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Old 01-06-2013, 10:05 AM
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Neewbie wanting to do a tune up on my 92 xj 4.0 was hoping you guys could give me a good parts list,plugs,wires,etc...if you could include brands of parts you have had good luck with that would be very helpful.
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i have heard that the E3 plugs are good. but i just run a champion with a old school side gap job on it. cant help ya on the wires mines a coil pack
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Stay with Champion copper plugs gaped at .035. The E3 and any of those fancy plugs are garbage and a waist of money for the 4.0. As for the cap and rotor make sure to get something with the brass contacts.
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x2 on the champion coppers they run smooth, i also have a coil too instead of wires, but it wouldnt hurt to get new wires and filter too
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Accel has a kit with plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. It is a good quality kit. I did not use the plugs though, I got the Champion plugs. The kit is available through Quadratec and Summit Racing. I can't remember the part number off of the top of my head though.
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I'm a little biased since I work part-time at NAPA, but I would use Belden lifetime wires, Echlin cap & rotor, Champion plugs, and NAPA Gold/Wix filters.
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I had the Belden wires, I was not impressed too much with them. The Accel wires are nicer in my opinion. I do use a lot of Napa parts but I do not use them exclusively.
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Just make sure your cap has brass terminals. I also like the Napa Gold or Platinum filters.
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Originally Posted by belvedere
I'm a little biased since I work part-time at NAPA, but I would use Belden lifetime wires, Echlin cap & rotor, Champion plugs, and NAPA Gold/Wix filters.
^^^ I'm with Belvedere on his recommendations.

Get the PREMIUM cap and rotor with brass contacts. Don't forget to get a new fuel filter and air filter too!
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How many miles on your Jeep? if its over 100k and the o2 sensor has never been done... I would do that also it will give you a lot better gas mileage
and i agree Brass tune parts are a must...
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How many miles on your Jeep? if its over 100k and the o2 sensor has never been done..
Good catch Rooster. Oxygen sensors are often overlooked. They are not that expensive and they DO have a finite lifespan. I recommend NTK oxygen sensors for the 91-01 4.0 engine.
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Good catch Rooster. Oxygen sensors are often overlooked. They are not that expensive and they DO have a finite lifespan. I recommend NTK oxygen sensors for the 91-01 4.0 engine.
yeah with all the reading and learning on here I think it should be apart of a regular tune up item now just my thinking...
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How many miles on your Jeep? if its over 100k and the o2 sensor has never been done... I would do that also it will give you a lot better gas mileage
and i agree Brass tune parts are a must...
Like i said earlier im a newbie...so where is the o2 sensor located?
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its on the exhaust depending on your year... can be in the cat before the cat or after the cat
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Originally Posted by The Rooster
its on the exhaust depending on your year... can be in the cat before the cat or after the cat
Cool thanks for clearing that up....i hear people talking about sensors on their jeeps all the time,what other sensors would a 92 xj 4.0 have and where are they located?


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