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1058680 The design of a thermostat is to keep the system closed until the water reaches the desired temperature and then opens to maintain that temperature ie: 160, 180, 190degrees ect. (Speed at which this happens depends on your climate, (sunny and hot =faster / cold and snow = slower). (For...

1058682 Note: If your system were operating correctly the temprature would only fall below the thermostats setting (For example 180 degrees) for a very short time. Usually this happens when the thermostat first opens after the Jeep has cooled down and the water is now run through the radiator...

1056115 I have a 1989YJ that I bought new. The only recomendation I have is "258-6". More power and longer life. I have approx 250K miles and it still runs strong. Check out my pics link to see what you can do. Suspension is a personal choice, I have Superlift springs. The ride is smoothe...

1056181 My first reply is to allabs5150: Thanks for compliment. I am running 33x12.5x15 Goodyear MTR's on Ultra 15x8 Aluminum Wheels. I have had no problems with the wheels except that they are a pain to keep looking nice. I will be changing to a steel wheel when I go to 35"s. (Haven't found...

1056182 P.S. Maybe I'm getting older, but, I love the Automatic.[addsig]

1056183 Rancho 9000's for Four reasons. Reason 1:Fit. Rancho had the correct size for my application. Reason2: Adjustability. After installing my lift I noticed the front end severly "Nose-Diving" while hard braking, which was unacceptable to me if not unsafe. The adjustable Rancho 9000's...

1056280 The cage was designed and built by a fellow Jeeper and myself. Total tubing and plate costs about $150.00? Labor....Beer? The Posi-Lok cable engages and disengages quick, easy and as advertised... Positive. I like it. edited by: MORGSTER, Feb 23, 2003 - 12:54 AM[addsig]

1056354 Most 4wd shops, but Quadratec (800) 745-5338 has it in their latest (2003 Spring Edition) catalog, (Page 178) or go online to (www.quadratec.com) 4x4 Posi-Lok part #52435.00 It sells for $209.95 at QT, but I have seen it cheaper.[addsig]

1056438 My partners Yj had seat problems. After pricing replacements, we decided first to remove the factory covers (Simple zipper) and padding. It was a broken weld. I fired up the mig, repaired and reinforced it, reinstalled the cover and it's been years without problems. I even went as far...

1056439 I cut the factory vacuum lines at the T-case leaving about 1 inch on the plug. I installed vacuum line caps over the open lines and reinstalled the plug to keep the T-case sealed. I removed the rest of the lines, capping off anything left open and saved the old parts just in case. You...

1056440 I connected the unused belts together and went to my local Home Depot and bought a bunch of velcro straps. The are great to keep items from flapping in the wind. You can also hold lug wrenches, flashlights, fishing poles, ect.[addsig]

1056500 I feel your pain. Before you go to the extreme of pulling your motor. Over the years I have had a lot of sleepless nights just trying to find my illusive leaks. In most all cases the culprit was something very small. If I took the position of major surgery every, or any time I had a...

1056502 When the shift motor is engaged on the front axle, vacuum is transfered to a switch on the firewall under the battery, which then creates a contact to allow ground to go to the indicator on the dash and light up.[addsig]

1056506 To understand how the system works might help to repair it. On the dash is a light that tells you when you are in 4wd. Under the battery (Passenger side) is a vacuum operated switch for the 4wd light (One wire to ground the other to the dash 4wd light). The shift motor is where all of...

1056507 Here is an old post I wrote that might help: Regarding oil in the air cleaner. I have been reading this same topic from forum to forum. Everything from removing valve covers to rebuilding motors because of warn or broken parts. Here is a suggestion from a Jeeper that had and fixed that...

1056515 It's been a long time since I played with my horn wiring, but this might help to understand how it works and then repair. The horn is bolted to the body, which grounds the horn unit. The horn has a connection that goes to the 12v relay. The relay has one wire going to the horn, one...

1056518 carriss: There are many grounds. Tracking down wire problems is next to impossible without being there. Find a manual at your local parts store with a wiring diagram included. If you don't understand it, ask for help. Wiring is not hard, just a pain in the butt. I have found most...

1056519 As JP said, those rubber covers are diffusers to reduce glare and add color. I have seen Jeepers remove the diffusers, dip the bulbs in ceramic dye to change the color (Blue, red, green)(It works just.... ok) Also for those with a lot of time, replace the bulbs with different colored...

1056523 Both doors at the same time is rare. You have two possibilities. Both door handles are broke (Not likely) or the linkage inside the doors came loose or maybe damaged.(Usually loose) You can remove the inside door panels, it is easy to do, and inside you will see how the door lock...

1056524 Back in the late 60's I had a airhorn from a Mac Truck on my Volkswagen. Getting attention wasn't a problem. but, everytime I hit the horn, it used so much vacuum, my car cut out. Those were the days :-D [addsig]