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We used one and it led us to the idler pulley. The only thing we can think of is the water pump but we can't get to it for a listen due to the fan.

My 93 YJ is leaving me scratching my head. Got a check engine light last week, code 41. Replaced the alternator and the belt. Belt squeaked when accelerating. Figured out it was loose and adjusted it. The squeak when away but there was another squeak. Sounded like the idler pulley. Replaced...

Cleaned out that little brass thing, hoping that was the issue. Air filter did have some oil on it, cleaned out the box and hoses. We shall see! Did a compression test, all cylinders between 135 and 150, nothing weird there. It sounds pretty and seems to have a tiny bit more power now.

How often do you clean that little brass fitting? Mine was clogged pretty bad, cleaned it out and I'm hoping that fixes the problem.

There is a white cloud of exhaust when it's cold, when it warms up, it is gone. I watched it in my rear view mirror this morning because right now I'm hyper aware of everything my jeep is doing. I admit, I didn't know anything about mechanics when I bought the Jeep but I'm quickly learning...

Mine isn't an actual valve either. Just a rubberized piece that is fitted on top of the valve cover. Both this piece and the hose running from it were fairly clean, meaning no sludgy gunky buildup.

We are going to do a leak down test, whatever that is 🤣 I presume that will tell him something and he will translate the info to me in words I understand?

Not smoking at all. The exhaust is normal exhaust color and doesn't have a burnt oil smell to it. 🤷‍♀️

5 months ago, I got myself a screaming deal on a 93 YJ. It's been my dream vehicle for many years and when I found one with 150k miles, no major issues, well kept and in extremely good shape, manual trans, AND the color I wanted UNDER $5k, I knew I had found a unicorn! Now I'm not much of a...