Forum: Jeep
April 9th 07, 04:29 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 13
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03 JGC - "Tire Pressure Sensor Bad/Missing"???
> expect more since this system will be federallly mandated on all vehicle
in
> a year or so
And if it gets folks to keep the tire pressure at the right levels it'll end
up saving upwards of 12% in...
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Forum: Jeep
April 9th 07, 04:23 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 9
Views: 549
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Forum: Jeep
February 26th 07, 03:41 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 12
Views: 718
Found Front TJ Rubicon Rattle
> The above folklore was more commonly rendered as someone being driven
> nuts by a rattle from their megapriced Italian exotic, only to finally
> have it traced down to a tobacco can with a ball...
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Forum: VW water cooled
February 22nd 07, 02:00 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 453
Help me hotwire my Rabbiit
> You might just be causing enough electrical activity
> to make the fuel pump relay draw again through the resistance. I'd
> have a look at the relay plate and see what kind of mess you...
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Forum: VW water cooled
February 22nd 07, 01:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,245
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Forum: Jeep
February 22nd 07, 01:46 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 14
Views: 779
Start up after storage
> I plan to change the oil first, and thought about puling the valve
> cover gaskets and pouting a quart down each side when I refill it.
> Should I pull the plugs and put a _small_ amount of oil in...
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Forum: Jeep
February 17th 07, 05:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 65
Views: 2,916
D-C might become just D and C.
> when they water down their name by using it to sell
> soft-roaders they also water down their heritage.
That's just sentimental bull****. If they stop selling actual off-roader
then there'd be a...
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Forum: Jeep
January 31st 07, 04:37 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 8
Views: 416
I smell gas!
> I had the same problem with my '82 when I first bought it. The fill
> pipes were split. Take a look there first.
Yep, had the same thing happen on mine. The hose rots out and weeps...
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Forum: Jeep
January 29th 07, 02:16 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,470
Snapped off an exhaust bolt
> Yeah, I realized the WD40 is not the best for rust.
Not the best? More like completely useless against rusted bolts. It's
nowhere near as effective a penetrant as Kroil, Liquid Wrench or PB...
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Forum: Jeep
January 26th 07, 01:42 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 14
Views: 685
86 XJ motor replacement
The only thing that swaps in easily is the 3.4L V6. Everything else would
require cutting the firewall sheetmetal to make it fit.
Given how cheap XJs are these days you'd be better off just getting...
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Forum: Jeep
January 9th 07, 12:30 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 9
Views: 732
Recovered Stolen '98 TJ with Clutch Problems
> so I can slide the key out while the engine is
> running. This allows me to lock the doors and run into the house for
> quick things and then come back out without putting undue wear on the
>...
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Forum: VW water cooled
January 9th 07, 12:12 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 13
Views: 731
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Forum: VW water cooled
January 8th 07, 02:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 13
Views: 731
Ignition switch? Headlights cutting out.
> It's a 98 Jetta GLX. How hard is it to change the ignition switch? I'm
> worried it might be hard to access due to anti-theft considerations.
The switch is separate from the lock cylinder. You...
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Forum: VW water cooled
January 8th 07, 02:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,028
ignition switch '96 Jetta
> Geez and I though being able to do it all in less than 1 hour was easy.
;-)
> How long does it take your way drilling out the secure screw and all?
I didn't take out the lock CYLINDER. I took out...
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Forum: VW water cooled
January 7th 07, 09:56 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,673
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Forum: VW water cooled
January 7th 07, 09:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,028
ignition switch '96 Jetta
There's a MUCH easier way.
Center the wheel
Pull the fascia panels (top/bottom of column and lower panel).
Pull the wiring to everything on the column. It's about 8 connectors.
Center the wheel ...
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Forum: VW water cooled
January 7th 07, 09:43 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,028
ignition switch '96 Jetta
> Ok, so i got the part where i need a puller to remove the column. Here's
my
> problem, the reason why i am removing my ignition switch is because i
> rewired another switch that i installed in the...
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Forum: VW water cooled
January 7th 07, 02:40 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 330
intermittant starting in 96 cabrio?
It was the switch. There are two ways to replace it. One is to pull the
steering wheel, airbag and the lock bracket. The other is to pull the whole
column. Do the latter. Loosen the nut at the...
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Forum: Jeep
December 28th 06, 05:29 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 5
Views: 550
swaping engines
> Check the Advance Adapters web site. http://advanceadapters.com Pay
> particular attention to their Jeep Conversion Manual, which used to sell
for
> $10, well worth it. The V8 will fit if you...
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Forum: Jeep
December 20th 06, 04:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,572
Darn Tire Pressure sensors
> I have an '04 Liberty Limited Edition and the only complaint that I have
are
> with those @#!%$# radio transmittors in the valve stems (Tire Pressure
> Monitoring Display) which are too sensitive...
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