BROKE DOWN ON THE ROAD TO MOAB

HaleYes · Oct 3, 2008

ILLXJ just called me. He was driving along and nasty noises started followed by a lound bang. He pulled over to find that his bellhousing on the AW4 had broken and his starter was dangling. It did not kill the jeep, it's still running. If he shuts it off or it dies, he'd dead in the water.

He's just east of Topeka, KS. He's going to need an AW4 Bellhousing.

He asked me to post his number.
If you can assist in any way, his number is : SIX ONE EIGHT -508-1391

He was going to remove the starter, tie up the wires and continue on headed for UT.

Boatwrench · Oct 3, 2008

Unfortunately 1st of many we'll hear about. Hope someone from MWC or NAC sees this and can assist.

WayneXJ · Oct 3, 2008

I have an aw4 sitting in my garage, but I'm in Salt Lake.

Pat · Oct 3, 2008

We should be going through there tomorrow, but he's going to keep driving?

I don't have what he needs...I'll see if mac does.

IntrepidXJ · Oct 3, 2008

damn, that sucks

Rock Yacht · Oct 4, 2008

If he gets close to Cheyenne, we maybe able to help. Don't have a spare AW4 lying about but have the TIG if he has enough pieces to get it back together...

Bob

OverlandZJ · Oct 4, 2008

Posted his location, needs and cell number over at Jeepin.

HaleYes · Oct 4, 2008

OverlandXJ said:
Posted his location, needs and cell number over at Jeepin.

Thanks.

Andy in Pa. · Oct 4, 2008

Wow, Deja-vu. Thats what happened to me when I drove out there back in 2001. It turned out that the CV in my 2 month old driveshaft failed, creating HUGE stress on the bellhousing. Mine broke in 5 or 6 pieces. I hope he can get it together and still make it out there.

A.

OverlandZJ · Oct 4, 2008

I thought of you when i read this Andy.

Haleyes. Jeepin has a Bellhousing in Debouque and in Denver if these would be of any help. But i'm sure theres gotta be someone passing by that can put ILLXJ on their trailer till they can locate a bellhousing more conveniently.

Kejtar · Oct 4, 2008

Bellhousing is on it's way from SoCal and will be there late Sat or sometime by mid day Sunday. Thanks go to Rabbit for providing it and FordGuy for hauling it up there.

IllianaXJ · Oct 4, 2008

Posted in the MWC forum:

ia green96 said:
Ok, talked to Jim and he's gonna detour down my way. I'll have the bellhousing sitting out on the porch for him (I imagine it'll be way early a.m. when he gets out here).

Sounds like Yellaheep is gonna got him hooked up.

Gotta love people across the country coming together to help a guy out. :rof:

Kejtar · Oct 4, 2008

IllianaXJ said:
Posted in the MWC forum:

Gotta love people across the country coming together to help a guy out. :rof:

oooh... looks like you got two coming

Let me know if I need to cancel on the SoCal one getting up there.

FordGuy · Oct 4, 2008

Will be in Moab with your trans around 11:00-12:00 sunday. We will be staying at the adventure Inn on main street. My cell is 949-289-0099 or 949-637-1674
Rich

Rob Mayercik · Oct 4, 2008

Good to hear there's a plan in place to get things sorted for him. I'll keep my fingers crossed that he makes it to the parts without further incident.

Unfortunately, thinking good thoughts is about all I can do (not only do I not have a bellhousing, but I'm up in Nebraska because I'm running 80-76-70), but I'll do that much for him.

Rob

HaleYes · Oct 4, 2008

FordGuy said:
Will be in Moab with your trans around 11:00-12:00 sunday. We will be staying at the adventure Inn on main street. My cell is 949-289-0099 or 949-637-1674
Rich

He's planning on using Remi's AW4.(I'm assuming that you're the delievery boy)

I'll get him your phone numbers. He's supposed to call me back when he finds a truck stop. I'll give him your numbers then.

THANK YOU!

Kejtar · Oct 4, 2008

HaleYes said:
He's planning on using Remi's AW4.(I'm assuming that you're the delievery boy)

I'll get him your phone numbers. He's supposed to call me back when he finds a truck stop. I'll give him your numbers then.

THANK YOU!

Actually he'd be the delivery.... Guy

HaleYes · Oct 4, 2008

Andy in Pa. said:
Wow, Deja-vu. Thats what happened to me when I drove out there back in 2001. It turned out that the CV in my 2 month old driveshaft failed, creating HUGE stress on the bellhousing. Mine broke in 5 or 6 pieces. I hope he can get it together and still make it out there.

A.

Bingo. That may be his issue.
He had to swap driveshafts. The centering ball on the double cardan rear shaft failed as well. He had a spare to swap in.

HaleYes · Oct 4, 2008

Kejtar said:
Actually he'd be the delivery.... Guy

Yeah, I guess so.

THANK YOU Remi.

I'll pay your registration at Winterfest if you'll show up. Big thanks to you and your delivery personnel.

What Rd · Oct 4, 2008

HaleYes said:
He's planning on using Remi's AW4.(I'm assuming that you're the delievery boy)

I'll get him your phone numbers. He's supposed to call me back when he finds a truck stop. I'll give him your numbers then.

THANK YOU!

Damn. Glad you guys were able to hook him up. I'm not leaving here until tomorrow afternoon but let me know if I should go that way to pick up broken bits or anything.

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