One more issue solved...
The install involves replacing some coolant lines. Even though the radiator is drained and the hoses are mostly empty, there's stiil coolant in places that will spill out. If you're not ready for it, you lose the coolant to the ground.
I'm low on coolant because of this. So I went to the dealer and asked for coolant for my 2013 Wrangler.
Parts: "The purple stuff, right?"
Me: "No, it's red"
Parts guy looks up a reference sheet that says all 2013+ should use the purple OAT coolant (not the older orange/red HOAT). They absolutely CANNOT be mixed!
Looks up my specific VIN, and it shows that it was prepped with OAT coolant. But it's DEFINITELY not purple!
So he sells me the HOAT coolant.
Luckily, I decided to research some more before dumping it in. I found this (Page 4): http://starparts.chrysler.com/newsle...r_Oct_2012.pdf
The OAT from the factory is NOT PURPLE! In fact, it looks almost identical to the "service part" HOAT! WTF CHRYSLER!?!?!
So at least I now know that I can confidently pour the purple OAT into my jeep. Need to go back to the dealer and exchange my coolant.
By this weekend, I will have my lift installed, coolant confidently topped off, and will finally be able to stop stressing/worrying about things. I'll be able to just start enjoying my jeep. There's a couple minor odds and ends to tidy up with the install (perfectionist slight re-routing of wire harnesses, etc), but after the lift and coolant, I think I can finally say I'm essentially done installing
Sorry for not posting install pics/details yet. I've just been too tired and stressed about stuff like the lift and coolant. I think I will realistically get a chance to relax a bit and start writing up details after this weekend. I'll definitely try to at least get a video clip of the sounds in the next few days.
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