Alex Rodriguez wrote:
>
> In article >, says...
> >
> >
> >Hi, All Responders:
> > THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR REPLIES!
> > I've learned so much from you.
> >
> > Herewith are the results.
> > (My original request is at the bottom for reference.)
> >
> >1) Stuck rear wheel drum.
> > After I backed the shoes off to the maximum, the drum
> > just slid off the axle. (The linings were still OK to pass
> > the inspection.) The linings had eaten into the drum, and
> > a ridge formed at the outer edge. There was also quite a
> > bit of encrusted rust. This ridge was preventing the drum
> > to come off. I filed the ridge off, and now everything is
> > honky-dory.
> >
> >2) Mayonaise-like sludge on the oil filler cap.
> > Most likely, this is the result of condensation water
> > since lately I have been driving mainly 5-6 mile commuter
> > trips. Later, I'll make the "lick test" to verify that
> > the sludge does not result from a coolant leakage.
> > (Coolant makes it taste sweet. This was suggested by one
> > of you.)
>
> Thanks for taking the time to write back with results. Often times people
> give multiple suggestions, but we never find out which one worked.
> ---------------
> Alex
>

I agree, thanks it is nice to know the outcome, good or bad.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's