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    Jeep stalls when stopping after driving distance at high speed

    Long detailed post ahead. Thanks for reading! 2001 TJ automatic, 4.88 gears (relevant for the speed figures below) BACKGROUND: I spent a ton of time late 2021 and half 2022 trying to troubleshoot a misfire issue. Replaced just about every sensor; Mopar replacements where possible, forum...
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    A/C line engine bracket help

    I'm wondering if anyone can help me with a picture or two of the bracket listed as number 5 in the image below? I'm hoping to see how it is mounted to the engine/head. One of my lines keeps breaking at the compressor connection. I think it's due to pressure on the line caused by the bracket...
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    Starter can't engage flex plate

    I have an interesting one! I've working on getting my 2001 TJ 4.0 Automatic back to a respectable running state, and having a nightmare of a time with it. Check this thread if you're interested in more detail on that - https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/yet-another-misfire.59466/ I just...
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    Yet another misfire

    Thanks @pagrey for the input there! Thats going on the list of things to check. However, I found some new and interesting info about my bastard Jeep today. I took it to the local Jeep dealer to have the run their diagnostic tool and see if there might be anything more they could tell me. All...
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    Yet another misfire

    No, I have not. Short of getting into disassembly and physically checking the chain, I haven’t hear of a reliable way to check if it’s good or not. After everything I’ve done, I’m hesitant to get into pulling apart and replacing internals. Plus, the long block was replaced around 136k miles...
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    Yet another misfire

    Oh absolutely, if it weren't noticeable, I'd move on. I'll try to describe it as accurately as I can: When first starting up, at idle, it feels pretty good, maybe like theres a slight hiccup in a cylinder occasionally. Until it really warms up driving around on city it feels great, plenty of...
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    Yet another misfire

    Oh man, looks like I’ve been neglecting the thread! Thanks for all the input fellas. At this point I think I’ve ruled out ignition and fueling components as the problem. All the sensors have been checked out, plugs, injectors, intake and exhaust manifolds sealed up (installed a header), etc...
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    Yet another misfire

    Update: Got a replacement intake manifold (and a Banks header while I was at it) install finished up and... no difference. 😭 First drive out after getting everything buttoned up popped the same codes; P0306, P0305 and P0300. One thing that I can note through all of this is that the misfire is...
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    Yet another misfire

    Ok so I’m working on replacing the intake right now and while inspecting inside the ports to check the valves I found a couple pieces of plastic inside the port for the intake valve of cylinder 5. Anyone have thoughts on what it might be? I can tell it’s been there a while, it’s worn like it’s...
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    Yet another misfire

    Probably convincing myself it’s the issue more than anything. I just want this misfire to be gone! 6 is not the only cylinder showing misfires btw, it’s just consistently the first. Others do pop up depending how long I keep RPMs up. Like on my 5ish mile test drives after part swaps, 6 will be...
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    Yet another misfire

    I'm no master of technical aspects of engines but I can take an educated guess. These motors don't have sensors on each cylinder to analyze performance individually, the PCM detects change in cylinder RPM through the crankshaft position sensor and uses that determine which cylinder is missing...
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    Yet another misfire

    We'll see! It's certainly A problem, don't know yet if it's THE problem. I took that JB Weld suggestion and ran with it; I did notice an improvement, but the misfire is still present. I went ahead and ordered a replacement manifold and gasket, they should both be in next week and hopefully I'll...
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    Yet another misfire

    Thanks for the suggestion!
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    Yet another misfire

    Today while I was poking and prodding the Jeep in hopes it would give me a sign, I found a problem. One that from all I can tell would cause the PCM to report misfires that it would have trouble pinpointing. There is a crack in the intake plenum just forward of the injector for cylinder 1. I...
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    Yet another misfire

    Absolutely does not add more confusion. I appreciate all the input and I'm sure poor souls who come along in the future will as well! You talk a lot about the cam sensor, but it was actually the crank sensor that I had tried... until today. I have read all of the posts saying to always go with...