Id do the same thing if I where you. A stock 29 c8.25 for the time being, then if I ever came across an axle id build it in the garage and swap it in once it was done and beefy.

 

So my fiancee's WJ (140k miles) was having backfiring (brother in law told me) and I was checking it out, I had a vacuum gauge on and the needle was pointing to 15 while idling and when I pushed on the throttle, it went up 20-22 during acceleration. But when I let it go, it went back to 15-17 I tried to adjust the timing by turning the thingy where the distributor was supposed to be. And finally got it to be at 22 at idle, but it drops down to 13-18 while revving a and would stall out. So far, the plugs and all sensors (except for those on throttle body) are replaced. Would there be something wrong with the valve train or something else?

 

2000 XJ 4.0. Looking for the exhaust manifold to flange hardware. Rockauto has some listed, but they are studs that press into the manifold. The ones that came out were bolts and nuts, with the nuts having a flange or tang on the nut. You can start the bolt, and the tang keeps the nut from spinning when tightening. The one from Rockauto,'and the only style I can find when looking by application are the press in studs, and they are way to big to fit into the manifold. Any one have any idea where to get them, or is it going to be a stealership only item........thanks.....RR

 

Can you use an alternator from a 6cyl (any year xj) with a 1998 4cyl xj?

 

It should yes

 

I think you want the Dorman kit 03408. This will give you the replacement studs and bolts. It does not have the big washers, you will need to reuse the ones that came off.

 

Didn't alternators change through the years?

 

Other than a slight difference in bore Dia. and gasket material, what is the difference (fit or function) between a 4.0L head gasket for a 91 compared to a head gasket for say a 2003. I see Felpro lists different head gaskets. Will either one of them work for both years, or is there something very different?

Thank you in advance for any input or advise!!

Dennis

 

I do not know the answer to your question but I will say that if they have different gaskets it is for a reason significant enough to warrant different gaskets. Why? Dunno. I would go with what is recommended. If the manufacture of the gasket could sell just one for both, they would. Costs them less in setup etc which equals more profit.

 

Bore diameter never changed....

 

So I've been searching for a HP dana 30 with 4.10s for awhile. My plan is to find a 8.8 with 4.10s. I have had no luck finding a HP, but my buddy offered to sell me a LP dana 30 with 4.10s from a TJ. Would you guys recommend me buying the TJ axle for $100 as a temporary match for the 8.8?

 

I probably would. What size tires?

 

If your running 33's or smaller, and are easy on the pedal you'll be fine.

If you want to lock it you should wait for a HP

 

33's for now

 

I'll be on 33's, no locker, and I'm generally pretty easy on my jeep. I'm probably going to pick it up