full service

[NVAM998]

I know, I should just do it all myself....
I have a M998 that runs well but I feel like on borrowed time. I was getting a squeal from the power steering belt (?) when turning hard during the storm. Lifted the hood today and noticed I'm down to one generator belt. A couple minor drips underneath. This is a work truck on my farm. It has to run and work when I need something other than a tractor or side by side. I'd really like to send it somewhere for a mechanical refresh. I simply don't have the time to search for parts, replaces belts, hoses, etc while learning about everything to do from the TMs. Does anyone know of a place that is knowledgeable on M998's and can do a full service? I'm in Northern Virginia around Culpeper. Every google search I do comes up with generic Humor H1 etc mechanic shops that fix H1's to Teslas to Hondas. I'm not looking for a restoration, just a full mechanical service for peace of mind. Thanks for any help! PS I'll add that driving this more than 5 miles on a 55 mph road is not fun - so it would be transported for service most likely.

 

[Bulldogger]

There is a guy in Culpeper that does HMMWV work. Join the Northern VA HMMWV Owners Facebook group and should be able to put you in touch with him.
Failing that, the best place to send it for a full refresh is California, Retired War Horses does refresh and restoration every single day. It's all he does.
Bulldogger

 

[NVAM998]

Thanks for the info. I don't have a Facebook account so if somebody knows of this guy can you post it? Otherwise I'll find someone with a FB account to search for me. Thanks!

I'm sure I can find the belts and do them, but then I should also do the other two, and maybe some hoses, and address all the fluids and then..... I've only done the basics, engine oil and filter, antifreeze, cleaned up some electrical connections, added a hitch and updated trailer light box. If I start doing things piecemeal it will probably be offline for a few months as I get to things.

 

[Bulldogger]

Thanks for the info. I don't have a Facebook account so if somebody knows of this guy can you post it? Otherwise I'll find someone with a FB account to search for me. Thanks!

I'm sure I can find the belts and do them, but then I should also do the other two, and maybe some hoses, and address all the fluids and then..... I've only done the basics, engine oil and filter, antifreeze, cleaned up some electrical connections, added a hitch and updated trailer light box. If I start doing things piecemeal it will probably be offline for a few months as I get to things.

Ask your friend to message Clayton Daniel on FB. He is in Bristow and does some HMMWV related services. He's bought numerous derelicts and repurposed the components to build a wide range of variants. He's got the right experience.