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I am replacing my valve cover gasket and I was greeted by this: The sludge is so bad I can wipe it off in chuncks. What's the best way to clean this up?

I want to build out the XJ to tow a travel trailer over mountains, and the I6 just won't cut it. I'm at the end of my skills, so I am going to look into hiring someone to swap the engine. I figure, why spend $10k on a used unknown truck that I have to in$ure (New Orleans insurance is stupid...

Instead of boring you with a long post, I figured I'd try something different to solicit help for my misbehaving transmission. Year: 1997 Trans: AW4 Fluid: Dexron VI replaced w/filter 10k miles ago Symptoms: Works fine for 20 minutes. After 4th gear rarely engages. Even going down hill it will...

I'm doing some troubleshooting on the 97 XJ automatically unlocking the TC and even downshifting sometimes. Instead of boring you will all of the details, I figured I'd keep this post to one question: Does the Jeep need to be at operating temperature to do the checks? Everything is good...

My king of all bastard packs (something like 3 XJ mains and 2 secondaries) are pretty much shot, so I need to replace them. The front has Rubicon Express RM60010/RE1310 4.5" coils. The rear lift has a HD Offroad shackle relocation bracket and shackles that measure 5" eye to eye. I am guessing...

When it is over 80 degrees outside, my '97 (with a '98 AW4 w/90k -ish miles) downshifts at highway speeds after I have been driving 45-60 minutes. My RPMs go from 2500 to 4000, and will peg if I am not careful. I release the gas, then it eventually downshifts. It does not seem to happen when...

Okay, I think I've got my parts down: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_wePvQc_hLQWHllNFFXcldvaDQ/view Here are my questions: 1. What am I forgetting? 2. What's wrong with my plan?

Listen past the engine noise to the not quite clicking, not quite gurgling, and not quite knocking sound. https://clyp.it/rbptr0zn It is most prominent when I am on an incline and it speeds up with higher RPMs. Any ideas?

Has anyone used Niteshade on clear marker lenses? If so, then how many coats did you use? I am using high output LEDs for the lights, so I figure I can do a bit darker than if I were using stock bulbs and lenses.

I am having some trouble with my 124k mile 4.0 AW4 XJ. Here are the symptoms: 1. Have to hold accelerator after starting or it will stall 2. Once warm, I can release the accelerator 3. Drive for 20-30 minutes and the oil pressure drops at idle 4. Stalls at idle, will not immediately restart...

I noticed that there are some problems with some wheel sizes when swapping in WJ kuckles, AKEBONO style calipers, and doing OTK steering. I am currently running 33x12.5" tires on 15x10 Cragar Ds that have 4" of back spacing. . Do I need to get bigger wheels?

I am transferring to Marine Forces Reserve, and I am contemplating bringing my busted up XJ. It needs a lot of TLC, but the one thing beyond my capabilities is replacing the transmission (I tried and ended up stripping one of the inverted torx bolts). Anyway, if I bring it down there, then...

My XJ has been sitting for almost four years waiting for me to come back to VA and give her some TLC. I figured if I could turn a wrench, then I could dodge, er I meant replace a transmission. Anyway, after much internal deliberation I have decided that as long as the transmission needs...

I have found instructions on removing just the transmission, but can you remove both the engine and transmission as one unit? I ask because: 1. I will be removing them both anyway 2. My long arm kit makes removing the transmission "fun"

Does anyone know of a good alternative to the overhead console part number 55352518? Ironically reported this part discontinued a while back, and didn't grab it when I traded in the old XJ during the cash for clunkers program.

I did search, but didn't find anything current, so I figured I'd bring this question up to see if anyone has had any new experiences. I Hurculined my last XJ, but felt even with 3 coats it was a bit thin. This time I'm thinking of professional liner, but that is looking like a VERY expensive...

I can provide installation "facilities," tools, and assistance/guidance for any of the items. All of this stuff came of either my old XJ or "new" XJ RE Drop brackets and Braces Drop Brackets Braces $200 for the set RE Superflex Lower Control Arms Superflex joint could use tightening. I do not...

I've done some homework with frame stiffeners, and I've come to probably the same conclusion everyone here does. There are basically 3 vendors that are resonable and are NAXJA sponsors: HD Offroad 10 Gauge Pre-drilled (like, a lot) Extend from the LCA mount to the to the front of the rear...

Thanks to the CARS program I now have a reason to get an XJ with power windows, power locks, cruise control, and AIR CONDITIONING! I found a 97 XJ Country for $2,900, and I'm now in the process of swapping all of my stuff over. Here's the list, I've added some detail in parentheses so you...

I wasn't going to put any audio/video electronics in the jeep, but after seeing this, I just might. Diff Camera