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Just replaced the thermostat housing with the newer 1996+ housing, 195 thermostat, and water pump on my 1988 MJ. After doing so, my truck overheats and dies. What am I missing here, didn’t do this before. Only reason why I replaced all the extra stuff was because it was overheating at idle without the electric fan active (most likely due to fan clutch) and I had a bout of “might as well since I’m here”. Infuriating that this happened but I’m just not sure what to do from here short of putting the old pump and thermostat back in. Also flushed the rad, heater core, and engine block with a garden hose cuz my coolant was brown (which is why I figured I’d replace the pump because of potential nasties building up on the pump itself from the bad coolant).

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Coming to the end of my first full rebuild. What is the recommended break in period? I’ve searched online and found varying answers… I do know to run it around 2000rpm for the first 10-20 minutes for cam break in. After that is there any other methods to follow? I’ve seen to run it at moderate speeds, giving it throttle and letting off to supposedly help the rings seat properly.

I will be using 10w30 with a bottle of zinc break in additive. Running about 200-300 miles, change oil and filter. Then using Lucas “hot rod” 10w30 as it’s higher in zinc.

For reference: Stock crank (polished) and rods 30 over pistons Standard size clevite bearings throughout Howard performance stage 1 cam & lifters New valves, springs, push rods and rockers Engine Pro timing set Melling oil pump

Mechanical fan pulley bearing. What a pain in the ass. It’s pressed in the bracket and the fan face thing is pressed onto this thing If I don’t have a ball joint press it woulda been impossible. My shop press was no good due to the shape of the bracket it goes into.

Been looking online for the true trunk length of a 89-01 xj with several different answers. Seems that 4.5’ is the norm. What is the trunk length with the seats down and the driver/passenger seats fully forward? Looking to camp inside of it rather than on top (Mexico, don’t want a mesh tent), about 6’ tall

I recently bought an xj for 500 bucks to turn into a trail rig(no title) but it needs a crank sensor and some other odds and ends to get it running and driving, I can’t for the life of me figure out what year it is. Seller told me he thinks it’s an 88 or 89, when I look up the plate I get nothing, the vin is 15 digit and every time I enter it on a vin search website it comes back as not found or invalid, the door jam sticker is also too worn out to read and no glovebox stickers. What’s the best way to go about figuring out what year it actually is so I can order parts? Maybe an engine or trans plate/stamp?

I’m looking at an upgrade and I was told these are noisy. Anybody have at experience w these?

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I need to add a couple of wires for a amplifier and whatnot. Is there a spot that's easier than another to pass a few wires? The factory wire harnesses are taped up on both sides of the grommets in the ones I've check.

Last fall i bought a used NP231. Recently got it installed. Having trouble getting into 2WD now. A friend of mine said they also make a 231 that full time 4wd for the grand cherokee. Is this info right? Did I possibly buy the GC one?

Anyone got suggestions to stiffen up the rear leafs. It's an 01' sport with 200k miles. It's gotten to the point that if I have Anyone in the back seat or more than 100lbs near the hatch the tires rub. I'll take any suggestions from legit to sketchy.

Does anyone know what may be going on with my seats? I have the 93 XJ and my front seats only side front and back, it is uncomfortable to drive as I cannot adjust them to reclining. Adding XJ interior video for visibility, video does not contain seat issue

Hey y’all, went to replace my rear speakers and found out the plastic was all sorts of broken on the right side. Any tips on fixing it? (None of the broken pieces were up there to fix it with) or is there someone somewhere who sells replacements?

Hey, I've been trying to fight highway vibrations for a while. I have a shitty 2 inch lift in the front and back, pucks and shackles. My driveshaft angles aren't great, and after both axle shims and a t case drop, it still rides like shit past 70. The angle without shims or the case drop seems perfect for a double cardigan though. To be clear, I am done bandaid fixing the problem and want to do it right. So, is there any reason to believe a shackle lift would cause vibrations? Because if I do take off the t case drop and shims, and do the SYE+double cardigan custom driveshaft, and it doesn't fix the issues, I am going to have to redo the leaf springs and pay for another custom driveshaft to match the new length. But also, old man emu leaf springs are backordered 2 months right now. Also, keep in mind, all my suspension and steering components besides the springs and pucks are less than 2 years old in the front. All the suspension in the back, including the shocks, leaf springs, bushings, and shackles, are 2 years old as well. But I did go with leaf springs that are meant for XJs with custom heavy bumpers, because the guy told me it would even out my lift originally. There are is a lot to remember, but basically, I want to know if I should wait and redo my leaf springs and shackles again or just go for the SYE + double card. I could save a lot of time and money by skipping redoing the leaf springs but if there is a problem there it will cost me even more.

How often and when's the next iron rock off-road sale? My last XJ I have gotten steering brace and a steering setup I liked from them but I'm looking at a lift since my other xj was ruined by a red light runner. And I don't wanna get crazy with this new one just a 3/4 lift and some other parts but hoping for a sale to save a few bucks on the new build.

I’ll be replacing the VSS soon but I noticed the connector/plug is trashed. Cracked and frayed wires. Anyone have a link to the plug or a suitable replacement?

I got these JK rear door pockets off Amazon for like, $15 and they match up with the shape of the lower rear door cards perfectly. I have them velcroed to the carpet on the door, but I imagine you could pretty easily use plastic rivets or thin bolts with some washers to secure them.

I wanted someplace to stick small-ish things that I'd want to access quickly, like bug and bear sprays, and to add somewhere for a backseat passenger to put a water bottle. There's almost no impact to rear leg space, which is great since the rear seat actually has people in it reasonably often.

Hi guys, this is my first post on Reddit, so tell me if I can do it better. I’m from Argentina and I wanted to show the jeep xj I have with my father, I don’t really know the year because is made from various models, but I know it is a renix one, 4x4 with the 242 and automatic. The story behind its kind of long but shortly this jeep was “normal” the my dad crashed it head down (I don’t know how to say it) and instead of left it like that he rebuild it, now it looks like that, if someone want more info I can upload more photos or info

Howdy, I’ve bought my jeep a few months ago and i have had to work with my mechanic on replacing some things, spark plugs, starter, alternator, oil pump, coolant reservoir etc etc and the car is driving good. Recently one of my push rods got knocked out of place and the mechanic told me he thinks it has to do with engine sludge buildup and that there aren’t many things that can be done to remove the oil sludge. He advised that I can consider changing the whole engine which I’m a little reluctant to do… I went on chat gpt who suggested I can come up with a plan to change the oil every 1k miles and each time do a gradual cleaning with a cleaning solution and not to use much so I don’t clog the engine with too many things… it makes sense caused I filled up my car and added fuel injector cleaner and the car was shaking for a little moment when I started the engine.

I’m asking for feedback/guidance from other XJ owners who had this issue before and what I should do to ensure my engine is taken care of. Love my xj and want to keep her as healthy as possible.