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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by etanthegreat138
I have a oil pressure prob. It's a2001, starts up runs at45 psi, but after you drive for ten minutes it drops to 10 psi. And some times it drops completely to 0 psi. Raises a bit when you give a lil throttle tho. Im leaning towards oil pump. Thing is it doesn't knock. Just wondering if anyone is familiar with this before I tear it down. Thanks.
Yep replace your sending unit. But first stick a mechanical gauge on it.
Old Jan 11, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

If you hate it stay away from it. Like te above poster said, aal is nothing but trouble. Some ppl get lucky and never have an issue but I'd rather get old xj leafs and build with those than new aal
Agree lol
Old Jan 11, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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That's alot easier than what I was thinkin. Thanks. Oh is there a fuse for the washer pump? Mine doesn't work, and it has me lost . It sucks not having them in the winter.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by etanthegreat138
That's alot easier than what I was thinkin. Thanks. Oh is there a fuse for the washer pump? Mine doesn't work, and it has me lost . It sucks not having them in the winter.
I second odgreen's response.. just replaced my sending unit, had exactly the same symptoms on my 2000.. its a piece of cake to replace. Just try not to crack yhe connector when you unplug it. But, even that's any easy fix.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Hey guys, I just wanted to say thanks for the help with my No start issue. I finally believe that that was the cause. I cleaned the post and replaced the terminals and it started right up for me, so hopefully this solves it for good.

However, when I cut back on the positive cables to get some fresh copper I found that both wires were HIGHLY corroded! So as a temp fix I sanded them down to get it clean and then hooked them up. My question this time around is, Is it a tough job to replace both positive cables? I fear that the entire wire is probably corroded as well. I see the one going to the fuse box and it doesn't look to tough, but the other looks like it leads to the engine? I'm wondering if it is a job You guys think I should take care of myself or just bring it in.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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do it yourself. Any auto parts store will sell battery cable lengths next to the terminals. Just make sure it's #4 AWG or bigger
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Need a quick reply!
What is the wrench size needed for the oil pressure sending unit? I'm picking up the wrench after work and dont have the sender with me. Thanks!
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
do it yourself. Any auto parts store will sell battery cable lengths next to the terminals. Just make sure it's #4 AWG or bigger
Okay cool, where exactly does that second cable lead to? I couldn't really tell without a flashlight.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by drewfunk
Need a quick reply!
What is the wrench size needed for the oil pressure sending unit? I'm picking up the wrench after work and dont have the sender with me. Thanks!
dunno - I just use an adjustable crescent wrench
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by xj guy
Okay cool, where exactly does that second cable lead to? I couldn't really tell without a flashlight.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
dunno - I just use an adjustable crescent wrench
Wouldnt work for me, to tight a space, need a proper sized wrench for a tight fit on the sender so there isnt any play.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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Have the noise back in my rear drums. It will not go away. It squeeks like Hell when I first start going and when I apply the brakes. I've had it into les schwab twice cause of it. We've grinded down the metal on the brake pads cause we could see wear on them. We can't figure out why its doing it. Only thing it may be is to big of pads or what? It's really starting to get on my last nerve, I'm ready to stop this jeep habit and sell it.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by drewfunk
Need a quick reply!
What is the wrench size needed for the oil pressure sending unit? I'm picking up the wrench after work and dont have the sender with me. Thanks!
just did this.. i think it was a 1 1/16" ..i think. deff somewhere between 1" & 1 1/8".. can't remember for sure.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye
just did this.. i think it was a 1 1/16" ..i think. deff somewhere between 1" & 1 1/8".. can't remember for sure.
X2 on the 1-1 1/8. Couldn't really remember either.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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Thanks guys! Guess i will be buying a 1 1/8 and a 1 /16 just to be sure



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