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#9766
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oil/fluid changes in gear?
Just a question regarding oil/fluid changes (engine, transmission, diff's) on my XJ 97 auto transmission 4.0 6 cyl.
Does the transmission need to be in a certain gear to change the fluids properly (oil/transmission/diffs) , or can it be in park (to be safer under the car)?
Does the transmission need to be in a certain gear to change the fluids properly (oil/transmission/diffs) , or can it be in park (to be safer under the car)?
#9767
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by 97XJgirl
when you turn the wheel right or left, it shakes and almost feels like a tire rubbing but its not and then pulls your wheel back. What's wrong?
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by dukie564
yea that's leaking a bit
I see along dark road ahead of me..........
#9769
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cleaning connectors
For a while now I'm trying to find the right cleaner/lubricant for the right job.
Question regarding cleaning connectors.
- Dielectric grease is mentioned everywhere to apply on connectors. This grease is a NON-conduction grease, so why would you like to put this on your contact surfaces?
- electrical contact spray is a solvent cleaner which is NOT good for your plastic/rubber housing. what else can I use to clean the contacts?
What are people using for this?
thanks for ur advice on this
Question regarding cleaning connectors.
- Dielectric grease is mentioned everywhere to apply on connectors. This grease is a NON-conduction grease, so why would you like to put this on your contact surfaces?
- electrical contact spray is a solvent cleaner which is NOT good for your plastic/rubber housing. what else can I use to clean the contacts?
What are people using for this?
thanks for ur advice on this
#9770
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Roler
For a while now I'm trying to find the right cleaner/lubricant for the right job.
Question regarding cleaning connectors.
- Dielectric grease is mentioned everywhere to apply on connectors. This grease is a NON-conduction grease, so why would you like to put this on your contact surfaces?
- electrical contact spray is a solvent cleaner which is NOT good for your plastic/rubber housing. what else can I use to clean the contacts?
What are people using for this?
thanks for ur advice on this
Question regarding cleaning connectors.
- Dielectric grease is mentioned everywhere to apply on connectors. This grease is a NON-conduction grease, so why would you like to put this on your contact surfaces?
- electrical contact spray is a solvent cleaner which is NOT good for your plastic/rubber housing. what else can I use to clean the contacts?
What are people using for this?
thanks for ur advice on this
Last edited by Disoriented Hillbilly; 02-10-2012 at 06:00 PM.
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Originally Posted by Roler
For a while now I'm trying to find the right cleaner/lubricant for the right job.
Question regarding cleaning connectors.
- Dielectric grease is mentioned everywhere to apply on connectors. This grease is a NON-conduction grease, so why would you like to put this on your contact surfaces?
- electrical contact spray is a solvent cleaner which is NOT good for your plastic/rubber housing. what else can I use to clean the contacts?
What are people using for this?
thanks for ur advice on this
Question regarding cleaning connectors.
- Dielectric grease is mentioned everywhere to apply on connectors. This grease is a NON-conduction grease, so why would you like to put this on your contact surfaces?
- electrical contact spray is a solvent cleaner which is NOT good for your plastic/rubber housing. what else can I use to clean the contacts?
What are people using for this?
thanks for ur advice on this
#9772
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Disoriented Hillbilly---
It looks like the seal is shot and is leaking. Have you checked the fluid level in transmission? If so, how much is it leaking? How often do you have to add fluid? If it were mine, I'd replace the seal.
It looks like the seal is shot and is leaking. Have you checked the fluid level in transmission? If so, how much is it leaking? How often do you have to add fluid? If it were mine, I'd replace the seal.
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#9774
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Aawwwwh man, you have electrical problems, too?
#9775
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Nothing beats good ol friction... wire brush or sandpaper on a stick. If it's hard to get at or really small, try a toothbrush with some isopropyl alcohol. It's much nicer on plastics. Though you could hit it with some contact spray, clean it up, and then use dielectric grease where you sprayed lol
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by salad
I thought that 91-96 transfer cases intentionally leaked ATF out the back to keep the slip yoke lubricated, whereas 97+ the transfer case is actually sealed and you have to grease the fitting.
Aawwwwh man, you have electrical problems, too?
#9777
Just a little add in for a few posts back:
Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, and most electrical supply houses have a gray colored compound called De-ox or No lox. It's good for a couple of years, conductive, and moisture repellant. It's cheap and a good use on electrical contacts and plugs.
I'm an electrician by trade, and I've taken apart stuff almost 30 years old, and it was still there. Dusty, but still there.
Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, and most electrical supply houses have a gray colored compound called De-ox or No lox. It's good for a couple of years, conductive, and moisture repellant. It's cheap and a good use on electrical contacts and plugs.
I'm an electrician by trade, and I've taken apart stuff almost 30 years old, and it was still there. Dusty, but still there.
#9778
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by dukie564
you'll be fine w/o spacers
You were absolutely right. Just mounted my new wheels and 265X75R16 tires and wheels. Used.
Looks great.
RSWiser
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Just a little add in for a few posts back:
Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, and most electrical supply houses have a gray colored compound called De-ox or No lox. It's good for a couple of years, conductive, and moisture repellant. It's cheap and a good use on electrical contacts and plugs.
I'm an electrician by trade, and I've taken apart stuff almost 30 years old, and it was still there. Dusty, but still there.
Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, and most electrical supply houses have a gray colored compound called De-ox or No lox. It's good for a couple of years, conductive, and moisture repellant. It's cheap and a good use on electrical contacts and plugs.
I'm an electrician by trade, and I've taken apart stuff almost 30 years old, and it was still there. Dusty, but still there.
#9780
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Just a little add in for a few posts back:
Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, and most electrical supply houses have a gray colored compound called De-ox or No lox. It's good for a couple of years, conductive, and moisture repellant. It's cheap and a good use on electrical contacts and plugs.
I'm an electrician by trade, and I've taken apart stuff almost 30 years old, and it was still there. Dusty, but still there.
Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, and most electrical supply houses have a gray colored compound called De-ox or No lox. It's good for a couple of years, conductive, and moisture repellant. It's cheap and a good use on electrical contacts and plugs.
I'm an electrician by trade, and I've taken apart stuff almost 30 years old, and it was still there. Dusty, but still there.
So, correct me if I'm not getting this, but putting NON-conductive grease ( like the so much talked about dielectric grease) ON your contact surfaces is indeed useless, since it might only interfere with contact-conduction but around the connector as a sealant should be fine?