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    the evil whisling doors...

    1051169 Possible causes for the gap. 1. Door and or hardtop are not a match. Factory or Aftermarket. 2. Door/ window frame is tweeked, broken or just bent. (Someone hanging on it? or worse) 3. Door hinges are bent. 4. Door is out of alignment. 5. Door catch needs to be...
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    the evil whisling doors...

    1051322 If you have checked for damage and wear and found nothing, and you can pull on the door and it closes the gap. Try moving the door striker inwards and see if this helps. To readjust the striker. Loosten it with a rachet and torx (You might need some penetrant first) slid it in towords...
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    suspension sag

    1051412 Here is another item to check. Sometimes Jeepers that install spring lifts use shims or wedges to correct differential angles find themselves with a crooked Jeep. The factory shims are bolted to the spring pack with a single hole. Some aftermarket shims use a slotted hole that clamps...
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    ......vacuum lines.........

    1051502 jhiggins: To save time, this issue has been visited many times. Go to search (in the JeepZ main menu on the left) type "Vacuum Lines" in the "Search For" spot and when it opens select "Show all posts". There should be several that answer your question. If not, ask and we will...
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    ......vacuum lines.........

    1051556 The Posi-lok is available at most 4x4 shops. http://www.quadratec.com Search for Posi Lok or part# 52435 $209.95 You can also try: http://jcwhitney.com/item.jhtml?ITEMID=141559 $197.95 If your selling the Jeep and you have the time, talent and your doing it yourself. It's...
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    holy #%*! it's cold in here

    1051557 I agree with Jeepr89. My heater could cook dinner. Then again, it's supposed to be 80 here today. So I guess we won't all understand. [addsig]
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    holy #%*! it's cold in here

    1051611 Unhook the hose that runs from the engine block (inlet) to the firewall and the other one (return) from the firewall to the block and run a hose thru it to flush it out. You might have some blockage in that part of the system. Inside there is the heater core (It is a small radiator that...
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    Rhino liner questions

    1052140 Once the liner is done it becomes a one-piece solid coating. We actually installed marine (brass) screw type drains in the floor wells before spraying for future ease of clean up. If the wires have a need to be replaced or serviced, you might want to re-run them around the edge of the...
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    1989 Jeep YJ starting problems

    1053454 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 same problem. I now have well over 225,000...
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    4x4 posi-lock

    1058671 MRTATTOO: Can you clarify what you are looking to install? Your subject says "4x4 Posi-lok" which is a brand named cable that actuates the front axle in 4 wheel drive? If so, it replaces the vacuum parts with a hand push/pull cable for more positive control and less vacuum problems...
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    ?????thermostat!!!!!

    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...
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    ?????thermostat!!!!!

    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...
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    Been doin some thinkin...coils vs. leafs...

    1058881 A little input: I have "been there done that" on a lot of customizing in my years and understand that people have there own opinions as to what they want. (Right or wrong) I have never been the one to push my style on anyone. (Just share what I’ve found) I have though listened and...
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    oil blow-by into the air box

    136000 For your information: I had a similar problem with my YJ258 that might help. There are two large hoses on the valve cover, the rear one is from the cover to the air cleaner/box and the front one is from the cover to intake vacuum, with a pcv valve installed at the cover. My problem was a...
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    Shocks

    146000 RE:SHOCKS SHOCKS ARE A TUFF CALL, BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS A DIFFERENT BRAND IN MIND AND WE ALL HAVE OPINIONS. WELL HERE'S MINE. I HAVE USED SEVERAL DIFFERENT BRANDS INCLUDING RANCHO, AND WHEN MY JEEP HAD 31 INCH TIRES FOR STREET USE THE RANCHO 5000 WORKED GREAT. WHEN I WENT TO 33, THEN 35...
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    OIL IN THE AIR

    392000 For your information: I had a similar problem with my YJ258 that might help. There are two large hoses on the valve cover, the rear one is from the cover to the air cleaner/box and the front one is from the cover to intake vacuum, with a pcv valve installed at the cover. My problem was a...
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    Spark Plug Spacing

    428000 Is it possible that you are looking for the spark plug gap? If so any auto parts store would have that information.
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    carb problems

    431000 I have a 1989 WRANGLER 4.2, and I have found that most all of my performance problems have been related to my carter carb. Sadly to say adjustment has been the cause. I had a hesitation problem anytime I let the motor idle and then gas it. (from a stop, turning corners, ect) The fix was...
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    carb problems

    435000 For future reference, here is a useful site for information on the carter bbd.It is off-road.com's tech pages. http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/258bbd/index.htm
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    carbureator backfire

    440000 Check out this site, it might have some useful information. http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/258bbd/index.htm
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