LAS VEGAS XJ GROUP-----> 1st ROLL CALL.
09-22-2014, 07:56 AM
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Engine: I6 H.O, 99 manifold, APN header, neon injectors, cowl intake, screamin demon ignition system
Would anybody be up to do a trail run Friday afternoon/night?
09-22-2014, 10:34 AM
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so the starter swap turned into a little project. the bolts were much tighter than 35 ft-lbs, and kinda looked like **** when i got them out. when i went to reinstall the new starter they started to bind up a bit when i was tightening them. so i'm going to hit up mcfadden-dale this week and buy new ones, and maybe chase the threads in the block with a tap to clean them out.
since i gave up on swapping the starter last night, i made the other positive battery cables and soldered on a new end to the starter solenoid wire with a ring terminal on it, removing the convenience block thingy.
the best part is those fancy brass terminals i bought for the battery, yeah...i bought two negative ones.
so far my XJ experience has been a pita, but its going to be better/stronger than it was when i bought it.
8-)
since i gave up on swapping the starter last night, i made the other positive battery cables and soldered on a new end to the starter solenoid wire with a ring terminal on it, removing the convenience block thingy.
the best part is those fancy brass terminals i bought for the battery, yeah...i bought two negative ones.
so far my XJ experience has been a pita, but its going to be better/stronger than it was when i bought it.
8-)
09-22-2014, 02:54 PM
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09-23-2014, 01:36 AM
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If you want to save a few dollars, I have a starter I pulled off of mine that worked just fine, shoot me a PM, you are just down the road.
so the starter swap turned into a little project. the bolts were much tighter than 35 ft-lbs, and kinda looked like **** when i got them out. when i went to reinstall the new starter they started to bind up a bit when i was tightening them. so i'm going to hit up mcfadden-dale this week and buy new ones, and maybe chase the threads in the block with a tap to clean them out.
since i gave up on swapping the starter last night, i made the other positive battery cables and soldered on a new end to the starter solenoid wire with a ring terminal on it, removing the convenience block thingy.
the best part is those fancy brass terminals i bought for the battery, yeah...i bought two negative ones.
so far my XJ experience has been a pita, but its going to be better/stronger than it was when i bought it.
8-)
since i gave up on swapping the starter last night, i made the other positive battery cables and soldered on a new end to the starter solenoid wire with a ring terminal on it, removing the convenience block thingy.
the best part is those fancy brass terminals i bought for the battery, yeah...i bought two negative ones.
so far my XJ experience has been a pita, but its going to be better/stronger than it was when i bought it.
8-)
09-23-2014, 05:27 PM
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once i get my XJ back up and running, anyone have any luck getting car seat anchors installed for free at the dealer? i found this old TSB...wonder if its still valid?
https://cda.extra.chrysler.com/icon/...es/2302908.pdf
https://cda.extra.chrysler.com/icon/...es/2302908.pdf
09-24-2014, 12:47 AM
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Update! Replaced the starter with the one I got from Autozone. Same problem.
I watched the bleepinjeep.com video about the NSS, and started fiddling with mine. I was able to adjust it enough that it sometimes fires up in Park, and fires up in Neutral. I guess I should have started here, heh.
All else fails, I can start it by turning the key to on and jumping the starter B+ and starter relay wires with a screwdriver.
NSS is coming off in the next few days to be cleaned and re-lubed, hopefully I can avoid totally replacing it.
I watched the bleepinjeep.com video about the NSS, and started fiddling with mine. I was able to adjust it enough that it sometimes fires up in Park, and fires up in Neutral. I guess I should have started here, heh.
All else fails, I can start it by turning the key to on and jumping the starter B+ and starter relay wires with a screwdriver.
NSS is coming off in the next few days to be cleaned and re-lubed, hopefully I can avoid totally replacing it.
09-24-2014, 11:38 PM
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09-25-2014, 01:45 AM
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I know the feels on the merging, traded a 13' 5.0 mustang for a 14' JKUR and it is definitely different. My wife thinks the XJ with 3.55s and 33s has more powah then the 4.10s and 32s on the rubi.
09-25-2014, 11:03 AM
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Its kinda nice having the lifted XJ and the lowered Neon, total opposite ends of the spectrum.
side note, what's a good operating temp? I've been hovering anywhere between just below 210 to just above, depending on if I'm in stop and go or on the highway.