Recent content by Richdownunder

Hi TheBoogieman, Have to admit, I had to google C-Ville VA - had no idea it got that hot for such long periods, there - looks very nice, though. Not sure what you mean by Fishtaco's cousin, but I have watched Spongebob Squarepants..... hahahahah Stay cool. Rich

Hi sycoboi, appreciate the response - and the good advice re the handling of the wrap - I wish I had known that the first time I used the stuff, many years ago, it would've saved a lot of skin-rash, to say the least ;-) Rich

Hi guys, Just coming into summer here in Oz, and my first summer with the 2004 TJ 4lt manual (90,700km) . So, today I had my first taste of what I imagine is 'heat-soak' - was quite hot, around 30 Celsius and 96% humidity - and after highway driving, I experienced the dreaded cough n...

Thanks CharlesHS, Yup, that's exactly what has occurred - I have sourced the part numbers, paying heed to Zorba's comments regarding the different ones for front and rear, and will order as soon as I finish this message. Really appreciate everyone's willingness to help me with what were...

Hi guys, I thought I should report back with the progress: so, I checked for tangled cables and/or carpet interference - all good. Next a visual check of all (?) vacuum lines and connections - all good. Next a thorough vacuum-leak check with cold engine and using throttle body cleaner - all...

Fantastic info, Zorba. This is a perfect example of why I joined this forum; such great, intelligent information - so many things that I would have NEVER have thought of. Thanks again, to all of you. Cheers, Rich

Thanks, pagrey. I love left-of-field ideas and thoughts - In took your advice and checked (hoping it was going to be an easy solution....) but no, all seems to be as it should. I guess the next step is the possible vacuum leak route - I was going to to get into it today, however 'senior...

Great advice - even I can follow that ;-) It's a nice, warm winter's day today, so will get right onto it. Cheers, Rich

Cheers, Jerry. It was your advice I followed in the first instance. Thanks for the heads-up re Mopar. Appreciated. Rich

Ahah - thanks, Chris, I will investigate that line of thinking. Rich

Hi, I recently bought a 2004 TJ Wrangler 4lt manual, here in Australia - only 88,000km - it's in beautiful condition. However, I am experiencing some issues with the engine revs not coming down quickly enough (seems to be a common complaint ;-) I read and actioned the advice of one of your...