Aug 16, 17

[RUBI]

Sounds like ur ready to go sn4cktime..we will be at the Mclean store at 9am.

[RUBI]

XJHERO........u still coming out saturday.....maybe guide us up to T.O.W. ?? 
 If not then i guess we will just see what kinda trouble we can find on our own !!!!! 
 have as yet to run Fisher East/West as well........Hmmmmmmmmmmm

[raf2379]

Ive been to Top Of The World on my first run at maclean. I might remember how to get there.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q294/raf2379/Cherokee1069x768.jpg

[TheCaptain]

Ive been to Top Of The World on my first run at maclean. I might remember how to get there.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q294/raf2379/Cherokee1069x768.jpg

That shot is amazing!  Mind if I use it on my desktop?   

[raf2379]

That shot is amazing!  Mind if I use it on my desktop?   

Thank you, yes you can definetly use it.

[raf2379]

Thank you all for a great trip, my Uncle said it was an experience of a life time for him. Thanks again I'll post the pictures of the trip once i have time to re size them a bit.

[sn4cktime]

Same.  Was great.  Super pumped to go again.  So many scratches... pin-striping!  Just got it all cleaned up and back home.  Only a couple long nicks down the gas tank skid plate, and a couple little dings on the trackbar.  Alternator still sounding like a supercharger... *cough* warranty....  Fan is good to go.

Big thanks for the radiator assistance and draggin' me through the mud!!

[comanche killer]

spray out ur alternator   with water have it running when you do it it works most of the time

[Tinkerer]

We dumped a lot of water through his alternator on the trail, but "fresh" water is better   I usually run the hose on it for a while to get water in to soften things up before I start it and then run it on the alternator for a while running to wash it out.

If it does go in and they ask about the mud, you drive on dirt roads a lot

Mine hasn't been washed that well for a while, it looks like a new jeep <lol>.  Glad we went out and everyone had a great time.  The unexpected mudhole crossing sure added a lot to the trip hehe.

I guess I should figure out how to get the pics off and post from my new camera phone.

Until next time!

[RUBI]

Yeah.........I was at it for almost an hour with the pressure washer, and havn't even started the inside yet.
 Bikini top and half doors don't do much for keeping out the dust and mud !!!

[sn4cktime]

So, I did the thorough cleaning job, and did the alternator too.  But the supercharger sound never went away totally.  Tried to take it to RedDeer today.  Got from Market Mall, to 64 Ave NE and had to pull into Deerfoot Mall.  The alternator gave up the ghost.

The Jeep was pretty much only cranking enough juice just to keep running.  It kicked on all the sensor warning lights (bags, traction control, parking brake, ABS, etc) and then lugged out just as we pulled into the parking lot.  Coasted into a spot and called for a tow through Chrysler (free).  I considered getting it jumped but figured at least if it's towed it won't die on the way.  So right now it's sitting at Crowfoot dodge for them to find on monday.

Bad thing is I need it by Friday to take to BC.  So I'll call them tomorrow and see if they can get it done.  If not, I'll get it towed to my place and I'll do the alternator myself and have the old one re-built if possible.

It's due for it's service and the soft-top zipper is f'd, so maybe they can get that looked after too, but I'd settle for some juice to the battery.


I might take you up on that Waiparous offer for the end of the month Rubi.  I'm thinking either the Sat or Sunday.  Need one day that weekend to get to RedDeer and Help my sister move some furniture.

[RUBI]

We'll just have to keep you outta the deep mud stuff until you get some lift and bigger tires !!   
Stick to your guns on the alternator fix.....if they ask about the mud, tells them it's from running a LOT of gravel/dirt trails.
Guess it depends on how good a job you did on the cleaning !!!

[sn4cktime]

I think it might just come down to me going the same nice slow speed you guys were going through the mud and just leaving the strap hooked up one the front.  Then if I get stuck I get stuck.

I'd break open the wallet and get my wheels and tires on order right now, but after a 2 week vacation I'm definitely low on funds.  That first paycheque of $250 when I got back wasn't a big help (one week hold-back + yearly vacation-pay payout).  So even my next one might not even be a full cheque.

Might try and weasle some O.T. and see if I can get our accountant to slid my vacation funds onto my next cheque.  So maybe I can get new meats for the end of the month.