Recent content by 962drrhino

especially in CA without rust. Up here in the NE, 4WD vehicles hold insane value because of the winter. The main problem around here is finding a jeep thats not RUSTED OUT. Be patient, get the right price. I'd buy an XJ with 900,000 miles on it, as long as it wasn't rusted out. Motors...

thats a good deal at about $2200. $3400 for 170k? Its not a 7 series BMW. Expect to replace about $800 in parts to make it near DD condition.

Must be nice!!!! I just trashed my 96. After replacing the floors twice, I got tired of it and let it go after gaping rust holes developed in front of the rear wheels under the rear seat. F ROAD SALT. :flame:

I'd love to see an immersion sensor installed to test the fluids actual temp. I'm guessing a sensor attached to an external hex to replace the fill would be nice. But then again, a reading of the external temp of the case is most likely just as accurate. I'm sure in the industry there is a...

seems like the case should be fine. I've seen a 231 in an XJ go for over a year with little to no fluid in it. It gave plenty of warning when it was getting worn, (clunking in and out of 4WD). I wouldn't worry about it. Check your fluid a couple times just to be sure its not metallic, but...

Yeah, but its about four inches from the cat, Id say thats a little hot, but understandable. How many miles on the case?

New tires, New brakes? 24k? Probably real short trips, I bet that motor is gummed up to hell, and it has the original radiator fluid in it.

current bid $13,500. Holy god, a sucker is born every day.

It will be fine. Mix 50/50.

30 ftlbs, or untill tight. Torque value on these fittings is unnesscesary, threadlocker would be more prudent.

BTW: If you do the upgrade, this clutch moves so much more air at higher RPMS, it'll rip any loose hood insulation off the hood. Kinda funny to see that. I guess my original fan clutch was shot eons ago. I think most peoples are, its just something that overlooked even by seasoned...

Good question. Check the stock part number for a 96, and a 00 or 01. If the stock part numbers are the same, then the fitment is the same, and yes, the mod will work. My honest guess would be yes, it will fit. 85% sure. I've never worked on 00s or 01's. , so its a guess. Do your...

Which is exactly how I got mine so damn cheap. The guy at autozone explained to me it was returned for the exact reason you just stated. there is a special procedure to recharge if its drained completely. IIRC, its a fast charge, than a slow 2 amp trickle for 12 hours, but don't quote me on...

wobbling, yeah. Take care you dont catch your parts in the cooling fan while you watch the compressor clutch engage, (fingers, ears, face). Just saying "S" for safety.

Worth every penny. There rebuildable. The anchor ones from autozone are shit. Mine ripped after three months, I could tell because the exhaust was rattling on the cross member as you stated. I'm sure the OEM ones are a step above, but won't last that long. Brown dogs literally eliminated...