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    HVAC System Problems

    Also, there's a small plastic vaccum tube in the engine bay that starts at the intake manifold and then goes to several other places including the hvac door controls. That little tube gets brittle and cracks fairly easily. You might want to inspect that as well. Though it would possibly cause a...
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    Has your exhaust manifold cracked yet? Here is a fix

    So far I haven't found a manifold with flexible bellows that last any longer than two years. Adding the coupling seems like it might solve the issue.
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    Has your exhaust manifold cracked yet? Here is a fix

    I'm definitely going to give this a shot as soon I put a new one on.
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    Has your exhaust manifold cracked yet? Here is a fix

    Every one I've replaced had the flexible bellows. It seems like the welds give out.
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    Has your exhaust manifold cracked yet? Here is a fix

    Awesome, thank you for the update!
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    Has your exhaust manifold cracked yet? Here is a fix

    I'd love to get an update on this. I'm about to replace my current exhaust manifold after two years.
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    Gross & Large Leak (Should I Drop The Tank?)

    I had a similar issue. Vapor leak code and fuel would drip out of the top when filling the tank all the way. The local jeep dealership had a replacement fuel pump assembly gasket that was around 30 dollars. It was easy to replace with a standard floor jack. The hardest part was unhooking the...
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    98 TJ 4.0 cooling system overhaul failure

    Same, it would've sucked to have to pull and ship back a brand new radiator that's getting increasingly difficult to find.
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    The Maynard Restoration ('98 Sport) build thread

    A lot of things have been updated since the last post. New stereo, JVC KD-X260BT, 5.25" kicker speakers in the dash, pioneer 6.5" speakers in the soundbar, Rockville RW10CA powered sub. It sounds amazing, I can't believe I've gone this long without a sub. I did an AC overhaul last summer. Two...
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    98 TJ 4.0 cooling system overhaul failure

    I found the problem. For anyone who might have the same issue. There's a plastic threaded insert that goes into the the radiator. The butterfly with rubber grommet then screws into it. The insert was broken. Probably from tightening it too much. Dorman makes a replacement part that seems to be...
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    98 TJ 4.0 cooling system overhaul failure

    I'll check that as soon as the new drain cock comes in.
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    98 TJ 4.0 cooling system overhaul failure

    I pulled it out to check for that. No signs of debris or damage. Right now it it's holding but if I turn it just a bit further it sort of pops back to open. The radiator cap is about a year old. It was working fine in the cheap aftermarket radiator I had till two weeks ago. But that'll be the...
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    98 TJ 4.0 cooling system overhaul failure

    I did the cooling system overhaul with all the recomended oem and Stant parts. Before the overhaul I did a Thermocure flush. When replacing the water pump and thermostat the engine block was squeaky clean. I decided to flush one more time with distilled water just for grins. Burped all air out...
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    Who has the highest miles?

    98 Sport with a little over 290k. Original motor and transmission... so far.
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    Who Has A Lift With Stock Steel Wheels?

    Thank you! Arizona has a ridiculous amount of Kodak moments!