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    O2 Sensor override?

    1043704 that sensor measures and tells the computer how lean or rich to make the fuel mixture. you need to find a spot in the exhause to put it. some place close to where it was. [addsig]
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    alternator

    1044852 take the thing on a test run. A little longer run than you would ever use it for. that way you know it will not let you down. you can also get a clamp on amp meter to find out the true output. [addsig]
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    damn woodpecker again

    1044957 hit that cat with your hand. If you hear a rattle, the insides have come loose. before it clogs your muffler you need to do something. short fix is to gut it.[addsig]
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    Oil leaks R Us..

    1044959 all my leaks were from the valve cover. you can try to tighten it down a little. best fix is a new metal valve cover. jeep parts, try ebay or a local jeep club.[addsig]
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    Gears

    1045015 the lower the numbers the better mileage. also you have to do the frount end since it"s a 4X4. this gets very expensive. best thing, glass pack for a muffler, K&N air filter . it"ll take a long time to break even. Even if you do change that ring & pinon.[addsig]
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    90 YJ Carb - race and die

    1045028 in the how to section it tells you how to clean the idle jets in the carb. you can get a rebuilt kit for about $20. also carb shops offered rebuilt carbs for $200 w exchange. The next step is a new WEBBER carb for $400. then their"s holly fuel injection kit $900. and the last options is...
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    diagnosing oil pressure (sender/gauge) problems

    1045292 i replaced my sending unit last year cost about $11. my gauge kept reading 2 psi. it fixed the problem.[addsig]
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    AHhhhhhh! SALTWATER

    1058071 if you got that much saltwater in it. to bad you didn"t have a river to drive it through to flush it out. you should get rid of it, or maybe the insurance would total it. that jeep will never be the same. :-( [addsig]
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    voltage regulator?

    1054938 i have a 90 YJ and found that the center cable not connections were bad. went to wallmart got new ones for $8. but most likely it"s your regulator thats bad.[addsig]
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    My 98 Wrangler keeps stalling

    1040482 sounds like you bought someones elses lemon? tell the service rep. you paid for that certain repair, and it's not fixed and you want it fixed! call the mfg 1-800-853-1403. try going to another dealer explain in detail the problem. find out the predious owner of the car. was it doing it...
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    Transmission Troubles....Help!!

    1040554 check your leakage to the trans. you also can put in a new filter and fluid in. sounds like you have some trash thats sticking inside the trans. other than that you'll have to go to a shop and have them look at it. bob [addsig]
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    JEEP TJ 97 WRANGLER 4.0 SPUTTERS AND SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING

    1040574 check your catalitic converter. hit it with your fist, if it rattles the insides have broke loose clogging up the exhause.[addsig]
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    Rear Main Oil Seal Questions YJ 1991 4.0

    1040588 you should get the engine block serial no., also vehicle no. just in case. call a dealer about this and get a part no. for this item. this now can be mached for an after market part. how about ordering it off the internet. it shouldn't cost that much, order both of them. [addsig]
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    Oil and Filters

    1040837 a couple of years ago consumer reports did a good article on filters and oil. the filter that came out on top was fram. they rated the filter on the ability to filter, not what it looks like on the inside. as far as the oil, this stuff has advance far enough that the leading name brands...
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    need even more help!!

    1041238 i have a 90 wrangler that seem to have the same problem you decribed. found out it was corroded battery cables. [addsig]
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