What did you do to your TJ today?
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Pantera99
TJ Enthusiast
Well it beats the hell out of 116°!! Actually had a real monsoon season for once. Quite a bit of rain cooled things off
My co -pilot, a 5gal bucket says F U.
Got the O2 sensor replaced in the 02, CEL has stayed off for now but I haven't driven it enough to really know much. Then did a fuel leak down test and I'm definitely losing a lot of pressure once the pump shuts down, so I ordered the Bosch pump for $45.
Then learned the importance of the jam nut on an adjustable track bar. Over the last couple of weeks I've had two legit death wobble instances in the 97...it's been PERFECT for the last 18 months since I put the lift on. Got underneath it tonight with a helper turning the wheel. I wish I had a video of the play in the track bar/threaded ball joint. It wasn't super dramatic, but I didn't expect it to do that. The jam nut had walked itself loose, but rather than tighten it back down I always just thought "it's fixed on both ends, where can it go?" Turns out it can waller out the threads, so I've got a new trackbar in my future. Until then, tightening down that nut removed all the slop and it drove way better. But I figure damage was done so I'm on borrowed time.
And since it was a beautiful night, I gave it about an hour behind the wheel. Trans temp never got over 140, which is still something I'm paying close attention to after the rebuild.
Then learned the importance of the jam nut on an adjustable track bar. Over the last couple of weeks I've had two legit death wobble instances in the 97...it's been PERFECT for the last 18 months since I put the lift on. Got underneath it tonight with a helper turning the wheel. I wish I had a video of the play in the track bar/threaded ball joint. It wasn't super dramatic, but I didn't expect it to do that. The jam nut had walked itself loose, but rather than tighten it back down I always just thought "it's fixed on both ends, where can it go?" Turns out it can waller out the threads, so I've got a new trackbar in my future. Until then, tightening down that nut removed all the slop and it drove way better. But I figure damage was done so I'm on borrowed time.
And since it was a beautiful night, I gave it about an hour behind the wheel. Trans temp never got over 140, which is still something I'm paying close attention to after the rebuild.
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I just did a complete assembly on my ‘97. I was starting to get long starts after it sat. After some reading, I surmised that it was the pressure regulator (which sits on top of the fuel pump assembly and is what holds pressure in the line after shut down). So I borrowed a fuel pressure gauge and found that my pressure when running was within spec at 51 PSI, but rapidly (in a minute) went down under 20 after it was turned off. That indicated, I think, the pump was good but the regulator was bad. Also my long start issue wasn’t present if I cycled the key 2-3x before starting (the 1.5 second or so pump activity after turning the ignition to ON pressurized the line again). You can buy a pressure regulator and replace it separately but all the ones I found were 1/2 the price of a whole assembly. I had the good fortune of finding a new complete Bosch unit, so I jumped on it. The old one wasn’t OEM at 160K. Now pressure stays at 50 after 20 minutes and no long starts in am.
Yellowdog
Member
Pulled the non functioning Warn x8000i out of the bumper and pulled the motor to have a look.
Think this will buff out?
Think this will buff out?
Body mounts anyone? So far I have gotten four bolts loose and snapped one off. The other 6 just spin inside the body so I’m going to get what I can for the time being and call the 6 that I can get done a win since they’re the ones that was causing a failed inspection
Pantera99
TJ Enthusiast
198-199?
But it's a dry 198-199...
did you replace the entire assembly or just the pump piece? I just ordered the pump because I have the exact same thing on the 2002, but I would just as soon replace the entire thing.
took the seats & drain plugs out of the new TJ and washed it inside & out. My daughter has an inkling that she's gonna get to drive it soon so guess who was out there asking "you need any help dad?" I need to have the seats shampooed or something, they're hella dirty, but otherwise it feels like a brand new jeep again. I HATE being in my jeep during the period immediately after a wheeling trip but before I've taken the time to clean it. You don't notice all that dirt & dust when you're out in it, but the second you return to civilization you realize the filth you've been living in.
Then pulled out most of the crap the seller threw in. The soft top needs a new rear window and there's a zipper problem on a side window, but otherwise it looks to be in ok shape. But then I discovered he also threw in a "half cab + tonneau cover" style top. Hopefully I can sell some of that stuff, I think I'm leaning toward going with a frameless soft top. I had a 2000 TJ a long time ago and it had a soft top and I drove around 98% of the time with the top up but the windows zipped out. Given that, not having to jack around with finding new soft top hardware seems like a prudent decision.
Then pulled out most of the crap the seller threw in. The soft top needs a new rear window and there's a zipper problem on a side window, but otherwise it looks to be in ok shape. But then I discovered he also threw in a "half cab + tonneau cover" style top. Hopefully I can sell some of that stuff, I think I'm leaning toward going with a frameless soft top. I had a 2000 TJ a long time ago and it had a soft top and I drove around 98% of the time with the top up but the windows zipped out. Given that, not having to jack around with finding new soft top hardware seems like a prudent decision.
I replaced the entire assembly because I got lucky and found the OEM Bosch unit (out of production but there are apparently a few sitting around on shelves out there). If your pump comes with a pressure regulator, then you’re good. If not, I think you might need a pressure regulator too.
joniki
TJ Enthusiast
I've gotten a lot of the mechanical stuff dealt with so today I did some cleaning. What a pig she was...
6 hours later I have three new body mount bushings. Gonna clean up and call it a day. It’s calling for rain so I might be driving a lopsided Jeep for the next week but it’s a start lol
I saw an old 88' Sami and it looked pissed off. I had one before I ever bought a Jeep. Worst riding and loudest (wind noise) thing I've ever owned. My YJ seemed like a Caddy after owning that.
I had one before I ever bought a Jeep. Worst riding and loudest (wind noise) thing I've ever owned. My YJ seemed like a Caddy after owning that.
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JC123
TJ Enthusiast
sad day: put the soft top back up after three glorious weeks of dry weather and reasonably mild temperatures and humidity. got in two trips to the shore and several evening rides with my wife. the jeep is almost always fun to drive but nothing beats it with the top down.
Dropped the fuel tank for the no fill fix but delayed - waiting on correct fuel pump ring tool..chicken..or prudent..and I'll have a shiny new tool to loan out.
hoovskins
Member
Tried to put a bikini top on today. But it doesnt fit into the existing front top channel. I need the plastic strip like in the photos. Anybody got an Idea where to get it?
hoovskins
Member
Theres a product for use with dissimilar metals called eck. If you put it on the bolts the won't rust near as fast