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    More Cooling System Overhaul Issues: Broken Thermostat Housing Bolt In Engine Block

    Well, fresh off of my triumph over the fan clutch bolt, the Jeep gods decided that I am to overcome another challenge to this damn cooling system overhaul. The issue: Snapped off one of the thermostat housing bolts in the block. Here we go again…Suggestions???
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    Fan Clutch Bolt Issue Solved: Beat The Living H*#! Out Of It

    So today I began the cooling system overhaul process on my TJ and have been faithfully following the thread in the resources section devoted to this process. I have a bunch of new Mopar parts ready to be installed and have done my honework on this for the most part. Got the system completely...
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    A True Gem Original Owner 2004 TJ Wrangler X From So. Cal With 9,901 Miles

    Um, yeah, I would very much like to get my hands on this unbelievably low mileage Southern California TJ but the wife does have her limits... https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/san-pedro-2004-jeep-wrangler/7589504149.html
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    Dumb Question Time - What is this part?

    Okay, I’m pretty new to vehicle maintenance and I swear I’ve looked but need a lifeline on this one. What is the part that sits directly in front of the radiator and is bolted to the top of the grille? There is a strip of deteriorating foam padding between it and the radiator support on my TJ...
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    Finally Found My TJ

    Well, I’ve saved my pennies for a bit and have a supportive wife. We live in So. Cal. and a couple of months ago she saw this 2003 TJ Sport, 5 speed manual with 109K on Facebook Marketplace. The seller stated it was in all stock/original condition and he was asking $11,500. We ran the VIN and...