Forum: Jeep
October 19th 06, 12:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 21
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2001 jeep - emergency brake
In article >,
says...
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> It's also useful as an emergency 'limited slip' lever for getting
> unstuck,
I should have added in vehicles...
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Forum: Jeep
October 19th 06, 12:46 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,054
2001 jeep - emergency brake
Been there done that. We used to keep a reallly old Ford pickup up at
the lake and someone who shall remain nameless left the E-brake on for a
couple of weeks during winter after a storm. Had to...
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Forum: Jeep
October 17th 06, 01:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 4
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2004 WJ 4.0 trans/ATF level questions
Thanks for looking it up and posting the chart, it will be really useful
since mine is so cold-blooded and it's not going to be 80-90 degrees
here anytime soon. My dipstick is different, having a...
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Forum: Jeep
October 15th 06, 01:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 4
Views: 513
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Forum: Jeep
October 15th 06, 01:16 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 4
Views: 513
2004 WJ 4.0 trans/ATF level questions
On my recently purchased WJ (4.0/42re/factory trailer tow) I noticed
that the owners manual says check the ATF level in Park, while the
dipstick says Neutral. In Park it appears to be 1-1.5 pints...
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Forum: Jeep
October 8th 06, 12:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,897
Which coolant?
AFAIK, Peak still makes an American Green, but you won't find it at
Walmart, KMart, or even Autozone. The discount stores seem to carry only
the Universal stuff these days. I have seen it at a...
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Forum: Jeep
September 21st 06, 12:27 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,499
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Forum: Jeep
September 13th 06, 01:19 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 3
Views: 606
'04 GC
I recently bought a late build '04 Laredo Rocky Mtn. Edition and so far
so good. Mine has the 4.0, Selectrac, D30/D35c with 3.73 gears, and
factory trailer tow. Besides what's already been...
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Forum: Jeep
September 10th 06, 12:11 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,032
Front Rotor Concern, 02 WJ
You might want to be aware out the following class action lawsuit and
settlement:
http://www.wjjeeps.com/updates.htm
Page down to the section on WJ brake pulsation, also the TSBs on what
they're...
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Forum: Jeep
July 22nd 06, 01:16 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,193
Candid Thoughts on GC Value
In addition to the build sheet which is on DC's computer, if buying from
a Jeep dealer a friendly service advisor can pull up the warranty claim
history on his computer. This won't show routine...
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Forum: Jeep
July 21st 06, 12:54 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,193
Candid Thoughts on GC Value
I've been looking at WJ's as well and another somewhat common problem
area I encountered is pulling to the right. An '04 I test drove would
lane-change in a millisecond at 70 mph if I let go of the...
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Forum: Jeep
July 20th 06, 02:03 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,062
PCM not letting heat/AC blower blow?
The ZJ's automatic temp control system has it's own microprocessor as
part of the control head assembly. The blower speeds are variable and
controlled by this processor. A relay is used for high...
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Forum: Jeep
July 16th 06, 12:17 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 7
Views: 295
any SRT8 owners here?
In article <yIdug.66548$9c6.60654@dukeread11>,
says...
> Jack Carter wrote:
> > Anybody got one?
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> Not me. But the test drive was fun. :D
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> Honestly, I'm thinking...
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Forum: Jeep
July 7th 06, 12:26 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 5
Views: 654
'04 ZJ opinions/experience
Thanks, that would explain why a search for '04 ZJ problems' turned up
very little. We use our '97 ZJ for light duty towing, both boats and
snowmobiles and rarely go farther offroad than an...
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Forum: Jeep
July 5th 06, 02:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 5
Views: 654
'04 ZJ opinions/experience
Thinking about a low mileage(21K) 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0
Selectrac. Has DC fixed many of the problems common to late '90s ZJs
I.e. leaks, axle problems, trans problems, or have there been...
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