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  1. Wayne Sihler

    After market seats

    The drivers seat on my 96XJ needs to be replaced, after 400000 miles it shows some wear. Looking at these -Corbeau #70019 seats at 4wd . Any other suggestions and personal experience accepted. Thanks
  2. Wayne Sihler

    Jeeps Down

    Both of my XJ went down ----98 went down yesterday morning with a starter issue,And this morning the 96 died from a fuel pump issue. Both without warning. Then there was a Deputy Sheriff in the door at 7am,but that's a different but related story. Wife wont drive hers, afraid it will die too.
  3. Wayne Sihler

    Fuel Gauge

    1999 XJ 4.0 Auto stock 163,000 Purchased this spring, looked to be well taken care of, same family for 15 yrs. Just started with a fuel gauge low fuel light.Tank was 3/4 full and showed almost empty.After topping off, gauge still reads empty ,but low fuel light is now off. All external wires...
  4. Wayne Sihler

    Turbo City temp sensor

    On my 96 XJ I have a Turbo City Aux fan set-up Well the sensor has been broken.Old sensor has many numbers and letters on it.none match any search on Google on NAPA. Counter man and I spent an hour looking thru the old books to try and find a match. No Joy...so. Need to find out what others are...
  5. Wayne Sihler

    Out the door> on the way

    As the title says, on my way.See you Monday.
  6. Wayne Sihler

    Stuck Bolt

    Trying to remove the cable/rope anchor bolt on a Warn 8000. I believe its a 1/4-20.Button head.Allen wrench just spun,EZ out couldnt get a grip.Chisel put a notch in it but still wouldnt turn. Soaked it with Kroil.......stopped before I did something bad. Any suggestions ?
  7. Wayne Sihler

    I,m Done....

    Today at 2:40 pm I clocked out of my job of 43+ years for the last time. Co-workers threw a party,several brought gifts,plenty of food and deserts(sp). The cake featured a Jeep with my clock # as the license plate,they also gave me a cane featuring a bike horn,pill case,change purse and a...
  8. Wayne Sihler

    All-in-one Jack stand

    During a repair at the Crawl,some of us saw in use an unusual jack stand combo. Follow-up.Powerbuilt 3-ton All in one,From Tractor Supply SKU # 1160455 My local store did not carry one,so,I ordered and had shipped (free) to pick up at store. $39.99 plus your local taxes........
  9. Wayne Sihler

    Home and Thanks

    Made it home about 6 pm. Took a scenic drive ,thanks in some part to my GPS Also thanks to Dan,Dick,Tim and Jason for putting up with my old ass. A big thanks to Jason for the skid plate,,,,,,that one goes on the 98 DD.
  10. Wayne Sihler

    Communications?

    CB or hand held,s. My Bafeong (sp) needs programmed.
  11. Wayne Sihler

    43 years

    Yesterday marked 43 years on the job. There will not be a 44 th. Out of there when I turn 65 in several months.A word of advise,,,plan for your retirement.
  12. Wayne Sihler

    Coolant Filter ?

    This may have been covered,but I cant find it. Previous owner of my 98 XJ. used DEX-Cool in it+ green anti-freeze.....This resulted in a brown mud in the lower radiator hose,radiator fill neck and heater core. I have flushed,with Super Flush,vinegar,even set up a system with my sump pump to run...
  13. Wayne Sihler

    Colder Spark plug

    As title says looking for a colder plug than stock Champ RC12LYC The Jeep Cherokee Advanced Performance book lists a RC9LYC plug....I cannot find that number. Can find the NGK plugs. Would like to stay with a Champion plug,,,But will change. A RC9YC has a flat seat,,do I need a gasket seat plug...
  14. Wayne Sihler

    8.25 Pinion seal leak

    98 XJ Stock,wife,s DD . D-30,AW4,8.25 ,3:55. As title states ,rear axle pinion seal has a severe leak. How much is involved in the repair? Special tools ? Already have parts in hand.Probably more involved than i can handle at home.(Tools) and no shade tree,,,,,ground covered in snow,,,
  15. Wayne Sihler

    I,ve had it !

    Rant...Headers ,Over the last 400,000 miles my 96 XJ has been thru at least one header a year. The stock header lasted over 10 years before cracking.The headers on my wife,s 98(270,000) and my new 98(80,000) have no cracks. The cheap Chinese headers will not last even a year. Last Nov we...
  16. Wayne Sihler

    Cruise control power

    New to me-98XJ 4.0,AW4 4wd.80,000 miles Cruise does not work,Did verify that it has a unit (servo) and the vac to it is good.Pushing switch on steering wheel will not turn on cruise light in inst, panel. No mention in owners manual of where the power circuit is(fuse,relay)? Looking for some info...
  17. Wayne Sihler

    Ok, 400,000

    The Ol,96 has turned over 400,000 miles,,so now what? Motor still uses no oil between changes(3000) oil pressure at speed 50 and at idle(hot)20 psi-factory guage, Yes it has valve train noise,Vacuum at idle is 15>17 inches with a little needle flutter. Nothing inside engine has been...
  18. Wayne Sihler

    Rust Belt Help

    Looking to find vendors of floor repair panels-cargo area.Back of the (ol 96) have passed away.Patched floor with some old roofing tin...looking for better job. National Board didnt answer,figured your area has done this before. Thanks, Wayne
  19. Wayne Sihler

    Floor repair panels

    96 XJ,4dr,397,000 miles As today was clear & hot, I decided to clean out rear cargo area,pulled up carpet only to find I was looking at the driveway:( Around both wheel wells and back to hatch was well ventilated with rust holes. Doing ghetto fab until I can get correct metal.... So who supplies...
  20. Wayne Sihler

    Steel Brake Lines

    98 XJ Sport,AW4,8.25 stock. This is the wife,s back up ,for her Ford....So it,s only driven occasionally . Yesterday,she went to leave and had no brakes,,,,fluid running out at the rear spring hanger area... ruptured steel line Question,,,,is there a hard line replacement available ? Or just...
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