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Old 06-30-2009, 10:33 PM
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At least $50 i think...i've seen where guys pull the carpet back and cut a small access hole by the gas pedal to get to it as well....make sure and check the wiring/connector first and remember the paper spacer.
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That Omni GLH is quite a car - you still drive that?
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At least $50 i think...i've seen where guys pull the carpet back and cut a small access hole by the gas pedal to get to it as well....make sure and check the wiring/connector first and remember the paper spacer.
hey, I'm all aboput easy access fixes. I'll try getting the car up on my ramps first and crawl underneath to take a good look. I may put two paper spacers in - you have me paranoid now!
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That Omni GLH is quite a car - you still drive that?
I take the '85 out once in a while. Lots of fun. The '86 has been converted to auto w/rmvb and isn't really set-up for these curvy roads. It earns its name in a straight line though. Goes Like Hell!
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Originally Posted by ol"blue
Here's a write-up showing how to R & R the CPS in an XJ. WJ similar. http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoCPSchange.htm
Did you check out that link yet? It looks fairly easy.
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Originally Posted by ol"blue
Did you check out that link yet? It looks fairly easy.
I did thanks. Huge help Blue ,,, huge.
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Originally Posted by ol"blue
I take the '85 out once in a while. Lots of fun. The '86 has been converted to auto w/rmvb and isn't really set-up for these curvy roads. It earns its name in a straight line though. Goes Like Hell!
What are ytou running in those cars? That can't be the stock 1.8 motor.
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What are ytou running in those cars? That can't be the stock 1.8 motor.
I had these built using the '89 Dodge 2.2/2.5L common block, forged crank & rods, .040" over forged pistons, and a lot of head/manifold porting, bigger turbos and injectors,... lots of things I can't remember 'till I look at my papers. Too much tied up in 'em actually.
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Originally Posted by ol"blue
I had these built using the '89 Dodge 2.2/2.5L common block, forged crank & rods, .040" over forged pistons, and a lot of head/manifold porting, bigger turbos and injectors,... lots of things I can't remember 'till I look at my papers. Too much tied up in 'em actually.
Ever try autocrossing the car?
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Nope.
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jeep runs fine now, thanks to your help guys. Thanks a ton. Replaced the crank position sensor and prob lem is solved.
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jeep runs fine now, thanks to your help guys. Thanks a ton. Replaced the crank position sensor and prob lem is solved.
That's great.
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Just came back from the auto parts store and picked up 5 qts of 20W50 Castrol syntec, Fram oil and air Filter, and a qt of slick 50. Will this oil be too thick in the winter you think?
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Just came back from the auto parts store and picked up 5 qts of 20W50 Castrol syntec, Fram oil and air Filter, and a qt of slick 50. Will this oil be too thick in the winter you think?
That's too thick IMO. 10W30 is as thick as I'd use in the winter.
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Originally Posted by ol"blue
That's too thick IMO. 10W30 is as thick as I'd use in the winter.
looks like I'll be changing oil again in November. I just feel safer with thicker oil in the summer.


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