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Old 10-08-2015, 07:48 PM
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With what?
oh, nevermind, I read it wrong. I thought he was wondering if it would be fine to drive it wth the rear spring broken but i see what he's asking now,
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When I am coming to a stop, the Jeep idle stumbles. Also there seems to be no bottom to the brake pedal. Brake pedal isn't really spongy but feels softer than what feels right. Brakes themselves are fairly new, front and rear, no leaks. Maybe the under hood something is going?
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Originally Posted by crabmushrooms5
When I am coming to a stop, the Jeep idle stumbles. Also there seems to be no bottom to the brake pedal. Brake pedal isn't really spongy but feels softer than what feels right. Brakes themselves are fairly new, front and rear, no leaks. Maybe the under hood something is going?
do you have a hole in your brake line? check your brake fluid reservoir and see if it has gone down any
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do you have a hole in your brake line? check your brake fluid reservoir and see if it has gone down any
good call will check in daylight
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... it performed great with the chocolate milk fluid it had in it before, and after a few fluid changes. It is worse which doesn't make any sense,...
The way I understand it, the old fluid had the broken down clutch material in it. Even though it was in particulate form, it still helped the transmission function.
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ok long story...i need a rear drive shaft.Hard to find anywhere unless i pay 300 dollars..{dont want to..!!}Where can i get one?Also is there any other ones that will fit mine,like other years,grand cherokees,etc.? ITS 1996 cherokee Sport ,2 in.Lift,5 spd,8.25 rear,4.oL.OF Course.........HELP..Also whats the difference in auto drive shaft?
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With the 95 model fuel regulator in the rail, does the vacuum connection increase fuel pressure under vacuum?

Could you theoretically disconnect the vacuum line to reduce the fuel pressure in an attempt to reduce fuel usage?
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I'm gonna waterproof my wiring under the hood this weekend. I'm gonna get some contact cleaner and clean inside all the terminals. When I dielectric, should I also put some inside of the connectors and around the base where the wiring enters or just where the wiring enters. Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
I'm gonna waterproof my wiring under the hood this weekend. I'm gonna get some contact cleaner and clean inside all the terminals. When I dielectric, should I also put some inside of the connectors and around the base where the wiring enters or just where the wiring enters. Thanks in advance
you are welcome in advance
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
I'm gonna waterproof my wiring under the hood this weekend. I'm gonna get some contact cleaner and clean inside all the terminals. When I dielectric, should I also put some inside of the connectors and around the base where the wiring enters or just where the wiring enters. Thanks in advance
Glitch, I've always put it on the contacts themselves and any seal that may be present without any problems.
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Glitch, I've always put it on the contacts themselves and any seal that may be present without any problems.
Cool. I always hear different things about putting them in the contacts. Figured, I've put it off long enough and now that I have the hood vents, rather not take chance lol
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Cool. I always hear different things about putting them in the contacts. Figured, I've put it off long enough and now that I have the hood vents, rather not take chance lol
I believe the concern is with using it in high voltage environments, not so much low voltage ones.
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Originally Posted by 4WD4EVER
I believe the concern is with using it in high voltage environments, not so much low voltage ones.
That's what I read too. About battery connections, which I never had an issue there, or other high amperage devices.
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Recently installed a new stereo in my XJ and i have to turn the volume up quite high for it to be loud enough to hear (30-40). Any idea if i can get the radio to come on at a lower volume setting? i cant even hear it until around 15-20.

I have the Pioneer DEH 150
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Originally Posted by Joecam18
Recently installed a new stereo in my XJ and i have to turn the volume up quite high for it to be loud enough to hear (30-40). Any idea if i can get the radio to come on at a lower volume setting? i cant even hear it until around 15-20.

I have the Pioneer DEH 150
That model has 14 watts per channel RMS value. The speakers need to match that RMS value. If the speakers are rated at 50 watts RMS, than the head unit will need to be turned way up like you describe.
Are the positive/negative wires correct going to speakers?
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