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  1. Ghstrydr

    Conterfeit or real

    I replaced both cam and crank sensors last year with ones from autzone. They work well however my 08 Sahara will crank over a long time before starting once in a while. So I decided to replace both sensors with Mopar sensors. I ordered them from Rockauto and they arrived today. The cam...
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    Auto trans cooler

    Is this stock for an '08 JK Sahara?
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    Radiator seam leak

    Well I have been chasing a coolant leak on my '08 Sahara for a couple of years. Yep, that's right years. It would come and go, very strange indeed. At first I thought is was just the overflow tank with to much coolant, then maybe a bad radiator cap. However, it turned out to be the left side...
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    Oil drain down

    I'm trying to understand what is happening with my '14 Sahara 3.6L engine, 65000 miles, when I turn it off and at startup regarding oil flow / drain down. Okay, here is what I think is happening, given that the oil filter housing sits in the valley with no check valve, once the engine is...
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    Is anyone using ethanol free gas?

    Is anyone using ethenol free gas? The Chevron station I get gas at offers it, however it is rated as premium and about $10 more a tank full. Not sure there is any advantage to using it other then it not having ethenol in it.
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    The long crank times at startup saga

    I was dealing with intermittent long cranking times at startup after I replaced my plugs and wires. At first I thought it has something to do with my battery because it went bad around the same time. I replace a 800 CCA with a 700 CCA battery. I undersand that my ‘08 Sahara requires only 600...
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    JK takes longer to start when cold

    I recently replaced the battery in my '08 Sahara and have been noticing that it takes longer to start when cold. The engine will spin for a second or two before starting. I don't remember this prior to replacing the battery. When the engine warm it starts instantly. I did a reset of the ECM...
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    Florida Cold air intake

    RedRock 4x4 Cold Air Intake; Black (07-11 3.8L Jeep Wrangler JK) $75.00, located in Largo FL. 30 minutes west of Tampa. Local sale only.
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    Error P0562 low voltage

    Well I finished the drive train maintenance, changed out the plugs and wires, top off the tranny fluid and then get a check engine light, error P0562, low voltage. Checked the battery this morning after having it on charge all night, 10.5 volts. I was worried I hit a wire, or broke a ground...
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    Gasket or gasket maker for transmission pan on 2008 JK?

    I am getting ready to change the filter in the auto trans of my '08 Sahara and have been looking over what I need and how to go about doing it. I have the tools, no problem there, however, I'm seeing two different methods on how to reinstall the pan. Some show the use of a gasket when...
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    Phone holder

    I have been looking for a phone holder that I didn't have to put in and take out. Something that would not fall off or come loose. I came across one that bolts behind the grab bar on the passengers side. It fits well, very solid. So far it fits the bill...
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    Adding back-up camera and Bluetooth through mirror

    So I wanted to add a backup camera and bluetooth to my '08 JK and was not really looking to replace the stock head unit. Not knowing of any other way except for the possibility of a separate display on the dash, which again not really interested in that option either. I started to do some...
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    9 months in storage (is there anything I can do differently next time?)

    My wife and I finally made it to our place in Florida after a long wait hoping to get the COVID vaccine. That meant my '08 Jk was left sitting in the garage for 9 months. I changed the oil, cleaned both the inside and out, topped off the gas tank, hooked to a battery maintainer, and covered...
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    Differential oil weight

    I am getting ready to Change my front and rear differential oil and looking at what is recommended. I have a Dana 30 in the front and a Dana 44 rear. The chart shows I can use 80w90 in both or 80w90 front, 75w145 rear. I was going to do the latter, however is there any harm using 75w145 in...
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    Tire pressure trade offs

    First a disclaimer, :) I am no tire pressure expert so feel free to correct or clarify anything that is written here. There has been a number of post regarding lowering tire pressure on our jeeps to attain a better ride. I have seen suggested dropping the TP down to 28 psi or even 26 psi for...
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    New year's resolution

    When I started looking for a Jeep Wrangler I was unsure what to expect as far as handling. One of the things I enjoy most about a vehicle is how it respond to driver input and a good level feedback. The JK was an unknown to me. I was completely surprised when I took my JK I ended purchasing...
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    What do you think of my black accents?

    Some of you may remember I was thinking about a black wrap for the removable roof to give my '14 Sahara some black contrast to my all silver Jeep. What I decided to do was to add some black accents instead. What I added were grill inserts, black gas cap cover, and for the wheel not knowing if...
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    Transfer case fluid

    I'm getting ready to change the fluids in the auto trans, transfer case, and both diffs, however when looking for the transfer case fluid I noticed some auto stores offer specific transfer case fluid when the vehicle specs call for ATF+4. Both are synthetic fluids. So what is the difference...
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    2014 JK headlights

    I just installed LED headlights, I had to file down 2 taps on the right side light slightly to get it to slide in the slots completely. Now that I am done and thinking about it, is there a difference in the size of the headlights from right to left? I did not even give this a thought prior...
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    Left side LED taillight not working with trailer wiring harness plugged in

    I just installed some LED tail lights in my '14 Sahara, the left side does not work with the trailer wiring harness plugged in. Once I take it out of the loop all works as it should. Any ideas as to how to solve this issue? My very basic understanding of this is that the wiring harness is...