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  1. belvedere

    Front Brakes Replaced. Braking Is Worse

    I fully agree with all of the above. My first thought was that they used some very poor quality pads, but when the OP talks about the pedal being on the floor and the Jeep still rolling, I believe that something else is wrong.
  2. belvedere

    Adding a little bit of trans fluid to oil

    Wow, where do you get this stuff? ATF+4 is a highly friction-modified (HFM) ATF, while Type F actually has no friction modifiers. (Dexron is somewhere in the middle.) That's why Type F in, say, a 727TF will provide very firm shifts: no FM, so very little slippage. Also, whether using a...
  3. belvedere

    Adding a little bit of trans fluid to oil

    No, you've got it backwards. Little to no detergent in ATF. Dispersants, yes; detergent, no. Don't believe me? Call the tech hotline of your favorite oil company and ask.
  4. belvedere

    East penn / carquest battery

    Yes, NAPA batteries are East Penn, and they have worked well for me.
  5. belvedere

    joint in front driveshaft

    Thanks - that's the best price I've seen!
  6. belvedere

    joint in front driveshaft

    Now how did I miss that the first time I looked?!? Thanks!
  7. belvedere

    joint in front driveshaft

    On our '06 Libby, the rear joint in the front driveshaft is shot. Has anyone rebuilt this using the Dorman kit? Any tips/advice appreciated!
  8. belvedere

    need help

    When you had the heads off, were they checked for cracks and warpage at a machine shop?
  9. belvedere

    Rebuild practical?

    Agree with the above posters. Buy a reman engine and swap it.
  10. belvedere

    front axle/driveshaft noise

    '06 Libby 3.7/auto. When in 4x4, there is a noise that is somewhere between whirring and growling. It is most noticable when accelerating moderately; light acceleration produces a lesser noise, and I can barely hear it when coasting. Do you think this is most likely a joint in the driveshaft...
  11. belvedere

    Help me please!!!

    I put Alpines from Crutchfield in our Libby, and they work fine.
  12. belvedere

    New Jeep, new issues

    What was the code? If it was for random misfires not related to fuel or ignition, try some Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner. Spray it slowly in the throttle body while the engine is idling hot. Then immediately shut it off and let it sit for a couple hours. After that, take it out, warm it...
  13. belvedere

    O2 sensors

    A quick search of "downstream O2 sensor" found a bunch of info. Here's a couple links near the top of the list: Catalytic Converters & O2 Sensors OXYGEN SENSORS
  14. belvedere

    I have to ask... why HOAT and not reg. antifreeze

    Yeah, not much choice in an emergency. Any coolant is better than no coolant, and IMHO, you probably won't see any problems with short-term use. It's not like any gaskets are going to get eaten overnight; more like over a few years from long-term use. Just flush it out like you have planned...
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    O2 sensors

    I would only replace the upstream sensors, unless a downstream sensor is throwing a code. The upstreams affect the fuel trim, while the downstreams are only there to make sure the cat is working.
  16. belvedere

    I have to ask... why HOAT and not reg. antifreeze

    Most of these are OAT Dex-clones. Many contain 2-EH, which is a known plasticizer (softens plastics). This can be harmful to some types of gaskets. Two common all makes/models (AMM) formulas which contain 2-EH are Prestone AMM and Peak long life. If I was going to use a universal, I'd use...
  17. belvedere

    I have to ask... why HOAT and not reg. antifreeze

    I believe that Dexacool is from the same company that makes Dextron ATF and Mobile 1 oil.
  18. belvedere

    ignition coil replacement

    Very easy. IIRC, there is one bolt, the connector, and it comes right off.
  19. belvedere

    '07 Front 12v Power Outlet Question

    Look at the black plastic cover/plug. If it has a battery on it, it's constant. If it has a key on it, it's switched.
  20. belvedere

    Valve replacement how-to? Help Troubleshoot?

    Paul M, I was curious about the price, too. I checked a couple of the online Chrysler parts dealers, and they show a list price of $690, so $410 would be a steep discount. If he can get that kind of discount, good for him, but they are never going to give you a discount on a part when they...
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