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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 03:22 PM
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Thanks 95 XJ and Cruiser. Now, I seem to have killed my starter as well. Awesome.
Old Jan 17, 2015 | 03:27 PM
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Alright guys, I'm looking for opinions on what else could be wrong. I replaced my cam position sensor and it started up after a few tries.. Ran rough at first, but smoothed out fine. It ran fine for a few minutes, then just turned off, basically as if I'd turned the key.
Crank position sensor was replaced last winter.
It's still throwing P0340.

What else could be going on?
Old Jan 17, 2015 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye
Alright guys, I'm looking for opinions on what else could be wrong. I replaced my cam position sensor and it started up after a few tries.. Ran rough at first, but smoothed out fine. It ran fine for a few minutes, then just turned off, basically as if I'd turned the key. Crank position sensor was replaced last winter. It's still throwing P0340. What else could be going on?
What brand crank sensor? OEM?
Have a multimeter? Test for your five volts @ tps cps and cam shaft.
Old Jan 17, 2015 | 04:38 PM
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New felpro intake/exhaust manifold gasket.
Blue stripes toward block or out? No instructions and Google was useless.
Instructions? Throw it in the trash and buy an OEM gasket.
Old Jan 17, 2015 | 05:06 PM
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Instructions? Throw it in the trash and buy an OEM gasket.
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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Heep is screeching from the engine bay when I accelerate and only when I headlights are on. Battery gauge shows a drop when the screeching happens. Comes back up when I turn the headlights off. What should I look to? Alternator? Just replaced the belt
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Originally Posted by Joecam18
Heep is screeching from the engine bay when I accelerate and only when I headlights are on. Battery gauge shows a drop when the screeching happens. Comes back up when I turn the headlights off. What should I look to? Alternator? Just replaced the belt
It only makes the noise when you're accelerating AND the lights are on?

It could very well be the pulley on the alternator. Have you tried spraying a little lubricant behind the pulley. That will help you determine where the screeching is coming from.
Also, depending on where you live, the cooler temps can cause belts to squeak. It doesn't absolutely mean something is wrong.
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 06:44 PM
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It only makes the noise when you're accelerating AND the lights are on?
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Joecam18

Correct
I edited my prior response. Reload and read that again. It has some further detail
Old Jan 17, 2015 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye
It only makes the noise when you're accelerating AND the lights are on?

It could very well be the pulley on the alternator. Have you tried spraying a little lubricant behind the pulley. That will help you determine where the screeching is coming from.
Also, depending on where you live, the cooler temps can cause belts to squeak. It doesn't absolutely mean something is wrong.
I heard it going to the gym, so I will tighten the pulley when I'm done and spray some lube. The only thing that makes me nervous is the battery gauge fluctuation
Old Jan 17, 2015 | 06:58 PM
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I heard it going to the gym, so I will tighten the pulley when I'm done and spray some lube. The only thing that makes me nervous is the battery gauge fluctuation
The gauge will fluctuate when any new drain is added. But, yeah. It is definitely worth keeping an eye on. If you have a multi meter you can test it. Most auto parts stores will also test it for you at no charge.
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If the voltage is fluctuating while the screeching is heard, maybe the alternator drive-end bearing is seizing up sometimes...
You could remove the belt & see how the alternator turns by hand...
Old Jan 17, 2015 | 10:08 PM
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Stripes out IIRC.
Thanks cruiser. Exhaust cutouts didn't even match ports exactly right so went with the gasket that came with the dorman replacement manifold. Mo betta.
Old Jan 17, 2015 | 10:33 PM
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Thanks cruiser. Exhaust cutouts didn't even match ports exactly right so went with the gasket that came with the dorman replacement manifold. Mo betta.
You get the wrong model year?
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You get the wrong model year?
Nope. Triple checked. Must've been Friday afternoon at the felpro factory.



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