Roger that wouldn't be there first time. I called once looking for a 8.25 diff cover gasket and the guy said what a transmission filter.....I was like uhhh

 

Although I really hate the place, Pepboys carries them.

 

See its retarts like that, that gives parts guys bad reps iv been in parts almost 4 years now and i hate people like that man. As far as ngk plugs i love them and run them in everything from my xj to my lawn mower. Get the ngk vpowers there a basic copper plug and my xj loves them!

 

Those are the ones I put in 2 day. Now my xj feels brand new no engine vibes

 

How we do it in A-town

 

any tips on front axle U joints?

I haven't ever done them on the xj...can't be too different from other solid axles?

 

I just did them last week... getting the hubs out was the hardest part.. a hammer, 19mm impact socket the anvil on my vice and bfh were absolutley necessary! Used a chisel and the hammer to get the hubs out. Put anti sieze around the hubs and on the hub bolts will make them easier next time

 

Yup same deal. Pound out the old press in the new. I use a bench vice and a BFH. Stick the new joint in the freezer while you take the old one off and apart to help with the install.

 

I didn't need to freeze the new u-joints... they were cake to put it... maybe check you tube for a video?

 

Didnt say you needed to. Helps make quick work of installing them though.

 

Gotcha... I'll keep that in mind next time

 

Na never did any I changed the front axle twice everyone I put on were Str8 but ill keep that freezer advice in mind

 

Plugs reduced vibes in your engine? I need a driver side mount it's making some vibes..

 

Had mine so long I can tell when I need an oil change, spark plug, wires etc. Engine gets a lil shake to it kinda like a rough idle. I usually feel it in the steering wheel when in park.

 

Ok I got a similar thing going on. I did the autolite plugs back when I got it with 186k. I have 210k I guess couldn't hurt to do new plugs when I do my motor mounts and trans mount this weekend.