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Old 04-14-2013, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Replaced mine and didn't tie back the wires. Replaced it again after they melted to the downpipe. $150 later, my CPS is fixed.
I've got two spares lol
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Old 04-14-2013, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
NGK ZFR5N gapped to 0.035"
No autolites 985 gapped to god knows what since my gapper didnt go lower than .40 but they were all the same she runs like a boss the old champions were fried also someone coulda told me that cyl 1 & 6 are effin *beep* lol I smashed my thumbnail on one of the the alt bolts it still freaking hurts n some sexist *** stopped to ask if I "needed a boost" like becausr im a female all I would be doing under there is trying to jump the battery....gimmie a break
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Old 04-14-2013, 05:32 PM
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I did find a new belt under the backseat (woot) & a valve cover gasket leak and a coolant leak I think cuz it went from full to fill in the res in less than a week but not into the oil thankfully
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Old 04-14-2013, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ScikoFaery

No autolites 985 gapped to god knows what since my gapper didnt go lower than .40 but they were all the same she runs like a boss the old champions were fried also someone coulda told me that cyl 1 & 6 are effin *beep* lol I smashed my thumbnail on one of the the alt bolts it still freaking hurts n some sexist *** stopped to ask if I "needed a boost" like becausr im a female all I would be doing under there is trying to jump the battery....gimmie a break
Shoulda played him. See if he was able to help you lol.
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Old 04-14-2013, 05:42 PM
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Shoulda played him. See if he was able to help you lol.
Yuck no he was some creepy old black guy told me to have a blessed day...I would bet money I know more than he does about cars he just saw my *** leaning over the fender if id had a ***** he wouldnt have even slowed down lol
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My question is why we're you changing plugs on the roadside.
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Originally Posted by 89xjrocker
My question is why we're you changing plugs on the roadside.
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Originally Posted by 89xjrocker
My question is why we're you changing plugs on the roadside.
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Well in don't know how roadside she was, but I did alot of my jeeps maintenance in the street since I don't have a driveway or garage. Lying on a public street to do my alternator, neighbors think I'm nuts lol
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Can someone help me identify my rear axle no tag to specify but is it a 44 or 44a? 98 zj 5.2 v8 quadratrac with a 249 and 3.73 gears.
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Can someone help me identify my rear axle no tag to specify but is it a 44 or 44a? 98 zj 5.2 v8 quadratrac with a 249 and 3.73 gears.
Only way to tell. Get a magnet.
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

Only way to tell. Get a magnet.
Never though of that will the diff cover suffice or do I have to crawl all the way to the back of the housing
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I have just purchased a 1990 jeep cherokee and I am planning to pull it behind my motorhome when I finish fixing it up. I have a few question about what I need to do for it to be tow ready. It has a tow bar and a light hook up listed below is my questions

1- Does it require a breaking system that is activated by the motorhome?

2- What position does the transmission and gear box need to be in?
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**** me d44a time for a skid...
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Originally Posted by scuba66
I have just purchased a 1990 jeep cherokee and I am planning to pull it behind my motorhome when I finish fixing it up. I have a few question about what I need to do for it to be tow ready. It has a tow bar and a light hook up listed below is my questions

1- Does it require a breaking system that is activated by the motorhome?
2- What position does the transmission and gear box need to be in?
Neutral for both and I don't know that one but I'd assume not.
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Old 04-14-2013, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by scuba66
I have just purchased a 1990 jeep cherokee and I am planning to pull it behind my motorhome when I finish fixing it up. I have a few question about what I need to do for it to be tow ready. It has a tow bar and a light hook up listed below is my questions

1- Does it require a breaking system that is activated by the motorhome?
Depends on jurisdiction. Generally if your towing vehicle isn't a piece of crap you're fine. A stock XJ weighs about ~3500 lbs which is the suggested max for not running without brakes. Brakes in an XJ are hydraulic.

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2- What position does the transmission and gear box need to be in?
Transmission must be in Park for an auto or some gear for a manual. Transfer case must be in Neutral.
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