Recent content by Judd W. VA

I seem to have done damage to the rear hatch latch assy on my '98 XJ one night when trying to close it while the suspension was really twisted. Seems the chassis was tweaked causing the hatch to not line up well with the door and when closing hit the black plastic guides located in the latch...

Hey Guys. Been a long time. The derned JB Weld has still totally stopped that pesky leak in the case seam located at the base of the trans. This after some fairly hard flogging out in Utah this past year.....Moab and everything. Looked at it specifically when on a lift removing the rear...

The fuel filter in the '97+ XJs should not need any attention whatsoever.....or until the fuel pump itself needs servicing- then is replaced as a unit. I know this sounds pretty bad, but is what is used with the 'non-return' type of fuel delivery systems these engines have. Personally it does...

Flushing an automatic trans is not normally needed or recommended. If the fluid has gotten really bad and been bad for a while, then introducing new atf, even just what is lost when dropping the pan, can cause clutch packs to start slipping. If the fluid has all of the sudden gotten bad, such...

Change lube- I would recommend changing the rear end lube with perhaps a synthetic replacement, and of course the friction modifier preferably from the dealer. In a perfect world should be done every 25k miles. Maybe when/if was done before did not use the lube modifier. The Trac-Lok in mine...

P/n: P/N C,52080115AC Is for a 5-spd w/ no trans cooler. I paid just over $320 with quick shipping.

Note: On today's high elec usage vehicles you are never supposed to install a very low battery into a vehicle and expect the alt to charge it up. Actually voids many replacement alternator's warranties. Always trickle charge the low battery before installing....low meaning anything below ~10...

Be cautious- Your '98 will have the dreaded 'composite' rotors as did my '98. They have the cast rotor part bonded to a sheet metal 'hat'. They tend to warp easily, and in the rust belt have even been known to rust through! Consider your replacements carefully. However, if you want to try...

Most cats not OBD II certified Got to be careful of what you get to put on there. Has been a while now, but i think Carsound (?), who's website will verify, has certified OBD II aftermarket cats for your XJ. They were well below $200 as i recall. The after-cat O2 sensor should notify you if...

OEM 4 me I know this will differ from many others, but i prefer, and continue to prefer the Up Country OEM radiator. My '98 with factory A/C came originally equipped with a single core aluminum radiator. No cooling problems whatsoever here in Va. However, seeing as how was going to head out...

Happened on my '98 Good to talk with you guys again. Been a while. This is what i discovered on my '98 w/ A/C: There is a vacuum motor above driver's wheelwell connected to a small bellcrank that controls the defr flap in the dash. That shaft the bellcrank connects to pulls out of the...

In a word, yes. Do not use them in anything as far as i am concerned. Have been the subject of many auto manfacturers TSBs for misfiring issues. Modified programs have been needed in many German vehicles to combat ck engine lights due to misfiring codes being set. Especially do not use...

Yes this has been discussed many times in this Forum. I still stand by what i use- $2.29/qt GL3-5 from Auto Zone. Because the required designation is contained in the specs is save to use. Have used this in the AX-15 in my '98 and all seems well. I do like to change it often, like every 30k...

Might have lost a little of the direction of this thread over what was originally asked- I'll go back to the beginning. Ordinarily is a better thing for the alternator to have two batteries in the system. Is just like having a double sized one. Two provide a better buffer allowing the normal...

The oil pressure sending units on these Jeeps are nortoriously cheap. Mine would tend to read too low. Went out on my '98 at less than 40k miles. They are so cheap just try a replacement and i bet that will do it. Do the dealer. Prob are not yet available for your 2000 aftermarket anyway.