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  1. MikeO

    Heater core clogged?

    Learning as I go... Little or no heat. Trying to flush heater core. Neither water or air will go through hoses. Please advise. Also, the Jeep has been running cool. OBD says 185. I replaced thermostat, but would a blocked heater core affect coolant temp?
  2. MikeO

    FYI: Ordered a Stant thermostat from Amazon; received a Motorad

    Ordered this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C7YRNM/?tag=wranglerorg-20 Received this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C5E8XI/?tag=wranglerorg-20 After reading reviews, I see I am not the only one.
  3. MikeO

    Ugly Diamond Plate Hood Protector

    Hey, I have the Diamond Plate Hood Protector on my TJ. Don’t like it, but like the dents it covers less. Is there anything more stylish out there that would look better? I’ll eventually get the bodywork done on the hood.
  4. MikeO

    1998 4.0 water pump bolt torque

    Looking over the torque specs posted here. Looks like the the 1998 bolt torque for the water pump is 22 ft. lbs opposed to the 200 in. lbs. (16.6 ft. lbs.) for the 2004? Aslo, a stupid question: The Automatic Belt Tensioner Pulley Bolt is the bolt that tightens the belt? 45 ft. lbs. What is...
  5. MikeO

    How to proceed with flawed gasket seating?

    The thermostat gasket seat is pocked. Please advise. Thanks Oops, I just held the gasket up and now see that is not the seat. Thanks anyway. (My 1st water pump, thermostat job)
  6. MikeO

    Should I Replace The Harmonic Balancer?

    Not a Mechanic here, so... First of all, is a harmonic balancer the same thing as an Engine Crankshaft Pulley? Secondly, I am replacing the cooling system from the water pump forward and I ran across a video that claimed the harmonic balancer can come apart after a few decades. Should I replace...
  7. MikeO

    Did Crown Automotive Clone the Discontinued Mopar 52080183 Radiator?

    Did a Hail-Mary search for the discontinued Mopar 52080183 Radiator and saw that Crown Automotive is making one with the SAME part number. The guy at summit racing said it fit my 98 4L Auto, but had no useful info... Weird, Good, or Move on? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cwa-52080183#overview
  8. MikeO

    What is a quality option to the Mopar radiator for my 1998 TJ 4.0?

    Read the posts. I see the Mopar option is discontinued. I read somewhere the 2000 can be fitted? How? OR — What is a quality option to the Mopar radiator? Thanks.
  9. MikeO

    Fan Clutch ... Hayden 2737?

    Good option a 1998 Wrangler Sport 4L? I did read previous posts. The Hayden 2737 seems best, but want to verify. Thanks
  10. MikeO

    Good Mopar Waterpump Alternative?

    The best price I can find on the Mopar waterpump (4626054AF) for my 1998 4L Wrangler cost $195.36 at the Mopargiants.com. The knock-offs are around $40. Is there a quality alternative, or definitely stick with the Mopar? Thanks.
  11. MikeO

    Did I Make a Coolant Mistake?

    I had a chemical flush done to the radiator on my 98 4.0L Wrangler. They refilled it with Polar Ice Coolant. Am I okay, or should I switch it out for the Zerex G05? Jeep runs at 210 degrees when the outside temp is under 95, but my OBD2 showed the coolant temp at 248 in traffic with outside...
  12. MikeO

    Greaseable vs non-greaseable Tom Wood driveshaft, which is better?

    2 years ago had my 98 Sport fixed up. I asked for a new Tom Wood DC Rear Drive Shaft. Instead they rebuilt my old DC Rear Drive Shaft. Now it is squeaking. (Yes, I kept it lubed). Anyway, looking Tom Wood again... Greaseable vs non-greaseable, which is better? Thanks
  13. MikeO

    Advice: Pulling Valve Cover to replace PCV & CCV

    My PCV valve and grommet are cracked and petrified, crumble when trying to remove. Conventional wisdom says pull valve cover to replace? I figured at the point, replace petrified CCV as well. Shop wants over $300 for the job. I am not a guy who works on engines, but this seems straight forward...
  14. MikeO

    Could a very high pitched whistle be an exhaust manifold leak?

    During acceleration only, there is a very faint high pitched whistle, (like dog whistle high). My 98 4.0 runs like a top and it passed smog test. IF this is the manifold, how long can I (should I) let it go? My plan is to replace it with the one I saw recommended here by Jerry (below). Lastly...
  15. MikeO

    Rocker Switch Install—Colors For In / Out / Ground Wires

    Putting in Daystar Rocker Switch. Colors for "In / Out / Ground" please.
  16. MikeO

    My TJ runs over 210 on hot days. Is it time for a new radiator?

    My 4.0 auto 98 wrangler runs at the desired 210° most of the year, but when the outdoor temperature approaches 100° it bumps up to 213°. The radiator was flushed about 2 years ago. Please advise. Thanks.
  17. MikeO

    Best place to mount remote ARB compressor coupling?

    Love to not have to open the hood to air up. Is under the front bumper a good place to mount a remote coupling, or are there considerations I'm missing?
  18. MikeO

    REM Gear Noise (Part 2)

    I received the Jeep back with Revolution super 35 kit and new REM finished gears. The gears loudly “howl” between 30 and 45 mph under moderate acceleration. Shop reworked specs twice and thinks the gears are defective. (Doesn’t sound right) Revolution will replace, but wants me to put 500 miles...
  19. MikeO

    REM Gear Noise?

    So my Revolution Super 35 is installed, using the REM processed gears, and there is a high pitched noise during acceleration at 45mph. I was informed of this by the mechanics (at a respected Jeep build shop) who don't want to release the Jeep until it's perfect. The mechanics have triple checked...
  20. MikeO

    OPINIONS: TJ/LJ Antirock® Front Sway Bar Kit

    A worthwhile addition? https://www.currieenterprises.com/CE-9900