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#95 of 157 Re: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Clutch Pops out of First Gear [shaunas] by postalchick Aug 17, 2008 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: shaunas (May 12, 2008 10:29 am) I have a 98 Wrangler and on the 4th transmission. Three yrs ago my transmission went out and replaced with a Jasper. I have gone thru three installed in less than 3 yrs and two of them in the last month. The first replaced trans started out as 1st, 2nd and reverse not going in smoothly, lost of grinding. I got replaced then 1st gear popping out (in intersections and about getting rearended)I thought the transmission was laying on the road by the sound that it made and the shaking of the jeep. The more transmissions I get replaced the worse that it does it. The syncronizers are what the problem is supposedly.   I am not getting anywhere with Jasper so I am researching other vehicles and unloading this one. It's a shame because I am so much a Jeep lover but enough is enough.   Good luck with your's. I atleast got 7 good years before the problems began.
#96 of 157 SQUEAL IN FRONT by giantsin06 Aug 25, 2008 (1:22 pm)
Hello. I'm back again after a y ear or more. I've developed a loud squeal in front end. My 2008 Rubicon was held at the dealer for 8 hours and they called it "...the backing plate touching the rotor..." and claimed the adjustment they did cured it. ON THE WAY HOME THE SQUEAL started again. Can anyone suggest something ? Thanks. Replies to this message: panzer (Aug 28, 2008 2:01 pm) erickpl (Sep 24, 2008 9:30 am)
#97 of 157 Re: SQUEAL IN FRONT [giantsin06] by panzer Aug 28, 2008 (2:01 pm)
Replying to: giantsin06 (Aug 25, 2008 1:22 pm) It is possible you have a brake dust buildup in the caliper. Try a high pressure wash around the brake calipers. Do it once a week. An automatic car wash booth won't get it like you will with a good hard stream of water. Compressed air works well also but sure makes a mess. If that isnt it, maybe the pads were installed without anti-seize compound or backing. Replies to this message: erickpl (Sep 24, 2008 9:30 am)
#98 of 157 Massive Shaking by lvjeepgirl Sep 18, 2008 (9:37 am)
Hi all. I bought a 2007 4dr Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4x4 Automatic in January of '07 (brand new). It currently has about 32K miles (I drive about 50 miles roundtrip to work 5 days a week on the highway). I love the vehicle, but about a month ago my husband and I were driving along at about 70, and it the whole Jeep shook like we had a blow out. We pulled over, but nothing was wrong. Tires were fully inflated. I drove later that week about 400 miles (we were going camping) one way and 400 miles back and nothing happened. This morning my husband took my Jeep to work as he is bringing it in for an oil change, and at about 65mph it did the same thing. He pulled over, checked the tires, and same thing. It really feels like the way a vehicle reacts when you have a blow out - not necessarily just a front end shake. Has anyone had this problem? I am worried again, because we are supposed to tow a trailer this weekend from Vegas to Park City, UT and back, with kids, and the trailer will be full on the way back. Help! Replies to this message: giantsin06 (Sep 18, 2008 10:17 am) 074drshimmy (Nov 08, 2008 6:28 am) brokenjeep (Apr 20, 2009 12:35 pm) danrjeep (Apr 24, 2009 8:21 am)
#99 of 157 thanks to panzer by giantsin06 Sep 18, 2008 (10:09 am)
Sorry to take so long responding. It's been a month and squeel is basically gone. I only hear it when STOPPED (!) and maybe rolling a bit. I have the 6 speed so it may be clutch related. Anyhow it is about .02 percent what it was...this I can live with. EXTENNNNNNNDED HAPPY DRIVING WISHES TO ALL.
#100 of 157 Re: Massive Shaking [lvjeepgirl] by giantsin06 Sep 18, 2008 (10:17 am)
Replying to: lvjeepgirl (Sep 18, 2008 9:37 am) It wouldn't hurt to have all tires re-balanced...it was a VW years ago that almost threw me off the road...just after I left the FIRESTONE Store. The dope that balanced my wheels had NO IDEA what he was doing. Your car may have thrown a weight .Look for uneven wear on tires too. You are wise to get this thing fixed before you go anywhere distant.
#102 of 157 Windshield wiper by cwt1 Sep 20, 2008 (12:26 pm)
Wiper motor function correctly in all positions (varible, low and high) except off. It runs at low speed when off. Should I change the wiper switch or wiper motor? What if any diaignostic steps do I take? Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 20, 2008 4:55 pm) erickpl (Sep 24, 2008 9:32 am)
#103 of 157 Re: Windshield wiper [cwt1] by tidester HOST Sep 20, 2008 (4:55 pm)
Replying to: cwt1 (Sep 20, 2008 12:26 pm) I think you've already done the diagnostic and the problem is likely the switch.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: erickpl (Sep 24, 2008 9:32 am)
#104 of 157 Re: SQUEAL IN FRONT [panzer] by erickpl Sep 24, 2008 (9:30 am)
Replying to: panzer (Aug 28, 2008 2:01 pm) Have you been through dirt/mud? I've had the problem after wheeling my TJ and gotten stones in between the rotor and pad. I'd highly suggest just getting in there with a hose and rinsing things off well and visually inspecting for any rubbing going on.   Are you sure this isn't an engine squeal? Or is it more like a wheel squeal/grinding noise? If it is a grinding squeal, I'd bet you have a stone or lots of brake dust in there. If it is just dust, I'd suggest a new pad with lower dust generation. I'm putting EBC brakes on my wife's car. They have a EBC Yellow and Green that would be ideal for a Wrangler and have a LOT less dust than stock. Yellow in front, green in back IIRC (due to braking loads).   -Paul

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