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  1. bromel

    Rust Belt TJ's windshield folded down for 1st time in 22 years

    Considering the leaks when it rains, I was expecting a horror show of rust underneath. Not bad for a Jeep that's spent its entire life in snow and next to the ocean. Anyone have a recommendation for a new gasket—or should I just refresh the old one with some silicone? Not planning on folding it...
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    Now this is a REAL LJ

    You LJ snowflakes think you know what it means to have an extended wheelbase? This is a real man's LJ! And you can own it! https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rknpOWEW/2006-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-4x4
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    Just picked up a cheap WJ

    I saw this pop up on Facebook market place and couldn't resist. Fully stock 1999 WJ with the 4.0. 148,000 miles. Original owner with a binder full of every single service record going back to purchase. Garage kept and no rust. Body has a few scratches and the bumpers are faded, but for $1600 I...
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    Post Your Oil Report

    Got my first oil analysis back from Blackstone for my 2000. I'll start running them every interval now to make sure I catch any coolant in the oil since I have the dreaded 0331 head. So far so good. Curious to see how it compares to other 4.0s out there. I have slightly elevated lead, which...
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    Hissing from rear CCV grommet

    Hi guys, for a while now I've noticed a very faint hissing sound coming from the rear CCV elbow/grommet of my 2000 4.0. Hard to notice, but confirmed with a stethoscope. My idle RPMs are around 550-600 when hot, no stumbling. Before I go ahead and replace the elbow and grommet, can anyone else...
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    Can I safely tow a 4x8 U-Haul trailer?

    Need to transport some items/furniture about 100 miles, flat as a pancake (Long Island), and the TJ is my only tow vehicle at the moment. My stock 2000 TJ has a 1.25" receiver with standard wiring. Am considering popping the hard top back on the Jeep and renting the smallest U-Haul (4x8) for the...
  7. bromel

    Jeep suddenly died

    Hi everyone, hope you are all safe during the craziness. 2000 Wrangler Sahara 4.0. I was driving down the road when the Jeep suddenly died. Pulled over, cranked, no start. No fuel pump priming noise when ignition engaged. Heard a clicking sound coming from dash even with ignition off, sounded...
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    Failing OPDA in pre-2005 4.0?

    I've got an occasional chirp coming from my 2000 4.0 with 100k. Assumed it was a pulley until I used a stethoscope to narrow it down to the OPDA cover. That seemed odd to me, considering that as far as I know, only the 05 and 06 model years had OPDA issues. Has anyone heard of these going bad...
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    Inaccurate speedometer needle

    First off, I have factory 3.73 gearing in my 2000 Sahara and the correct speedo gear installed in the transfer case. The speedometer needle overreads by approximately 3.5mph at all speeds. The difference is not a percentage; i.e. it's always off by the same amount whether I'm going 20mph or...
  10. bromel

    STR8 EVIL

    Saw this gem on 93rd St in NYC the other day.
  11. bromel

    Rear Main leak without dripping oil?

    Hey all, quick question: My 2000 Sahara 5-speed is approaching 93,000 miles. Not losing noticeable oil between changes and it's never dripped oil onto the pavement. If I reach between the transmission and the engine, it's dry. I know how notorious rear main leaks are with 4.0s—my old Cherokee...
  12. bromel

    This is how Jeeps die

    That's not snow. That's a fine, freshly laid blanket of ice-melting, Jeep-rotting cancer. It's in my frame, it's on my frame. It's on my hub, it's on my tub. There is no escape.