x2 mine does the same thing! haha

 

Actually, I'm pleasantly surprised that it didn't start doing this years ago. Still, it requires repair. A few MSJ members have offered to help replace the oil pan gasket and the rear main seal once I am able to buy the new ones.

 

hey man this xj looks sweet! how are you liking the rustys kit? thinking about getting a 3 or 4.5 from rustys and trying to get opinions. from what iv heard everyone likes it

 

The Rusty's stuff is SOLID!

One of the guys in MSJ had almost the exact same kit on his TJ (6.5" high clearance long arm) and he literally beat the hell out of it - no damage to the lift components.

I say "had" because he is completely reworking his TJ into a fierce off road vehicle with different axles, and just about everything else.

I would just be very attentive to what you order vs. what actually arrives.

Check off each and every thing that arrives against a list of what you actually ordered.

 

yea that looks like a rear main but hey its a jeep if it doesn't leak it probably doesn't have oil in it lol

 

Since our club's fall run is rapidly approaching (where the hell did this year go?) I'm either going to repair it by the end of September or wait until the end of October.

 

So is that insinuating your going to make it out to the fallrun?

 

That's going to depend heavily on my job situation. I really want to make it, especially because of where this year's fall run is going to be. I just can't predict whether I will be able to go or not yet.

 

Mine has that same leak

 

im restoring a 2001 sport and need a new drivers door do any of you happen to know what other years would fit on it? im most likely going to get it out of a pick and pull.

 

I'm not 100% sure, but from what I understand 1997-2001 doors are the same.

You may try calling a body shop and see what they say (you could imply bringing it to them to do, just that you want to see if you can find a door yourself), etc.

Let me know if you find out something definite - would be good to know!

 

We're going to replace the oil pan gasket and the rear main seal (engine) on the XJ.

Gasket prices range from over $50 (Landers Jeep) to $19 (Autozone)

Rear Main Seal prices are averaging $10 higher.

Obviously, I don't want to put the "el cheapo- gonna leak in a year" brand on there. Once I get the ladder bars, sliders, and rear bumper it will be off roading up to a level 3. I don't have a ton of $ to pour into this (or else I'd be adding an armored oil pan) but don't want to screw it up trying to save a buck.

Any brands to avoid?

Any brands you recommend?

 

From my research 97-2001 will do it ,and Ty for the suggestion

 

Rear main seal > Stealership (slightly more expensive)
Oil pan gasket > Felpro, period.

 

Got the felpro gasket for the oil pan and the valve cover. Going to try to get everything done as soon as I can.