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I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler that’s been having some troubles with an evap leak for some time. I’ve done many things to diagnose but nothing appears to be working. I’ve had it smoke tested and no leaks were shown. The purge valve has been replaced and I’ve replaced many gas caps. My next guess is...

Thank you so much this is great

ya there was a lot that he did to this poor car that I am mad at him for.

I'm taking them off tomorrow I will check then. Thanks

Hey there I got my tj with these wheels already installed and I do not know the brand. If you know the brand let me know. I would love to know what it is.

that is perfect thanks so much for your help

ya ill have to give that a shot thanks for the help. maybe ill put something on the thermostat to keep it on the head

that honestly might be it. the gasket looks like its got a cut where the thermostat was every time I take the old one off

the first time around I did and it still leaked but I did not add it for the second two. I'll have to give it a try. did you use gasket maker when you did yours

so you're saying it's going up into the bolt and escaping through that

Hey there I have a 2004 tj and I've been working on replacing the thermostat all weekend. I have properly cleaned the surface and I got a new thermostat housing as well. The gasket has been replaced 3 times and it has leaked every time. It has also been torqued to spec every time. I have been...

Ya im planning on changing the diff fluid soon and replacing the diff seal so ill look at it then but for right now im jsut assuming its transfercase lockup. thanks for the help!

Yes i was. I looked into it more and i think its just transfercase lockup. I was aware of this concept but there is a lot im still learning about my jeep.

So ya when it is not in 4 wheel it is an open diff but when it is put into 4 wheel it locks so i am assuming it is some sort of automatic diff. i was not aware of that until now. I will also try jacking it up as well. I was just a little suprised seeing as i have one of the most basic models and...

it doesnt make any sounds while turning and it runs perfectly but when i turn i can definitely tell that the diff is not open