Recent content by 89xj

engine looks fine to me. some carbon build up and some surface rust from not running for a while. the smeg is nothing compared to what was in my 89 when i pulled the valve cover. as for wear, you need to break the engine down, measure and check the tolerances. either swap the long block in and...

yes, you need to shim the rear axe so the pinion is 2 degrees below the angle of the double cardon driveshaft. when under load, the pinion will rotate up 2 degrees.

google search shows the ES140R having 11/16 -18tpi

where/what did the other end of the vacuum line go to? was it by any chance the vacuum line to the MAP sensor?

other then just being black from cleaning the engine(high detergent), black oil is also an indication that it is burnt. i would be surprised as i thought synthetics could handle more heat then conventional oils. maybe m1 has a low threshold for heat?:dunno:

test the cps and make sure the cps wiring and harness are not damaged. cheapo electronics show their value as they age.

what is the shackle angle with the jeep at rest. if its straight up an down or only angled slightly to the rear, then you need to change the angle. if this is the case, i would think the revolver shackle would just unload on you.

why do you need them? little more info about your suspension setup would help. i would look into shackle relocation brackets if you have shackle issues. someone in this thread has the shackle relocation brackets for sale, and its not me.

stock arms are not meant to be at that extreme angle. stock arms have been know to bend when at that angle. a good size pot hole could take one or more of those arms out. not to mention, there is no way caster is within spec with stock arms at that height. sorry but i find your set up to be a...

"Only works with our HD track bar and others that have a M22x1.5 left hand thread rod end" find out what thread pitch the RC TRE uses

doesnt that theory apply to all skid plates??? granted that its a stock skid and not a heavier aftermarket skid. just like the stock gas tank skid, it can be modified to increase its strength. i searched many many yards for the stock gas, TC, and gas tank skid and was able to find them on...

im bit confused, which is normal for me, but isnt the 10mm bolt that is being talked about the bolt for the IRO caster adjustment, not the bolt for the bushing???

put a heat shield around the coil and get the cps wiring as far away from the header as possible. i would pick up a couple of junk yard coils. cheap and carry one as a spare. i would also get a spare cps. you need to test both the coil and cps when the engine is hot and having the no start issue

only in an engine that has "dirt" in it. the 4.0 seems to be a bit more dirty then most engines. wifes matrix has 110,000 miles and the oil is a nice amber/yellow color. the oil build-up/sludge in my 89 was incredible. ive owned my 89 since 1990 and drove it for 10-12 years with just doing the...

dumped it from where? rms, dip stick tube, valve cover??