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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 89cherokee2gtmudy

Had it tested and it passed. I guess they were wrong. Damn
Take it off and clean the starter and body where they meet. That contact patch is the starter's ground.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 89cherokee2gtmudy
Had it tested and it passed. I guess they were wrong. Damn
I was told that starters will almost always appear to pass when tested. I just replaced mine so I knew it would be there when I needed it.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Replaced my radiator. Started last night, finished this afternoon. The tranny cooler line was a B! Said screw it, picked up some 3/8 fuel line and clamps, hacked off the old tube, fitted the new one. No leaks!
Though my only concern is I looked up the specs online and it said the system holds 3 3/4 gallons of coolant. I've put in 2 gallons and it won't take anymore. Drove it around the block to full temp, let it sit and cool and refilled the reservoir that was 1/2 drained. Drove it again, waiting for it to cool but the reservoirs still at the full mark. Hmm



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Old crusty leaking radiator. Bleh
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Sno_Blynd
i have a 2000 but the skid is huge on the sides
Looks like you got a WJ skid plate there... these are ZJ, I've got the same one in my shed waiting to go on.

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On topic, I finally tracked down Redline MT-90. I had resigned to having to get some shipped or travel 3 hours to a specialty shop (well, stop in during a trip) but it was just on the shelf at freakin' NAPA all of a sudden
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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Lights, lights, and more lights!
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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Picked up a set of Poison Spyder original Dana 30 and 35 diff covers. Kept the 30 and installed. Dana 35 poison spyder diff cover for sale ($40+shipping) because I have already have an 8.25 with a riddler diff cover. Installed with a reusable gasket and filled with Royal Purple! Took an hour and half to drain/clean/install/refill.

Unit bearing was in desperate need of replacement. USA made Timken installed. Only took an hour and went well.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by salad

Looks like you got a WJ skid plate there... these are ZJ, I've got the same one in my shed waiting to go on.

On topic, I finally tracked down Redline MT-90. I had resigned to having to get some shipped or travel 3 hours to a specialty shop (well, stop in during a trip) but it was just on the shelf at freakin' NAPA all of a sudden
I put the same zj skid on mine and it can take a beating the best 15$ i ever spent!!!
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by venomator
badass!, thats exactly what im doing this weekend, same color everthing! and well im also gonna rig my rear washer to shoot the cars behind me....
Haha..........mine was like that when I bought it and the rear wiper motor was locked down about half way through its arc.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by WeatherWarrior
It is good and bad. I can moreeasily diagnose the problem w/ the CEL. The improved power and efficiency is nice. But it also hasto mean the sensors actually work to indicate a problem. There is def. a problem with mine. I'll get it fixed, always do, just takes time and money.
True.........most of my diagnosing has to be done old school and with my limited knowledge of Jeep products, it's often hit or miss.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Renots
Replaced my radiator. Started last night, finished this afternoon. The tranny cooler line was a B! Said screw it, picked up some 3/8 fuel line and clamps, hacked off the old tube, fitted the new one. No leaks!
Though my only concern is I looked up the specs online and it said the system holds 3 3/4 gallons of coolant. I've put in 2 gallons and it won't take anymore. Drove it around the block to full temp, let it sit and cool and refilled the reservoir that was 1/2 drained. Drove it again, waiting for it to cool but the reservoirs still at the full mark. Hmm

Radiator job: Is the tranny cooler line something that will force me to tow the 1/2 done job to a professional? Did you use one of these? I am buying all 3 to prepare...

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece...ool-97576.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...set-96834.html

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=607069_0_0_
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Renots
Replaced my radiator. Started last night, finished this afternoon. The tranny cooler line was a B! Said screw it, picked up some 3/8 fuel line and clamps, hacked off the old tube, fitted the new one. No leaks!
Though my only concern is I looked up the specs online and it said the system holds 3 3/4 gallons of coolant. I've put in 2 gallons and it won't take anymore. Drove it around the block to full temp, let it sit and cool and refilled the reservoir that was 1/2 drained. Drove it again, waiting for it to cool but the reservoirs still at the full mark. Hmm

Old crusty leaking radiator. Bleh
You still have coolant in the block is why you couldn't "fill it up"

Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper

Radiator job: Is the tranny cooler line something that will force me to tow the 1/2 done job to a professional? Did you use one of these? I am buying all 3 to prepare...

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece...ool-97576.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...set-96834.html

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=607069_0_0_
On my friends TJ the tranny lines had clamps on them... I can't remember how the XJ ones are done... Go take a pic
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Which one of these bumpers should I get the orfab non winch bumper or the warrior products rock crawler bumper
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
Which one of these bumpers should I get the orfab non winch bumper or the warrior products rock crawler bumper
Warrior imo
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 09:40 AM
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L&L fabrication
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj

Warrior imo
Yeah I like that one better. I can't find any good pictures of it on a 1997-2001 xj
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