Recent content by xjman96

This weekend I plan to change the oil mostly to see if there is anything in the pan. It never hurts to change it and also take a look at the flex plate just because it is there. In a way I'd like to get it fixed, I like my XJ and have tried to take care of it but I don't want to waste money...

Good thought, it makes the noise even when there is no motion, that leaves a lot of moving parts out. Sometimes it seems to be louder than other times. It does it in gear only and while it is under load. If I start coasting it either gets low or goes completely away depending on load. No...

Great idea and I'll check it. I doubt that it is the problem because about three months ago I did have a loose flex plate and it was making noise. i used red loktite and torqued all the bolts, replaced one that didn't look good. This noise is different, like a bad bearing in a pulley, or a...

I have a 96XJ, 4.0, AW4 with over 195K miles. Recently it started making a noise in the Torque converter area that sounds like a pulley with a bad bearing. The noise happens only in gear R or D never in P or N. It is under load only because if I am coasting it goes away. I checked with a...

The 97+ heated mirrors are also power mirrors I think. That would make it impossible to adjust manually unless I make a complete power installation. This is why I was looking for a kit. Unless it is easy to make a complete power and heat installation if I can find the power mirror parts. If I...

Is there a kit to replace my factory mirrors with heated mirrors?

If that's what it takes to guarantee a good defect free head, so be it.

I wonder if one could order an '03+ head and specify that it must say TUPY. It would make things simpler.

Thanks.

I thought about visegrips with cushioned jaws.

Have you guys had any trouble separating the two piece dipstick tube?

When you change the waterpump you have to remove/reinstall the heater tube. I use teflon tape on the threads, what do you guys use?

That's what I needed to know, thanks a bunch.

What was that ZJ clutch with the higher output that fits the XJ? I think it was only one of several that fit the ZJ. I need to make a note of the year, engine and any other information needed. I am using one now but lost the details.

Worst mistake we ever made, sending our manufacturing overseas.:patriot: