X-defector
NAXJA Forum User
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- Parker CO
I have a ’97 Sport, 4.0, AW4, 143k and running dang strong. I’m taking a full week off of work (need to use the time) and will spend most of it replacing worn-out stuff on the XJ. Here’s what’s on the list at the moment:
Front axle u-joint replacement (does the whump-whump bump dance when turning with the front wheels locked, I assume it needs new ujoints)
Trans and motor mount replacement (bumps and whumps when starting and stopping, likely needs new mounts)
Filter adapter o-ring replacement
Outer axle bearings (starting to make noise, assume they are dying)
Driveshaft u-joint replacement (why not? Hey, while I’m down there…)
Rear pinion seal replacement (slightly leaking)
Taurus fan and hood vents, if I have time…..
Assume that I work very slowly (which I do) and that I might run into problems (which I probably will). I’m just looking to do this routine driveline maintenance before it gets on top of me and I can’t catch up. In what order would you attack them, assuming that no one part is in more dire need of replacement than another?
Also, what is a good (in other words, cheap) source for quality components? Any brands recommended or that I should avoid? I don’t want to do this again next year, so the extra $$ for a quality part is not an issue.
Thanks!
Front axle u-joint replacement (does the whump-whump bump dance when turning with the front wheels locked, I assume it needs new ujoints)
Trans and motor mount replacement (bumps and whumps when starting and stopping, likely needs new mounts)
Filter adapter o-ring replacement
Outer axle bearings (starting to make noise, assume they are dying)
Driveshaft u-joint replacement (why not? Hey, while I’m down there…)
Rear pinion seal replacement (slightly leaking)
Taurus fan and hood vents, if I have time…..
Assume that I work very slowly (which I do) and that I might run into problems (which I probably will). I’m just looking to do this routine driveline maintenance before it gets on top of me and I can’t catch up. In what order would you attack them, assuming that no one part is in more dire need of replacement than another?
Also, what is a good (in other words, cheap) source for quality components? Any brands recommended or that I should avoid? I don’t want to do this again next year, so the extra $$ for a quality part is not an issue.
Thanks!