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Offline chardrc

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #15 on: September 21, 2014, 08:15:40 PM »
found out that the sputtering was more than just a FPR issue. Engine was in limp mode from lack of a knock sensor. Knew it was missing didn't know where it went, thats what you get when you take an engine from a junkyard vehicle and don't get it running until nearly 15 years later. The no name inline fuel pump was also too low of flow so it was still starving for fuel over 3 grand. got that fixed along with a host of other issues and Porto-jeep rev 2.3 is complete and ready to head to Texas next weekend. (rev 3.0 starts this winter, jeep projects are never complete)



if Texas isn't a complete disaster I'll make a proper build thread rather than these random posts.
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1990 YJ 4cly, ax5, 2.5 inch BDS lift, 31 MTr\'s,  Powertrax-lockers all around, track-bars removed, boomerang shackles, warn m8000 winch, electric fan. [sold but not forgotten]

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Offline bigdaddylee82

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2014, 10:58:30 AM »
I fixed Muffin's leaky exhaust manifold gasket, which fixed the stumble issue, and did a minor upgrade while I was at it too.

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Offline Jeffy

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2014, 12:11:52 PM »
Sounds like a tractor with the leak.
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Offline dwtaylorpdx

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #18 on: October 12, 2014, 10:52:32 PM »
Finished up installing a Metalcloak armor and tube fender kit on my YJ..
Had to cover up some body damage form a tip-over a couple years ago..

If I can get self motivated I'll post up a build on it..

So far,, Jeep is quieter,, and of all things gets a little better mileage,
drives better at highway speed. ?? Its heavier but I think the arch
fenders don't grab air like the stock setup.. We'll see when I get a few more
miles on her and have all my crap loaded back in..
94 YJ - 2.5 Hesco Cam B&B Ported - AX5 Trans w/Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch - 4" Rough Country Lift W/Skyjacker Shocks - D44 Rear/ARB - D30/ARB - ARB Compressor - Warn M8000 in Custom Bumper - Reunell Rear Bumper - Metalcloak 6" Body Armor Kit - Tuffy Console - 265x85-16 Tires - 2M Radio

Offline Jeffy

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #19 on: December 07, 2014, 05:21:56 PM »
Well, I drove the Jeep the other day and got a weird vibration and it only got worse within 3 miles.  Thought it might have either been the driveshaft or the ball-joints.    Turns out the CV yoke was holding on with 3 bolts and all where very loose.  I lost one along the way.  Had to hunt for a 5/16-24x1-1/4" Grade 8.  That's like searching for unicorn teeth locally.  Ended up buying some from Fastenal.com.  Will have to wait a week a few days though.  It's shipping UPS ground.

While the Jeep was down I did change out the spark plugs.
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Offline grumpygy

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #20 on: December 07, 2014, 07:15:10 PM »
Pulled the Windshield so I can replace it and the frame.  Mine was rusted and had a big dent from a rock thrown by a dump truck the windshield was starting to cloud. 
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Offline Mozman68

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #21 on: December 08, 2014, 11:23:11 AM »
I started it....then I shut it off after about 5 minutes.... :wave:
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Offline Jeffy

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #22 on: December 08, 2014, 01:48:19 PM »
I started it....then I shut it off after about 5 minutes.... :wave:
Then a single tear fell, like the Indian in the littering commercial...
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Offline Mozman68

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #23 on: December 08, 2014, 06:50:49 PM »
Then a single tear fell, like the Indian in the littering commercial...

I was too busy coughing from the exhaust building up in the garage.... :doggy:


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Offline DanMarino

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #24 on: January 01, 2015, 12:46:33 PM »
My 1994 YJ just turned to 198,000 so I changed the oil.
It has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned.  I hope I can keep it on the road for another 20 years.

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #25 on: January 01, 2015, 01:10:35 PM »
I was too busy coughing from the exhaust building up in the garage.... :doggy:




You mean Italian.  He was no Indian.
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Offline Jeffy

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #26 on: January 12, 2015, 09:10:49 PM »
Well, I worked on the Jeep.  Adjusted the door latch.  Turns out or more accurately, I didn't bother to adjust the latch stud when I went to full doors.  So my door was always about 1/4" from sitting flush.  That might be why I'm getting a leak.  I tried unbolting the stud like you're supposed to but it wasn't going to budge.  Turns out it's easier to buy a new  latch then to screw around with the old one.  I also noticed that the sheet metal was tearing.  So I ended up putting two washers under the bracket and I'll see if it leaks.  If it doesn't I'll buy a new bracket.  now I know why when people restore a car they sometimes leak the latch on. 

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Offline Jeffy

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #27 on: February 04, 2015, 09:39:38 PM »
Getting the Jeep ready for a 700 mile road trip.  Don't really have to do much other then throw all the gear into the back.

Also, we're supposed to have heavy rain this weekend.  I'm hoping the door seals for once.
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Offline Jeffy

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #28 on: February 07, 2015, 06:15:41 PM »
Looks like my trip is actually 800 miles when it's all said and done.

On another note, we had heavy winds and rain.  Seems the Jeep is now water tight!  Leaky Jeepy no more leaky.
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Offline Jeffy

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Re: What did you do with your Jeep today?
« Reply #29 on: February 08, 2015, 08:34:31 PM »
Well, the good news is that the door doesn't leak.  After heavy winds and rain, I got some drops from the top corner of the dash.  I think there's a hole somewhere in the windshield frame.

So I also found out what it's like to run out of gas in the jeep.  Power dropped off for an instant then it came back and all the power went away and the rpm dropped like a rock.  No warning at all.  Ended up 1.5 miles from where I was going to actually get gas.  With the high winds and many hills the jeep was getting worse the 12 mpg.  Then again I had it floored to keep the sped up. The other problem is that my gas gauge stopped working right before the trip.  I need to fix this when I get home. I have oil, coolant, brake fluid, grease gun, water, spare ignition set, spare injectors, spare TPS, all my tools...  Just no gas.

On the plus side, the jeep did 400 miles.  Side note LA Drivers suck.
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