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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Well that bolt has a nut above it but like dukie said, if you ain't reusing just rip it off
I posted this a few days ago towards you to make your job easier brother
Sorry man, I must've totally missed it. Was pacing back and forth in the driveway trying to dodge mosquitos and inhaling paint fumes lol. Thanks though!
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Just how bad is this? Drivers side frame rail




Can anyone post a pic of a non-rustbucket?
Anybody?
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Hey everyone, I was wondering if it would be safe to use a torch to burn off the old thermostat housing gasket? I have let it soak in some mineral spirit for a couple of hours and most of it is still on there after some scrubbing. Pissing me off this is whats holding me, if I had any $ I would just go and get a roloc wheel. Thanks for the help.
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by avision
Hey everyone, I was wondering if it would be safe to use a torch to burn off the old thermostat housing gasket? I have let it soak in some mineral spirit for a couple of hours and most of it is still on there after some scrubbing. Pissing me off this is whats holding me, if I had any $ I would just go and get a roloc wheel. Thanks for the help.
Mine came off pretty easy with a razor blade and mineral spirits.
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic
Mine came off pretty easy with a razor blade and mineral spirits.
Thanks for that, makes me feel so much better lol. Mine definitely is not.
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Rear differential leak. Any help on what to do?
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Rear differential leak. Any help on what to do?
Fix the leak..... Duh! Lol
Replace said leaking seal
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Thanks for that, makes me feel so much better lol. Mine definitely is not.
Sorry if you tried that. You didn't specify. A sturdy putty knife may work. I've also heard of guys using wire wheels on a drill.
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Anybody?
I dont have any rust free pics but I would clean it all up and spray on some undercoating or rust stopping primer. It will continue to get worse
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by shawn_00x
I dont have any rust free pics but I would clean it all up and spray on some undercoating or rust stopping primer. It will continue to get worse
Yeah that's definitely the plan. But I'd rather not even lift it like I was planning if someone says the rot's serious.
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic
Sorry if you tried that. You didn't specify. A sturdy putty knife may work. I've also heard of guys using wire wheels on a drill.
I got it off finally, some brute force with the razor blade did the trick, scratched it up some, but no significant gouges. I was going for as little damage as I could but that wasn't working. If it leaks I just go and get another one, I think I will probably get another next time anyway to save me some time and endless scraping. Do you know if they make reusable rubber gaskets for it, seems like that would be the way to go. Getting the reusable non collapsible valve cover gasket was one of the best things I did to my jeep after 3 cork ones. I installed it dry too.
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by smokerkenny
Finally able to trace down my small oil leak. Seems to be from the seal between the oil filter adapter & the block. I've got the older-style adapter that's verticle/upside-down. Since I'm taking it off to replace o-rings, can I pull a newer horizontal-style adapter & mount on a renix block? Local jy has a couple xj's w/ horiz-style. From my multiple searches, I'm gonna need a 16mm socket for renix, & a t60 socket for horiz-style. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Bump on this question. Got ran over by other posts.
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ZachsXJ
most headers I've seen for the AMC 242 cost an arm and a leg.

If you want long tube headers for a reasonable price: Amazon.com: PaceSetter 70-1192 Black Exhaust Header: Automotive

Thats the only one I've ever seen that fits the bill.

Or for a bit cheaper:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JEEP-...#ht_1826wt_941

I've heard that they are pretty decent and if you look its almost an exact copy of a banks header.

Everything else worth buying is like $300+

Really any generic flow master or whatever hi-flow cat will work well. They're not all that different between them. Get something cheap from Summit.
i was looking for something like this! I am planning on a dynomax super turbo cat-back, a new cat, and the pace setter headers. i assume this is the entire exhaust? i am going to collect my pieces and take it to a shop to be welded in. anything else i should expect?

also i looked at a magnaflow cat (supposedly OEM direct fit) yet looks much shorter than the cat that was on the vehical. considering my exhaust plans listed above, what should i be looking for in a cat? will length or manufacturer affect anything?

finally, my eyes are bleeding from reading dyno vs flow vs magna vs gibson threads. i decided its mostly opinion or preference. so dont worry, im not going to ask again, however if you feel there is a better option please make your case. I want it to sound like a truck, have good performance, and at a decent price. i feel the dynomax super turbo is the best all around choice.

i appreciate all patience and information. jeep-on.

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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 04:22 AM
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Hi, no one has replied to my XJ 4lt Sport 1998 question about why it cuts out when offroad and working,it cuts out for 5 to 20 min depending on the ambient temp??

On the road, no problem unless pulling a trailer, connecting to the computer indicates nothing??

Thanks..Leon
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 04:24 AM
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Hi there.......no one has replied to a previous question about my XJ 4lt Sport 1998 cutting out under load for between 5 to 25 minutes depending on ambient temp. and wind, computer indicates squat..nothing??

Much help needed as its awaste of time to have a 4x4 and not be able to go off road!!

Thanks.......Leon



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