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    1999 2.5l clutch question

    Is there a way to adjust the hydraulic clutch?
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    1999 2.5l clutch question

    I recently installed a reman 2.5l. Now that it is back together, it acts like the synchros in the transmission are messed up. I did install a new clutch when I had the motor out. If the motor is not running it seems to shift smoothly. Motor running not so much. Reverse is really bad. Clutch...
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    Power steering only works well when clutch is engaged

    You're saying just get a stock one and that should do it?
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    Power steering only works well when clutch is engaged

    A little history... My power steering works well as long as the clutch is out. When the clutch is pushed in or not putting power to the motor it doesn't seem to work. Is this a faulty pump? Or because I have 33's ? If it is the latter, is there a more powerful option? My 2.5l just quit me...
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    Long cranking

    New fuel pump fixed it.
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    5.3 Chevy or 5.2 Mopar?

    Dodge
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    5.3 Chevy or 5.2 Mopar?

    I appreciate all of the info you can give me! It's a lot I know but I can come back and reference all the great stuff! Thank you for your service btw! I am a bit overwhelmed right now. 😀 Definitely have some decisions to make. A friend is giving me the motor and a tranny. I will assess when...
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    5.3 Chevy or 5.2 Mopar?

    I know nothing about rear ends. I am a rookie to all of this swapping stuff. So you are saying I should get a Dana 44 with lower gears? And that I have a Dana 35 with 4 10 s right now. I think right now I am going to concentrate on this... Are all Dana 44s the same? I can pick up a Dana 44...
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    5.3 Chevy or 5.2 Mopar?

    Not really worried about mpg. Not why I have a Jeep! Looking of ease of install and compatibility. Need more power to turn 33 in tires. Right now leaning in the Mopar direction. But as was mentioned there isn't as much support out there for this it seems. Is that because it is easier with...
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    5.3 Chevy or 5.2 Mopar?

    I have access to both motors and transmissions. Which is best? Which is easiest? I have a 99 TJ with the 2.5l? I know there is a ton of info out there on kits and how to convert....I am trying to decide which path to take. Any advice is appreciated. I will be doing this swap sometime on 2021.
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    Long cranking

    Just recently bought this TJ. Cranks for a long time before it fires. Does help to do two or three short cranks then it will fire up. Have read anything from fuel pump, sensors or ECM.... How do I narrow down the issue without wasting a bunch of money? My old TJ never had this issue!? I have...