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    2.5 engine dies after sitting for a few months

    I have a 1997 TJ 2.5 l. It has been sitting for about 2 months and was running fine prior. I went to start it the other day and it ran fine for about 5-10 minutes and then started sputtering and missing and then shut off. Tried restarting it it would just sputter Miss and shut off again. If I...
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    Trans leak dye test

    So I have a auto trans leak on my 97 TJ. I bought the dye to do a leak test but it does not say how much dye to use. It is a 1oz bottle. Should I dump the whole bottle in or can I do 2 trans with 1 bottle? There is no instructions on the bottle. I would like to do my TJ and a GM TH350.
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    Battery keeps dying

    SO MY tj has been sitting and went to start it and nothing. Jumped it and ran it for awhile and all good. A week later dead. I use to sit for months and would start right up. Only thing that has changed was I put the factory rear wiper setup in. Will that have a draw even when Jeep is off?
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    Heat and coolant issue

    97 TJ 2.5L. I put a new T-stat in last fall and necer got really any heat and the guage was always about 170. This week I pulled it apart and found the stat stuck open. I did a cleaning/flush, all new hoses, new Stant Superstat 195 amd mew T-stat housing. Still have the same issue. With the...
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    Door mirror rubber

    Does anyone know where to get just the rubber that goes between the outside door mirror and the door? I am missing 1. I found them with the mounts but just need the rubber.
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    Broken blend door actuator arm

    My 97 TJ with just heat has a broken blend door actuator arm. I have been looking up threads on how to fix it. My question is 1- how do I get the metal retaining clip off the arm. 2- how doe the actuator come ot for more room. 3- is the other arm going to be in my way' The broken arm is on the...
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    Replacement cowl screws

    Does anyone place sell a complete cowl screw kit? One that includes the u-clips and push in nylon nuts? Mine are all miss matched and damaged.
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    Steel or stainless steel for replacement windshield frame hardware?

    I need new hardware to mount my windshield frame, mirror's and stock fender flares back on the TJ. I see both OE steel bolt and stainless steel. What should I use. I know the stainless used on my boat is not as strong as steell screws/bolta.
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    What are these Dana 30 and Dana 35 axles worth?

    Have a set of front DANA 30 and rear DANA 35 3.73 axles from a 98 TJ. was wondering how much to sell them for, a fair price? I am sure they would need new u-joints and service them. Thanks
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    New York 98 Wrangler TJ 2.5 wiring harness MAKE OFFER

    Came out of a 98 Wrangler TJ 2.5L soft top, no a/c wire harmesses. Under hood fuse box harness, under dash fuse box harmess and frame rail harness to trans and fuel tank All look good, can ship. Make a reasonable offer and take them.
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    Windsheild frame rot

    So I took a wire wheel to some bubbling paint on my windsheild frame. It turned into a big rot hole. What are my options? I just had new glass put in last december and was told there was no rust. If I get another frame how do I know it is not rusted inside? I guess that is one place water was...
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    Bedliner on fender flares?

    Has anybody used Rustoleum bed liner spray on there fender flares? If so how did it work out and how should I prep them before spraying? Thank you
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    What color suggestions for ny TJ

    So I am thinking about painting my TJ. I do not know what color I should paint it. I do not want the black anymore.I am thinking some kind of blue or a hunter green. This is not goping to be a show paint job just want it to be all one color Any thought would be great and does not need to be a...
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    Is my transfer case chain stretched?

    So my trans fer case is stuck in 4WD and it sounds like the chain ships at times. I just pulled it but have not opened it up. I can not move the shift lever. When I hold the 2 shafts and move 1 there is about 1/4 - 1/2 when measuring the out side of the yoke to the case. I will open it next time...
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    What is the difference between these U-joints?

    So I am looking to replace my front u-joints. I was looking to get the Spicer 5-1310X but while looking these Dana njpimts also come up. So what is the difference besides non-greasable and greaseable? See link...
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    What so you think about this head unit and speaker setup?

    So my 97 has a ALPINE head unit and someone put 4" speakers in the dash using zip ties and they are broken. I am thinking of replacing the head unit with a JVC KD-TD71BT and was looking at the dash speakers Pioneer TS-A462F A-Series 4"x6" 3-way car speakers not looking to spend alot or for big...
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    Help finding vacuum line harness 97 TJ

    I am looking for the vacuum line harness that goes from the heat control panel to the vacuum actuators for the heat doors under the dash. It is for a 97 TJ with only heat. I looked in the parts book and got #4864-998 which does not come up with a GOOGLE search. I prefer to get it new not used...
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    Heater control issues

    So I have 2 issues with the heater controls on my 97 TJ. First the blower works on 2nd speed and hi speed but nothing else. Second the position selector turns the fan on/off but only blows from the defrost, no other vent controls. Any thoughts? I know tenp is cable control but not sure if the...
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    Should the automatic transmission console have a light that illuminates the shifter?

    I have a 97 TJ that I converted from manual to automatic. Was wondering if the auto console should have a light that lights up the shifter indicator when the dash lights on? If so where would it plug into and is there a part# for the harness. I did not see anything in the parts manual.
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    Door seal install

    So I bought a new door seal from Quagratec for my driverside door. It is a Fairchild Industries D3012 Driver Side Full Steel Door Seal for 97-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ . Do it came with no instruction and has all the push clip which the stock one does not. It also has a red pin but not sure if that...