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  1. jeeptorino68

    How To: Heater core replacement

    thanks for posting the link. sorry for the busted photos in the original, but i think you can connect the dots between the post and the photos in the album
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    3.7 knock?

    I drained the oil opened up the filter. Nothing. No glitter! My next path is the timing chain. Took off the valve covers driver side is tight (timing chain) passenger side is slack!!! Parts are on the way. This has gotta be it....
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    3.7 knock?

    Thanks for the idea. Forgot to mention I threw in sime of the lucas (I was half a quart low anyways) no change though to the sound. Hence why I'm not so sure it is rod bearings...
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    3.7 knock?

    Bringing this one back up. Changed the cats. Still a knock. Vut the driver side was toast so not a wasted effort... Now what? Sounds more and more like rod knock...but I'm not experienced with that. So how can I determine/be sure? What about engine mounts? Common failure? Torque converter...
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    Ground Clearance: How Much is Enough?

    About 9 or 9.5 inches clearance under my front skid
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    Ground Clearance: How Much is Enough?

    I'm running the ironman lift and some additional spacers. I think about 2.5 total havent measured in a while. Running 255 70 16 tires. Which are about 30 inches tall. Anyways i do the same kind of 4wheeling you are talking about and the bottom of my front skid is scrapped bare. No paint left...
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    exhaust donut gaskets

    Thinking I will use this: Permatex 81878 https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/ultra-copper-4594/chemicals---fluids-16461/glues--adhesives---sealants-19861/gasket-makers---sealers-19581/166cc2694828/permatex-ultra-copper-maximum-temperature-rtv-silicone-gasket-maker/81878/4610391
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    exhaust donut gaskets

    Still working on mine so I dont have a fix yet. But I cut through it in on spot so I could pull it to a smaller circle. We will see
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    Brake Bundle - too good to be true?

    Rockauto.com has Powerstop brand kits for the same price. Much better quality I'm sure...
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    exhaust donut gaskets

    separate issue from my other thread. but same jeep . 2002 3.7 with 226,000 i replaced both catalytic converters and i have a muffled exhaust leak. the typical downstream kind you get from a leaky donut gasket or flange. i used a felpro gasket on the passenger side. the fit was good. but the...
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    engine tick - hot or cold -- exhaust?

    2002 3.7 with 226,000 miles this developed last summer after a hard weekend of camping. but then went away after a while...? or maybe i just wasnt hearing it with the windows up. well its back... thought it was the driver cat converter rattling...replaced both sides, and the driver did have the...
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    New to the forum. Looking for advice!

    There are tuners /programmers for tgr 04+ kj though...correct?
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    Fog lights won't turn off

    Had a bad relay cause this on mine. But I have the relay wiring tweaked to keep the fogs on whenever like with high beams etc.
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    Blown Bilstein front shock

    They have rs5000x and 9000xl rear And bilsteins Whats wrong with the 5100s with the adjustable height? I have that same type on our 08 WK and they are fantastic. Levels out tye factory rake
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    Looking for good brake pads and rotors

    Powerstop has been great for me. No dust!
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    Stuff off my 06 Renegade

    I'll send you a pm
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    Stuff off my 06 Renegade

    Do the tow hooks have the backing plates that go inside the frame? Just front hooks or rear too? How many miles on the alternator? Shipping to 97355?
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    '02 New and used spare parts

    Brand amd part number on the injectors?
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    Upgraded intake manifold?

    The 4.7 does have a HO intake manifold. The op could get one and 3d scan it and make a 6 cyl version....
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    Rocky road outfitter lift kit

    Also, why 3+ inches. At that much lift you will open up to jeeding a lot of parts and pieces. Stick to 2 or 2.5
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