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    Question about 4.7L V8 in the WJ/WK/XK — need advice

    Hi, we had a grand cherokee with the 4.7. It threw a rod and blew up on the highway. I would steer clear of them. Back two cylinders do not get enough oil and water circulation back to there is also not the best. It gave us problems ever since we bought it used till it exploded. Body and...
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    Sensor

    Those are tpms sensors. The crash sensors are nearby on the front crossmember and I think they have yellow wires like all the srs system components.
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    KK hvac recirculation door actuator problems

    Thanks, it was a side project for work and a way to paint my new bumper with something different than black which you see everywhere! We were developing a new chrome powder coating. This bumper has a powder primer, then powder chrome and then acrylic powder coating. So far holding up good.
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    KK - Passenger Heater Blend Door Actuator

    Btw- do get a new distribution box, seal set and heater core as others suggested. You only want to do this job once. It will take you about 13 hours start to finish. More time than money really. But you can do it yourself.
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    KK hvac recirculation door actuator problems

    Thanks for answering. I have had good luck getting everything to align during installation multiple times. Then all is fine for many months with new actuator. It seems that it loses its calibration or something. It stopped making the noise the other day, so I will wait to see how long that...
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    KK hvac recirculation door actuator problems

    I have problem that keeps occurring about every 6-9 months. I have to replace the recirculation actuator behind the glove box because it starts to malfunction which sounds like someone knocking when you turn the jeep on or off. I have been getting Dorman brand replacements from Auto Zone...
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    KK - Passenger Heater Blend Door Actuator

    Totally agree with this analysis. Rubber gasket glues everything together and the door won't move. Need to replace the whole box assembly if that happens
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    Heat only hot when all the way up.

    I have a control unit I can sell you if you want. DM me.
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    Small leak detected code

    Like others said, get error the codes from a reader. You could even go to Autozone or any parts store and they will read the OBD codes for free. My guess if your engine ight is on it is most likely an evap leak. Pretty common on KJs and KKs. I would think if it was exhaust you would hear it...
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    2002 Liberty Engine Dying

    Yes the 'Italian tune up'!
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    Engine Performance Upgrades

    I have a Gibson exhaust. Better sound, no drone. Felt a little better off the line, but it's a Chysler 3.7. Dependable, not a racer.
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    Unbelievable corrosion on 2008 Jeep Liberty Front Axles

    I will try to get some of the Free all to try out! While I agree the previous owners probably only had the wheels off for tire rotations, this will happen because of 1) poor metal treatment of the hub and nut 2) water really does get trapped in there for some time. The wheel fits so tight and...
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    Unbelievable corrosion on 2008 Jeep Liberty Front Axles

    Here's a shot of the before. This is after I cleaned it up!
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    Unbelievable corrosion on 2008 Jeep Liberty Front Axles

    I was successful getting the old nuts off with a week long soak of pb blaster, a 34mm and a 35mm socket and a 30" long 1/2" breaker bar! I was worried I would have to cut them off! Here's a pic of old and new nuts. Replacing struts, hubs and cv shafts. Should be great when it's done. Had...
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    Unbelievable corrosion on 2008 Jeep Liberty Front Axles

    The factory aluminum wheels fit tight to the hub and salt water gets in and cannot get out. Then galvanic corrosion kicks in and there you have it many years later. It has everything to do with the type of steel, corrosion treatment of the parts, steel and aluminum wheels and the fact that...
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