Recent content by ikuo78
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What did you do to your jeep today?
But I would be in trouble if this method completely fixed the oil leak. The plastic valve cover, which cost $120 including shipping, has already been shipped. By the way, the original grommets were 6.5 to 7 mm thick. If you have a steel valve cover, you shouldn't trust the grommets that come...- ikuo78
- Post #26,606
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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What did you do to your jeep today?
The valve cover is still dripping oil. I removed the grommet from the mounting bolt and checked the tightening, but it was only compressed by 0.5 mm. Perhaps a plastic valve cover grommet was included by mistake. The grommet was only 5 mm thick. While I wait for the plastic cover to arrive, I am...- ikuo78
- Post #26,603
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Engine/Crankcase Breathers
I am trying to do this to lower the pressure inside the crankcase. The breather hose connected upstream of the throttle is basically supposed to suck in air, but in fact it expels oil, so it doesn't just suck it in. When the pressure around the intake manifold becomes higher than the atmosphere...- ikuo78
- Post #10
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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What did you do to your jeep today?
I replaced the head cover gasket probably about two years ago. Recently the oil leak has recurred, so I'm attaching a tin can to a position where oil is likely to drip and checking the amount of leaking oil. I drove 470km on a weekend trip and leaked this much oil, but I attached the can close...- ikuo78
- Post #26,568
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Shock Recommendations
The rubber bushing can wear down to the point where a gap appears between the mounting eye's inner sleeve and the rubber bushing. When this happens, it's time to replace the shock itself. However, the noise can be silenced by replacing it with a spindle-shaped tapered bushing. The oil inside the...- ikuo78
- Post #9
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Right rear shock making a strange noise
Unlikely, but could the shock be upside down?- ikuo78
- Post #16
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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chasing the elusive front end clunk
It's the same situation as continuing to ride a KJ in Japan. I had the bushings replaced at a shop. To remove a stuck bushing with a C-clamp, you need to apply about five times the torque of the wheel nut. If you can remove the bushing by destroying it with a saw or chisel, the rest of the...- ikuo78
- Post #14
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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chasing the elusive front end clunk
If the steering rack side seal has deteriorated, the rack rod may become loose. You can check this by shaking the extended side of the rod during full steering. If you replace the clevis bushing, it is a good idea to also replace the LCA mounting bushing. It will probably be easier to replace it...- ikuo78
- Post #5
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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2004 Jeep Liberty Rear End Issue
Are your Trac-Lok's stuck? Another possibility is that one of the brakes is stuck on.- ikuo78
- Post #8
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Weatherstripping woes.
If you're looking for a generic product, there are several available under the name "wiper cowl seal." They are all nearly identical. If the shape and size are right, I think you can use it. https://www.amazon.com/LLII-Windshield-Molding-Weather-Stripping/dp/B0CY4GWL9B?th=1- ikuo78
- Post #4
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Rear sway bar
The rear sway bar has a strange structure. The effect is limited because it is not connected to the vehicle body. It appears to be controlling yaw rather than rolling. In addition, it seems to take away the freedom of the LCA bush and reduce the load on the UCA pivot. I keep it attached, but I'm...- ikuo78
- Post #3
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Will KK front end struts and spring work on a KJ?
KK's top plate seemed to have a large outward slope. The bolt position seemed fine. The size of the rod bush seemed suspicious. However, I have not actually installed the KK plate on the KJ and confirmed it. It may be possible to install it by simply inserting an angle washer. If the rod end...- ikuo78
- Post #3
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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2003 KJ - fail of 4wd for a short time.
Maybe the rear wheels were spinning a little when you shifted to part-time. Sometimes, even if I shift to part-time to lock the front wheels during maintenance, they won't turn on. Even in such a case, if I move the car enough to turn the tires half a turn, it will turn on. When I want to get...- ikuo78
- Post #10
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
