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    I replace the Harmonic balancer on the XJ's I acquire. They are like $50-60. I did have one go bad. It cost me a crankshaft. Fortunately...
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    75SV1 replied to the thread Making the frame purdy.
    POR-15 says not to use a rust solvent. I'd use Spray Nine Grez-Off for heavy gunk. Then card off as much rust as you can. Degrease...
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    I'd check the harmonic balancer. Place a white paint strip through the inner and outer ring. Another would be the AC compressor clutch.
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    75SV1 replied to the thread Specific Moab Wheel On XJ.
    I did have to have some nuts welded on the WJ knuckles with the R17's. I do run the R16 Rims with the WJ Big Brake set up. I had to do...
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    75SV1 replied to the thread Specific Moab Wheel On XJ.
    On my XJ's I ran a 32- 10.5 width and presently a 31-9.5 or so. The actual tires are Metric. I do run Ford 8.8. You will need to run...
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    75SV1 replied to the thread Specific Moab Wheel On XJ.
    The other aspect is the size of the tire.
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    75SV1 replied to the thread Specific Moab Wheel On XJ.
    You could use WJ hub bearings on the front. I have. I used WJ rims. I am aware of 17" and 18" rims that are 5 on 4.5, for Libby's...
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    75SV1 replied to the thread 0331 Strikes Again...?.
    Glasply's post reminded me of one of the early 0331 heads that my neighbor worked on. So, around 2003-04. One of the cam lobes wore...
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    75SV1 replied to the thread 0331 Strikes Again...?.
    Something to think about is the harmonic balancer might be bad. It would not explain the coolant in the oil though.
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    75SV1 replied to the thread thinking about getting an XJ again.
    I'd check the hard brake line to the rear. I think on the 3-4 XJs I have or had, it was nearly rusted through. I also replace the...
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