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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 05:05 AM
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I installed an AAL in my xj and the aal leaf squeeks since it doesnt have friction pads on the ends. I bought some friction pads from the local spring shop, would they stay in place if I grind the nipple off and slide them in between the leafs or am I best off drilling a hole in the leaf for the friction pad nipple to sit in?
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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just wanting to get some ideas and comparative prices on what it cost other members to rebuild there engines.
my jeep has 223K miles the engine was replaced at 120K with a used engine that had 90K miles. the jeep runs strong and has had new rad and condesor put in it. it leaks a little oil out of the side of the head gasket. every place i took it to said they would not recomend replacing just the head gasket because of the miles. one place quoted me $5000 to rebuild and that was with a new block, another said he would beat that price and would call me back by end of day with an exact price. before i spent $5000 id just buy another jeep - whats yalls thoughts?
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by blue dog
just wanting to get some ideas and comparative prices on what it cost other members to rebuild there engines.
my jeep has 223K miles the engine was replaced at 120K with a used engine that had 90K miles. the jeep runs strong and has had new rad and condesor put in it. it leaks a little oil out of the side of the head gasket. every place i took it to said they would not recomend replacing just the head gasket because of the miles. one place quoted me $5000 to rebuild and that was with a new block, another said he would beat that price and would call me back by end of day with an exact price. before i spent $5000 id just buy another jeep - whats yalls thoughts?
that's not worth it by any means.. hell you can get a brand new engine with new internals for $2500-3000 on quadratec. I'm not sure about rebuilds though sorry. Even if you bought a new engine and had a shop install it, it would be much cheaper then a rebuild they're quoting you for
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Why!? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7Ep...e_gdata_player
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
I'm going to guess something in your steering column is shot. no reason why anything in the steering would make it shake like that. could just be a few loose bolts
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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My mj takes forever to warm up so i decided to do the thermostat. Just so i know its in there right which direction does the thermostat face
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepyjeepy
My mj takes forever to warm up so i decided to do the thermostat. Just so i know its in there right which direction does the thermostat face
Pointy side in
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepyjeepy
My mj takes forever to warm up so i decided to do the thermostat. Just so i know its in there right which direction does the thermostat face
the "nugget" goes inside the engine
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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So springs towards radiator. Got it. This one was in backwards then
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepyjeepy
So springs towards radiator. Got it. This one was in backwards then
Naw the big part goes in the head... I dont think it fits the other way lol
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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picture time - like this


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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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Yep. First thermo ive done that it only fits one way didnt even think to check. Thanks guys
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
picture time - like this
Looks like coolant sprayed everywhere on that engine... or its just REALLY dusty. Lol.
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Oh my question lol...


Will quality shocks (bilstein, OME) help stop it from sounding like someone punched my dash every time the highway material changes?

Or is my dash just loose?
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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You've got the dreaded dash rattle. Have someone drive and find what's loose when it shakes, then make it not loose



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