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Old 02-25-2013, 04:59 PM
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Any engine codes? You could see if an local parts store has a obd1 scanner, I have a basic obd2 scanner. Do you just have 1 o2 sensor? I can find you a link to manually testing them if you have a multimeter.
Nope, and I have one up by the motor I believe not sure on the others. Can I just go in and get them checked?
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4

Nope, and I have one up by the motor I believe not sure on the others. Can I just go in and get them checked?
Take it to the auto parts store and ask them to read your check engine light codes
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Nope, and I have one up by the motor I believe not sure on the others. Can I just go in and get them checked?
Im not sure if they can, I know they test starters and alternators but I dont think o2 sensors. If you have the $ and have yet to replace yours it wouldnt hurt to do it anyways. If they have an obd1 scanner they should be able to find a code.
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep

Im not sure if they can, I know they test starters and alternators but I dont think o2 sensors. If you have the $ and have yet to replace yours it wouldnt hurt to do it anyways.
Will do
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Take it to the auto parts store and ask them to read your check engine light codes
Check engine light isn't on
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Check engine light isn't on
Wouldnt hurt to invest in an basic volt meter/ multimeter. Theres tons of youtube videos for testing the o2. Either way replacing it wont hurt if it hasnt been done in a long time.
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep

Wouldnt hurt to invest in an basic volt meter/ multimeter. Theres tons of youtube videos for testing the o2. Either way replacing it wont hurt if it hasnt been done in a long time.
Ill replace it
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Found an XJ D44 with "bad gears" on craigslist...

So if I'm not concerned with bad gears (d44) or adding brackets (8.8) which is better? Strength wise?

I would probably switch the d44 over to disc brakes so that's not an issue either.
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Found an XJ D44 with "bad gears" on craigslist...

So if I'm not concerned with bad gears (d44) or adding brackets (8.8) which is better? Strength wise?

I would probably switch the d44 over to disc brakes so that's not an issue either.
8.8 is stronger and brackets are easy
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8.8 is stronger and brackets are easy
Ok. I do already have a R+P for the 8.8 anyways.
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Lets hear some cool/useful mods for 100 or less
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Originally Posted by DieselD
Found an XJ D44 with "bad gears" on craigslist...

So if I'm not concerned with bad gears (d44) or adding brackets (8.8) which is better? Strength wise?

I would probably switch the d44 over to disc brakes so that's not an issue either.
Get c clip eliminators for the 8.8.
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Lets hear some cool/useful mods for 100 or less
Fender trimming
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Bedline floors
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Fender trimming
Doorless
Bedline floors
Hood vents
Putco headlight harness
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May upgrade headlights. Already trimmed. Not a big door less fan anymore, LEDs get expensive quick.
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