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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 10:52 PM
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Have you checked the muffler bearings?
Come on dude those only exist on diesels
Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:11 PM
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How should I repair this.....


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Also, What is this called?....... And how can I replace it, im having trouble with the wires on it and just want to replace the whole thing and wire terminals.


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Starter relay? Is there a replacement through any autoparts stores?
Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:41 PM
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Get one off a junker is probably your best bet
Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:41 PM
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Cheapest anyway
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 08:01 AM
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If I try to drive the xj without letting it fully warm up my alternator screams like the devil at least i think its the alt.....may be the belt or a pulley? I have no idea what do yall think?
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ScikoFaery
If I try to drive the xj without letting it fully warm up my alternator screams like the devil at least i think its the alt.....may be the belt or a pulley? I have no idea what do yall think?
Loose belt. Tighten it a lil
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Loose belt. Tighten it a lil
Ive got a new one to put on (:
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ScikoFaery

Ive got a new one to put on (:
I know girl. Thats why I said tighten my dear. New belts stretch a lil after they are installed so you have to adjust once or twice. This happens with a couple of brands
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
I know girl. Thats why I said tighten my dear. New belts stretch a lil after they are installed so you have to adjust once or twice. This happens with a couple of brands
I havent put it on yet >_< its mopar brand
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Originally Posted by ScikoFaery

I havent put it on yet >_< its mopar brand
I just reread your other post, realizE you didn't do it yet. Try and tighten the current belt up. Keep in mind the new belt may need that adjusting just as a fyi
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Is an oil pump something that goes bad often? I feel like I've never heard about others going out.
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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Is an oil pump something that goes bad often? I feel like I've never heard about others going out.
Thats because usually when they go out you need a new engine. Last thing on their mind is the oil pump. A buddy of mine's 00 spun a rod bearing when his oil pressure dropped to 0 and he never seen it.. Never figured out if the oil pump was actually bad, but we did find some of the orifices the oil goes through to lube the bottom end were clogged up with some junk. You're lucky you caught it in time.
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
Thats because usually when they go out you need a new engine. Last thing on their mind is the oil pump. A buddy of mine's 00 spun a rod bearing when his oil pressure dropped to 0 and he never seen it.. Never figured out if the oil pump was actually bad, but we did find some of the orifices the oil goes through to lube the bottom end were clogged up with some junk. You're lucky you caught it in time.
I'd like to think I caught it in time. Going to put a Chrysler oil pressure sensor in to see if it's just the sensor I've got in, if not I'll put an oil pump in and strainer. I need an oil pan gasket and RMS anyway I just wanted to wait until summer when it's lifted so it's easier for the oil pan to come out
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You'd hear it if you didnt. You'd of heard it pounding like there was a random hammer threw in your bottom end smacking the side of the block.
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
You'd hear it if you didnt. You'd of heard it pounding like there was a random hammer threw in your bottom end smacking the side of the block.
That's good news. I have, I hope, a lifter tick and that's all. It quiets down when I get on the throttle so I'm pretty sure that's all.

Another question, what rotella do you recommend? Planning on running 10w 40 for summer.



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