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Old 06-05-2016, 07:06 PM
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This is on the top of the chamber where the quench height is at.. See the yellow smear?



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So, incomplete combustion due to low compression?

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Originally Posted by cruiser54
I just used mine to inspect a bird's nest.

The day I got it, I handed the camera to my wife to see, and then pointed the tip up my nostril quickly!!!
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I tried to examine my throat but I couldn't go very far.


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Door sticker. Paint code is circled in green,
I think that only works if you're buying the paint from the dealership... the below is if you're buying from an automotive paint company

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
I use paintref.com

Flame Red: DT3521
Chili Pepper Red: DT3458
I.E. when I went to CarQuest for my paint... the code looked similar to the above.
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
I think that only works if you're buying the paint from the dealership... the below is if you're buying from an automotive paint company I.E. when I went to CarQuest for my paint... the code looked similar to the above.
The duplicolor perfect match uses the factory paint codes. Due to hail I got to replace a cowl on mine and I got to repaint it too. I have already received comments about how it looks just like the factory paint.
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Originally Posted by Basslicks




I think that only works if you're buying the paint from the dealership... the below is if you're buying from an automotive paint company



I.E. when I went to CarQuest for my paint... the code looked similar to the above.
Finishmasters, the paint supply company here used the PEA paint code and mixed me rattle cans for my '99. Color matched perfectly.(Chili Pepper Red)
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Originally Posted by salad
It sounds to me like that TPS is junk.

OBD-II works by establishing a min and max threshold for signal levels. (0V would indicate a closed circuit, 5V indicates a short.) If I remember correctly, at rest (full close), the TPS should read 17%. Anything above the PCM assumes the throttle is being opened and won't mess around with the IAC and will start adding some fuel.

Before writing the TPS off completely, take it off and test the connector going into it. Record the voltage on the +5V pin and measure resistance to the battery negative post from the Sensor Ground pin.
5.17 volts to ground. 500ish ohms IIRC, forgot to write it down. 14.9% at idle, 92% unplugged, and 77% at WOT plugged in. Is there a way to train it?
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Originally Posted by rcguymike

5.17 volts to ground. 500ish ohms IIRC, forgot to write it down. 14.9% at idle, 92% unplugged, and 77% at WOT plugged in. Is there a way to train it?
Basically trains itself. But you can do the special magic dance and force the PCM to dump its short-term memory. Look up the "flashing" steps from a fuel injector upgrade thread.

500 ohms is WAY too high. Should be like 3.
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Originally Posted by gigemjeep
The duplicolor perfect match uses the factory paint codes. Due to hail I got to replace a cowl on mine and I got to repaint it too. I have already received comments about how it looks just like the factory paint.
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Finishmasters, the paint supply company here used the PEA paint code and mixed me rattle cans for my '99. Color matched perfectly.(Chili Pepper Red)
Hmmph! Good to know!
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Originally Posted by salad
Basically trains itself. But you can do the special magic dance and force the PCM to dump its short-term memory. Look up the "flashing" steps from a fuel injector upgrade thread.
Pretty sure I did this when I swapped my injectors.

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500 ohms is WAY too high. Should be like 3.
Oh poo...
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Can you swap the transfer case in a 1996 Grand Cherokee with the one in a 1998 Grand Cherokee? Both have 4.0 6 cyl. engine.
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Can you swap the transfer case in a 1996 Grand Cherokee with the one in a 1998 Grand Cherokee? Both have 4.0 6 cyl. engine.
Sure seems like something that should be posted in grand Cherokee tech.....
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
pictures would help.
OK.
There's a little bit of rust there though.




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Originally Posted by Danny74
OK. There's a little bit of rust there though.
Dana 35
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Originally Posted by Danny74
OK. There's a little bit of rust there though.
yup Dana 35
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I am replacing my rear leaf springs should I replace the shackles as well ?
if so what would you recommend thanks !!

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