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    Wire Harness Madness

    Hi The plan: 1988 YJ 4.2L to 1995 4.0L swap. To aid in the swap I bought a 1995 YJ w/4.0L cowl section with the power distribution and under dash harnesses in place. I then discovered the engine/PCM harness was not there. So I just went and found someone with a 1995 YJ 4.0L that sold me the...
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    VIN Location on a YJ

    Hi, the situation is I have completely dissembled my YJ and replacing everything. The problem as I am putting it together, I can't find the vin tag that you can see by looking through the windshield. What part is it riveted to? I thought it was on the metal part of the dash but it is not. Any...
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    Door hinge plastic film

    Hi There is a plastic film between the hinges and the body to keep them separate. Does anyone know who sells it or has used a successful substitute. Thanks Ralph
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    Deleting the spare tire carrier

    Hi Has anyone deleted the spare tire carrier from the tailgate? By deleting I mean removing and welding up (and finishing) the mounting holes for the bracket and four rubber bumpers. Just wondering if I should go that route or just take it off and repainting it leaving the mounting holes...
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    Pilot Bearing stress

    Hi, I have a 1988 4.2 that I am swapping out the Peugeot for an AX 15 from a 1995 wrangler. So far the two pilot bearing I have bought do not fit both. The one that fits the trans. is to small for the crank. And the opposite is true for the other one. Does anyone have a part number for the...
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    No EVAP system in my YJ

    Hi I have a 1988 YJ that I have removed the 4.2 and replacing it with a 4.0. I bought the jeep and there is no EVAP canister and the vacuum lines are all removed. Without having to source all the parts and rebuild the entire system including the metal line from the tank is there another way out...
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    Has anyone replaced their YJ tub with a fiberglass unit?

    HI I have to replace the body tub on my YJ. Has anyone had any experience with a fiberglass body tub replacement. Looking for thoughts on steel vs. fiberglass. Thanks Ralph
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    Front frame lateral movement

    Hi My 88 Wrangler is all over the road while driving (however the faster I go the less it wonders). I noticed when parked and moving the steering wheel slightly left and right that the front of the frame (in front of the axle) moves to the right and left prior to the tires moving. The tires are...
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    Manual vs. Automatic ECU for 4.2 to 4.0 swap

    Hi I am going to swap in a 1995 4.0L into a 4.2 L 1988 YJ, I have found several engines/harnesses/ECUs but they are all out of an automatic Jeep. In the early years will the ECU from an automatic tranny work with a standard. I believe the engine Managment system was very simple so the type of...
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    4.2 vs 4.0 identification

    Hi Is there a quick and easy way to tell the difference between a 4.2 and 4.0. I am going to look at a couple of used engines. The seller believes he has a 4.2 carbureted and a 4.2 retrofitted with the Fuel injection you could buy from jeep. I want to make sure the FI engine is not in fact a...
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    Wangler YJ 4.2 to 4.0 swap

    Hi I have an 88 YJ 4.2 5 speed. I either have to rebuild the 4.2 /carb. or replace it with a 4.0 /EFI, any thoughts for one or the other. Thanks Ralph
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    BA10 to AX15 transmission swap

    Hi I am swapping out a BA 10 to AX 15. Both from a wrangler. The BA10 and TC is coming out of my 1988 Wrangler with a 4.2. I will be replacing them with a AX15 and TC from a 1995 wrangler with a 4.0. I thought I saw a post that listed all the modifications I need to make and the parts I need...
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    NP 231 J front case repair.

    Hi My 1995 NP 231 J front cover has some damage where the shift selector goes the case. The shaft was frozen badly, I finally got it out, but the bore is badly scored. Does anyone know of a repair kit? I have used them before (not on this application though). The kit consists of a oversized...
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    Steering wanders

    Hi, I have a 1988 YJ that wonders all over the road which causes me to oversteer. Front end parts are new or have been checked. New steering box, I have rebuilt the steering column and have had an alignment and is in specification. The jeep has a 4 in suspension lift. Has the stabilizer and...