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  1. Thread: ZJ rear disks

    by ike
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    Re: ZJ rear disks

    i did it on mine...:rolleye0012:




    JY zj caliper mounting brackets and calipers for cores, and kept the hoses
    jy zj proportioning valve

    from the parts store...
    2-rebuilt calipers...
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    Re: Tom Woods NP242 SYE

    FWIT after i did mine, tom woods told me (he called me after i emailed them to confirm the 2* down angle on the pinion) that some vib is just the nature of the beast, comes with hanging about 12lbs...
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    Re: Tom Woods NP242 SYE

    use a angle finder. off the flat on the back of the dif and on the ds.
    can't tell from the string pic's, but kinda looks like diff is up too much.
    have you pulled the tc drop yet?
    went through...
  4. Thread: 242 vs 231

    by ike
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    Re: 242 vs 231

    i ran found a 231 on fle-bay for $30. + shipping.
    total with shipping was under $100.00.
    pulled it apart, chain and all was good. added an aa sye and all is good.
    got a 231 shifter out of jy $10....
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    Re: My Gas Mileage Thread

    if the engine temp is above about 160* and the O2 sensors are heated up and reading properly, the ecm is in closed loop, it don't care if it has a 180* or 195* themostat, as long as it's in the...
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    Re: My Gas Mileage Thread

    Let me throw my latest outing at ya…

    Drove to Hot Springs Arkansas to the Super Lift off Road Park this past weekend.

    On the interstate at 65 mph with a/c and wife, gear/supplies for a 5-day...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...UPDATE 8-17-11

    that's a 195* not 190* thermstat
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...UPDATE 8-17-11

    For those that are still keeping up with this, today I put in 180* thermostat…

    Why I tried a 180* thermostat. To see IF the RADIATOR was capable of keeping it cooler. :bang:

    Ambient temp was...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    i can understand that. wish i could find more info on it. the one i've got now is working just fine. haven't had a full needle on 210 yet.
    how's it working down there for you?
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    how did we miss this one???

    Amazon.com: Omix-Ada 17101.21 Radiator: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41caDW%2BfE3L.@@AMEPARAM@@41caDW%2BfE3L

    couldn't find any real...
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    Re: Let's talk about air conditioning!

    "The absolute best thing to do for AC O rings is to pull them, walk down the the best auto parts store you can find and set them on the counter and have them get their O ring box out and match them....
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    Re: Let's talk about air conditioning!

    FWIW…I was chasing a/c leaks on my 98 too.
    I found all of my leaks have been at the o-rings.
    I have a big generic assortment kit of a/c o-rings for 134-a.
    It took me awhile to find out that they...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    yep, i noticed that @ low speeds it wasn't as cool as with the 3-core csf, but it seems to maintain a more constent temp @ all speeds. that's why i was gonna check it with the scanner to see what the...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    Since I was outta whiskey an beer, I went ahead an change the radiator.

    First off I must have a Severe Duty thermal GC v-8 fan clutch, cause it WILL not fit with this radiator. The 1 I’ve been...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    Ordered mine yesterday about 9:30 am, expecting it sometime next week.

    Went to town for lunch (14-mile trip just to get there). I kept a very close eye on the temp just to note what it was doing....
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    You really don’t have to worry about that. As long as you are in the range it’s not going to effect anything.

    In properly designed and working cooling system, the radiator and cooling fans...
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    Re: Engine operating temps explained

    The pcm will go into closed loop @ about 140* if the o2 sensors are warm enough, which they usually are after about 2 min. This is a fact and can be verified by anyone that knows how to use a good...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    Yes I see those listing also, but as 1 parts man said “well what could be different?”
    Then I thought about it on the way home and I said hey I looked at the specs for both and I don’t remember...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    This is what I found out today.

    Apparently we don’t have a real radiator repair shop in town. He tried to be helpful but had no real information of any use and had to make a phone call to someone...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    Look at the 3 I put in my last post on page 1.

    I’m going to town with the part #’s now to see if I can find out more about them from the radiator shop.

    I guess you could contact Morris 4x4 in @...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    More fuel on the fire.

    Ck out this page.

    http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-cooling-system-parts/cherokee-xj.htm

    There is a part # change according to them.
    91-97 #52028133
    98-01...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    “I am starting to think that my hatred for plastic end caps is why I'm in this situation and unable to make any long trips in the XJ for several years.

    Me too, but as those in the radiator...
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    Re: Lets talk about radiators...

    FWIW 106* today @ bridge port.
    Stayed on the high side of 210*++ running down the hwy @ 70 with a/c.(2 hr trip each way for me)
    Ran with a couple of other xj’s that had recently replace their...
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    Re: duel e fans or zj clutch fan?

    The ZJ in most cases may be ok, but after seeing how much the engine moves around on good rubber mounts (driving without the hood on) I feel better about my call to change to the 2737 as it is 3.24”...
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    Re: Mudderoy I got a question for you.

    Ok so after 14 strategically placed 1 1/2” holes in the frt skid, ¾” gap across the back of the hood, and the winch wing/air foil…

    In 100+* heat today I could drive all day @ 60 mph with a/c and...
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