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I second Atl XJ on the Bilsteins. Good handling and firm ride. Got mine for about $ 55ea which isn't too bad.

I had the same problem on my '90 when doing a rear brake job. Jacked up the rear, put it on jack stands. Then, I just took a 2 foot 2X4, placed one end against the wheel rim from behind and hit it a few times with a large hammer, Then, I'd turn the wheel and repeat. Eventually the rim broke...

Just purchased 6 Bosch Platinum plugs for my '90 4.0l. I have used them before, and currently have them in, but its time to change them. The plugs I got are Bosch 4202. I have always gapped them to .035, the factory spec, but now I'm hearing that one does not need to gap platinum plugs. The gap...

Rich P: My crank pulley looks a little off-center. Is it hard to replace the harmonic balancer? Do you have to pull much off the motor? Remove the radiator or other major components? Does the crank turn when you losen the bolts? Please advise as I drive 1000 mi/week and don't need to get...

Danny XJ I highly recommend Bilsteins. I've run them on my '90 XJ Laredo and like the rather firm handling I get. I run Bilsteins on 4 of my 5 cars and will buy no others for replacement. I also got them for about $55 bucks each. They have a lifetime warranty. Replacement wasn't to bad as long...

I have a '90 Laredo with Select Trac and 203K miles. I'm pretty fanatic about maintenance. New tranny fluid every 40-60K miles (drop pan and replace filter etc.) A while ago I started experiencing a rough 1-2 and sometimes 2-3 shift. Seems to shift late with a bit of a jolt. Also, seems to lack...

I have run Flowmaster 40 series on my '90 Laredo for the last 10-12 years. I would recommend them highly.They have good sound ( not too loud, but a good "throaty" note) and I feel, enhance performance. They last pretty well too. Mine lasted about 5-6 years each. I will get another when the...

Need new Shocks I have run Bilsteins on my 90 Laredo for the last few years and I really like them. They were about $54/shock mail order and give me pretty good stability and ride. I must confess I'm somewhat partial to Bilsteins in general because I own 2 Porsches with Bilstein Sport...

Martin has it right! I've replaced 3 water pumps and never used a spanner wrench. Just loosen the bolts before loosening tension on the belt. Works great. After mounting the pump, you can then torque the pulley bolts to spec after applying correct belt tension. By the way, a Gates Cricket belt...

Failed Emissions Too Redwagon: Failed NJ emissions last fall because of NOx. EGR was fine. It is easy to check by FSM checks. Usually Ox Sensor is not the problem with high NOx. It is usually the Catalytic Converter. Had mine replaced with a universal cat at a good reliable garage and passed...

Jay: l really like the Bilsteins I have front and rear. About $54 each. I don't do much more than street driving, but these shocks combined with my 235/70 R15 Michelin Cross Terrains gives me pretty good handling.

The last couple of weeks my oil pressure gauge has displayed erratic readings; sometimes normal (40-60) at 1600-2000rpm, and then it would "jump' and stay pinned at 3 o'clock all the way high. Since I was changing my oil this weekend, I checked it out. When the wire to the pressure sensor...

Transmission troubles Had a similar problem. Tach would jump erratically at times and engine would rev as if tranny was in neutral for a second or two. Replaced the Throttle Position Sensor(easy) according to factory service manual and adjusted it as specified in the service manual procedure...