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  1. Loach505

    They really don't make them like this any more, do they?

    Tiny dent on my 95 Jeep YJ, other guy's Impala was destroyed.
  2. Loach505

    U-Joint Question

    Yeah, the previous owner did various upgrades and changes to it. I knew it didn't have a stock rear axle, couldn't quite remember exactly what it was. Is an axle swap like this common? Currently, looking for a place in town that'll fix it for me. I'm pretty confident the Jeep dealership isn't...
  3. Loach505

    U-Joint Question

    So, got myself a bad U-Joint on my 95 Jeep Wrangler YJ. Everywhere I'm looking for U-Joints, I see different ones from MOOG, Spicer, Valuecraft, Duralast, and AC Delco. What's everyones preferred brand? Is there any that's better and stronger than the others? I'd rather not have to fix this...
  4. Loach505

    Rust bucket

    As you live by the beach, salt is the enemy of steel. Fortunately, your pictures didn't show a lot of rust. The parts under the engine, that's just a bit of rusty patina, not to bad. The frame is what you want to ensure is in good condition, free of rust. Salt will make steel rust like nothing...
  5. Loach505

    What's with the rubber duck thing?

    Ok, kinda strange, but, stranger things have happened. And Sasquatches? I've lost track of all of the Sasquatch decals and stickers and emblems for Jeeps.
  6. Loach505

    What's with the rubber duck thing?

    Everywhere I look on forums and Jeep related stuff, are references to Rubber Ducks and even Sasquatches. What am I missing here?
  7. Loach505

    My 95 YJ Wrangler

    Pics of the 94 YJ Wrangler I bought on Friday. Already got it registered and insured and driving me around. It's got a Inline 6, 4.0 Litre. Yes, the previous owner held VERY strong opinions regarding people who tail-gated him..........
  8. Loach505

    Knock Sensor

    So, your suggestion is that the knock sensor isn't really necessary?
  9. Loach505

    Fan / Radiator Shroud Question

    Thank you. What's crazy though is that the fan shroud shown there is for the 2.5 liter 4 cyl engine instead of the 4.0 or 4.2 liter engines. Been beating my head against a wall trying to figure out how none of the shrouds I've found for the 4.2 looked like that. Seems like Chrysler messed up in...
  10. Loach505

    Fan / Radiator Shroud Question

    So, does the shroud help with overheating?
  11. Loach505

    Fan / Radiator Shroud Question

    I'm looking for a fan shroud for my 1990 Jeep YJ AMC 258 I6. I've seen some claiming to be for my model jeep and engine, but they don't look like the part in the official Jeep maintenance guide. I'm not sure that the shroud is actually necessary. What's everyone's opinions on whether it's...
  12. Loach505

    Knock Sensor

    I've got a 1990 Jeep YJ with an AMC 258 I6 that I'm rebuilding. For the life of me, I cannot seem to find a new Knock Sensor for the darn thing. Everywhere I look online presents me with parts for other cars entirely. Any idea where I can get a good Knock Sensor?
  13. Loach505

    Where do I get this part?

    Where do I find online the seal that's between the Windshield and the body? I thought it was the Windshield Cowling Seal, but when I ordered that from RockAuto.com, it was the seal that's between the hood and the body. I'll probably use that anyways, as it's kinda disintegrated anyways. But...
  14. Loach505

    Getting there

    Getting a rebuilt engine next week, 4.2 258. Done a total tear down of the front end and replacing a number of parts to make a good working YJ that should last me a number of years. New shocks, new rotors, new brakes, new clutch friction plate, new clutch flex plate, new clutch slave cylinder...
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    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    Down in the SouthWest, we don't use salt on our roads, and things are typically very dry. So, Wranglers down here tend to remain relatively rust free for decades. Mine is very rust free, even though it sat in a field for 20 years before I bought it. I feel bad for people up north, I bet you can...
  16. Loach505

    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    If you have metal in the oil, that's usually a bad thing. But, hard to say where the problem is. More than likely, something with the head, probably cam shaft related. Not good, but could be worse. Before you do anything, so you know what your options are, get a diagnostic done on the engine...
  17. Loach505

    Is that a factory lift, or after market?

    Oh yeah, totally time for tires. This is my project vehicle. Only thing the previous owners ever did that was good to this Jeep was they gave it 15" polished aluminium Center Line wheels https://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLL-745104550
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    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    I'd recommend you take it to a mechanic and get an estimate before you go and sell it. You might be surprised.
  19. Loach505

    Is that a factory lift, or after market?

    Got a 1990 Jeep YJ with a 4.2 AMC 258. I've heard that this lift is not factory, that the previous owners installed it. I don't know enough about how stock YJ's looked to know one way or another. Anyone know for sure?
  20. Loach505

    How much should I ask for a 90 YJ with a blown engine?

    How 'blown' is the engine? There's blown and there's BLOWN. I bought a used 1990 YJ with a blown 258 engine. The block and transmission are perfectly fine actually, no damage, aside from sitting with the hood up for 20 years. Previous owners blew a head gasket, and called the whole engine blown...