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There's the quick answer I was looking for. Thanks Mac!

Greetings all: In looking for a replacement for my stuck ignition switch cylinder I am seeing "mechanical relearn required" or "not required." Can someone give me an explanation as to what this means and determining which is right for my '98 TJ 4.0/manual. It doesn't take a chipped key, has...

Hi all: '98 TJ, 4.0, manual. The ignition switch won't turn from the off/locked position, just stuck. Key goes in and out fine. Wheels aren't jammed into a curb (rocked the steering wheel a lot). Tried WD40, dry lube, jiggling, whacking with a hammer, etc. I have two keys, no difference...

If you found this up for sale, what would you consider a fair price to pay? '98 TJ, 4.0 Soft top with multiple splits; original paint is cracking/fading Runs but needs belt, water pump (thought it was a rod knock, but thankfully not) Interior is intact but needs a serious removal and cleaning...

Pardon if I'm duplicating, but a weird situation: I pulled the pan on the '98 4.0 for the rear main. Aside from the chore of doing it on jack stands, it went fairly smoothly until I decided to install a new oil pickup tube (don't ask why - I can't explain). With the oil pump in place, time to...

Greetings all: I scrolled a few threads but didn't see the answer I need - which is, from wherever you are, accurately diagnose my issue :). 1998 TJ, 4.0, with an intermittent Check Engine light. Local parts store code reader says misfire, #1, with a recommended fix of replace valve...