Recent content by rmiller

Thanks for the definitive responses. I'll go the repaint route and maybe throw on some mudflaps.

I thought with a little elbow grease they could be adapted. Are there any rock rails available that cover the whole rocker panel?

I've got some dents in my 2002 rocker panels, thinking about retrofitting the 2007 and up plastic covers. Does anyone have these lying around and interested in selling them?

The Jeep is up and running great. Was delayed by the crank pulley of all things - couldn't find the Miller special tool to reinstall it. Finally rented the tool online from Air Ram. Once I got that everything went back together in no time. As far as replacing the springs...

I'm in the process of replacing the valvesprings on the passenger side head, due to broken spring on cyl #6. Also had 0 compression on that cyl. What is the compression at the other cylinders? If it's good you may be good to go just getting the rocker back on there (how in the world did it...

Halfway point The timing cover was annoying and messy, but was just a matter of unbolting the alternator, power steering pump, and a/c. The a/c will just get moved out of the way, as well as the p/s pump (does not need to be drained as stated in the fsm). The crank dampener/pulley requires...

Got my FSM in yesterday and decided to jump on this a little earlier than expected. Here's the goods: After taking out the intake mani, I can tell I’m not going to need new gaskets. Hopefully that trend continues, because all this stuff cost $250 and the more I can return the better. I had...

For sure, I'll post a good how-to if it goes smoothly. Just waiting on the FSM... I picked up the parts from my local Jeep dealer today, including 6 valves for that head, a couple seals if needed, one exhaust valve in case mine is bent, head bolts, headgasket, exhaust gaskets and lower intake...

Also, removing the head would allow me clean everything up; it's possible the spring broke due to carbon buildup causing the valve to stick.

I could install a single spring to replace the broken one...my worry is that the valve is bent from hitting the piston. I don't see why a deck would be necessary. I've rebuilt a head before and it was just a matter of being careful and retorquing everything to the proper spec. Why would you...

Oops, I meant to say Cyl 6. Yup, I'm pulling the head and rebuilding. Thinking about replacing all the springs on that side (if it's cheap), just because I'm in there anyway. I ordered the FSM with all the supplements so I can get started in a couple days. Hopefully I can finish it up over...

Well, I think I found the issue. Broken exhaust valvespring cyl#6.

I was so frustrated trying to get that sensor out of there. Finally, I grabbed my tie rod separator, tapped it into the sensor so that the forks sandwiched it, and with a little leverage whacked the handle with my palm. This backed the thing right up. However, disclaimer: may destroy sensor in...

Yeah I read about the valvespring issue. Will post what I find when I open up the valve cover, hopefully tomorrow.

Hoping to get to that tomorrow. What would cause the rocker to jump off?