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Nope, they're totally different.

Geyser:

My clutch master cylinder went out a while ago - I got some useful information when I posted about it here. http://comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=26180

So, does it still smoke after driving for, say, half an hour? Generally, white smoke = burning water/coolant, blue smoke = burning oil, and black smoke = burning gas/running rich.

Is it just at startup, or all the time while running? Some white steam is normal for the first few minutes of operation, especially if it's cold. Water condenses in the exhaust, and once the engine gets warmer, it starts boiling off. Sorry if that's too obvious of an answer.

I'm getting that on my '89 sometimes as well. Is there a specific brand of sensor that y'all have had good luck with?

I applaud your dedication, but there are times when it is just better to have a shop do it. You're in school right now, right? With no job? Doing anything other than basic maintenance on one car would be financially tough. Trying to upgrade two older Jeeps? That's going to be a really tall order. In your build thread you mentioned that you're worried about where the cash is going to come from this month. Maybe it's time to sell the less reliable of your two rigs until finances are better? :dunno: You've posted a lot of questions about the best way to do things. On several occasions, people who know what they're talking about have told you the best way to do what you want to do, but you blow them off by saying you want to do it on the cheap, or fix it yourself instead of a shop. Some things are just better done by a trained professional. No one is trying to tell you that you can't. They've learned the hard way and are trying to share their experience to make your life easier. Sorry if this came off as cranky. I just would hate to see you get in over your head and drop out of school like I did. That decision is still biting me in the butt. Good luck with your fixing, my friend.

I think what dasbulliwagen and mnkyboy are saying is that a machine shop can probably tell you right away if the head is warped, cracked, or otherwise borked. Even if you want to do all the work on the truck yourself, there are things that are faster/easier/cheaper/more reliably done at a shop.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GM-2-0-l ... _500wt_956 That's a used part, but the price is better than this new one. http://www.etoolcart.com/generalmotorss ... 34686.aspx You could try calling your local Auto Zone - they loan out specialty tools. The part number is J-34686.

So, you're planning to replace the head gasket before you know for sure if it's bad? Why? :???: You can buy a factory service manual (FSM) for your truck on eBay, or if you're short of cash, pick up a Haynes manual from your local used bookstore (or public library - try not to get it greasy :wrench:). Either one will give you directions on pulling the head.

I took this picture out my front window just now. It's a very chilly 36F. :yes:

That's just a heavy right foot. I got wheelspin through third gear and a chirp in fourth one rainy day when I was driving angry.

Most Renix problems can be diagnosed at home, if you're handy with a multimeter. Also, I hear that HO's tend to get a few MPG's less than Renix, but a difference of 1-3 mpg is almost entirely attributable to driving style and general vehicle condition. Other things to watch for: -Rust on the floors. These trucks rust from the inside out, and the carpet pad has a knack for retaining water. If there's any chance of rust, pull the carpets up before you buy. -Dome lights tend to be bad a lot. There are a few companies that make good replacements if yours are borked. Tail lights, however, are unique to the MJ and are not made any longer. A decent used set will run you $50-100 on here, or probably more on eBay. -If you're looking for a 5-speed 4.0L, 1990-92 models are a good bet. They used a Peugeot 5-speed behind the four-oh until midway through '89, and it's a dog. The later AX-15 is much better. Welcome to the club! Post up pics when you find your diamond in the rough!

but the small narow tires are pprobably all that keep that axel from exploding everytime you press the skinny pedal See above. Never mind the amount of frame rotation this would put down. It would be awesome for at least one run. :D

My thought would be, swap in a better axle and wide 15-inch tires, and go surprise everyone at the dragstrip.

65mph @ 4000 rpm doesn't sound like much fun to me, but otherwise, yes please! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/toyota-c ... 1e613d47bf

Good on ya, mate. All you can do is try your hardest to be a good man and a good husband - prove to her that you want it to work. The rest is up to her. I'll be prayin' for ya.

Check air pressure in your tires, take anything unnecessary out of the truck to save weight, etc. A general tune-up can help significantly as well.

What kind of mileage are you getting?

x2 on the Love Dare. Get it, read it, do it. Heck, PM me your address and I'll buy you a copy. There's nothing "magical" in the book - the whole point is motivation to show your love through your unselfish actions, and tangible ways you can do it. Too often people just feel like they don't love the other person any longer, but they haven't done anything that would make them feel love in months, even years. Don't give up man. We'll be here for ya.

I know you posted about this truck before, but I think that was the Sunday that the forum took a dump and we lost most of it. You'll have better luck posting technical questions in the MJ tech forum - more guys browse that forum and you should get an answer a little faster. Good luck.

You're the Original Poster, not the Previous Owner. :D

The question I have is: which forum system would be easiest to port all of the threads from the current setup to the new one? There are so many useful topics on this system that it would be a shame if they were all lost, and copy/pasting them all sure won't work.

Are you looking for the whole header panel, or just the 10-slot with the associated headlight buckets and trim strips? I wish you'd posted this last week. I just sent an '86 to the junkyard. I did grab the trim, but I had no need for the header.

The PO needed to go faster, so he added NOS!!!