Recent content by gba88

Yeah, if you see NO EVIDENCE (leaks on the PASSENGER side, or mist/condensation on windshield), I would not just assume that is the problem. Definitely check the blend door and motor as I mentioned in my original post. You really need to check the temp of the in/out hoses to the core also...

Hi Guys, I wanted to post a follow up in case anyone else is ever in this situation. The 610-260's were JUNK!!! They were MAYBE 3 threads longer and have the non-threaded piece at the end. The perfect fit I found was the 610-449. https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-18102-610-449.aspx I...

As already stated, if it's not leaking, try flushing it. Have you checked the temp of the in/out hoses? The motor in the blend door/the blend door itself can get messed up on the 97+ too. On a previous 99 I worked on, the blend door was jammed and I thought this was heater core related...

I did not know that! I read something where a guy said have at least "10" threads engaged.

Yeah Thanks but can't do that price considering I have to watch how much I put into it. It's on borrowed time already...had rockers welded last year and it's a never ending game of patch or "cover" the rust at this point. I'm thinking that the 610-260's will get the job done. I *almost* was...

Ok, Thanks! I wonder if the dana 35 has longer studs...I seem to remember noticing that the ones on my 99 were noticeably shorter than the 96 with the 35 on it.

When you said 1/8" longer, what stud were you referencing? Is there another stud above the 260 that is a little longer than that? I just want to be sure I get the right ones this time.

Ok, great! I kept finding nothing but people who had done the zj disc upgrade. I couldn't find a clear answer about what studs they were using (some used even longer than the 260's I think). I was afraid of bottoming out the lugnuts if I went with too long of a stud. I guess I'll order some...

I searched and I really only found people looking for longer studs for the disc conversion. My problem is that I have a set of wrangler grizzly aluminum wheels. They are about twice as thick at the flange where the lugnuts go in vs. the steel wheels. The front studs seem to be long enough...

Yeah, it will definitely be an impact hit the next time I try it. That's what happened in the first place, I had a slow torque pull on it and that damn head didn't stand a chance considering how tight that thing is torqued... must be 150-200 ft pounds! I'll consult my brother on welding a...

Yeah, I know where the fuel lines are I just didn't know about welding right on the engine like that and with the presence of oil/flammability. I have no experience welding, but my brother has a welder and is good with it. I thought of another possible idea...cutting a large slot in the head...

Yeah, I figured as much as far as planning on destroying the adapter. I may call the last local yard and see if they still have any XJs around.

Sorry for any confusion, it's a 99 and it was the torx... rounded out at this point. I don't weld, but my brother does and I thought of having a large nut welded on it, but didn't know about the safety/ability to weld in that area.

No problem! Mine arrived last week. Unfortunately.....this job has officially kicked my A55... I cannot believe out of all the projects I've done on jeeps over the years (even replacing the exhaust manifold this year), that THIS little part is what did me in. The bolt is now rounded out...

Not an answer to your question, but a comment. I actually ordered 53020237 the other day from ebay. Not sure if your number was a typo or not (you had 337 instead of 237). I researched as much as I could for my 99 and found this to be the replacement. I was going to order off of one of the...