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Old 06-25-2014, 06:32 PM
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Now that the weather is getting warmer, sometimes after 10 or 20 minutes of driving my xj oil pressure will drop to 0 when stopped or idling but it will be running cool. should i use thicker oil?
No. When was your last change? How old is your filter? What brand is it?
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Old 06-25-2014, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by salad

Woah. That's fully compressed? Did you have enough spline engagement in the past?

I'd either take it to a shop or grab a new one if it's a JU shaft.
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My jeeps have zero rust btw (california) YMMV
What's the thread pitch of the zerk on the front Driveshaft. 5/16 x ?.

I May have found the issue. ******* me was so concerned rebuilding obvious (u joints and center ball) i over looked the fact that just maybe the fitting is bad. No grease ever went in that i pumped. The zerk was packed with dust and rust. Spines look good on shaft gonna change fitting, grease up and see if there is any play.
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Old 06-25-2014, 06:54 PM
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Probably 1/4-28
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Probably 1/4-28
Cool. Time to go hunting for one
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Is there a definitive fix for the gas tank not filling all the way? I read many suggestions, tweaks and tips, none which really helped, but I haven't found one solid How To write up to fix the problem.

Mine starts cutting off at about the half way mark, which is totally annoying.
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Old 06-25-2014, 10:07 PM
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Not familiar with that. Have you tried putting the nozzle in not as far? The valve operates on back pressure, if it ends up on an angle you get pressure from it bouncing off of the side of the filler neck.

If not, perhaps your vent is clogged?
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'Rust-free' is underrated.
Makes all the difference when it comes to wrenching, modifying and longevity.
I try and appreciate it as much as possible. Just dont think im gonna buy one thats rusty to make y'all feel better
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What size is the schrader valve on the fuel rail I have? I am looking for a tee fitting with right size hose and female adapter for fuel rail. Any places to buy fuel pressure test parts?
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I try and appreciate it as much as possible. Just dont think im gonna buy one thats rusty to make y'all feel better
Heck no. Go rust-free given where guys like us live.....
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What size is the schrader valve on the fuel rail I have? I am looking for a tee fitting with right size hose and female adapter for fuel rail. Any places to buy fuel pressure test parts?
Napa. Take the cap to the rail with you......
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ok i saw pictures where the transmission plugs are on 96 5 speed,but I cant find when i crawl under.So do i have to remove something in the way?
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So i was changing my fuel filter, got that done and i unplugged the electrical connection near it and knocked some lines, plugged it back in etc... Now my ABS light is on, what should i do?
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Originally Posted by StoneWolfe
Is there a definitive fix for the gas tank not filling all the way? I read many suggestions, tweaks and tips, none which really helped, but I haven't found one solid How To write up to fix the problem.

Mine starts cutting off at about the half way mark, which is totally annoying.
Don't put the pump all the way in, don't fill up as fast as it will go, slow down.
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole
So i was changing my fuel filter, got that done and i unplugged the electrical connection near it and knocked some lines, plugged it back in etc... Now my ABS light is on, what should i do?
Are you leaking brake fluid?
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I was told that in order to weld part of my exhaust together the shop would need nickel rod due to the fact that the stock exhaust is an alloy and will "disintegrate" when attempted. nickel rod is apparently 100 bucks a rod. i know nothing of welding so is there truth in what i was told?
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