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Old May 29th 13, 03:21 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Will Honea[_1_]
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Default Dumb question time . . . .

Budd Cochran wrote:

>
> "DougW" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> Thanks, Doug.
>>>
>>> I'll give the local dealership a try, but they aren't that "Jeep
>>> friendly" ... their focus is Dodge and GMC trucks, and they've given
>>> bad info in the past . . . . like when I replaced the axle bearings
>>> (D-35 no c-clip) and they said the retainer plates weren't available
>>> at all (mine were damage by an inept '"mechanic" in the past.
>>>
>>> Budd

>>
>> NP.
>>
>> I have some of the 88 FSM in pdf if you want it.
>> Doesn't have anything on routing.. Just the basic specs.
>>
>> Lemme know if you want it.. postmaster@ my domain
>>
>>
>> --
>> -- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
>> HESCO Supercharger - 300W Stereo PPI/Audio Control - Bilstein HD Shocks
>> Flowmaster Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Brembo Rotors
>> Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge! Who says old=slow.
>>

>
> I did some searching on the 'net and found some articles on "extending"
> the vent lines for fording and mud crawling ... so, a little "backward
> engineering" by noting where they said they found the upper ends attached
> and I got my answers: upper bellhousing bolt.
>
> Now the problem is figuring out which side since one article said
> "drivers" and none of the others were specific.
>
> Tomorrow, it goes back up on the stands for starter and fuel filter and if
> i can get to it easily with extensions, the vents on the driver's side
> upper bolt.
>
> Thanks!!


Budd, my MJ had the bracket mounted on the passenger side of the vehicle. I
just can't recall if the thing was under a bell housing bolt or bolted to
the firewall. Either would work if you have enough slack in the lines.
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