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Old 01-25-2016, 11:07 PM
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Finally got it started after two months. All I had to do was replace the CPS.

After all the b!tching I heard from people, I was surprised it only took 30 minutes!
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Originally Posted by gigemjeep
Couple of tips for you since you have it out. Change the freeze plugs to brass. And change the bolts at the top of the bell housing to hex head and eliminate those stupid e torx bolts.
The plug on the rear of the block can become a real headache if it rusts through.
And, just 'cause I just did it, and you have such easy access - replace the CPS.
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Old 01-26-2016, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by VitaminLee_
Where are you located. I have a set of 5.
I've since changed my mind, thanks anyways

I'm looking forward to the next trip to the JY. I have a good list of things the jeep needs
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Old 01-26-2016, 06:19 AM
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And, just 'cause I just did it, and you have such easy access - replace the CPS.
nah. Why would u replace a known working part with a questionable one?

I would suggest taking the cps off and cut slots on the bolt holes so whenever u need to replace it, u can just loosen the bolts and slide the cps out. U wouldn't have to worry about losing or dropping the bolts inside the bellhousing
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nah. Why would u replace a known working part with a questionable one?

I would suggest taking the cps off and cut slots on the bolt holes so whenever u need to replace it, u can just loosen the bolts and slide the cps out. U wouldn't have to worry about losing or dropping the bolts inside the bellhousing
Jeez, I wish I had thought about that when I had my transmission out. It would have made changing the CPS so much easier when it died a couple weeks later. I probably would have cut out the wrong side of the bolt holes any way
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Old 01-26-2016, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
nah. Why would u replace a known working part with a questionable one?

I would suggest taking the cps off and cut slots on the bolt holes so whenever u need to replace it, u can just loosen the bolts and slide the cps out. U wouldn't have to worry about losing or dropping the bolts inside the bellhousing
What's the lifespan on a CPS? I've got 144K miles on mine and am tempted to change it as preventative maintenance.
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Old 01-26-2016, 02:38 PM
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What's the lifespan on a CPS? I've got 144K miles on mine and am tempted to change it as preventative maintenance.
if it ain't broke don't touch it trust me. Buy a new one and throw it in your glove box as a "just in case"
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Originally Posted by dukie564
if it ain't broke don't touch it trust me. Buy a new one and throw it in your glove box as a "just in case"
Roger that!
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Originally Posted by dukie564
if it ain't broke don't touch it trust me. Buy a new one and throw it in your glove box as a "just in case"
Great advice. I've never seen a CPS fail at a convenient time. They fail when you're leaving work early before a storm, when you just bought 50 burger patties and ten gallons of ice cream for an August birthday party, or when you stall out in a mud pit.
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Originally Posted by dukie564
if it ain't broke don't touch it trust me. Buy a new one and throw it in your glove box as a "just in case"
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Roger that!
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Great advice. I've never seen a CPS fail at a convenient time. They fail when you're leaving work early before a storm, when you just bought 50 burger patties and ten gallons of ice cream for an August birthday party, or when you stall out in a mud pit.
Maybe gently place it in your glove box wrapped in bubble wrap.
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And make sure its a MOPAR one!
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Got all my parts for a small upgrade to the front: Synergy extended swaybar disconnect brackets, Goferit tie-rod flip insert, and Riddler diff covers and Lubelocker gaskets. Going to put the tie-rod otk when I get the chance, then look at some additional steering upgrades down the road.

Also switching to a trail setup on the fenders and bumpers. I already got the Napier flares a week ago, and today I ordered the JCR Vanguard winch bumper and Smittybilt X20 10k winch.
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Old 01-26-2016, 05:57 PM
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I apologized to Bella after witnessing several XJ's in a sad state of repair that were being punished by people that didn't know what they had. Then I took her out for a nice seafood dinner.
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And make sure its a MOPAR one!
Installed my MOPAR oil pressure sending unit.
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