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Old 08-09-2014, 10:39 AM
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I took the cylinder head off, and drilled out the stupid sensor. Of course part of it fell in the head and now I cant get it out!
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Default Are these "saggy" leaf springs, or OK?
These "look" saggy, but my XJ measures 17" from hub center to fender in the rear. See pics below and let me know if this is OK or if I need to replace.

https://i.imgur.com/cIqy4Ru.jpg - front measures 17.5" from fender to hub center; rear measures 17" from fender to hub center
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Looking to add-a-leaf and debating just buying new 3" lift leaf packs instead.
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I took the cylinder head off, and drilled out the stupid sensor. Of course part of it fell in the head and now I cant get it out!
You need one of these lol

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You need one of these lol
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You need one of these lol
Too late. It disappeared into the head, and now I cant find it.
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Anyone have a vacuum diagram for a 94 4.0?


Also, where is the best place to attach an engine lift on the 4.slow? When I pulled mine it came out all catty wompus like.
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Originally Posted by tazunemono
These "look" saggy, but my XJ measures 17" from hub center to fender in the rear. See pics below and let me know if this is OK or if I need to replace.

https://i.imgur.com/cIqy4Ru.jpg - front measures 17.5" from fender to hub center; rear measures 17" from fender to hub center

https://i.imgur.com/kFGMMbA.jpg - taken from passenger side door looking rearwards under Jeep

https://i.imgur.com/FUit0mc.jpg

Looking to add-a-leaf and debating just buying new 3" lift leaf packs instead.
Just get full leaf packs.
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Does anyone know the thread size, pitch, and TPI for the coolant temp sensor? The one that screws into the head. I have to go buy a tap.

EDIT: scratch that, brought it to an engine shop.
Asked the guy to take a look at the valves, oh boy. Head needs a rebuild real bad lol.
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1/4 pipe tap. I think 28 pitch
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Originally Posted by tazunemono
These "look" saggy, but my XJ measures 17" from hub center to fender in the rear. See pics below and let me know if this is OK or if I need to replace.

https://i.imgur.com/cIqy4Ru.jpg - front measures 17.5" from fender to hub center; rear measures 17" from fender to hub center

https://i.imgur.com/kFGMMbA.jpg - taken from passenger side door looking rearwards under Jeep

https://i.imgur.com/FUit0mc.jpg

Looking to add-a-leaf and debating just buying new 3" lift leaf packs instead.
Well the pics won't load on this poor WiFi but the stock XJ setup is 1/2" higher in the rear than up front. AALs can work on brand new spring packs, but on tired springs they'll wear out extremely fast, or worse, cause the main leaf to snap.

Full packs or bust! This way you get new bushings, a much better ride, and longevity. Way better investment.
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Salad/cruiser can I trust the Haynes for torque specs and torque order for the 242 head? Or do you guys have a different reference?
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Anyone have a vacuum diagram for a 94 4.0?

Also, where is the best place to attach an engine lift on the 4.slow? When I pulled mine it came out all catty wompus like.
I've always do that rear head bolt and either the front head bolt or like somewhere by the ac bracket.
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Salad/cruiser can I trust the Haynes for torque specs and torque order for the 242 head? Or do you guys have a different reference?

I just did it this morning. No reason not to trust them.


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I've always do that rear head bolt and either the front head bolt or like somewhere by the ac bracket.

Meh. I just torqued it down and put everything on this morning. I'll probably use that head bolt or the top bolt where the weird inverted hex bolt goes into the block and one by the AC bracket.
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will these work?
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it said fits...but I got that bull s..t Before...96 Cherokee 5 speed
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