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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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got my flex shots today, my day off. =D the photographer was girlfriend. Not bad for not knowing what to look for.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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and a photo of the girl's zj and my xj. and a tiny bit of snow...
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 12:52 AM
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Nice! It looks like you found the loading dock over by wallwork. I can't wait to get my Jeep going!
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 01:41 AM
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Looks awesome
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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thanks. I worked on a jeep the other day, i thought it was yours, but i noticed it was too dirty, yours should have new engine parts am i right? (xjchase)
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 11:47 PM
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Yeah it will be a completely different engine if I ever get my head back. I couldn't see myself bringing it to someone to get fixed.

Did you ever figure out what was wrong with your?
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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no, it has something to do with the cold. So, I'm assuming it's a bad sensor. I just haven't had the money or motivation to go poking around. I'm gonna replace the o2 sensor for sure, maybe go get another tps, mine has kind of a delay. and maybe a brakebooster to fix that goddamn vacuum leak.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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I pooped when i came to my doorstep today. It's here. I'm so excited. Happy valentine's day to me!!
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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and don't forget a spartan! ARHOOOOH!
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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Yep I'm jealous.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Don't be! It's not as easy as it looks. It's actually a *****! lol. I had no idea what i was getting myself into. But I'm glad. It's a good learning experience.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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I just installed those Mustang 5.0 injectors, i had some problems becuase i had some of the injector plugs wrong, so i had a gnarly misfire. But i rectified that, and it runs like a champ, i got better gas mileage and much much much better throttle response. i recommend the swap.
what year 5.0 did you get the injectors off of? does it even matter?
by the way diggn the wood grain
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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thanks! =D And yeah, it kinda does, if they're orange, then they're 19lb which would be for renix.. if they're blue and black, then those would be for the H.O. motors.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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well, day 3 on the regear process... All is going well, got the front out and apart, and on the reinstall on the rear, I found out that i have to shave the spider gear shaft.. great.. thanks for telling me rusty's..
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Looks great keep it up!
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