir under what looks like the pump maybe?
Anyone have there windshield fluid system freeze up and crack anywhere? Where should I start digging to look for issues?
It does function just fine so I'm gonna throw some of the -30 rated good MT stuff in it to keep it from freezing for now. 20200120_101847.jpg20200120_101906.jpg

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desertrunner said:
Came home after a week of TDY to this lovely site. Only green fluid I have in the Jeep is my windshield washer fluid and confirmed it when I got home. I can't remember the last time I filled that reservoir, hell might have been moab, and it was in the -20 range while I was gone. I'm figuring the fluid froze up and cracked the reservoir. On the top side I can see the pool of fluid right behind the reservoir under what looks like the pump maybe?
Anyone have there windshield fluid system freeze up and crack anywhere? Where should I start digging to look for issues?
It does function just fine so I'm gonna throw some of the -30 rated good MT stuff in it to keep it from freezing for now.
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I've seen this happen when summer formula fluid is in there and forgotten about. Then in colder climates, it freezes and cracks a line or cracks the reservoir.
 
desertrunner said:
Came home after a week of TDY to this lovely site. Only green fluid I have in the Jeep is my windshield washer fluid and confirmed it when I got home. I can't remember the last time I filled that reservoir, hell might have been moab, and it was in the -20 range while I was gone. I'm figuring the fluid froze up and cracked the reservoir. On the top side I can see the pool of fluid right behind the reservoir under what looks like the pump maybe?
Anyone have there windshield fluid system freeze up and crack anywhere? Where should I start digging to look for issues?
It does function just fine so I'm gonna throw some of the -30 rated good MT stuff in it to keep it from freezing for now.
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This happened to me. There is a connection on the reservoir that freezes and cracks. I pulled the reservoir out and put in some sealant before pressing it back together.



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danford.lau said:
Had a diff oil drip from the rear diff after running the washboard roads in Death Valley . 4 bolts on the bottom of the pumpkin were loose . Need to crawl under and do a torque check on everything


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Haha I had the same problem. I was all set to take the cover off and redo the RTV when I found several loose cover bolts. Replaced a couple that had mangled heads and torqued everything back to spec. Hopefully that takes care of the leak. 🤞🏻


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fiend said:
Haha I had the same problem. I was all set to take the cover off and redo the RTV when I found several loose cover bolts. Replaced a couple that had mangled heads and torqued everything back to spec. Hopefully that takes care of the leak. 🤞🏻


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Haha yah I’m almost due for diff oil change so I’ll replace all mangled bolts then

Different topic . Does anyone else running 37s with bushwacker flares have issues with rear trim in wheel well rubbing w/ 3” lift ? I’m about to grab a grinder and cut this piece off but wanted to check if others had this same issue

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danford.lau said:
Haha yah I’m almost due for diff oil change so I’ll replace all mangled bolts then

Different topic . Does anyone else running 37s with bushwacker flares have issues with rear trim in wheel well rubbing w/ 3” lift ? I’m about to grab a grinder and cut this piece off but wanted to check if others had this same issue

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desertrunner said:
Came home after a week of TDY to this lovely site. Only green fluid I have in the Jeep is my windshield washer fluid and confirmed it when I got home. I can't remember the last time I filled that reservoir, hell might have been moab, and it was in the -20 range while I was gone. I'm figuring the fluid froze up and cracked the reservoir. On the top side I can see the pool of fluid right behind the reservoir under what looks like the pump maybe?
Anyone have there windshield fluid system freeze up and crack anywhere? Where should I start digging to look for issues?
It does function just fine so I'm gonna throw some of the -30 rated good MT stuff in it to keep it from freezing for now. View attachment 340404View attachment 340405

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I think Adam has a free one posted up


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danford.lau said:
Any issues after you hacked off the corner ?


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Cut to fit, paint to hide

danford.lau said:
Haha yah I’m almost due for diff oil change so I’ll replace all mangled bolts then


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That's a good time to upgrade the cover to something sturdy to help prevent further leaks

WJCO said:
I've seen this happen when summer formula fluid is in there and forgotten about. Then in colder climates, it freezes and cracks a line or cracks the reservoir.
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Here in Kalifornia, we can't even buy winter formula. I have to smuggle it home when I go to Colorado.

About Utah, I run my reservoir empty and buy some of the good stuff.

Of course there have been trips I waited too long and it froze. What a PITA
 
Back in action. Skid plate is secure again. While it was in the shop and warm I took a moment to add the windshield decal my wife got me for christmas. Pretty sure it added some HP!
Elroy231 said:
Appreciate the input. I had a feeling it was a couple things just based on what its doing. Dig into tomorrow and I'll keep you guys posted on results.

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Starter crapped out after going into deep mud hole Saturday. Removed, disassembled, cleaned, reassembled, reinstalled and to my surprise it works!
 
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