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    Vacuum line Q re '79 CJ5 304/2100

    I've got a '79 CJ5 with a 304 and an MC2100 and the PO left the vacuum lines a mess. I believe it's a CA model as well. I think I've got most sorted but I can't figure out where the intake manifold rear vacuum line goes. Can anyone shed some light?
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    Rear seal (main)

    Hey guys, is the top part of the rear seal always rubber? Mine may be very old but it sure feels like metal, and it blunted the end of a brass drift, so I'm wondering if they are always rubber. My replacement is.
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    Removing oil pan

    I've got a '79 CJ5 with a 304 V8 and I want to replace the oil pan gaskets. Is there a trick to taking off the oil pan? I can't see a way to clear the right-hand side engine mount. Any advice would be appreciated.
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    Starter removal '79 CJ5 304 V8

    I have a '79 CJ5 with a 304 V8 and a couple of third-party manuals and I need to replace the starter. Manual just says to disconnect wires, remove mounting bolts, and pull starter. I've taken off the two obvious bolts but can't remove the starter. Any advice would be much appreciated. I...
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    With or without Trac-Lok?

    I'm confused about the Dana 44/Trac-Lok options on the Sport model. Am I to understand that the Dana 44 can be had with or without the Trac-Lok option? I've read a TJ FAQ and still can't understand what the advantages are of one option versus another. Can someone explain?
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    Buying new Jeep

    Hi Guys. Quick question regarding the purchase of a new (2006) Jeep: For a person who wants to buy new but doesn't need much more than a basic jeep for dirt/gravel roads through desert/mountain terrain, is a 4cyl SE sufficient, or are there capabilities in the X or Sport models that justify...
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    WTB steering column CJ5

    Looking for a stock steering column for my '79 CJ5.
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    2003 Wrangler SE

    I'm looking for my first jeep and I'm not confident in my mechanical abilities so I'm looking at new ones versus an older fixer-up. Would the '03 SE make a good base vehicle for later mods? The new 4 cyl specs indicate it has substantially more hp than the old 2.5. Any advice would be...
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