Heater valve

few days ago XJ had a leak around heater core valve. When starting it was just a drip but now it is leaking more. Ordered replacement, but until arrival of it, the leakage may increase and lost all coolant. Decide to direct connect hoses and bought 2 of them.

Just tried to remove top hose, but unsuccessful. this end of valve was broken and leakage was there.

carefully removed broken plastic from hose end, the valve itself is below

nicely done

and vacuum control temporarily hung there till arrival of replacement.

WIX oil filter and Engine Oil

Bought oversized Wix filter for 4.0. Part number is 51515.

Style:	Spin-On Lube Filter
Service:	Lube
Type:	Full Flow
Media:	Paper
Height:	5.178
Outer Diameter:	3.66
Thread Size:	3/4-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI:	8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve:	Yes
Beta Ratio:	2/20=6/20
Burst Pressure-PSI:	290
Max Flow Rate:	7-9 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating:	21

Gasket Diameters

Number	O.D.	I.D.	Thk.
Attached	2.834	2.462	0.2

ConocoPhillips® Super Motor Oil - SAE 10W-40

Super Motor Oil is a high-quality conventional engine oil. It is formulated to provide excellent wear protection, to minimize the formation of sludge and varnish, and to resist viscosity and thermal breakdown, even in severe service. It also protects against rust and bearing corrosion, and has good foam resistance.

Viscosity SAE 10W-40

Features/Benefits
• Resists viscosity and thermal breakdown at high temperatures
• Protects against sludge and varnish formation
• Protects against wear
• Protects against rust and bearing corrosion
• Good low-temperature properties for easier cold starts
• Good foam resistance

Dynomax muffler installation

Installed Dynomax Super Turbo muffler #17747 today.

mine doesn't have a cat,  glasspack was installed instead of cat.

Measured inlet O.D of inlet and outlet of old muffler

Inlet O.D is 55.13mm

Outlet  O.D is 48.08mm

  New muffler is 2 1/4" inlet (57.43mm) and outlet (57.39mm)

Removed old muffler (top) and compared with new one (bottom)

Old muffler inlet connected with glasspack using U-bolt and outlet was welded. Disconnected outlet pipe using hacksaw

 The difference of O.Ds are 1/4". made a 4 slots using hacksaw 

and directed them like photo below, for easier compressing

 Outlet pipe connected to muffler using U-bolt

inlet was very little bigger than glasspack outlet, made a 8 slots and U-bolt tightened.

outlet

for comparison below are "before" & "after" video

before

after

wind deflector

just received wind deflectors,

my friend helped me get them from china

web photo

mounted them all

Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler

Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler #17747

Case Shape: Oval

Inlet Diameter (in): 2.250 in.

Inlet Quantity: One

Inlet Location: Center

Outlet Diameter (in): 2.250 in.

Outlet Quantity: One

Outlet Location: Offset

Internal Construction: Turbo-style

Muffler Material: Steel

Muffler Finish: Aluminized

Case Length (in): 20.000 in.

Overall Length (in): 25.500 in.

Thickness (in): 4.250 in.

Width (in): 9.750 in.

Outlet Style: Standard, without tip

there are tons of good reviews about this one.

- This is one of the best mufflers you can add to your car. The dynomax, provides you with the soft, quiet & flowing exhaust.

- quiet yet with a little rumble/growling sound without been calling every one's attention (specially cops) and still having the high performance flow this is the muffler you got to have

- I love the sound ---the tone is just SLIGHTLY different then stock. Frankly with windows up at highway speeds you'd never know it wasn't stock. It does have a GREAT/DEEPER TONE UNDER HARD ACCELERATION.

Stock and Oversized oil filter interchange chart

4.56 set arrived

Ordered 4.56 gears for Dana 30 HP and Chrysler 8.25 with master installation kits from RWKHausSupply as a XJ Gear Package Special.

They are USA Standard gear brand, box says they made in South Korea.

Dana 30 carrier break @ 3.73 so I ordered "Dana 30 - 3.73 & up Open Empty Carrier" and additional bearing and seal for Chrysler 8.25 axle.


All bearings in Master Installation kit are KOYO brand.


Gears, kits and carrier

Ring & Pinion for Dana 30 Reverse

Master Installation Kit for Dana 30

Ring & Pinion  for Chrysler 8.25

Master Installation Kit for Chrysler 8.25

As shown  on photos above, master installation kits include all necessary components for gear install, including:
    Font pinion Bearing and Race
    Rear pinion Bearing and Race
    Carrier Bearings and Races
    Pinion Seals
    Ring Gear Bolts
    Carrier Shims
    Pinion Shims
    Gear Marking Compound & Brush
    Crush Sleeve - if required
    Pinion Nut
    Pinion Washer
    Loctite
    Cover Gasket.


 Rear axle bearing and seal, Torrington brand

download manuals

downloaded parts catalog of some years of jeep from here http://oljeep.com/edge_parts_man.html

Parts arrived - Alloy USA ball joint set and Timken bearing hub

Timken front bearing hub pair and Alloy USA ball joint set arrived;

Alloy USA have a 5 year limited warranty