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I retired from the Army in 2014 after 25 years as an Aircraft Mechanic and settled in Upstate SC; after a few years with the local PD as a SWAT Operator, I now have my own Automotive Repair Shop specializing in Import Autos, and older Jeep vehicles.
Hey I just purchased a 2010 528i xdrive with a bunch of codes p1017 , p0335 ,u1126, p1727, p1417 , p101a, cf2b ,cf34, 51a6, 507b. Some off them point to the eccentric shaft sensor and the crankshaft sensor, as well as the mass air flow sensor. But I think it’s the eccentric shaft sensor and it tripped off of theses codes . Thoughts ?
I have a 2.5 engine. The valve cover you showed on the floor had it on the rear of the valve cover where does the hose go to on the 2.5 engine. Does it go to the manifold or the air filter box
I'm installing a Mammoth 2-Inch Suspension Lift Kit with Shocks from Extreme Terrain, it does not include new coil springs but has the rubber spring spacers. I noticed that you did not install longer bump stops to allow for the lift kit so I assume I don't need them either? Your thoughts please. Thanks.
Longer bump stops may or may not be needed based on the tire size you choose. If you are stuffing your tires and get rubbing, increase the bump stop length. If you are not rubbing, enjoy the larger articulation
@@superb60ce it’s an 89. I have the aluminum valve cover as well, I’m not sure the CCV grommets and “valves” would fit in the holes that are in it. Tried finding a metal stamped one with the better baffle setup but not lookin good. I also don’t seem to have much air being pulled into the front hole in cover or I watched a guy say I should have enough suction in the dipstick tube to keep a small square of paper sucked to it, ever heard of that one?!
Great video on the Elacs I have the smaller version the 5.2's & they also sound superb especially for their price point To better these I would think you'd have to fork out a lot more money Have you tried them on stands , have also read quite a few reviews regarding removing the metal guard on the tweeter to get that more "zing" not so sure about that but I do think it looks better cosmetically as the mesh does look a bit ugly I also think these Elacs do require quite a fair bit of running in to get them at their best Look forward to more of your reviews
My TDI is very simple. One ccv tube from valve cover to just before the turbo inlet and clean air going in with 2 check valves. I'm running a catch can and small filter on both ends
I have a 91 YJ 4.0L my question is the rear ccv valve fitting on the valve cover. Is that just a free flowing un restricted elbow or is there supposed to be some kind of restriction in the elbow? My fitting is the twist in type with no restriction. I guess what I am saying is my front and back ccv fittings in the valve cover bot look the same. I am having problems smoging my jeep it has high exhaust temps and thinking this might be a vacuum problem??? Great videos!
So I have a 89 YJ with 4.2, and I heard you say this PVC routing is the same only front valve cover hose goes to the carb air filter (I have an Edlbrock air filter on a Motorcraft 2150) and the back one with the PVC goes to manifold vac, is that correct?
Well I'll tell you what brother you made my day that's exactly what's wrong with 1995 Cherokee great work problem solved on my end thanks to you have a blessed day and good luck keep up the good work anything else I need to know let me know
Can anyone out there tell me if my 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ (X) 4.0 litre engine requires an EGR Valve ??? Just purchased it in February and trying to nail down the lack of power in 5th gear on any kind of slope! Thanks!!
My 4.0 after running and gets operating temp you cant get the oil cap off to add oil or even the pcv valves out of the valve cover after running awhile it does the lifter tap
Hi I’m from Costa Rica and I just purchased an XJ 1988 and i wonder if you have the size of both (PCV/CCV) or a link where I could buy it on Amazon or eBay. Thank you 🙌🏻
Your camera was not aimed at the assembly process of he new cup holder. Just showing an empty hole while you worked off camera. I appreciate your effort. Just telling the truth. The extraction part was great and much appreciated. Good luck. Keep getting better and thank you.
im changining my 96 jeep cherokee 4.0 timming chain /torque is set for 50 fp /thats what haynes calls for.thanks very much,if im wrong let me know if possible.i am hearing 80 fp also .
Per the AMC era FSM the camshaft sprocket bolt is torqued to 50 ft/lbs. I believe the later chrysler pubs misprinted it to 80 ft/lbs. The later style cam retention plate motors are 80 ft/lbs.
I found out the vacuum line going to cruise control servo was cut. Im assuming thats why my cruise control doesnt work. But would this also cause me to fail smog? Ive been failing due to high nox
Measure the woofer. It is Not 6.5" Elac included the plastic ring surrounding the woofer in the measurement. So it's very deceiving. They are actually 5.25"
They are a very versatile. They can go well with any receiver or high end amp. And work well with a variety of placements. On stands up against the wall or even just plopping them on the floor and getting a bit of extra bass.
Hi, I just bought this 1993 Wrangler 6 Cyl. with a Freshley rebuilt engine. When I first got it, It ran supper rich, black smoke upon acceleration. rough idle, slight hesitation upon acceleration and loss of power from 2500 RPM & up. I found codes for TPS and MAP. Aso found his new Spark plugs Fuel fouled. Dry and black. Now, after I changed spark plugs, the MAP, IAC, TPS and Temp sensors It runs good. but I'm smelling something weird upon acceleration. the heavier I accelerate the worst the smell. Almost smell like fuel smell mixed with some kind of chemical smell. I can't figure out where its coming from. Any suggestions. Thanks...
the part numbers vary but the best bet is to check on rock auto. the front is wo orifices the rear with. Rear OEM / Interchange Numbers: 53030495, Front OEM / Interchange Numbers: 53030497
I use the Lucus Hot Rod zinc oil 10-30, in my 1982 Toyota Celica, 1990 chevy suburban 3/4 ton 4x4 also in my lawn mowers, gas 9000 watt generator, lawn tractor
@@superb60ce I remember my High school auto shop teacher in 1970 in the classroom he would have a lettuce on engines and he did bring up the subject of zinc in motor oil and how important it was to the engine and what it does for the engine, it was just a part of engine oil for engines from back in the 1930 or so
Thank you! Putting an XJ engine in my YJ and while I knew they were different and that the XJ had the adapter, I found basically no info in the FSM about this and how to make sure the XJ adapter is deleted properly.
I did this a year ago and im very pleased with the result the only thing is the horn button part i glued the leather on it and if i did this again i would take off the steering wheel and see if i could leather wrap everything on the steering wheel where it was before
Appreciate you taking time to make video. Have a question I have 99 laredo heat blows great but ac blows hard out of 1 vent others lightly any ideas as to why would be helpful
Looks like that 2.5 cover is from a later model YJ. My 87 with a plastic valve cover has a PCV currently installed. Any idea if this should be changed to a CCV like you're showing here? There's been some monkey work going on with the EGR and a few other things. Trying to run it stock
@@superb60ce Was finally able to locate the complete vacuum diagram for the YJ 2.5L - you are correct. One more question. Do you have any idea where to get the "metering plug" for the vapor canister? Looks like a small plastic orifice
Got the blower out, had two dead mice. Put everything back together and got a third smaller mouse caught in the blower so back to the drawing board, I've become an expert at blower removing in my '02 z06. Question, where is the air intake that they're crawling in from? How did you get rid of the smell of decaying mice?? By the way my blower was held in place by Torx screws, getting in there was like Yoga poses, luck I'm a thin guy!
The air comes in under the cowl on the RH side. It is almost impossible to get at. With the blower out, I use a shop vac to fully clean any debris....the only way to keep them out, is to periodically drive them, and keep mice bait traps in the garage
Greetings from Chile, could you help me with a problem, I have a Liberty KK 2.8 2008 diesel, the question is, can the CCV be repaired or should the entire cover be replaced?
So where could these fumes ( sometimes ) be coming from? My jeep grand Cherokee is a 1994 , and it's my baby !! I think it's a,6 cylinder . Other mechanics tell me the engine is awesome !! HELP? My regular mechanic was badly injured in a accident. No way can I fix this myself !! I do need a tune up.
