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    And just some more photos...
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    Grabbed these WJ lowers today as well, and cleaned them up since this picture. I may replace the bushings, and touch up the black paint. Also, modify them for clearance with the angle grinder. I have a set of 15x8 Canyons just about ready to go as soon as I get tires, and these should allow clearance for 31x10.50s. I tried a liberty wheel earlier. 16x7... definitely not a fan. I was going to try and buy a set off a friends totaled Liberty, but I don't like the way they look. Really just wanted for a spare set of tires, but bleh.
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    Noticed a cap located on the property where I work, and ended up getting it for free. It had been sitting there for a decade or two. A little too small (for an early japanese truck), but works great, and it's perfect for sleeping in the back. It's silver, but who gives a sh*t. Today, I went to a local scrap yard and saw a Comanche. Ended up getting a tailgate for a steal, and some other things I could use. I pulled a set of WJ lower control arms, but I am still looking for a set of V8 ZJ coils. I grabbed it's one white stocker wheel that was left to use as a spare for the time being as well. I have not had one. and a visor upgrade from my dirty/worn cloth ones... New spare. Grabbed this... doesn't match, but again... who gives a $#!&.
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    It's been a while since i've posted, but seems like a good time for an update post after a productive day. The truck has been doing great, although I have had to repair some things over the last couple months. Here are some photos from the last few months. It's a slow process, but this truck is becoming more and more enjoyable and our relationship continues to grow! Developed shifting issues... ruled it out to be the master cylinder and slave, and I could hear the throw-out bearing. Ended up doing the clutch while I was in there, and replaced all fluids, with the exception of cooling and brake, while I had it up in the air. Ran into further problems with excess play in the clutch pedal. Turns out the assembly stud was half-way worn through. Anyone else experience this? Could save a lot of heartache with clutch master engagement issues... I had someone weld up the gap, and I used a greased metal bushing as a spacer to take out the slack. Hope this helps others.. I will definitely be throwing in an AX-15 the next go around. I am going to start sourcing one soon.
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    I ordered a Bosch unit through Amazon for around $60. It's Bosch 69302 Original Equipment Replacement. It solved my pressure issues at the rail, and it is VERY quiet... I really can't hear it unless I get under the tank and listen. My old fuel pump was really loud also. If you go with that Bosch unit, just realize it is smaller than OEM, so you have to use the included adaptors and modify the mount a little to make it work. It didn't come with instructions, but it was simple to figure out, and there are a couple threads pertaining to that pump on here and other forums. Have you checked your MAP sensor on the Comanche? I recommend doing Cruiser's tip of threading the throttle body and using a brass carb fitting for the MAP connection if you haven't done that yet. It's pretty cheap to do, especially if you already have access to a threading tool.
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    Okay great... I am sure I will have to replace mine at some point. That is great you are getting 17mpg! I know most modern cars get much better mileage than we are talking here, but I still get ecstatic about the little things. Hell, my 2002 WJ gets about 15, so thats what i'm used to. Which injectors did you use? I've only had a few fill-ups since I got my Comanche on the road, but so far, I've been averaging over 20 mpg, which I think is crazy considering I live in the mountains and rarely use a highway. That is with Volvo injectors and a recent full tune-up (plugs, wires, cap/rotor), not to mention a new fuel pump, pressure regulator and TPS. Unfortunately, it failed to start Friday afternoon, which I narrowed down to my starter relay. I can start it by jumping the relay straight to the battery. Anyone have any suggestions on which starter relay to seek out? No one carries them in stock around here.. still need to check NAPA tomorrow, but its unlikely they will stock one.
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    Awesome man! Congrats on figuring out that issue. Good luck finding an IAT, or do you know what you are going to use? I think replacements are hard to find, but if you are going to switch to the newer intake soon then I wouldn't worry with it until after that. Does the disconnected IAT seem to affect your gas mileage? Cheers
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    Here is my EGR capped. The black plastic piece is the transducer, I don't believe capping that even matters, so ignore that. The EGR is the capped part below it. It is on the manifold side of the motor, beneath the throttle body. It's Exhaust Gas Recirculation, so look down by the exhaust manifold What else is your vehicle doing? What have you ruled out already as a potential culprit for the stutter? Hope the pictures help!
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    Thanks man! So, the intake.. when I got the truck, the factory rubber intake tube was ripped where it connects to the throttle body. The PO had tried to duct tape it together. I couldn't find a way to re-use it, so I found a Spectre brand TB adapter on amazon for the flange. The tube came from the auto store in town. I wasn't sure what to do really, but this works. I need to find a different type of tube, as this is too high where it bends and its pressing into the hood when its shut. I also hate the way it looks, reminds me of cheap dryer or shopvac hose. Rubber floor is definitely great too. I want that in every vehicle I own!
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    Ive been using the truck as a daily now and its been wonderful! I still have work to do, and would like to lift it a few inches to fit 31s. I am planning on swapping in some WJ lower control arms as well. I have an opportunity for a set of 5 15x8 Canyon wheels from an early YJ, so I am planning on using those with some 31x10.50s. It would also give me a spare. I don't have one for the truck now. I disconnected and capped my EGR as it was causing throttle stuttering issues.. haven't addressed that yet, but I figure it's fine capped for now. The truck had a grime on it that I couldn't wash off, so I tried Comet and a sponge and it did wonders. No more stained paint. I slept in the back of it Saturday night under the stars. No complaints here so far. Excited to get it a little higher though, and new shocks (fronts are shot now).
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    Coming together nicely! Can't wait to see the rest of that cage dude, nice work.
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    Old tank and pump/sending unit. Bosch pump installed. Factory housing and floater arm. Only thing I changed, besides the pump, was the little brown sending unit box. I broke the original's connection, and it was all too brittle to solder the tab back on. This one is out of a YJ tank (not sure the year) and it seems to work so far. Also, the cable that moves the seat slider was super slacked out and was driving me nuts. The seat was always stuck way too far forward. Quite the abandoned mouse party under the seat.. Fixed... but, could definitely stand for more cleaning..
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    Jeep really is an acronym for "Just Empty Every Pocket." However, there are much worse things to spend my money on than Jeeps. Anyway, I was under the truck looking everything over before pulling the pump and/or dropping the tank. I noticed a weird large flake on the bottom of the tank, so like a complete idiot I picked it a little.. Sure enough, it was some sort of patch the previous owner must of placed on it to cover two little rust holes. Made for an easy drain of the tank at least. Flash forward a bit. New tank and Bosch pump are in, and everything seems to be working great. I did manage to break the little sending unit switch housing though, but i found one that was identical in a YJ tank at the shop. I went ahead and swapped it and it seems to be working... the fuel gauge didnt register at first, but when I put another couple gallons in, the needle rose.. hopefully when I fill the tank more it will continue to work. YJ tanks are certainly more plentiful, so it would be good to know as a possible candidate for a sending unit swap. The Bosch pump is SUPER quiet, I can barely hear it at all. The pressure at the rail now is perfect, and with the regulator vacuum line removed as well. It still felt strangely boggy in low rpm in first, and hard to have a consistent throttle in low speed. Today, I removed the EGR line and capped it... that seemed to have helped A LOT with that, and maybe the final issue. Capping the EGR also seemed to alleviate the intake backfire I was getting occasionally as well. Truck is still not tagged yet, but hopefully all that will be sorted out in the next couple weeks. Looking forward to what is to come with this tough little truck. Took a little hammering to get the tailgate to work... it'll do for now!
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    Looks awesome. Are you going to make them easily removable as well? Or leave the hinge system and all factory? If you ever decide you don't want the factory 4x4 emblems, let me know!
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    Awesome truck and project man! I really like what you are doing with the stock doors! That looks good and functional. The newer front end looks great too. It looks like the Comanche I recently got, mine is just a short bed. Also an 88. Definitely go through those grounds and connections.. I was having the same issue, but now electrical-wise everything seems solid. My initial issues were from a really bad dipstick ground, and also a loose connection to the starter. I re-did all those lines, and added a bunch of grounds. I'd make sure that dipstick ground is good, and also the ground on the back of the motor to the firewall. Cheers man!
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    Thank you for the feedback Ωhm! I am most likely just going to drop the tank this weekend and visually inspect everything. I am going to just end up putting in a new pump if that is in fact what it is... might do it anyway. I figure if i already have it dropped and i'm in there. This pump is very loud as well (with or without the ballast resistor), and who knows how much life is left in it. If its stock, I would say not much longer..
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    Alright, I removed the factory injectors yesterday, and they look pretty horrible. One of the o-rings and a washer was actually still in a rail port when I removed them. I installed the appropriate Volvo injectors with new o-rings. Also a new fuel pressure regulator and seal. That seemed to solve most of my fuel delivery issues, however I do not think I am getting enough pressure at the rail. Key-on/engine off: pressure jumps up to around 30 psi and then sits at 10psi.. While idling the pressure sits between 27-31 psi, and does not change when I remove the vacuum line. Idles great, sounds great... surges while driving when trying to give it fuel. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! In the meantime, I have fixed even more grounds... soldered the sensor grounds before the C101 connector. Horrible factory splice: The factory driver's side turn signal socket was broken, and I happened to have a harness from a later XJ, so I tried splicing in the different style. Works great, and the socket is exact match for the light assembly: Factory injectors: Also, went ahead and threaded the throttle body for a better MAP sensor vacuum connection. The little rubber plug on mine wasn't helping much.
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    can't wait to get this thing on the road... but, still chipping away in the meantime. Finally got the instrument panel to light up, and all exterior lights are finally functional. Adding grounds, and more grounds. Thankful for cruiser54 for his extremely helpful wealth of knowledge and tips for the Renix. Cheers! Sorry, these pictures are probably kind of boring. I have soldered in a few grounds in other areas as well... its only helping, thats for sure. I think I need to replace the TPS, and possibly the injectors as there was some bad gas in this thing and it sat a bit. Other than a slow start, it seems to idle well... but, doesn't like to take fuel.
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    Excellent!! DesertRat as well. Good advice. I may consider the V8ZJ coils for mine.. anyone have any experience with those coils on an MJ?
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    Came across a cheap front clip for a white XJ, so I nabbed that and swapped those panels on. Eventually, I will put the Comanche emblems on, but I think ill leave it a Cherokee truck for now. The factory fenders were pretty bent up, and the factory header panel was cracked, so I was pretty stoked to find all that together for cheap on Craigslist. The center grille piece isn't exactly correct, but it will do for now as well.
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    Finally joined the Comanche club a couple months ago. This is a 1988 4.0 5-speed 4x4 with 180k on the odo. Exactly, what I had been searching for... a shortbed, 4wd, manual with a 4.0. Currently, I am wrestling with some electrical gremlins and goblins. Learning Renix has been interesting, to say the least. Not on the road just yet but, once I am finished sorting out the wiring it should be good to go.
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    Just added mine... there are hardly any members near me.. not on this map anyhow. I'm in Brevard, NC.
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