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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
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    Failed CA Smog

    doubt it's just the gasket but you'll see , I don't remember how many Expansion Plugs are under the gasket but make sure you you scratch and scrape and poke them with a sharp object to look for weak spots. Now is the time to replace them . I Think they were 3/4" plugs. I'll be in San Jose on...
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    Freeze plugs

    I just did this repair. I used the copper plugs with the lip and put a light layer of sealant on the plug to aide the installation. clean the hole in the block with sandpaper. the ones under the bellhousing were not leaking so I left them alone. Make a note that one of the plugs under the...
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    Failed CA Smog

    yup, same thing happened to me. My Tech said to look for exhaust leaks between the combustion cylinder and the o2 sensor, So it looks like your vaccum cleaner diagnosis is spot on. I removed my exhaust manifold and found 3 major cracks on the underneath side, I purchased a new manifold from...
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    Exhaust manifold replacement: what else should I do at the same time? Share some wisdom & save me some time

    tease me all you want ...I'm just glad to see there's 4 active members on this Forum :ROFLMAO::sleep:
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    Exhaust manifold replacement: what else should I do at the same time? Share some wisdom & save me some time

    oops , I posted the wrong info.... the block expansion plugs are 1 3/4 "