Recent content by Lawrencetj

There probably was a used 2.4L gear out there somewhere, I just couldn't find it in my time frame. None of the yards I talked with wanted to take a gear off a good engine, and cores are getting harder to find.

Update, part number on 2006 wrangler 2.4L is 4648939AA - no longer available. Part number on dodge neon 2.0 L gear is 4667604 - readily available.

Well after much searching. I was not able to locate the 4748939aa gear. However, The gear for the 2.0 is readily available. (Dodge neon 2.0) It is the same diameter and the teeth, shaft, keyway, and timing mark are the same. However, it is about 1/8 in thicker. My solution is to machine down...

Previous owner damaged it, presumably trying to remove it with the wrong tools.

Does anyone know where I can find a timing belt gear for the crankshaft on a 2.4L engine? Part # 04648939AA

I am new to this group, having just acquired a 2006 wrangler. I have been a mechanic since 1978, and I think I can say without doubt, that the wiring harness quality on this wrangler is the worst I have ever seen. I hope Chrysler has done a better job on the newer models. Most of the wiring...

I spent hours on this, I am an electronics engineer and retired auto mechanic, so I have the skills and knowledge to figure most things out, but this one has me bumfuzzled. I downloaded fsm and copied off pertinant sections. No start/no crank. Here is what I've got: P0688 code. No other...

Hi TJ group. I just purchased a 2006 TJ SE, with perfect body, no rust. Looks like it's never been offroad. Just a bare bones TJ with 4 cyl 6 speed, no AC, no cruise, no hard top, but has 5 nice 16 in wheels and LT245/75 16 tires. I got it for a deal because it will not start. I guess it's...