Just a question regarding oil/fluid changes (engine, transmission, diff's) on my XJ 97 auto transmission 4.0 6 cyl.

Does the transmission need to be in a certain gear to change the fluids properly (oil/transmission/diffs) , or can it be in park (to be safer under the car)?

 

Check the inflation of your tires. Mine were overinflated from the guys at tire shop once (geesh, really, u do this for a paycheck?) and i was riding on the center of my tires. Caused it to clunk and jump when turning. They had 44psi in my tires. I now run 33-35psi. Check it.

 

How to rectify? O i should mention, i have been having small vibes at hwy speeds. Prob has something to do with this. How do i track that down?

I see along dark road ahead of me..........

 

For a while now I'm trying to find the right cleaner/lubricant for the right job.
Question regarding cleaning connectors.

- Dielectric grease is mentioned everywhere to apply on connectors. This grease is a NON-conduction grease, so why would you like to put this on your contact surfaces?

- electrical contact spray is a solvent cleaner which is NOT good for your plastic/rubber housing. what else can I use to clean the contacts?

What are people using for this?
thanks for ur advice on this

 

The dielectric grease prevents continuity from circuit to circuit (non-conductive) while maintaining proper greasementationage. It wont short stuff, but will keep it from letting water in and keep connection good.

 

Dielectric grease is freaking amazing stuff to prevent rust on wires And corrosion from moisture

 

Disoriented Hillbilly---
It looks like the seal is shot and is leaking. Have you checked the fluid level in transmission? If so, how much is it leaking? How often do you have to add fluid? If it were mine, I'd replace the seal.

 

Does anybody know where i can find a tutorial video or pictures step by step showing how to install a transfer case drop kit?

 

I thought that 91-96 transfer cases intentionally leaked ATF out the back to keep the slip yoke lubricated, whereas 97+ the transfer case is actually sealed and you have to grease the fitting.

Aawwwwh man, you have electrical problems, too?

 

You don't, its a good sealant to keep crap out, though! If you want something that you CAN put directly on the connectors, see if you can find Sanchem NO-OX-ID Special A Electrical Grade. It's brown thick waxy *conductive* grease. Electrical supply shops should be familiar with it: It's standard to use on high voltage connections as well as in the telco world. Does everything you think it does... lube the connection, pass electricity, prevent corrosion, etc.

Nothing beats good ol friction... wire brush or sandpaper on a stick. If it's hard to get at or really small, try a toothbrush with some isopropyl alcohol. It's much nicer on plastics. Though you could hit it with some contact spray, clean it up, and then use dielectric grease where you sprayed lol

 

K. I'll buy that with the fluid. Now, how to track down driveline vibes? I picture me under the jeep, hanging on for dear life, with my wife at the wheel. Or vice versa.

 

Just a little add in for a few posts back:
Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, and most electrical supply houses have a gray colored compound called De-ox or No lox. It's good for a couple of years, conductive, and moisture repellant. It's cheap and a good use on electrical contacts and plugs.
I'm an electrician by trade, and I've taken apart stuff almost 30 years old, and it was still there. Dusty, but still there.

 

Dukie,

You were absolutely right. Just mounted my new wheels and 265X75R16 tires and wheels. Used.

Looks great.

RSWiser

 

Ahhh... I was wondering if there was a competitor to the Sanchem stuff. I've also seen grounds being disassembled with it and it was just a bit dirty.

 

So, correct me if I'm not getting this, but putting NON-conductive grease ( like the so much talked about dielectric grease) ON your contact surfaces is indeed useless, since it might only interfere with contact-conduction but around the connector as a sealant should be fine?