Replace & Upgrade - MJ Build
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Freeze plugs are all done, just need to get the accessories bolted back to the motor and install the front driveshaft. Unfortunately, I learned why she reeks of unleaded... Gas tank is leaking, fuel line is leaking, filler neck is dry rotted. Hopefully getting her back tomorrow so I can gather parts.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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Thanks, syco.
You caught me wearing the wrong shirt today. 
Originally Posted by Basslicks
Just Empty Every Pocket!
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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And I just realized how remarkably unhappy I look in that picture 
I guess McDonalds will do that to ya...
There, I replaced it so y'all wouldn't be scared.
I guess McDonalds will do that to ya...
There, I replaced it so y'all wouldn't be scared.
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Year: 1998
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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Just ordered some parts:
New 23.5 gallon Spectra gas tank
New tank straps
New filler neck
I'm about to go get lunch and check Advance and Napa to see if they have proper fuel lines.
New 23.5 gallon Spectra gas tank
New tank straps
New filler neck
I'm about to go get lunch and check Advance and Napa to see if they have proper fuel lines.
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well, fuel you kinda need. you seem to be almost restoring this thing as your "upgrading" it
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Originally Posted by kuzican
well, fuel you kinda need. you seem to be almost restoring this thing as your "upgrading" it
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
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More good news!
It's been two days without any trouble from the cooling system. City, highway, back roads, wide open tire spinning, and no trouble. Still keeping an eye on it. On a similar note, my new gas tank, straps, and filler neck are shipped. Advance Auto said they'll be here the 13th. UPS says tomorrow. We'll see.
I just got back from a 100mi round trip to Fairfax, Virginia (hooray for proper cooling) to get tires. I picked up four 30x9.5x15s mounted on stock steelies for $75. I got down there, talked Jeeps a little, and the guy gave me his stock coils and a stock XJ brush bar for free.
It's been two days without any trouble from the cooling system. City, highway, back roads, wide open tire spinning, and no trouble. Still keeping an eye on it. On a similar note, my new gas tank, straps, and filler neck are shipped. Advance Auto said they'll be here the 13th. UPS says tomorrow. We'll see.
I just got back from a 100mi round trip to Fairfax, Virginia (hooray for proper cooling) to get tires. I picked up four 30x9.5x15s mounted on stock steelies for $75. I got down there, talked Jeeps a little, and the guy gave me his stock coils and a stock XJ brush bar for free.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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I test fit my buddy's old 31s from his TJ, and they fit with no rubbing. I didn't flex them, of course, but I could drive them on the street. I shouldn't have any trouble with these 30s, but we'll all find out today when I mount them. Last night I traded my old 33x12.5 spare to dukie564 for his old 30x9.5 spare.