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Old 06-06-2013, 01:21 PM
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"Ill sell you mine, $50 shipped."

Lol.
Could need a new coil
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Originally Posted by wiggles

I'm not totally sure, since you have cps'ss I'd just try that. If its not that than its the coil
Make sure coil wire has good connection
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Got it to start. Either CPS was bad or the plug or the coil came off.

I dropped a CPS bolt in the bellhousing. How do I get it back. Inspection plate is off
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Got it to start. Either CPS was bad or the plug or the coil came off.

I dropped a CPS bolt in the bellhousing. How do I get it back. Inspection plate is off
Fish around in there with a magnet. It should be right there...
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Originally Posted by lowrange2

Fish around in there with a magnet. It should be right there...
I'll try. **** me right lol? Gotta find a magnet
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

I'll try. **** me right lol? Gotta find a magnet
Get em on an antenna cheap at hf or parts store
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Fixed it. Either the CPS or the main coil plug came off but all is well
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Finally got my 231 w/ sye in place of my 242 in my 91. The 231 came out of a 95. The speed sensor plugs don't match up. I still have the 242, should I/can I just swap the speed sensors out so the plug matches?
Bump for the 5 o'clock crowd lol.

Haven't sat down to google about it yet. Still know nothing.
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How to remove rear quarter panel window without breaking it lol?
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How to remove rear quarter panel window without breaking it lol?
Soap n water flat head screw driver with taps on it....never done one on xj though that's what I would try....body will flex on a hill may also aid u
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Fixed it. Either the CPS or the main coil plug came off but all is well
I've seen so many cars quit because of coil wire that's first thing I check...probly what it was
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Is there a Oring or something on the Oil pressure sender adapter to block peice. Heres a pic
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No. It's pipe thread. Tapered. Don't overtighten it.

Distributor gasket bad?
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Anyone know a good way to get tint off a window? Just got a wing window from the junk yard so it detached, just want it to be clear like the rest
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Anyone know a good way to get tint off a window? Just got a wing window from the junk yard so it detached, just want it to be clear like the rest
Heat gun if you've got one or a hair dryer, razor blades and lots of soapy water
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