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What did you do to your XJ today

MCObray said:
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Love the color of your rig!
Or is it just 'white' and the photo has been processed to trick me into thinking its 'off-white' ?
Damn you, sepia tone processing!
 
Swapped out the old Skyjacker Hydro front shocks for a pair of Bilstein 5100's.
Why didn't I do this a long time ago?
Cause i'm a cheap f'er.
Now I need a pair for the rear.
 
Took the XJ through DEQ and ran two codes - P1494 and P0303. Did some research and found out the 0303 was related to a heat soak issue with my cylinder #3 and the 1494 was actually a deteriorated rubber vacuum elbow that was no longer attached to my intake manifold. So I replaced the elbow and wrapped some heat insulator sleeve around the injector... just waiting to see if that works out... I might need to add more around the exhaust manifold to triple up the protection....

I also noticed a substantial loss in MPG, I'm thinking about switching to ethanol free gas which should also help with the heat soak issue.
 
YoureASissy said:
Took the XJ through DEQ and ran two codes - P1494 and P0303. Did some research and found out the 0303 was related to a heat soak issue with my cylinder #3 and the 1494 was actually a deteriorated rubber vacuum elbow that was no longer attached to my intake manifold. So I replaced the elbow and wrapped some heat insulator sleeve around the injector... just waiting to see if that works out... I might need to add more around the exhaust manifold to triple up the protection....

I also noticed a substantial loss in MPG, I'm thinking about switching to ethanol free gas which should also help with the heat soak issue.
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i had the same heat soak issues. the ford 19lb injectors i installed all but took care of that issue.
 
First off its been a while. Im Jimmy my old account on here was Believe&Receive. Got myself a currie stearing kit and a new steering stabilizer today trying to kill the death wobble in my 98 xj. Figured i would hop back on here and play a bit. Now to figure out how to put this thing on..........wheres scott when ya need him? :phone: :callme:
 
OK..this will be long with loads of Pix.:popcorn:
A little background. 2001 XJ, 3" RC lift, 31" tires. Getting my truck ready for a 1100+ miles drive to Florida for vacation next Saturday.
Mission: To go up against the dreaded "Death Wobble".

Started my day at 6am. Drove to the mall parking lot by an automotive store and Seafoamed her. Living in a city I couldn't do this at home because I'm scared to have the fire department called on me. Chilled at a Dunkin Donuts while I waited the Seafoam to do its magic (30* out with wind chill of 15*).

Got home and got my gear ready to tackle the front end. The most important tools that I couldn't have done with out:
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First Task: Replace the steering linkages. Pretty easy with the fork and a BFH
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2nd Task: Remove wheels, brakes, hub assemblies, axle shafts, ball joints

Pic of removing the hub nut
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removing the hub using the 3" extension
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Best tool ever! I don't know what I would have done without this. good $69 investment from Harbor Freight (4wd Ball Joint Tool)
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TADA!
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Ball Joint replacements. My old ones were shot! You can move the stud just by jiggling it
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Ball joints replaced and knuckle back on!!
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Next, axle u-joints
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Both replaced..again, with the help of the ball joint tool!
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Hub Replacements
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Hubs installed
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Brake replacements
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Brakes installed
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Took it driving up to 70mph. Usually i have the "DW" between 50-60mph, NOT ANYMORE!!! I can steer now with one hand with my arm rested on the window sill. No more white knuckling! Also, the steering is tighter and more responsive! I would say a great day today with a lot of accomplishments in 5 hours and doing everything curb side :thumbup1:

Now for a beer!:drink:

Tomorrow's project: Oil Change, Trans cooler install, rear drum brakes, cowl snorkel :thumbsup:
 
YoureASissy said:
Took the XJ through DEQ and ran two codes - P1494 and P0303. Did some research and found out the 0303 was related to a heat soak issue with my cylinder #3 and the 1494 was actually a deteriorated rubber vacuum elbow that was no longer attached to my intake manifold. So I replaced the elbow and wrapped some heat insulator sleeve around the injector... just waiting to see if that works out... I might need to add more around the exhaust manifold to triple up the protection....

I also noticed a substantial loss in MPG, I'm thinking about switching to ethanol free gas which should also help with the heat soak issue.
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This is why none of my vehicles are registered in Portland! Wonder when the DMV will question why my parents house in Veneta has multiple cars registered like a used car lot.
 
Just cleaned out the t.b. and added a bottle of injector cleaner and some gas to the tank to try and improve my mpg's. 13 mpg with 31's and a 3" lift just doesn't seem right.
 
Did put anything new on it yet but went to the puyallup 4 wheel drive swap meet and picked a new set of front shafts that have the 760 joints instead of the little ones I have now and picked up a tune with the same gears for $10. I also picked an air compressor for $10 :) now I just have to install it all.
 
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