Recent content by Spudboy

thanks for the reply. I'm still fighting with the insurance. They really want to total loss the rig. I've found all of the parts at local yards for under $1000. The adjuster keeps blowing smoke up my butt about how hard it is to bolt on used parts. All of the crap he says would take extra work...

It's been many moons since I last posted and here I am, hat in hand. I had a bit of a fender bender the other day and am in need of some parts. If anyone has a line on somebody parting out a later model XJ, this is what I need: Front axle assembly, 3.55 gears preferred but I can swap in what...

Thought I would update this. New CPS solved the problem. For future reference for those working on an '01, the connector is on the same bracket as the transmission shift cable (back end of the bell housing on the driver's side). There is a connector for one of the O2 sensors on the same...

Thanks. I did look at the back of the fuel rail and only saw a connector for one of the O2 sensors. It's got to be back there somewhere.

I have a 2001 XJ, 4.0, Auto. It has 43K miles on it. Ran fine yesterday, parked it overnight, today it won't start. Turns over strong, but no go. Fuel pressure is 46.5 psi. All fuses are good. Swapped around some of the relays and made no difference. No codes stored. Have not found a...

Here's a pic: It would be easier to use a factory harness if you can find one. Poke around the boneyards - they are often still in the vehicle. They are pretty much plug and play and come with the grommet for the floor. Downside is they are designed for the factory seven-pin socket. Here...

Well, I've been working on cars for 40 years and thought I had seen just about everything, but I've never heard of someone using a pickle fork to change a u-joint. I can't even imagine how one would do that. Two sockets, hammer and a vise is the easiest way for most home mechanics.

If I'm understanding correctly, the '96 engine will end up in the '85, using the Renix system from the '89. With the Renix system, he will need the knock sensor - which may not have a place for installation in the '96 block. Confusing, but I think I have it sorted out. Hanging the sensor...

^^^^ If you only use the long block from the '89, you won't need or want all the sensors from the Renix system. All of the sensors you need will be taken off of the discarded '96. Same with the cooling system components. Double check the rotation direction of the water pumps on both engines -...

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Since everything else the guy sells is for ATVs, I don't think I would use that for a regular vehicle. You'd probably get the same quality at Harbor Freight or Northern Tool for less money after shipping. Okay not really, but you get the idea. A quality block can be had for around $70. Not...

I have had the DeWalt 12" for several years and it has served me well. I have a few observations though. I've noticed that the 12" blade tends to have more flex in it so it is tough to get a real precise cut on finish work where you want it to look nice. A different blade with more/smaller...

If you haven't worked on them before, the AR is a great place to learn how to mess with guns. Hang out on www.ar15.com, especially in the Build it yourself forum, do a lot of reading and you will learn everything you need to know. Another really good thread is here...

Decent deal if S-K is still good stuff. My S-K sockets and wrenches I bought back in the late 70s have held up well. Thanks for posting this.

Time to find a junk-yard dog personal injury lawyer. I normally don't have much good to say about those guys, but sometimes they are exactly what you need.