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Hi all, About a month ago my Jeep quit on me while on my way home from a trip. Conveniently, it wasn't far from my parents place, so I towed it there and got home. I "knew" the fuel pump was on its way out, the check valve was on its way out, always needing a few key turns to prime it...

My Jeep seems to be going through tough times at the moment. The current issue is the fuel pump, it use to prime very audibly (no carpet or rear seats) Now I’m not hearing it at all, and the thing won’t fire, just turns over. After that, if I turn the ignition off, then on and try to start it...

My no start issue turned out to be the ignition coil driver signal not making it from the PCM to the coil. A PO has had hacked at the PCM connector and their "repair" failed. I've repaired it again, but not much better. Will I be able to find a complete PCM connector? and the pins to go with...

After finding out parking is free at work during these times, I thought I'd relieve the wife of drop off duty and take the Jeep. I dug the roof out, spent 40 mins wrestling it on, replaced my plywood half doors with the real ones and backed out the driveway. Half way up, the engine cuts out...

Although there is likely many answers to this question (thinking BMW memes) I literally just want to know how turn signals work. Japan, NZ, Aus, Europe(?) etc have a separate orange light as the indicator. So flick your stalk, flasher relay sends a flash to the bulb in said orange lights...

Before I move this into the WTB section, am I likely to find a "Medium" length input shaft for a NP231 case? One from an AW4? And what will it cost me? Long story short, VW TDI + AW4 going into my Jeep. BUT, they aren't everywhere in junk yards here in NZ, so I'll track down an AW4, but I bet...

I see too many videos of people using chains, tow ropes, tie down straps etc to recover vehicles. The most recent was on "Faster with Finnegan" when the Jeep needs to tug the Blazer out of a small bog up a hill. They're using a tie down strap. You'd assume people like that to know better...

Hi all, The audio system in my Jeep is crap. Crappy speakers up front and no overhead units. The head unit is a nice Bluetooth JVC piece but is the only thing that kicks up a fuss when wet (and it'd be much better suited to my other car) I don't technically have a roof (it's stored about 20...

As I spend a lot of time on US based forums and groups, and a lot of time watching US based car vids on YouTube. I see plenty and plenty of occasions where the "dreaded check engine light" comes on. The funny thing is, I've owned dozens of cars, most of which have been in sub-optimal condition...

Jeeps been out on the road while I’ve been servicing the other car these last few days. Not the best vid, but I chuckle every time I drive home as it stands out a little... especially roofless and with my plywood doors.

Hi all, As I don't know when my brakes were last bled/flushed by the P.O, I decided I should while I'm replacing a few other bits and pieces. Started at the passenger rear, loosened the bleeder and nothing dribbled out, drivers rear was OK, passenger front OK, drivers front not. So, before I...

Hey guys, Failed my regular safety check due to front ball joints being lose. It was expected, so going to replace them and my wheel bearings and U joints all in one nice front end maintenance mission. Front Diff is a HP30 our of an XJ of unknown year. I’ve read the forums and concluded*...

Hey guys, Any (cheap) idea on how to insulate between my exhaust and tunnel/footwell? The Jeeps very much a weekend special and I'm not overly worried, but if someone has a cheapish solution, why not, let me know! No carpet and this isn't an option - I like being able to hose the interior...

Was back at the local off-road park this weekend. There is a LOT of water and mud, so whilst trying to avoid it, found a few new areas and challenges. A couple of photos and vids. Yes, probably should’ve paid more attention to that downhill drop... And yep, probably could’ve got up that...

It's the middle of winter here in NZ, so I decided to convince my girlfriend to join me for the day out in one of the local forests. About 7am, 5 degrees out (5 degrees Celsius, 40F for you lot, doesn't get that cold here!) and the first start for about a week. There was a lot of white smoke...

4WD action is a fantastic series on Youtube, all sorts of amazing Australian adventures and a good cast/format. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs-vWZu3t2ky3oImX83S_2Q Also the (to me) true definition of overlanding, man it looks fun. As great as NZ is, we just don't have the space to have so...

Hi all, My partner (an Oregonian) and I will be travelling back to the states (we live in New Zealand) for a few weeks in August. We come back at least once a year, and each time embark on a big road trip, this time we're going to Moab. We will only be there for a few days, and will be in her...

I was at our local 4x4 park this weekend, one of the guys we met there works at an auto repair shop and was quick to point out my parking pawl was skipping. He said to make sure I come to a complete stop as it may be starting to wear. Advice was taken. However, when I was paying attention, I...

People say they won't buy a JL until all these early kinks are sorted out (steering, weld quality etc) I know the later JKs are far more desirable than the early ones, more so because of the powertrain and interior, but leads me to my question; What problems did the 97,98 TJs have that were...

Hi all, I'm going to mount a small cargo basket above my spare tyre, something like this; However, I often read that the tailgate isn't up to the task of all the extra weight from big tyres and cargo, but what is the weak link? Hinge or body mount? I'll have a 33x12.5" spare plus a basket...