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  1. RooComb

    YJ overheating and fueling issues

    Newly purchased 1990 YJ 4.2 with a Weber carb. The issue(s): Everything was fine when I did the test drive before buying it. On the way home the temp gauge slowly crept up all the way to just under the red mark and stayed there. When it got hot, it started sputtering and bucking like a bronco...
  2. SquareFace

    Winterizing a Jeep YJ

    Subject: Best Way to Prevent Rust & Winterize a Jeep YJ? Hey everyone, I’ve got a 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ and I’m looking for advice on how to keep it as rust-free as possible and in good shape through the winter. I’ll be parking it in the garage before the salt hits the roads here in Illinois...
  3. 94-92 YJ DFW

    Rewiring Engine Harness - Connector Identification Help Needed

    I am a pretty new Jeep owner here looking for some assistance with wiring connectors. I bought a 94 Wrangler with a 4.0L with an AX15 manual transmission, no AC, after I did some digging I found that the vehicle originally had the 4 cylinder engine so at some point a previous owner swapped the...
  4. J

    231 transfer case help

    so let’s start at the beginning. I shot my front driveshaft off the case and it blew a hole right by the shift gate. I took the terraflex sye off the case to put into another one, forgot the speed sensor ring in the back, tore it apart again got it all sealed and put back in the jeep. Only to...
  5. D

    Where do I find wiring diagrams for a 1989 YJ?

    1989 yj, the wire bundle threw the firewall just over the trans tunnel.... 4.2 manual where do i find wire info? need color and what they do or where to find... 1989 yj 4.2 MANUAL THANK YOU IN ADVANCE..MY FIRST POST ALSO I PLAN TO BE HERE ALLOT, 1989 4.2 BA10/231 TO 1999 4.0 AX15/231
  6. 94-92 YJ DFW

    Question about clearance between radiator and water pump pulley on 94 YJ 4.0

    So I have a very strange thing going on, I am hoping someone can possibly point me in the correct direction. I purchased a 94 YJ and found it has a 4.0L i6 blocked dated to 92, previous owner did a swap it appears. The rig had a seized up electric fan on the front of the radiator, I wanted to...
  7. donsYJ

    Better gearing for the 2.5?

    Hey everyone, before I get into my question (which is probably dumb), I just want to give a brief history of my YJ (and my possible routes I can go). I have a 1989 YJ my grandpa bought in 2003. It has 0 rust, a 4 year old repaint, brand new 4cyl (TBI), 30 inch Toyos, new top, seats, steering...
  8. J

    Going from a TJ to a YJ

    I’ve got myself a TJ it was my first ride and while I do adore it and it’s gonna hurt to part with it I want the more rugged look and feel of a YJ (I would also really like a manual instead of an auto) I figure a CJ is just a little too basic for me but I wanna know what are the differences I...
  9. boostedyj

    Boosting my YJ

    I'm looking to build a 450-500hp 4.0L inline 6 on my 94 yj. i've already started to order things (small parts) such as a throttle body, tune up kit, and some other parts that needed to be replaced. i understand this isn't any easy feat and there isn't a whole lot of info out there on what i can...
  10. B

    87 YJ has black smoke in the exhaust

    I recently married a woman whose father owned an '87 Wrangler as his off-road transport to his Michigan hunting club near his lakefront cottage. The Jeep sat in a garage for the past ten years since his passing without getting driven much or given any attention. My wife religiously keeps her...
  11. Broadebean

    Carburetor Problems?

    Hello, needing some help with my Jeep YJ 1988 4.2 model that I have and a bit confused to which carburetor is installed on my jeep? Original or another model I will attach some images, it seems to be running lean with some burbling noises coming from the exhaust with perhaps a late timing from...
  12. B

    Advice on rust

    Hi, new to the forum, just accidentally posted to the wrong forum, so not off to a great start lol. I'm looking at a 93 right now, but I'm concerned about the rust. Advice?
  13. J

    Looking for bolts

    Hey guys, I am going to rebuild my YJ a little. Getting UNC and UNF bolts here in europe is hard, but somtimes even in the us. So I am locking for hex flange bolts grade 8 zinc plated 1/2-13x4. The only store i can find is this one...
  14. R

    Arizona 1995 Wrangler YJ 40K miles!

    Selling my 1995 Wrangler YJ. Has just under 40K original miles on it. Probably needs a transmission rebuild. Grinds into 2 and 3rd if you shift quick at high rpm. Does not bring when you shift slow at low rpm. Email me for Pictures. Randyoverla@gmail.com. I’m located in Gilbert AZ. Asking $10K
  15. jwemobile031

    1987 YJ Tranmission - No Clue Where to Start!

    Hello! I am new to this forum so I am not sure I am posting in the correct place. Please let me know if I am not. I am trying to replace the transmission for my 1987 YJ. I'm not a mechanic, just a jeep enthusiast, but my understanding is that it's a 4L, 6 Cylinder. I've tried a few different...
  16. M

    YJ bought a HARD Top but it does not fit.

    YJ Wrangler 1991, 2 doors. I previously owned a TJ, but never a YJ. I am ignorant about all this, so please don't be too harsh on me. I am a newbie. I needed to replace my soft top from my 1991 YJ wrangler, 2 doors. I bought a hard top on market place, it has a windshield wiper in the back. I...
  17. W

    Fuel pump not priming

    Hi all, I’ve just finished putting a 95 5.2 magnum into my 93 YJ. when I turn the key to ON, the fuel pump doesn’t prime. It cranks over, but the fuel pump is not working. I used a 95 ram PCM with the factory Jeep 4.0 harness. I simply added 2 wires to Jeep harness for the 2 extra injectors...
  18. Capiror

    California 1993 YJ 5-speed/4.0 - 52k miles

    Check out the auction for my YJ on BaT. This thing is an absolute gem. 4.0/in-line six. 52k miles. Drives like a dream and interior and exterior are pristine. Wouldn’t be selling if I didn’t have to. Hoping to send her to a good home. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-jeep-wrangler-yj/
  19. BrandonAsevedo94YJ

    Engine Identification

    I just bought a Jeep Wrangler YJ 94 Sahara and am trying to narrow in on which engine I have specifically. It’s the 6 cy 4.0, I plan to dive in on this as a project jeep and want to start buying engine replacement parts but want to make sure I’m buying the right stuff first, where can I check to...
  20. BrandonAsevedo94YJ

    Looking for steel half doors that a soft top can be mounted to

    I just bought a 94 YJ, Jeep Sahara 4.0. It was advertised that it came with a soft top which was not the case. The Jeep doesn’t even have doors that allow for a soft top to snap in at this point. They are fabric half doors with no attachment capability. I am trying to find steel half doors that...