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Old May 2, 2012 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ehracing67
In regards to incorrect badging from factory, here's a funny story. I was working at a DCJ dealership and we were moving the inventory around when a fellow salesman says to bring the dodge caravan, I say what caravan? He says the gold one. I say it's a Plymouth voyager. He gets mad till we realize that the entire front was badged as a caravan, and the rear was badged as a Plymouth. Probably the best example of factory screwup.
Started Friday.... Finished Monday
Old May 2, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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When replacing the tstat, is there a gasket in there that I'll have to replace? And some kind of sealant I'll need?
Old May 2, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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I've got a '91 Cherokee, and my problem is I cannot for the life of me get better than 15 miles to the gallon. It's stock tires and lift, and seems to be in good running order. I've changed the air filter, O2 sensor, ran sea foam through it (haven't ran it through the throttle body yet) and run plus at the pump. I don't drive that hard but can't get any better. Any advice? Thanks!
Old May 2, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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New cap rotor wires and plugs. Fuel filter too. Change oil regularly. Slow down.
Old May 2, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by xj guy
When replacing the tstat, is there a gasket in there that I'll have to replace? And some kind of sealant I'll need?
Yep there's a gasket it might come with a new one, if not they're like a buck or two. You don't need sealant. Just clean the surfaces good.
Old May 2, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepers91
I've got a '91 Cherokee, and my problem is I cannot for the life of me get better than 15 miles to the gallon. It's stock tires and lift, and seems to be in good running order. I've changed the air filter, O2 sensor, ran sea foam through it (haven't ran it through the throttle body yet) and run plus at the pump. I don't drive that hard but can't get any better. Any advice? Thanks!
Depends on how in-depth you want to get with it.. an alignment helps.. so does an injector swap. ..if you don't want to do that much, you could bring it to a Merlin's and have them do a fuel system service for you.. basically bypasses your system and pressure-cleans it.. gained about 2mpg for me on the next tank.
Old May 2, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Disoriented Hillbilly

Fwiw- I went with rc 3" aal series 2 from grimus (jason) on the vendor forum for an incredible price. I am very happy with it and a year later, no noticable sag from aal. I later bought rc disco's that i very infrequently reconnect.

I didnt need an sye, tc drop, adustable trac bar, ext brake lines (didnt even rebend), and i wheel the dog snot out my rig. Just goes to show how different the tolerences can be. Start simple and work out the bugs as u go.

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How much did you pay everything you needed to lift your Jeep? You can Pm if you want. I'm looking into the same lift
Old May 2, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Oil press low on rebuilt 4.0,,it was low before it was rebuilt,what should it be at hot ldle? Thanks ,,,nukeweldor,,Ps its a 2000 xj
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Old May 2, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nukeweldor
Oil press low on rebuilt 4.0,,it was low before it was rebuilt,what should it be at hot ldle? Thanks ,,,nukeweldor,,Ps its a 2000 xj
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What pressure is it now? At hot idle mine stays at 40. While driving its at like 70. That's normal.
Old May 2, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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WHY CAN'T I FIND THE CORRECT UPPER BALL JOINTS FOR MY 99XJ!!!!???? Is this a common issue?
Old May 2, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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okay so a couple of weeks ago i fixed my jeep from over heating, but now when i take off fast, or when i was trying to pull this big stump for my dad and when i would start to pull and lug down it makes what sounds like a a fan hitting something in the front but it only does it during those times, has anybody ever had this problem.
Old May 2, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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motor mounts?
Old May 2, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ Stryker
motor mounts?
X2 sounds like under load the engine may be shifting and possibly tapping the fan shroud. I'd say an easy way to tell is to pull fan shroud and look for some scrapes.
Old May 2, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CherokeeXJ
okay so a couple of weeks ago i fixed my jeep from over heating, but now when i take off fast, or when i was trying to pull this big stump for my dad and when i would start to pull and lug down it makes what sounds like a a fan hitting something in the front but it only does it during those times, has anybody ever had this problem.
How bout just start simple and make sure the shroud is not loose or moving around. Look and see where its hitting and go from there. Mine did that a couple weeks ago but I didn't have the shroud secured correctly.
Old May 2, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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so...instaling right now a Rough country 3 inch lift wit complete leaf....

question is : do i need to drop the t case ??? if yes... got 4 bolt to held that in place...on each sude...i've got a bolt screwed trought the frame and the other one is a nut...cose the bold came from the frame...so how am i suposed to drop the tc if i can'T get longer bolt....



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