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    Confused on pilot bearing and clutch alignment tool

    Did a search here and didn't find anything so, here's my confusion... I'm working on cleaning up my replacement engine (2004 with 88K miles) and getting it all set to drop into my 2001 TJ with NV3550 tranny. Since the "new" engine is from an LJ with an automatic, one thing I will need is a...
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    Replacing engine...what would a smart person do?

    OK, so I ripped out the exhaust (and intake) manifold and put back in with a new felpro gasket to see if an exhaust leak was the cause of the nasty ticking noise in my new-to-me 2001 4.0L. Nope, not the prob. It's a main bearing or lifter rod or collapsed lifter, or gremlin poo (or, whatever)...
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    NV3550 shift tower dust boot (yet another example)

    So here I am, a new TJ owner going through the basic cleanup and revamp process on my new toy. I figure that, even though the PO was quite good about maintenance, there would likely be some stuff he just didn't think of. Aaaaaand, I was right. It looks like the series of TJ I have (2001) had...
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    It's official, I'm a TJ owner!!

    That orange (Amber Fire) 2001 I was asking opinions on in the Tell me I'm not an idiot and this is a good deal thread will be mine Tuesday or Wednesday.:b1::aaaaa: :b1: At the end of negotiations, we settled at $5200 so, I'm hopin' that will leave me enough to get it fully operational without...
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    Tell me I'm not an idiot and this is a good deal

    OK, I have been trying to not bring every TJ I've seriously looked at to you guys for approval but, this ones got me all bothered. Sometimes it seems like a screamin' deal and other times like a waste. So, here it is: 2001 Sport 4.0L 5-speed manual. The "good" stuff...4" Superlift lift kit but...
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    A/C dead on possible purchase

    So Chris shot down my White Sahara dreams (really, thanks Chris...I don't need a money pit). Now I'm looking at a 2006 Golden Eagle with almost twice the miles (125K) but 4 fewer years and, hopefully, no rust issues. This one is a lot more local than the Sahara and I'm hoping to get a hands-on...
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    Is this too much rust?

    Howdy all! I'm looking to buy my first Wrangler (to go along with our pair o' Cherokee's, Cher and Waya). Since this will be strictly for playin’ in da rocks and da doyt, and occasional trailer haulin’ duty, I don't want to spend a bucket load o' cash right up front. As you are all aware...