The chronicle of the VX, a day in the life

[MoonRaker]

Well, at 91,000 I just replaced the power steering pump, its been whinning for a year now and the AC clutch needed replacing so I had that done as well. I would have done the work myself but I was freezing my ***** off in MD. Had a good time a few weekends ago. Showed the FJ guys what was up with a VX, I made it over the hill 2 or 3 times before getting framed out. Keep in mind the first FJ that tried got stuck, then got stuck again, then the next one got stuck also, even a jeep came along and got stuck trying to make it back over, good times.

http://www.fjbruisers.org/forum/index.php?topic=2193.0

[tom4bren]

"I just noticed my transfer case seals starting to leak"

"6 ft jumps were fun"

Hmmm - imagine that

[MoonRaker]

"I just noticed my transfer case seals starting to leak"

"6 ft jumps were fun"

Hmmm - imagine that

Yeh they are leaking a little but id say mudding and driving through sandy water would be the cause of the leaks, it would make more sense since the bearings arnt bad. I top off the fluid every 5,000 or so miles till I can get around to rebuilding the case, its easy to do, takes 5 minutes, only takes a few ounces of fluid and the fluid inside isnt contaminated.

[Chopper]

This is the most work I've heard of, going into a VX

[MoonRaker]

This is the most work I've heard of, going into a VX

Yeh well, I take good care of it but I dont baby it. I plan on keeping it a long time.

[MoonRaker]

Incase I didnt mention I have a wildlife refuge across the street from my house, I spend alot of time in the sand there, I try to stay out of the mud but now and then I run across a stranded motorist (stuck in the mud).

[MoonRaker]

Well, got another wild hair, I finaly said im tired of the proton yellow and started painting my VX camo. Its half painted sofar flat green and it looks hot. I think the camo part is working since 2 people have already run into it at night, hey its dark, lol.