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  1. tJKrider

    What all should be replaced when you do a head gasket

    Fill, cycle, and drain several times. For the oil fill you can add a quart of ATF which has a higher level of detergent in the chemistry and will help to purge the remaining coolant. Drain everything, change the oil filter, add oil and coolant. Drain and repeat. You don't have to run it...
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    What all should be replaced when you do a head gasket

    Or the knock-off part has a casting or machining issue (core-shift, major porosity, breakthrough, etc) allowing the coolant and oil passages to cross-talk. I've experienced that even on a major brand (Edelbrock) so it is not an unlikely occurrence. Have you pulled it off and inspected it?
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    2008 JKU "Argenta" Build Thread

    Awesome! Love that Sprinter. I always dug the lifted 4x4 Econolines they have there.
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    2008 JKU "Argenta" Build Thread

    I had a similar experience with a FWD Ford SVT focus. I put on a set of Michelin Artic Alpins and that thing was darn near unstoppable in anything but deep snow. It was a really fun vehicle all year! I know Blizzaks can be had in 255/75R17 and Nokians in 285/70R17 but any bigger than that...
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    2008 JKU "Argenta" Build Thread

    Around here (SE Michigan) we get a lot of ice and wet snow and I've found that M/Ts are terrible. Our quantity/depth is typically low, however. I think that's where M/Ts start to excel - when the lugs start to be useful in clawing through the deep snow. I've never had anything that...
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    Random loss of electrical power

    Fair point. I figured if someone is replacing them they're not going to use the same ones.
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    Random loss of electrical power

    Read the OPs first sentence...
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    Tires for 17x7.5 stock JK Willy wheels

    Nice! Have some pics you can share? Per my post above that is what I am planning, too...
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    Tires for 17x7.5 stock JK Willy wheels

    That size tire came stock on an OEM 17x7.5 wheel so unless the OPs Wrangler is a super sagger it should be fine. I think when the time comes for new shoes I'll be rocking 255/80R17s. Yes, I like pizza.
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    Hello from AZ

    Welcome!
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    What did you do to your JK today?

    Beautiful!!
  12. tJKrider

    Rear wiper switch works front wipers

    Welcome! That would be my first guess.
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    Recommended product to restore black trim and fender flares

    Thanks I may give that a try...
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    Recommended product to restore black trim and fender flares

    Can you post a link to the exact product you used please?
  15. tJKrider

    No rear lights?

    Thanks for the follow-up!
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    2008 JKU "Argenta" Build Thread

    Jealous! If I wanted to go see a Lions game now I think I'd have to sell the Jeep. Ticket prices are absolutely ridiculous.
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    Hello all!

    Great! Thanks for the detailed response.
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    Hello all!

    Also, I don't see much about engine swaps into JKs on your site. Do you perform those?
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    Hello all!

    Welcome! FYI - Your link didn't work for me but I found your website via search engine easily...
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    2008 JKU "Argenta" Build Thread

    I hear you. I probably have 10 years on you and just did all the shocks & springs on mine. I just took my time, didn't rush, or beat myself up. When I was younger I was quicker, but dumber in some ways too!