Recent content by 96XJ_Garth

Hi again, I'm trying to price out exhaust manifolds to replace the one my shop thinks may be cracked. They have two replacement options: OEM at $577 and an aftermarket for $425. I've seen them MUCH cheaper on-line ... but don't know a thing about which ones have good reps for quality and...

I would ... but I've never fiddled with the mechanics of an engine before and I really can't afford to have that much downtime with the vehicle (it's my daily driver). :-(

My apologies if this is being posted in the wrong place (I'm a newbie, I don't know any better!). I was just informed by my local shop that my exhaust manifold has a crack in it and that replacement will run ~$1,000. According to them, the issue is with the cost of having to get a part from...

Thanks for the replies! I believe that the new fan clutch is OEM. I had to wait through the weekend and Monday as the two the mechanic orginally ordered from his distributor didn't fit (they were off by about an inch he said). I checked the engine and sure enough the fan shroud (right along...

Hello all, I own a 96 XJ, straight six, selec-trac, and all OEM equipment (bought the Jeep new). Several weeks ago I noticed that the engine temp gauge was spiking up. Needle normally reaches dead center ("210") and holds there. Instead, it was now creeping upwards during idling at...