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  1. U

    New to the forum... Vibration when stoppping

    So I have an '05 Tj 4.0 6speed man. Every once in a while I have a vibration when stopping. Sounds like its coming from transfer case area. A friend says theres a needle grease fitting on the front of the transfer case. I can't find it, anybody here know what he's talking about? I found...
  2. JoeTheCarGuy

    Throwout Bearing question

    My boss has a 2004 X with the 5 speed manual. There is a very (VERY) slight noise with the engine running and trans in neutral and clutch released. In my infinite wisdom, I suggested to him to not be concerned with it but that I would check to see if the throwout bearing was greasable. So, here...
  3. Jerry Bransford

    Eating crow, Fram oil filters, and my visit to Fram's R&D facility in Dayton Ohio

    The subject of oil filters, like conventional vs. synthetic oil, is an emotional subject for many. I have to admit that over the past 10-15 years, I was caught up in the oil filter debates and formed some very strong opinions… particularly about Fram’s oil filters. Based on what I had seen...
  4. Chris

    How to change your differential fluid

    These instructions are not meant to replace anything that a service manual or owner's manual requires you to do. I occasionally get an e-mail, or a posting appears on a forum, concerning how to change differential fluid. This is necessary maintenance for anyone that 4 wheels on a regular...