Appreciate the tries. I'd like to see you try one of those seatbelt cutters that you buy special for just that purpose, and that go on your keychain. I wonder if they work.

I had this problem with my 95 XJ. It started making a horrible squeal. The original lasted over 200,000 miles. The replacement lasted only a year. I ended up removing the fan, clutch, and bearing on the ac compressor mount. I then installed an electric fan in place of the old setup. I have much better cooling along with less drag on the engine. You have to measure and use a different size belt after doing this mod. It's been 5 years since with no issues.

TL;DW: Garbage knives are garbage

AFAIK Jeep never sold the bearing by itself and you had to purchase the whole cradle with the bearing and hub already installed. That's why there's no part description for the bearing alone. But the bearing by itself is sold as a water pump bearing, and that's what it's called. If it's confusing there in the US, imagine here in Europe! I bought one bearing for a Wrangler pump and did the extraction and installation with a hub puller and a ball joint extractor using just a ratchet wrench and a table bench. There's really no need for a press, but I guess it makes things a little easier if you have it. The Renix bearing comes in and out by the front and it's held by a circlip, BTW, but the rest is all the same. Nice video!

I've always wondered if a pair of good scissors would work, anyone tried?

Jack what happened to the seat belt?????

Excellent content. Thank you for doing that

Can also unplug make a jumper and bypass the microswitch temporarily but will be able to open the glass regardless of the lock/unlock position.

Thank you, I have always guessed that no way in #### would these dedicated belt cutters work. I wouldn't go with a 'sharp' knife either, I'd go with a decent knife with a good portion of it being serrated. If you/we need to cut our seatbelt loose, it is likely that we only have a few seconds, like an RNC 4 or 5 seconds and its over....

Thanks for the info

Guy is literally risking his life, almost stabbing himself and slicing his wrist multiple of times

This should have 100x the views

Same issues with the KJ/ Liberty 242, plus the rear o /p shaft is slightly larger diameter

There would’ve been an ass trade I went inside of there. You did not have the ashtray it’s been removed a little metal insert.

just change out the bolt its a m10 80mm

I have a Kershaw Barricade and I tried using the belt cutter to cut off part off a belt from a baby car seat to convert it to booster...it didn't work no matter what I tried. I then used the actual blade and it cut through easily on the first try.

I need new bushings. Any advice? My lever broke because it was so stuck and rusted. Need help!

i never understood this crap, you have a knife but need a stupid gadget to cut something ? lol thanks man im now sure this was useless

I am working on a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee with V8 automatic full drive. And it will drive in 4 wheel drive. But when you take it out a 4 wheel drive, it acts like it's in neutral and they won't drive into world drive. What could be my problem?

Could you give me the name and brand of that knives?

Dude this crap is ridiculous with the “water pump bearing”and hub bearing I couldn’t tell if the hub hole was getting worn or it’s the stud that presses on so hoping the new WP bearing works for me thank you for your help will be posting my own video on this help some more people put understand this there’s nothing on these hubs and you have to get them welded or Fabed up

AWESOME info ty....MOPAR 4 EVER.

Am going to put a 2004 Grand Cherokee NP242-J into a TJ with a diesel transplant. question on the Rzeppa. is the 2004 era going to have the same issue when swapping it to my 231's front driveshaft yoke? Your vid is the first time have read/heard this may be an issue. appreciate in advance the reply.

From watching this, I learned that everyone who rides in cars should practice cutting seatbelts.

I owe you a beer. I think this is my issue.

Moonroof fix?

New heat element while you're there?

Thanks

Thanks. Struggled to find what the appropriate bearing would be myself, your video helped!

These are perfect if you get kidnapped

Thank you so much for the information on this video that is very helpful for anyone that watch this video. May I know the part number Fel-pro gasket that you use for this repair?

i ve been working on my mitsubishi GDI IO and the shifter is stuck

A multi tool would WAAYYY easier. You literally cut those out the most complicated way possible. 1) pneumatic die grinder 2) cutting but 3) air compressor 4) air hose 5) flat file Or 1) battery multi-tool and blade.... 2) done.

OL on the multimeter is not short for "overload" its the abbreviation of "Out of Limits", meaning the level is beyond the limit of the tooks measuring ability. The ohm meter function can measure ohms, through hundreds of thousands of ohms. When the resistance is higher than the machine can display. The high resistance does not load or overload the meter.

Perhaps taking a few minutes to research how to use a tool before fumbling around with it would help. You took the time to do a video to debunk something - you could have learned how & why these are created and used. Just owning a tool doesn't mean you suddenly by osmosis have even the teensy skill required to use a tool. Properly used, they go through seatbelts like a hot knife through butter, much faster than wrestling with the blade.

Like those tires and rims.what are they

Very Nice Video! I love that you're a machinist and talk about runout. I would have expected better from the russian bearing maker (assuming it is untrue). I suppose the issue could be in the housing since it is so soft and prone to deformation during the R&R process. I need to do this and the russian bearing is no longer available (war and all) and I don't want to use the junky Omix bearing from India. I sure hope there is another decent option out there. Do you happen to know of any others than your 2 listings?

Im an xj guy, but this video is silly.

XJ has and irresistible look out of any other ….

Do you know where I can find the micro switche and the pigtail on the button to open the glass cuz mine broke any solution?

Seat belt cutter don’t work as he proceeds to cut it with blade and almost accidentally slits his throat. 🤣 I’ve got a better idea, unbuckle seat belt. Works wonders!

Thanks for showing this. Mine’s so loose, she’s doing the Tupelo Two-Step. I suppose at 22 years old, and with about 165K on it, all the belt idler pulleys deserve a little retirement.

Not too many Dodge diesel exhaust videos where the guy is using a Hilti recip!

i think if you are a jeep lover, you must have a xj , i do have a 2 door wrangler jk, and a 4 door cherokee xj, i love them both.

To cut the belt with a knife grab the belt where it comes out the bottom by the door and poke the knife through the center and then cut in a upside down r shape (driver side left hip area) as you pull three slack out the belt.

i love mine, 1987, rescued from a long forgotten car colection in the woods

Get a 12 dollar swiss tool, it cuts through the belt in 1/2 a second. I own one. I've tested it on a throw away belt. It goes through like nothing, just make sure you don't have slack in the belt or it will ball up.

Hey what if the arm is loose and isn't doing anything when pulling back and forth

Assuming one of the 7" radios work fit even though best buy says it would on the site?

XJ …. Is the best