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Replying to: erickpl (Jul 06, 2009 5:12 am) Looks like fun. Oh it is, though not so much the next day when you have to clean it.  I went and looked at my linkages which I KNEW to be good, but checked anyway. I found something. My driver side tie rod end was WAY loose. Cotter pin was still there, so I'm thinking I never tightened it down completely.............................I think I'll hold off on my steering box replacement and keep kicking myself for not checking the links sooner. Well, rather than kick yourself maybe you need to re-evaluate the way you check the steering joints. By far the easiest is to have a helper smoothly rotate the steering wheel half a turn from side to side (with the engine running, parking brake on, and the vehicle on a hard surface), while you lay at the front and study each joint through the full range of movement. Any wear or loosness will be very evident. Also, you might want to check to see if you've over adjusted the steering box in your previous effort to eliminate the play that turned out to be the loose joint.
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Replying to: mac24 (Jul 07, 2009 6:04 am) Your method for checking linkages is exactly how I did it this weekend to find the problem. I THOUGHT I did that before, but apparently I missed something. Believe me, a LONG, DETAILED mental note was made. The adjustments I made on the steering box were done before I put the new tie rod on. It returns to center just like it should and there is no binding in the steering, so while the gears ARE wearing, the box seems to feel about right at this time. If it starts getting sloppy again, a steering linkage check will again occur, along with tightening any loose ones, recheck, then likely a new box. -Paul |
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My jeep is making this clatter, I belive its valve related, but before I tear into it want to see if its experanced by other...mainly at idle, and not the injectors , sure they make a click but not that type.. I have 94000 original miles, use good oil, all gets change on regular basis, carries about 44 lbs pressure at idle, no miss, no shake just sounds like a diesel engine..
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Replying to: dowawoo (Oct 09, 2009 11:38 am) Good description of a sticking cam follower(s). |
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I'm thinking the torque in 4L could be impressive.... Diesel Jeep Wrangler Coming in 4th Quarter 2010 (Straightline) 
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Replying to: steve_ (Nov 04, 2009 9:22 am) It all depends on which engine they use. Certainly the potential is there, but look how wrong they got it with the Liberty
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Replying to: mac24 (Nov 04, 2009 9:28 am)  The Liberty CRD ... well that was a whole can of worms it sounds like.
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Replying to: steve_ (Nov 04, 2009 9:41 am) -Paul |
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Replying to: steve_ (Nov 04, 2009 9:22 am) |
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