What did you do to your TJ today?

Was that 3rd rule also for the parents ? ;)

Don’t laugh…this is when it starts, especially with the girls. It’s very clear who teaches their kids how to problem solve life and relationships. Some of these parents I’m friends with and so are the kids, and in situations like this, it’s pretty clear why I don’t hang out with some of the other parents and neither do my kids.
 
Don’t laugh…this is when it starts, especially with the girls. It’s very clear who teaches their kids how to problem solve life and relationships. Some of these parents I’m friends with and so are the kids, and in situations like this, it’s pretty clear why I don’t hang out with some of the other parents and neither do my kids.

Super cool.

Raised one girl and 2 boys.

Boys- love em, feed em and beat ‘em.

Girls- drama.

You know, what you are teaching them now is one of life’s biggest skills- emotional intelligence. It keeps people employed, married and happier. It is the glue that holds lives together. You’ll notice the parents that can’t teach it also generally have challenges you don’t.

I work with some dysfunctional people like that. Things won’t get better til they do.

Good job dad.
 
Super cool.

Raised one girl and 2 boys.

Boys- love em, feed em and beat ‘em.

Girls- drama.

You know, what you are teaching them now is one of life’s biggest skills- emotional intelligence. It keeps people employed, married and happier. It is the glue that holds lives together. You’ll notice the parents that can’t teach it also generally have challenges you don’t.

I work with some dysfunctional people like that. Things won’t get better til they do.

Good job dad.

Very well said!!!!!

We took our 2 boys and 2 girls camping every chance we had!!!

Tent camped with them, cooked on a Colman stove or open fire, they can all survive if they become stranded.
 
The fab skills are not pretty but functional- ran through my scrap pile and came up with door hanger material. tough decision now that one of the vent shades broke- to go with or without... ??

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If that doesn't solve it, and it's happening after refueling, check the purge solenoid for the EVAP system. If that gets stuck open, the vapors from refueling that are in the charcoal canister will be drawn into the intake manifold upon start-up. The engine will run rough due to the rich condition until the vapors are burned up. I've dealt with this problem many times over the years on other vehicles (not yet on my LJ, though).

Edited to add: Normal operation is the purge solenoid is closed until the system goes into closed-loop mode after start-up and warm-up are complete.

Rough-running immediately after re-fueling is a tell-tale sign of the purge solenoid stuck open.

I just wanted to give you an update and say that I owe you multiple beers!
You prompted the purge solenoid in Jan. I replaced it and here in May i've had no hard starting or rough idle after start up after the engine is hot from driving.

You are spot on correct on your diagnosis of my troubles.
 
Hey Everyone: Been awhile since I posted/commented.

Changed the oil for the first time since August 2019–only put 2500 miles on it. Been busy at work, life, and such.

Decided to go with Full Synthetic High Mileage. Not sure if this is normal or I screwed up….everything I found showed 6 quarts with filter change. Well, I fit all the drained oil back into the 5 quart jug. I assume the remaining quart is in the filter, drain pan, and what didn’t fully drain out of oil pan. When I checked the dipstick, it read a little high!

I also fixed my rear washer tube with a 1/4” irrigation coupling! All seems to work. Anyways, enjoy the rest of your day!!

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The fab skills are not pretty but functional- ran through my scrap pile and came up with door hanger material. tough decision now that one of the vent shades broke- to go with or without... ??

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Not a tough choice at all.
Getting all of that adhesive off will be the toughest part.

BTW, I also had 1 break, so now we have none.