Recent content by TimberTim

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    Help with windshield frame hinges

    I used a Mini Torch from harbor freight, They use the same gas refill bottle as a cigarette lighter, BTW , I found the Blue Locktite on my threads
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    Gas fumes in cab after pulling up or in heavy traffic

    I have a feeling there's a lot more of these Leaks out there than people might think !!!
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    Gas fumes in cab after pulling up or in heavy traffic

    yahoo..........Sounds like a good Clean fix
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    Gas fumes in cab after pulling up or in heavy traffic

    mine has a 4' Body Lift and it makes it so simple to see in there, can you use your phone camera to record and look for soap Bubbles ? they sometimes bubble up 2 or 3 inches and are quit noticeable.
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    Gas fumes in cab after pulling up or in heavy traffic

    My Smog Tech told me he smelled gas at the rear of my TJ when he pressurized the Gas Tank and I should check the rear area for leaks. Another way to pressurize your tank is to use your Rubber Vent Hose. Disconnect your vent hose where it connects to the Steel tube that runs down the frame by...
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    Gas fumes in cab after pulling up or in heavy traffic

    I got the Gasket for the Fuel pump access panel from O'Rileys Auto parts and the roll over valve gromets from either Quadratrec or Morris 4x4
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    Gas fumes in cab after pulling up or in heavy traffic

    there are three seals or gaskets on top of the tank . I just replaced all three of mine to Pass California Smog check because my tank wouldn't hold 5 PSI pressure. 1). The Big square Gasket around the Fuel Pump access panel 2), 2 gromet style seals around the roll over check valves To check...
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    Jeep starts and idles for a minute, then sputters out

    shake the pvc valve , if it rattles it's good. if not soak it cleaner
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    Jeep starts and idles for a minute, then sputters out

    good job ! thanks for following thru to the end and posting the final remedy
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    Starting issue

    sounds like my 91, my fix was exhaust leaks. check the torq on your exhaust manifold and look for cracks on the underneath side of the maifold
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    Jeep starts and idles for a minute, then sputters out

    does your fuel gauge on your dash work ? Your Fuel Gauge is a good indicator of the condition of your In-Tank Submersible Electric Fuel Pump Ground ! Turn your Ignition key to the On position with out starting the Engine. If the Fuel Gauge moves to the full position and stays there and...
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    Jeep starts and idles for a minute, then sputters out

    Harbor Freight sells a $16.00 Vacuum/Fuel pump Tester. It's well worth the price considering it will take the guess work out of the question for the rest of your life! Check your exhaust system for proper torq/cracks/leaks or warps up stream of the Oxygen Sensor. If air is entering the system...
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    Failed CA Smog

    good job my friend