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Back to my Jeep and its steering column wandering...tire pressure is at 30psi. How do I put into a word or words the sound turning the steering column makes when I use the vehicle first time of the day? Not a clunk, clink, or clack...when idling in park I turn the wheel L & R and it sounds like an old spring stretching...you can chuckle, I am!...and if you can interpret that description, well, please share! Then, usually after the first drive the column doesn't make that sound anymore
This is from a Jeep TJ, but the parts that matter in an XJ are identical:
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@ Judy: Unfortunatly the infamous mechanic Ben Dover works everywhere. A pre inspection by you with help of a friend should help narrow it down.
Starting at the pitman arm, think of it as links of a chain. Does the arm move a lot before the drag link, right wheel before the tie rod/left wheel.
And just like the doctor, don't be afraid of 2nd/3rd opinion.
Maybe post general area you live, maybe someone near can recomend a shop if you are unable to do the repairs yourself.
Starting at the pitman arm, think of it as links of a chain. Does the arm move a lot before the drag link, right wheel before the tie rod/left wheel.
And just like the doctor, don't be afraid of 2nd/3rd opinion.
Maybe post general area you live, maybe someone near can recomend a shop if you are unable to do the repairs yourself.
stop leak questions
my jeep has over heated a few times in the last couple of years, nothing wrong just been tampered with. BUT this last time caused transmission to leak. Can't afford to get transmission fixed so I purchased some Lucas stop leak, and bars stop leak, not knowing which is best. So now I come home, read my Chilton, which says do not use any of this stuff. Has anyone used it anyway? What happens if I do? I have oil leaks as well. Never leaked before. Any suggestions? I love this forum, I understand it better than my Chilton! thanks to all whom may reply.
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my jeep has over heated a few times in the last couple of years, nothing wrong just been tampered with. BUT this last time caused transmission to leak. Can't afford to get transmission fixed so I purchased some Lucas stop leak, and bars stop leak, not knowing which is best. So now I come home, read my Chilton, which says do not use any of this stuff. Has anyone used it anyway? What happens if I do? I have oil leaks as well. Never leaked before. Any suggestions? I love this forum, I understand it better than my Chilton! thanks to all whom may reply.
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my jeep has over heated a few times in the last couple of years, nothing wrong just been tampered with. BUT this last time caused transmission to leak. Can't afford to get transmission fixed so I purchased some Lucas stop leak, and bars stop leak, not knowing which is best. So now I come home, read my Chilton, which says do not use any of this stuff. Has anyone used it anyway? What happens if I do? I have oil leaks as well. Never leaked before. Any suggestions? I love this forum, I understand it better than my Chilton! thanks to all whom may reply.
The ONLY reason stop-leak products are useful is when you need to make it that two miles to the junk yard.
If you'd like to post some more information on your Jeeps issues we'd be happy to help. But please don't ruin it by pouring that crud into it.
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HA!...KISS...in the Navy the last S was definitely not Silly...lol! As for being PC, well...good luck with that !
Back to my Jeep and its steering column wandering...tire pressure is at 30psi. How do I put into a word or words the sound turning the steering column makes when I use the vehicle first time of the day? Not a clunk, clink, or clack...when idling in park I turn the wheel L & R and it sounds like an old spring stretching...you can chuckle, I am!...and if you can interpret that description, well, please share! Then, usually after the first drive the column doesn't make that sound anymore, tho there's still that bit of play/delay in the wheel. Someone mentioned his steering may need R&R...how does one know the difference between loose bolts or bad steering?
Back to my Jeep and its steering column wandering...tire pressure is at 30psi. How do I put into a word or words the sound turning the steering column makes when I use the vehicle first time of the day? Not a clunk, clink, or clack...when idling in park I turn the wheel L & R and it sounds like an old spring stretching...you can chuckle, I am!...and if you can interpret that description, well, please share! Then, usually after the first drive the column doesn't make that sound anymore, tho there's still that bit of play/delay in the wheel. Someone mentioned his steering may need R&R...how does one know the difference between loose bolts or bad steering?
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We who plan on keeping our vehicles for quite a few years, need good information if we do our own work. Chilton manuals are a waste of money. A Factory Service Manual bought of off of Ebay is a better investment, and can also be sold when the vehicle is sold or traded off, to recover some or even all of it's cost sometimes.
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It occurs to me the Cherokees are not the exception, but rather follow the rule that the rear shocks will be on opposite sides (one front; one rear) of the rear axle. This makes me think it isn't an issue of fitment, but rather to counteract a rotational force Is this correct, or is there some other purpose?
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swapped engines in my 99 xj. swapped all parts including distributor. put it in time crank no start. pulled plug #3 held against valve cover orange spark? could this be my problem
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Yes, spark needs to be bright blue. Your valve cover isn't exactly a good ground though. Try the block.
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It finally started runs really really rough. I'm gonna change dist. cap and button and see if it does anything. Could a ground issue be my problem?
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I got this from swapping an ax15 into an aw4 jeep. Seems like a good combo to me. Feels pretty normal.
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I have this combo. Been awhile since I've driven a stock jeep but I really like it. My mph's read about 10mph fast. According to grimmjeeper I need 30's to make it like stock. I got this from swapping an ax15 into an aw4 jeep. Seems like a good combo to me. Feels pretty normal.