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    Ball joint recall for 2002-2003 models?

    Guys, I've had my 2003 Liberty since new (Dec. 2002). I vaguely remember taking it in to have a recall done on the rear suspension (was it bearings or ball joints) a couple years after I got it. Now I am seeing the variety of recalls on Libertys for ball joints but the recent ones seem to...
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    Spare Mounted Bike Rack

    I have the Thule carrier that mounts over the spare. I believe I bought it online for around $150 a year or two ago. Anyways, works okay for 2 adult bikes. Small framed bikes do not fit as well/secure. You should remove the bike(s) from the carrier prior to opening the tailgate. While not...
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    Annoying oil leak / smoke....

    In my case, the issue was 100% the passenger side valve gasket. Oil was dripping down onto the o2 sensor area. After replacing it and washing down the area (if you don't you still may get some residual smoke for a short period of time), everything was back to normal. I didn't bother changing...
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    Coolant drips into cylinder head

    When I had a lot of difficulty getting the valve cover out, I unclamped one of the core coolant hoses near the firewall to try and get a bit more space. I wasn't execting the surge of coolant :) In any case, some pooled in the bottom of cylinder head, but I was able to dry it with a shop...
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    Annoying oil leak / smoke....

    Which breather hose? They all came off very easily. The only hose that was clamped that I removed was to the coolant overflow tank. If there are no clamps and the hose simply seems "seized" on, you could always try and slip a small flathead screwdriver in and try and work it around the...
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    Annoying oil leak / smoke....

    Hey guys -- I have an '03 Liberty LE with about 117K on it. Great car...been rock solid. In any case, for the past 6 months I've noticed a strong smell and whitish smoke after driving the car for a few minutes and stopping at a stoplight. I had trouble pinpointing it but felt like it was...

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