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  1. Thedogsbollocks

    Have I caught this quick enough to get away with only replacing the OPDA?

    Hi, I think I have the dreaded opda issue. I know there are a lot of threads on this and I'm starting my research. However, I would really appreciate your opinions... I have a 2006 TJ with 39,000 miles on it. It has been driving flawlessly until today. I started it this morning and all of a...
  2. Thedogsbollocks

    Spare wheel bracket and mounting

    So, after a rear-ended job, I’ve just got all parts painted and now putting back together. I looked at the previous threads about the gasket between the spare wheel bracket and the tailgate that prevents metal to metal etc. In those previous threads, the discussion has revolved around what to...
  3. Thedogsbollocks

    Gas tank connection help

    I didn’t remove the gas tank a body shop did. I installed a new tank, skid, and pump today. I am worried about two of the connections. Can you advise if I’ve hooked up the two hoses in the pic correctly? The hose with the GREEN connector in the photo is the hose from the fuel pump ...I've...
  4. Thedogsbollocks

    Totaled!

    2006 Rubi 36 k miles rear ended. Insurance now saying total loss as cannot source oem or aftermarket fuel tank. ( other damage is cross member of rear frame bent , luckily can be replaced with aftermarket x member , rear door , wheel carrier, bumper etc. All estimated at about 5k damage) I know...
  5. Thedogsbollocks

    Need help after being rear ended

    Hi everyone, Got rear ended back in July and TJ is at body shop since then. Two parts are preventing repairs...one is a frame part. The frame part no is 52059617AJ. It’s the rear left to right frame cross member. Apparently this is luckily the only serviceable part of the frame as the part...
  6. Thedogsbollocks

    Rear ended...

    So today got rear ended. It was a hell of a bang. The fuel tank pushed up against diff and cross member gong sideways under rear bumper bent. Spare wheel damaged , tailgate won’t open. Must say compared to the truck the old TJ stood its ground lol. seriously , anything specific I should have...
  7. Thedogsbollocks

    Is this missing something?

    I believe this is a breather tube from the trans ...Should it have a filter or cap on it or this this OK? Thanks.
  8. Thedogsbollocks

    Help with fuel pump relay

    So, following advise here I’m trying to diagnose the ‘ not starting 1st time but always second issue’. I believe it’s the fuel drainage issue requiring a new pump. However... Today , I went to check the fuses and relay and found that the fuel pump relay is very loose. It is literally just...
  9. Thedogsbollocks

    Is this a fuel starvation issue?

    Hi folks...need your help in pointing me in right direction. my 2006 Rubi has that start issue where when cold cranks over 1st time and doesn’t fire up immediately - then crank 2nd time fires up straight away. From reading all your posts I believe this is the fuel draining back into tank and I...
  10. Thedogsbollocks

    What is the proper fix for my 2006 Rubicon being stuck in park?

    So I had the stuck in park issue today on my 2006 Rubi. Looked on here and learned what to do so thanks! Question is what is the ‘proper’ fix for this? I couldn’t find out what part to replace if you were going the oem way to fix. by the way , I found some pretty stiff plastic tubing 1/4 inch...
  11. Thedogsbollocks

    Why are my KC lights draining the battery?

    So yesterday I installed KC 100 Watt spots. Followed instructions and everything worked ... except this morning battery was dead. I discovered I had put the white wire in center prong of the switch instead of white. Having swapped them I noticed that the switches light indicating on was lit...