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Old May 19, 2014 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by askingxforxit

Remove the hoses, get a spray nozzle on the garden hose, or use pressurized air and flush it both ways. Once you get good flow you can fill up up with CLR, let it sit for about 15 minutes then flush it again both ways until you get all the chemical out. Be careful though because the heater core can only handle so much pressure before it causes a leak. There are videos you look up on YouTube to show you how to do it.
Kewl, seems like a pretty straight forward process. Supposed to be nice this week so I'll definitely get it done
Old May 19, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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Kewl, seems like a pretty straight forward process. Supposed to be nice this week so I'll definitely get it done
That's what I did about three years ago and it worked great, no problem since....though I had to do it in the rain. It also wouldn't be a bad idea to have it done periodically with the radiator flush.
Old May 19, 2014 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by askingxforxit

That's what I did about three years ago and it worked great, no problem since....though I had to do it in the rain. It also wouldn't be a bad idea to have it done periodically with the radiator flush.
Since i got my xj i flushed the radiator once a year, might make it a new tradition to do the heater core along side lol
Old May 19, 2014 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by wiggles
Just epoxy them back on lol
YES!

I think early ones were clipped and "hot-glued" on.

Pop right off. Don't be a pansy about it.
Old May 19, 2014 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
YES!

I think early ones were clipped and "hot-glued" on.

Pop right off. Don't be a pansy about it.
Cruiser, what about the 97'+ xjs?
Old May 19, 2014 | 09:17 PM
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Cruiser, what about the 97'+ xjs?
IDK. I live in the Dark Ages. Go have a look. Get a step stool and look from above. should be obvious.
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I was trying to install a LED strip in my jeep and i was wondering if I will need a seperate power source? If not what do I connect them to?

They're 12v LEDs and about 12' long
Old May 19, 2014 | 10:09 PM
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I was trying to install a LED strip in my jeep and i was wondering if I will need a seperate power source? If not what do I connect them to? They're 12v LEDs and about 12' long
u ll need a 8 KW generator
Old May 19, 2014 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Makoa89XJ
I was trying to install a LED strip in my jeep and i was wondering if I will need a seperate power source? If not what do I connect them to?

They're 12v LEDs and about 12' long
Separate from what? When do you want them on? With your taillights?
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u ll need a 8 KW generator
LOL.....

Or go to www.frickinblinglights.com.
Old May 19, 2014 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Separate from what? When do you want them on? With your taillights?
A seperate power source like a battery pack or something.
I want to put them under my dash tray like by the foot wells
Old May 19, 2014 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Makoa89XJ
A seperate power source like a battery pack or something.
I want to put them under my dash tray like by the foot wells
When do you want them to be on?

With doors open or while driving?
Old May 19, 2014 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

When do you want them to be on?

With doors open or while driving?
What size is the nut/shaft on the renix oil filter housing to do the passenger side motor mount bolt? Is there a way around taking it off to do the mount?
Old May 19, 2014 | 11:54 PM
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What size is the nut/shaft on the renix oil filter housing to do the passenger side motor mount bolt? Is there a way around taking it off to do the mount?
Mine was 5/8th, could also be t60, or 14mm/9/16 Allen key.

As for the mount, I'm not quite sure.
Old May 20, 2014 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj

Mine was 5/8th, could also be t60, or 14mm/9/16 Allen key.

As for the mount, I'm not quite sure.
Im talking about the thin tube that you slide the filter over then screw the filter down. I guess it would be like the filter inlet tube. Idk

I believe you have to unscrew that to remove the passenger side motor mount bolt.

I think 5/8" is too small for that tube thing.

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