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my wife's Crv has 101k miles on it, and no replacement of the timing belt yet. i'm planning on doing the belt, the tensioner wheel, and a water pump.... any suggestions? any step-by step advice? thanks!!

Need some help please, Got four different prices from local parts stores on mufflers, ranging from $28 - $84.00. I was told that "universal" mufflers will NOT fit my 1996 XJ, and that I HAVE to get the $84 direct fit one. Can someone tell me the stock intlet and outlet pipe size on the...

I have a noise that doesn't fit the normal piston slap, lifter, or knock sounds...it is getting progressively worse. '96 Manual trans., 125k miles. I had the valve cover off a few weeks ago - looks immaculate, i always change the oil. Sounds like two spoons clicking together. Coming from...

Ok, anyone have any idea where I would find the little plastic pieces that release the rear seat and allow it to fold down? I'm talking about the little plastic tab that releases the back of the bench seat. 1996 xj. thanks.

i've been searching - anyone know of a good tech writeup to changing the steel brake lines on an XJ? on my DD, they look like they are about rusted through - the elbows look like they are going to snap. on a scale of 1 to emergency, i'd say i'm at a 7.5. anyone bend their own lines?

anyone have experience with getting rid/recycling fully intact vehicles? is it as simple as towing to the junk yard? do salvage yards usually pay >$100 for a vehicle? thanks.

Ok - so in hopes of increasing my mpg's i have completely rounded off my 10 year old oxygen sensor - it's the one coming out of the catalytic converter... any ideas on how to get it out now??? thanks

hi - i just found an O2 sensor on ebay for $30 shipped....says it fits both my 96 XJ with the 4.0 and a bunch of grand cherokees as well. is this possible? i dont want to buy a universal one, and the buyer says it should plug and play. autozone wanted $119!

Other than ratchet straps or bungee chords - anyone even made a homemade rooftop tire carrier? I have the roof rack, seems like there must be a simple fix.

I'm in the midst of putting a 97 console in my 96 - this thread won't make any sense to anyone who isn't familiar with the 96 and 97 ebrake setups. Anyway, heres my question: I want to keep my 96 ebrake cables, etc...However, as you know, the 96 setup has a Metal threaded rod going from the...

Hi - i'm doing the console swap - I have the console, just need a 97+ ebrake handle and the air duct underneath the console... I'll pay for shipping! Please PM me!

Hi - My '96 is fine with 118k miles - however, the new england winters have been tough on it - it's rusting out terribly...i've already patched the floor pan. My question is - are there southern XJ's out there with tons of miles but zero rust/clean bodies? I'm thinking about flying down to...

Hi! I have finally reached my limit with the no-cupholders in my '96....So, if you have a '97+ center console, tan preferably....i'll pay, pay shipping, pick it up if close...whatever! Please, i have burned my inner thighs with coffee 2,345 times. I may not be able to have children (thats a...

guys - my jeep is spitting oil all over the road...thought initially it was the oil filter adapter - however....when it's running, i can see that the sensor above the oil filter adapter is spitting oil out of its rear end....! what is the deal? does anyone know what this sensor is? how could...

did some searching - i know drilling and tapping is a good but PITA solution to broken bolts... my front seat bolt is broken, but there's a little bit of the shaft above and below the jeep. heres my Q: can you jam a nut on the end with a hammer, really force it on there so a wrench can be...

Just wanted to pass this along, i know there's been a lot of threads on lifter noise and general engine noise. My '96 was sounding like a giant diesel truck, rough idle, lifter ticking, etc...at 115k i thought these noises were a bit premature. anyways... I changed my oil three days ago and...

Couldn't find the poll button - so this has to be the old fashioned way. I recently patched my floor pans....they're not perfect, but should last 5 years or so! Does herculiner hold in moisture and therefore accellerate new rust like my soggy carpet did?? Should I: 1. Herculine 2. Use...

pulled up the carpet under my rear seat, there is a sensor going into the floor of some sort with a large black wire coming from it. any idea what it is? im going to herculine the floor, want to make sure i dont screw up anything. also - from those of you who have used herculiner, does it...

i need a complete exhaust system (except for the manifold). so exhaust pipe, muffler, cat, tailpipe, hangers, clamps and both. autozone has the cheap muffler, and cat for 119.00...they prob. have the hangers and clamps as well. here's my question: is there a place to get the whole package in...

hi - replacing the exhaust system in my 96, 4.0, 4x4, everything except for the manifold. ive been looking for a full kit, including cat converter, any suggestions? also do kits usually come with the hangers with the rubber bushings to the exhaust can move a bit? also - are these hangers...