Recent content by East Texas TJ

Hey, I found an OEM tank in great shape on Ebay. (Valves in good shape too.) Had it tested, then installed and smoked. No leaks. Reset the codes, filled it up, drove 50 miles and it passed. That evening, when I was taking the inspection paperwork to the grocery store to get my tags, the...

Hey, I’ll begrudgingly pony up sooner or later, but, in any case, before next year’s safety check. If I drive it more than 5K this year (which I will), it’ll be ineligible for another waiver. Further, Abbott (our gov) apparently just reinstituted the waiver program, so I’m thinking it could go...

CONCLUSION: Culprit was a broken (worn out) passenger side roll-over valve on tank allowing fuel up the line which, in turn, toasted the electronic purge valve and the charcoal canister. Unfixable / unreplaceable / Tank no longer made / Junkyard tanks are all shot and a crapshoot at best...

Yep, new gas cap and new canister. The governor gave us a 2 month grace period for emissions, so I'm throwing in the towel and getting a Low Milage Waiver until it's permanently exempted. Probably keep trying too figure it out, however, I'm no longer under the gun. Thanks for all your help.

Hey, You both were correct (in part). Thank you. Had an EE friend come over and take a look. The relevant socket portion of the PCC connector was oxidized and the connector for the purge unit was connected buy a thread. Easy fix. However (laughing — kinda), now it’s throwing a No. 31 and...

I can do that. Thank you. I'll get back about it.

Hey all, Well-maintained early model 1997 TJ 4.0 Sport with 107K Miles, which I purchased new. Other than a header and cold air intake, it’s totally stock and I’ve had no problems, besides that expected with the transmission. Use MOPAR parts if at all possible. It’s more of a third car which...

Hi Jerry, Finally got back to working on the Jeep today. In a pinch — it worked. Used all MOPAR parts. Fired right up no problem. Thank you!

I'll replace them post haste and keep you informed. Thank you!

I have a very well-maintained early model 1997 TJ 4.0 L Sport with 105K Miles, which I purchased new. Other than a header and cold air intake, it’s totally stock and I’ve had no problems, besides that expected with the transmission. I always try and use MOPAR parts if at all possible. Recently...