Forum: Jeep
October 12th 06, 04:36 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 9
Views: 547
Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
Aside from potential drive line problems and the steering getting all whacky
on you, no, I don't see any problems with a 2" suspension lift. None that
money can't fix,...
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Forum: Honda
October 1st 06, 04:23 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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Replies: 7
Views: 189
check enigne light
This is usually a sensor going bad. If you don't fix it nothing may happen
for a while, but eventually the car will stop running. Good preventative
maintenance is to take the car to Autozone or a...
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Forum: Honda
October 1st 06, 12:03 AM Posted to alt.autos.honda,rec.autos.makers.honda
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Replies: 24
Views: 797
Advice wanted - Should it stay or should it go?
If you have a good job, just get a new car. The car shouldn't be making
exhaust noises, just after the cat and muffler were replaced. If this is
indeed exhaust, it is a sign of shoddy workmanship. ...
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Forum: Jeep
September 30th 06, 04:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,421
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Forum: Jeep
September 30th 06, 03:34 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,167
Drag link boot cover - '01 TJ
Finding the boot is going to be the tough part. These are normally sold as
part of the steering component in question. There are aftermarket
replacements made, out of red urethane. Try searching...
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Forum: Honda
September 29th 06, 11:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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Replies: 2
Views: 304
loose wheel 88 civic...
It's not going to get any better. Call some local shops and ask how much to
replace your front wheel bearing. Many people recommend doing both wheels
at the same time, because the other one can't...
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Forum: Jeep
September 29th 06, 09:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 4
Views: 409
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Forum: Jeep
September 29th 06, 08:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys,alt.jeep-l
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,421
seeking advice RE Wrangler transmission overhaul
The OP was asking about a clutch alignment tool. As far as aligning the
transmission goes, I just "eye" it, and then slide it in there with one
hand, while the other is ready with a bolt. ...
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Forum: Honda
September 29th 06, 08:17 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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Replies: 2
Views: 226
cooling fan trouble
It is not a good idea to go replacing electrical components with the battery
plugged in, unless you are an expert and know for sure, that the component
in question does not have any power to it. "I...
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Forum: Jeep
September 29th 06, 05:39 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 20
Views: 867
2WD Wrangler...?????
That's why you put sand bags or old cast iron radiators in the back.
Earle
"Mike Romain" > wrote in message
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> Nope, I have seen it also. ...
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Forum: Jeep
September 16th 06, 04:48 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 5
Views: 303
87 XJ cheap
Bill,
There's no telling what can happen to a vehicle with your plates still on
it, and name still recorded with the DMV. Friends had a Subaru, that they
had sold, wind up in a ditch with several...
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Forum: Jeep
September 16th 06, 04:36 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 5
Views: 501
1977 CJ 5 Blown Rear end
Mike,
In general I agree, but when changing a carrier all you need to get right
are the bearing preload and the gear lash. That is a heck of a lot simpler
than setting the pinion depth and preload....
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Forum: 4x4
September 16th 06, 03:48 AM Posted to rec.autos.4x4,rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys,alt.jeep-l
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Replies: 3
Views: 358
87 XJ cheap
They used to tell me that, but now I tell them they "have to" take my trade
in. I got $200 trade in on a completely worn out 1960 Rambler American
Station Wagon once. ;^)
Earle
"Will Honea"...
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Forum: Jeep
September 16th 06, 03:48 AM Posted to rec.autos.4x4,rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys,alt.jeep-l
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Replies: 5
Views: 303
87 XJ cheap
They used to tell me that, but now I tell them they "have to" take my trade
in. I got $200 trade in on a completely worn out 1960 Rambler American
Station Wagon once. ;^)
Earle
"Will Honea"...
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Forum: Jeep
September 9th 06, 03:28 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,027
Front Rotor Concern, 02 WJ
You can't predict wear according to mileage, unless you know driving style
and where driven. It could be that the calipers are mounted on a slight
slant, to prevent squealing and grabbing, and that...
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Forum: Jeep
September 8th 06, 04:46 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 15
Views: 710
94 Cherokee XJ Coolant leak
Water from a garden hose should work fine for antifreeze.
Earle
"billy ray" > wrote in message
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> If he is getting puddles that...
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Forum: Jeep
September 8th 06, 04:20 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 12
Views: 981
4 Cylinder Engines in CJ7
The Cherokee got these engines first, then the Wranglers got them. Afaik,
none of them made it into CJs. I have the 4 cylinder engine in my Wrangler,
and no speeding tickets so far. ...
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Forum: Honda
September 7th 06, 06:18 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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Replies: 6
Views: 385
Buying a 2006 Civic
At a local used car lot you can buy all the three quarter ton club cab
pickups you will ever need, and at good prices too. For a Civic, maybe if
you wait for gas prices to go down or stablize a bit...
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Forum: Honda
September 7th 06, 06:15 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda,alt.autos.honda
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Replies: 16
Views: 470
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Forum: Jeep
September 7th 06, 04:42 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 12
Views: 981
4 Cylinder Engines in CJ7
Afaik, the four cylinder is a GM offering, with the same bell housing
pattern as a small block Chevy or the 4.3 liter V6. The 5.7 liter fuel
injected small block is an ever better compromise....
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Forum: Honda
September 7th 06, 03:17 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda,alt.autos.honda
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Replies: 16
Views: 470
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Forum: Honda
September 6th 06, 05:01 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda,alt.autos.honda
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Replies: 16
Views: 470
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Forum: Honda
September 6th 06, 03:26 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda,alt.autos.honda
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Replies: 16
Views: 470
Plastic vs. aluminum radiator
The radiator in my Jeep is rigidly mounted to the front grille, but the
hoses are about two feet long each.
Earle
"Art" > wrote in...
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Forum: Jeep
September 6th 06, 03:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,589
87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
I bought it used. I put Valvoline in it now.
Earle
"L.W.(Bill) Hughes III" > wrote in message
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> Bummer! That's the name of the brand you...
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Forum: Jeep
September 6th 06, 03:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,589
87 YJ 4.2 -> 4.0 swap questions
Afaik, the original engine in the Suburban did 260,000 miles. It was
burning oil at a rate of a quart every 300 miles, and I had one inch
aftermarket breathers in both valve covers, just to keep the...
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