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Old 04-03-2018, 07:44 AM
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Has anyone noticed he has an 88?

Doesn't have an AX-15.........Has the Peugeot BA-10.

Checked the trans lube level yet? Condition of fluid on your new purchase?
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Did not notice that. I even looked right at it. My mind translated it to 98. That’s what I’ve been thinking the whole time. Ugh. <facepalm>


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Is the Peugot tranny noisier than the AX15?

The MT90 seems like it would be just as good in the BA-10 or is there something I'm missing?
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Also, just noticed a very slow leak from the oil pan drain bolt, think I could get away with a new bolt? And am I better off changing out the whole pan and gasket?
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Also, just noticed a very slow leak from the oil pan drain bolt, think I could get away with a new bolt? And am I better off changing out the whole pan and gasket?
I'd start with a new drain plug and gasket and go from there. If you don't have oil leaking around the pan edges there's no reason to go to the effort of replacing the oil pan gasket.
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Probably the oil filter adapter I think. Mine leaks in such a way that makes pretty much everything look like it's leaking, drain bolt included.

That adapter is a common source of leaking. If you Google for "xj oil filter adapter leak" there are a ton of resources on solving it. I'd really look at that first.


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The oil filter adapter is a common issue, as is the valve cover. Both will leak down the back of the engine due to the tilted "nose-up" way the engine sits.

I'm doing my oil filter adapter when I next change my oil - it's not a difficult fix and the new set of O-rings is only a couple bucks.

You could probably pick up a new drain plug and gasket and a set of O-rings from your local parts store for right around $10 and replace both the next time you do an oil change. If you haven't done one already, an oil change should be one of the first things to do on any new-to-you vehicle. My 95 seemed to really like the WIX filter (Napa Gold filter should be a re-packaged WIX).
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Awesome yeah I just called in for the new gasket and I’ll grab some o-rings. Doing the oil tonight after work and oil filter, got the high mileage oil of course.
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Originally Posted by soehlked
got the high mileage oil of course.
Hahaha - be careful - there are a variety of opinions on the "right" oil to use in the Jeep 4.0 around here and passions can get pretty high. The real "War [over] oil" occurs in this forum.

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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Has anyone noticed he has an 88?

Doesn't have an AX-15.........Has the Peugeot BA-10.

Checked the trans lube level yet? Condition of fluid on your new purchase?
Ever do this yet ?
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Ever do this yet ?
I will be tonight when I get off work and do the oil and oil filter. Any tips when I go and do it?
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Originally Posted by PatHenry
The oil filter adapter is a common issue, as is the valve cover. Both will leak down the back of the engine due to the tilted "nose-up" way the engine sits.

I'm doing my oil filter adapter when I next change my oil - it's not a difficult fix and the new set of O-rings is only a couple bucks.

You could probably pick up a new drain plug and gasket and a set of O-rings from your local parts store for right around $10 and replace both the next time you do an oil change. If you haven't done one already, an oil change should be one of the first things to do on any new-to-you vehicle. My 95 seemed to really like the WIX filter (Napa Gold filter should be a re-packaged WIX).
You can do that any time....
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It amazes me how much info gets thrown into these threads without proper understanding of the situation.
First off, verify lube level and condition.
Identify which trans you have.
As with any "new to me" vehicle, check all fluids and condition right away.
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Just finished the oil, went with 10-40 and some stabil. Also replaced the oil cap and now my pressure is stable at 30 psi idle and 35-40 while driving. Old oil was pitch black haha. Going to look more into trans this weekend. Anyone know where to buy the mt90 fluid? Autozone didn’t carry it and I’d rather buy it in person than online
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
You can do that any time....
True. I'm waiting for the oil change since mine isn't too bad and it's a messy job so just more convenient to do the adapter and oil change at the same time.


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