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Popped out the freeze plugs. Gross! Couldn't get the (original) drain plug out. Ran to HF to grab a larger wrench and some fire.

So I'm assuming I should drain the coolant and replace all the plugs while I have the manifold off, correct? Or attempt to seal? So far on this particular job. Replaced the valve cover gasket, PCV valve, breather valve. Cleaned the throttle body Cleaned the injectors and replaced the "O" rings...

Thanks for the replies

Thought it was oil, but you are correct. Coolant

Replaceing the manifold and found that 2 of these are leaking oil. After a few minutes of searching I can't figure out their name. 97 4.0

@LJ suggested the Denso 234-4076 as a replacement for NGK/NTK 23151 on post #629 of this thread.

Sell the RC's and buy Ranchos for the rear.

https://gr8tops.com/shop/jeepmodels/wrangler-tj-2/jeep-jacket-97-06-jeep-tj-swb#

LoL, I've never tried to start it.. Internet: Hey since it's been sitting for like 7 years, you know you should probably change the fluids and clean the old paint thinner smelling gas tank before you attempt to start it, right? Me: Ok, while I have the tank dropped I'll change out the fuel...

After a quick Googling you are correct! Thank you very much for the quick reply. Now to find a bolt to put it back on.. and hope that I haven't messed up the timing

I was torqueing the bolts to my motor mounts and found this bracket/part between the motor and the mount bracket. Passenger side. Any ideas what it is?

Mind listing the products you used? After I get my 97 running, I plan on doing a total interior referb.

I ended up ordering the NTK from Advance. They haven't canceled the order yet, so we'll see. The Denso will be my next attempt if Advance does cancel the order. Thanks for the link.

Also, I tried to order the Upstream sensor for the 97 4.0. NTK Part # 23151 Rock Auto had 1 left. Unfortunately they sent me a out of stock notice soon after I placed the order. Then I got the item discontinued notice. Looks like more early TJ parts on the chopping block.

This thread has been very helpful! Small victory a couple days ago. I was able to get the CC plug out. It took PB blaster, and the torch to get it to bust free. Double hinged ratchet helped too. 10mm Hex. Installed the new downstream sensor.