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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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poke around with a screwdriver. if it pokes thru then patch it up with metal
For small holes I like to grind around them down to bare metal and use a little bit of fibreglass. Then coat the entire area with roofing tar.
Old Sep 27, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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i have a 2000 XJ, i know what size the front door speakers are, but what are the Rear roof speaker sizes?? thanks- Graham
Old Sep 27, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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^^^ Should 5.25 but you also should be able to fit 6.5 speakers.


How do you remove the rear seat belt from the back truck interior panel without cutting the panels?
Old Sep 27, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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cannot get the stud for my old steering stabilizer off any tips to getting it off?
Old Sep 27, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Default will a bad LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) cause power loss?

just wondering if my ENGINE CODE P1494 cause me to have power loss followed by power surges on my 98 XJ sport
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by DmC
^^^ Should 5.25 but you also should be able to fit 6.5 speakers.


How do you remove the rear seat belt from the back truck interior panel without cutting the panels?
remove the panel and unbolt the bolt.
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by goldenlandscaping
cannot get the stud for my old steering stabilizer off any tips to getting it off?
Strike the steering arm on the side of the stud with a BFH. Don't hit the stud.
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Ejboyce1313
just wondering if my ENGINE CODE P1494 cause me to have power loss followed by power surges on my 98 XJ sport
if you have a leak in the fuel line then of course..
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 02:53 AM
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This question will help me get my jeep back on the road...

But I wanted to know if anybody has a website, write up or a thread where it shows you in what order you need to install a tranny into your xj?? Thanks for any help.

Just so you know I have an 88 xj 4.0L, AW4 tranny, 242 x-case and its an automatic.
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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ok, so i am in the middle of a heatwave and it has been 90+ degrees for the past 3 days. i know it is not that hot, but my xj keeps overheating while driving around town. my coolant exploded and went everywhere, but when i checked all my fluids, everything was topped off. my transmission needs repair, so could that be the reason that it is overheating? the damaged transmission is pushing 33s.
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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I just got a 96 XJ, i'm slowy planning out my build but when I read threads on which lift to go with I keep running into the term "Old Man Emu" What defines Old Man Emu? I've tried to google it and just get tons of results for kits but nothing that actually tells me the difference between OME and other lifts. Thanks for the help, I'll be getting to know several of you inthe next few months haha
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Hi guys, "new" Jeep owner (1990 Cherokee) here. I'm nowhere near a newbie when it comes to automotive repairs, custom builds, hot rods, etc., but I have NEVER heard of a "bastard pack" until I got on here. 2 questions- What in the world is a bastard pack, and how do I make one?!
Old Sep 29, 2010 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 88XJSteve
This question will help me get my jeep back on the road...

But I wanted to know if anybody has a website, write up or a thread where it shows you in what order you need to install a tranny into your xj?? Thanks for any help.

Just so you know I have an 88 xj 4.0L, AW4 tranny, 242 x-case and its an automatic.
actually i have never seen a thread where they show this, but it is pretty much straight forward, once you jack up the tranny you rotate the torque converter until the holes match and then you put the bolts from the dust hole on the bell housing.
Old Sep 29, 2010 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Its An XJ Thang
ok, so i am in the middle of a heatwave and it has been 90+ degrees for the past 3 days. i know it is not that hot, but my xj keeps overheating while driving around town. my coolant exploded and went everywhere, but when i checked all my fluids, everything was topped off. my transmission needs repair, so could that be the reason that it is overheating? the damaged transmission is pushing 33s.
that could be everything dude, try removing the thermostat valve and see what happens.
Old Sep 29, 2010 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ClaytonCherokee
I just got a 96 XJ, i'm slowy planning out my build but when I read threads on which lift to go with I keep running into the term "Old Man Emu" What defines Old Man Emu? I've tried to google it and just get tons of results for kits but nothing that actually tells me the difference between OME and other lifts. Thanks for the help, I'll be getting to know several of you inthe next few months haha
Old Man Emu is an australian company that produces mainly shock absorbers and lift kits for the outback. They are known to provide a particularly soft ride and durability.



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