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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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Well snuck outside and popped the hood. Oil is leaking from around the sending unit when i spin it in place, and i pulled the electrical plug out and the plug is soaked in oil. So just replace the whole unit and clean the connection and dielectric grease it?
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by bheath
Well snuck outside and popped the hood. Oil is leaking from around the sending unit when i spin it in place, and i pulled the electrical plug out and the plug is soaked in oil. So just replace the whole unit and clean the connection and dielectric grease it?
Yep. Mine did the same thing. Just throw a new one in. Dialectic grease. Done and done. Oh and make sure you clean out the connector good and dry before
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Oil pan gasket?
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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Oil pan gasket?
Is there any oil higher up on the motor? And if you do put a pan gasket id check your rear main also. Stupid to not do it when your already half way there
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

Yep. Mine did the same thing. Just throw a new one in. Dialectic grease. Done and done. Oh and make sure you clean out the connector good and dry before
Got it. Can i make it home you think? Just a sending unit right?
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by bheath

Got it. Can i make it home you think? Just a sending unit right?
Yeah. Just make sure you top off your oil before you head out
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

Yeah. Just make sure you top off your oil before you head out
It hasn't dripped any. I got a quart with me.

Kinda ironic you know all about this... ILO
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bheath

It hasn't dripped any. I got a quart with me.
Yeah you will be fine. Make sure the new one has thread sealant on it. And make sure you don't over tighten it

Lol. Ive fixed all my leaks. She was leaking from everywhere
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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I have, holes I needed 4wd for I only need 2wd with these, guys I came from using street tires, so there a big improvement for me
I'll trade ya now.
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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I'll trade ya now.
You can have my wheels for the right price
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:52 AM
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Is it common when it is cold as crap outside for your engine to have a small tick to it until the engine starts to warm up?
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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What type of oil are you running. Filter.
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil
What type of oil are you running. Filter.
Castrol Gtx 10w30 and mopar filter.
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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How long does the tick last
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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We just purchased a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo 6cyl in mint condition. Love the vehicle, but would love it more if the speedometer and odometer were in English units rather than Metric.

There's obviously more than an overlay to install since the odometer is digital. Has anyone done this or could you direct me to a source for the materials?

Thanks in Advance!

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