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  1. TJ4Jim

    So she's off to paint in the AM

    Found a guy in Grants Pass with a legit setup, 3k to prep, prime and paint.
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    New engine noise: new motor or timing chain tensioner?

    $5.99 stethoscope at HF, listen to the timing cover and it will tell you everything.
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    So she's off to paint in the AM

    I did the metal work and took care of a few dings then feather sanded the nasties on the leading edges of the hood, grill, fenders and windshield frame. The painter is doing normal prep, prime and base/clearcoat for 3K. Found a backyard guy with a legit painting space. Hit a few locals for...
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    New engine noise: new motor or timing chain tensioner?

    They usually sound like a diesel at idle when there's slop in the timing chain. Replaced 2 timing sets over the years both sounded that way.
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    Burning oil but good compression?

    One of the easier fixes are valve stem seals and with the youngest engines now being almost 20 years old they can eventually harden.
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    So she's off to paint in the AM

    Not the red ones. lol
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    So she's off to paint in the AM

    Loaded up and strapped down, going from Chili Pepper red to Jalepino Red...
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    2000 4.0 Fuel Pressure Question

    Ok so there may be a bleedoff issue, just asking as no pressure doesn't create an issue unless all the fuel draind out too. As macleanflood suggested the regulator (most common) can be replaced on it's own.
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    Tailgate won’t open

    Quite often a gate that has been overloaded with a heavy spare made need a lift up to release the latch.
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    Body Mount Question

    There is no common repair that applies to all the mounts, basically you have to plan the repair based on what's left after the bolt snaps or the mount rips. Total crap shoot. I reframed my 99 and of the 11 mounts I ripped 2 torque box mounts and snapped 1 bolt and my tub was in decent shape...
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    2000 4.0 Fuel Pressure Question

    Are you having starting issues.
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    Anybody know what this missing turn signal base piece is called and where I can find one?

    Keep an eye on Ebay for a used replacement switch assembly as very often the boot was removed with the componrnt.
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    Question about transfer case switch

    The one I returned wasn't bad and continuity was fine with the switch in hand, it just not contacting correctly in place. Several owners have experienced similar results.
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    Question about transfer case switch

    I've found the TC switches can be hit or miss, the guy at the parts counter gave me a few to try. 2nd one did the trick.
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    Anyone know the bolt size for the hood ground strap?

    Hood lite fixture would need a proper ground.
  16. TJ4Jim

    Anyone know the bolt size for the hood ground strap?

    Pretty sure that was a sheet metal screw from the factory. Removed my hood a few weeks ago.
  17. TJ4Jim

    Quality Replacement Carpet

    My girl is a garaged spare fun vehicle and becomes a family use vehicle when family visits our guest cottage occasionally or I venture to the mountains close by.
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    Quality Replacement Carpet

    I get that and have looked at it but there's a warmth to carpet that's not there and it was a bit loud with road noise.
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    Quality Replacement Carpet

    I get that impression too.
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    Quality Replacement Carpet

    And recommendations on a quality replacement oem type carpet sets that fit without any drama, I'm not considering Bedrug. Not afraid of the higher end prices if it's worth it. She's heading for paint next week and want to finsh her out nicely.