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Old 03-08-2011, 06:05 PM
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Dukie, if you change your oil pump do you have to prime it before you bolt it in? I never change a oil pump and Im totaly clueless.
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remove the cover and pack it full of vaseline before installing
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Old 03-08-2011, 06:47 PM
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This haynes manual makes it seem more complicated than that, so i hope your outline is better lol
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Old 03-08-2011, 06:51 PM
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its really not, just REALLY messy. The hardest part is getting the suspension to hang low enough to get the oil pan off. There are a crapload of bolts to take out for the pan. The two at the rear and front are different size so keep them organized to put back in the same spot. 2 bolts hold the oil pump to the block
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Old 03-08-2011, 07:35 PM
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good enough for me, thanks for the heads up
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Originally Posted by baloozabub
Was going to put new brakes all the way around on my 98 XJ. What is a good reliable brand? I keep reading reviews of different types of pads and I am not sure which is best for the money.
just fyi pay attention on the rears
two diff shoes small ones go to the front
it makes a difference trust me
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Originally Posted by wildspear

Look at my profile pick. 4.5 lift and 235/75/r15
Thanks man! Nice jeep btw.
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Old 03-08-2011, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rocko
Are there "bumper kits" available? like, not a welded up bumper but all the pieces to weld your own together?
Check out jeeptubes.com, not the greatest selection of bumpers but they got a lot of really cool stuff that I'm gonna take advantage of! (Tube doors!)
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Originally Posted by 00Pajeepcherokee
Or..... go to a Dodge/Jeep dealer and get the specs printed off for your Jeep.
i know dealerships charge like crazy and for every little thing, but do they charge for a spec sheet?
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I'm planning on swapping my rad for a CFS 3 row radiator and I was wondering if I could cut out the problematic quick release clips on the transmission line and use high pressure rubber hose with clamps if I run into problems and get frustrated, which I do very easily.
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I searched for this prior to asking, so I hope I'm not kicking a dead horse. I just did a fluid change on my rear axle and noticed "DANA 066 2" stamped onto the housing under the cover. Since Dana did not make a 66 or a 066 for that matter, what does this mean. I had been under the impression that I had a Chrysler 8.25.
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I'm planning on swapping my rad for a CFS 3 row radiator and I was wondering if I could cut out the problematic quick release clips on the transmission line and use high pressure rubber hose with clamps if I run into problems and get frustrated, which I do very easily.
Nvm...I was able to search when I got home on my desktop computer(my iPod kept crashing). It seems that a few people have cut the quick connect fitting off with no ill effect.
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i want to convert the rear drums to disc and looking for info on what parts off of what fit and directions on how to install / convert them. thanks!
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Originally Posted by A55MULL3T
i want to convert the rear drums to disc and looking for info on what parts off of what fit and directions on how to install / convert them. thanks!
I think there is a build/ write up on this.
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Old 03-09-2011, 02:48 AM
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actually found a great one here..

http://www.madxj.com/default.htm

along w some other good stuff
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