Recent content by Don A.

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    Cold start question

    Cycling the ignition primes the fuel system. I find that if I just turn the key into the start position and let the fuel pump pressurize (fuel pump hums then stops) before I start it mine starts right up. The fuel system may be just getting old. I’ve had good luck using Seafoam to clean the...
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    SOLD 2004 Rubicon Auto

    Is this sold? I can’t imagine it not selling pretty quickly.
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    I installed an Eaton TrueTrac in the rear diff and a Powertrax Grip Pro in the front. Powertrax is an Eaton competitor that makes similar traction products. The Powertrax grip pro for the Dana 30 is on sale right now on Amazon for $300. The photo on Amazon doesn’t show the correct unit fyi...
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    2.4l Oil Pan depth?

    Dude. I’ve struggled with my dipstick reading low for years now and just thought to search the issue lol. So glad I came across your post. Cheers.
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    Redline MTL vs Motorcraft Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (XT/M5/QS)

    Well, I can say from personal experience that Redline did not play nice in my transmission. I think I ran it for roughly two years and in the summer or general warmer months it worked okay. But once the temperature drops the difference is night and day. It was barely shiftable in winter. If...
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    Redline MTL vs Motorcraft Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (XT/M5/QS)

    It depends on the year of your jeep. The 6sp NSG370 specifies synchromesh fluid but I’m pretty sure the earlier 5sp manuals can use redline no problem.
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    Redline MTL vs Motorcraft Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (XT/M5/QS)

    Hi. So in short, yes. I had problems. My TJ is an ‘06. The NSG370 transmission is designed to use synchromesh fluid. It’s “basically” automatic transmission fluid; thin viscosity…(like ATF). The Redline is a gear lube is gear lube, so it’s thick like honey. A lot of very knowledgeable...
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    This may be the most romantic thing I’ve ever read. 🥹
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    What book are you reading?

    I just started Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King. An oldie that I’d never read.
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Well, that explains the looks I get from the neighbors.
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Pulled the trigger on a pair of genuine mopar outer door handles. Damned things are salty 😓
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    She’s pretty
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Yeah it’s not cheap, that’s for sure. Mine was cold in the winter and hot in summer. Sucked. Since all the genuine Chrysler stuff is getting harder and harder to get. So I just went ahead and got it while I could. Outer door handles are next. They ain’t cheap either lol.
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Replaced the manual trans floor pan cover and all the u-nuts for it.
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Mine is the same.