tie rod end poly bushings

replaced tie rod end bushings (energy suspension poly) and lubed them all

Metallica and XJ, it is fantastic

bottle opener

every jeep comes with 5 of them...

12 volt Wire Gauge vs. Amps

source here


source: here
measure the distance that the wire will travel (length) including the length of the return to ground (the ground wire running to the chassis or back to a ground block or battery.

black steel rim

old rims

Injector replacement

After long waiting of nice warmer weather, decided to replace leaky old injectors with 19lb 4 hole ford injectors.

ready... GO! disconnect battery - cable, disconnect vacuum hoses (MAP, fuel pressure regulator etc)



air intake removal


throttle cable disconnected and bracket removed


injector cables disconnected


fuel rail removed, there was lots of junk inside, cleaning with solvent


injector seats cleaned


new injectors installed in rail, a little ATF on rubber seals helps a lot for seating


ready...


injectors and fuel rail seated, don't forget ATF




cables connected and rail bolted


checked for leaks


finished

old injectors


and new injectors