The past couple weeks of Ring Gear & Transmission Hell seemed to have finally paid off. I logged 150 flawless miles up to Moosehead Lake yesterday with sustained hour-long 50+mph drives each way. If you want to induce a drivetrain leak that's a good way to do it. This morning all I have under the Jeep is a few drops of engine oil, presumably from the rear main seal. Given the torture test it endured yesterday I am very pleased.
This 3A is running superbly right now. The combined engine and trans gear whine noise is sewing machine smooth. Shifts are crisp and being able to accelerate up long hills is a welcomed novelty. Sure is fun during those rare times the planets align themselves correctly and everything is as it should be.
Oh yeah, before I embarked on my marvelous journey I swapped out the master cylinder on the gray 3A. While doing so the master cylinder bracket swung down and karate chopped my eye socket. Always wear you safety glasses kids!
