Pete M

where is it losing oil?

absolutely. and if it was done is a DIY fashion, I wouldn't touch it. (unless maybe I could drive it around first)

he better have some paperwork that proves what it is. and that paperwork better have a block number on it that matches the engine. and that paperwork better also have a phone number of the place that did the work so you can call and verify with them what's what. and I think you can pop off the oil pan and check the crankshaft to check of it is from a 4.2, though I've forgotten what you'd be looking for. :( part number maybe?

:banana: double congrats!

annnnnnd now it's broken again. sorta. it is random with whether or not the key alone will start the Jeep, but I can start it every time by bypassing the starter relay with a paperclip. :yes: whatever. close enough. I'm driving it back to Michigan today and will fix it when I can later.

I absolutely love my optimas, but I acknowledge they have had some quality issues as of late. but I still highly recommend an optima-like gel battery. :thumbsup:

a worst case scenario has happened. it fixed itself. somehow. now the debate, do I trust it enough to drive all the way back to michigan without stranding me on the side of the highway? :( I'll be doing a test run into town first (gotta get the AC charged).

if anyone needs a replacement (either a whole one or just a letter) please lemme know. :thumbsup:

yes. sorry, should have mentioned that. :doh:

Did this a couple years ago and it turned out to be the little bar that goes inside the ignition switch was broken. so we started there this time. got it all apart and the little bar is still fine. tried turning the ignition switch manually and the Jeep cranked and fired! but then died a second or so later. tried again with the same result but the jeep died even quicker. a third attempt brought the same result and then nothing. no more cranking at all. So I figured it was a faulty ignition switch. replaced that today and still nothing. doesn't even try to crank. is there something else in the steering column I'm missing?

MJ tech questions should really go in the tech forum. :thumbsup:

:waving: awesome lookin' show! :drool:

it can always get better. :D

a couple CC magnets?

Has anyone had any issues with them? problems with applying to a surface? are they surviving ok? I know the 3x5 decals don't like the sunshine and so don't last forever, but how are the white decals doing? I want to know if I should tweak any changes to them to make them better. :D

I'm a big fan of the "don't just replace it, upgrade it!" motto. :D

can't help but notice what looks like a reinforcing bar along the roofline. yes? pics?

I'm about to send another email off. anyone else want in?

it might. might leak a tiny amount, might gradually get worse. might not leak at all. :dunno: impossible to say.

photos?

Jim has an empty mailing tube you can use.

supported against what?

how nice do you want the results? a cut-off wheel and paint will do the basic chop. that owner seems to have also added his own custom protection.

yup, what he said. :thumbsup: also I moved this to the tech side since this problem can be shared by mjs

The reason for WOT is less restriction to air flow. Supposedly higher and more accurate readings. But why they emphasize it now I don't know. Main thing is have everything in same condition for all readings. might be carb vs throttle body?