What did you do to your XJ today

[NW99XJ]

found out why it started to run like crap friday, pulled the valve cover (always a pain in the ass) and found the push rods in number two cylinder punched through the rocker arms. lol so i' will replace them and later when i can get to it i will replace the lifters and put a new head gasket in. oh and will get pics up later.

That HAD to have been making some serious noise....

 

[89limited_hero]

it sounded kinda normal, if you had heard it when i bought it you would understand, rattletrap all the way. here is that pic i said i would post.

 

[NW99XJ]

Yea thats no good......
wonder what the valve seals are goona look like.
You just gonna rebuild the whole valve train now?

 

[hards91xj]

If those are worn that bad .You might want to look at the rest of them

 

[SPECFab]

it needs new lifters they are not oiling right

 

[NW99XJ]

Well went to do some TRE Swapping and realized (again) that my draglink needs to be replaced due to the non-serviceable end that's on it....further solidifying my need to go one-ton. (there is nothing wrong with my links/rods/bars/whatever......just the ends, and since 2 of the 4 on this inverted Y cant be swapped out, I'm screwed until I get all new hardware. (ton tre's and DOM tubing)

 

[crazymoose1990]

Team tube is all I have to say.

 

[RedJeep2.0]

i havent even seen my jeep in a month....

 

[NW99XJ]

Just ordered:
For the Tie Rod:
Moog ES2233L
Moog ES2234R

And for the Drag Link:
Moog ES2026R
Moog ES2027L

All that 1-ton upgrade goodness should be here the 22nd

Next up, Tubing, and track bar relocation bracket.
I was told to go to Team Tube in Portland for the DOM (minimum order of $100 though)
Any suggestions for the bracket?

 

[MFXJ97]

over the past couple days i got the winch, front bumper, sye, rear springs with shackle relocaters and started on the front. will finish up tomorrow.

 

[kenny811]

Ok so long arm kit is installed, new water pump & thermostat. Full engine, radiator flush, twice. New hoses, electrical connection cleaning. Then the sea foam. 1/3rd of the can, than drove it like I stole it. Drives 100 time better than it ever did. Now I need to have the drive line shortened a little and should be all good to go.

 

[TooBig]

Washed it.

 

[NW99XJ]

Washed it.

'missed a spot.....

 

[Mnkyboy]

Blew the radiator in the MJ on the way home today, just had to order another 4.0l HO radiator for it.

 

[kenny811]

Blew the radiator in the MJ on the way home today, just had to order another 4.0l HO radiator for it.

BUMMER!!

 

[crazymoose1990]

Didn't do it today, we did do it Saturday. Although I think there was way more talking than working. We started at 10am and it was finished by 8pm

 

[RedJeep2.0]

iv been talking about doing the same thing... im just so lazy...

 

[jonesinxj]

Does this just slip into the reciever??

 

[RedJeep2.0]

Does this just slip into the reciever??

yes

 

[jonesinxj]

I've been thinking if doing the same, was worried about movement without any other bracing. Keep us updated on how this holds up