gyrator930

I've got some mystery grinding during acceleration. Any time I give it gas I feel a grinding/rubbing sensation. Also seems to be worse while turning left. Feels like tire rub or a bad front driveshaft, but continues to do it with the driveshaft removed and I have no rub. Axle u joints look ok, and were just replaced 7 months ago. Any ideas? Also, began after a mudding trip, but I cleaned everything up pretty well and I dont think packed in mud is the culprit.

kgm

Mini blowtorch did the trick. Thanks though.

I got the radiator yanked already.

What size bolt are these? I may need to order one, I have 1 long one and 2 shorter ones. Not sure what the other one is. I think it was short as well.

cruiser54

Look to see you have clearance between the pipe and cross member.

indeepwithajeep

I have an easy one for some..

I have a '98 (non vac disco of course) xj with a 231 TC. I picked up a set of used tires that weren't evenly worn (front to the rear) and lifted my jeep.

The problem is.. I've been hearing a light howling/whirring noise when in 4x4 (I only use it on lose surfaces when necessary). With the front axle always being live, does this apply stress on the TC chain?? My front pinion angle is angled properly and I have applied grease and still get the same result.

cruiser54

You're probably fine. Did you pull the rear of the front drive shaft down and grease it?

Jguest6

Any trucks to turning the flex plate so I can mark it an pull it out. I'm changing the two freeze plugs in between the trans and the motor. I think I got lucky on the buy other than having to drop the tranny, I got a 97 xj with 105 thousand miles for a grand. Also should I go ahead and change the rear main seal while I have the trans dropped? Thank you.

cruiser54

Mark it for what?

If it's a 4.0, the rear main seal is replaced by removing the engine oil pan.

Plan on doing all the freeze plugs if the others haven't been done already.

Jguest6

Okay, thanks for that. I read that they should be marked when removing. I guess I looked into it to far. I plan on changing all the plugs to brass ones. You have any tips for removing the harness running to some kind of switch on the tranny?

cruiser54

Snip off the zip ties and fuss with it. Some are easier than others.

Jguest6

I just pulled back to the trans from the motor, thank you. I appreciate it

drhoward1988

anyone know the mounting difference between a renix throttle body and newer style (91-99)

NewKindOfClown

If memory serves, different number of bolts. Definitely different bolt pattern

unidentifiedbomb

Anyone install a Solid cover recently on a 8.25 and not have any issues? I know they used to have issues with the holes lining up.

cruiser54

3 bolts versus 4 bolts and a different working tPS.

Why?

drhoward1988

thanks. I was asking because I wanted to use a 99 intake but keep the renix TB. I knew the tps was different. wonder if I can make an adapter plate for it to work.