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    Rubber boot stuck on spark plug

    Plug boot removal tool Take the 2 stainless steel supports from an old windshield wiper blade. Bend a sharp U shaped bend in one end and cut one leg off about 3/16" from the bottom of the U to form a hook. Make 2 and slide them to the outside of the broken boot 180 degrees apart, hook the...
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    Help. 2002 Liberty Key

    2nd key Unfortunately, the dealer is where to go for a 2nd chip key, $100 to $120 so shop around. If you don't have a second key and something happens to the first one, then you can add the cost of a tow to the dealer to have a new key made and then you still have only one key. After getting...
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    Help. 2002 Liberty Key

    Black ignition key If you have the black ignition key as my 2003 does, there is no chip so you can have a key made anywhere keys are made. $18 for a key is a premium price but if made from the Vin number may be worth it to you as you are not duplicating a worn key. The other side of the...
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    How did you end up with your KJ?

    2003 Liberty Limited Was looking for a 4x4 Liberty for several weeks. Every one I saw had serious rust from up north or were priced unrealistically. Most were Sports. Saw Libby on Craigslist for $2k with a bad transmission. Went to see her and it was love at first sight - black Limited with...
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    Are the 45RFE and the 545RFE really the same?

    Thanks... Thanks to all for the preceding discussion on 545RFE's. Always wondered if conversion was worth it, but when it leads to lugging of the engine, that kills the idea for me. Lugging an engine is not good and will end up costing far more than any savings in fuel cost. Good information!
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    High mileage club

    Oil consumption Just found this on the web: since 2004, the Toyota Camry owner's manual has included what many owners would consider a surprising specification: It says the Camry can consume up to 1 liter of oil per 1,000 kilometers, or 1.1 quarts per 600 miles I worked 42 years in the...
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    2003 Catalytic Converter Retrofit

    Code 0420 - bad left catalytic converter - big problem. 2003 Liberty's made after February 26 2003 have a 6 month unique left catalytic converter for which there are no aftermarket replacements. The 2002 and 2003 up to Feb. 26 have left and right catalytic converters which bolt to a crossover...
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    2003 Liberty Limited Upholstery Wanted

    2003 Liberty Limited with cloth interior - need front bucket seat bottom in good condition. I understand passenger and driver seat bottoms are interchangeable so good seat bottom from either side will work. If you have one please send me a PM. Thanks.
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    How bad is it to run an Nv3550 on a cup of fluid for a year.

    Inspection plate Some manual trans have plates on the side or top where the shift mechanism goes in that you can remove to see inside the trans but some do not. I do not know about Liberty's as my Libby has an automatic. If the trans still has fluid in it, the fluid condition can tell you...
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    How bad is it to run an Nv3550 on a cup of fluid for a year.

    Used trans... Manual transmissions for Liberty's aren't that common. I wouldn't wait if the trans looks good and finances allow. Parts are sold first come first served. $300 is a good price. Can you pull an inspection plate to see the internals? If there is a magnetic drain plug check it...
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    Tranny flush issue...

    Hard 3-2 downshift Common issue. Just drive the Liberty after confirming the garage filled it with AFT-4. The hard 3-2 downshift will disappear in about 500 to 700 miles. The transmission has to relearn downshifts. I had the same issue with my Libby 42RLE trans after dropping the pan and...
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    How bad is it to run an Nv3550 on a cup of fluid for a year.

    Trans time... The "mercury like" liquid you took out of your differential was gear oil mixed with metal from your gears, bearings, and other internal metal parts. I would seriously search for another transmission. You could have your existing one rebuilt but it would be cost prohibitive...
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    Roll up windows with the remote

    Apologies... Apologies to Reflection. You asked a straightforward question and my reaction is to jump to Jeep's defense, although with tongue in cheek. After wimping out by buying a Liberty 4x4 instead of an open Wrangler, I can't diss anyone. In my defense, the wife finally wanted a 4x4...
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    Headlight Lens

    In case you wonder, it is possible to remove the clear lens from your headlights. Just leave the headlight assembly out in the sun to get hot. Then pry up one of the 4 snap tabs and slowly pry the clear lens from the headlight. Work around the headlight slowly. The sun softens the glue Jeep...
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    Roll up windows with the remote

    Capabilities And Jeep Liberty 4x4's can go off road in mud and rock crawl but BMW's cannot. One just has to make choices of capabilities....
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    spark plugs (not what you think)

    Cheap tools... My salvage yard tools are all inexpensive ones that I can lose without stressing out. Have left a tool behind in yards more times than I care to remember. I pick up a lot of name brand tools at garage sales for give away prices and augment these with cheap imports to have a...
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    feels like its being held back

    No power.... Check the fuel pressure and fuel volume flow. I had a Chevy S-10 that lost power due to fuel starvation as the fuel pump was failing. Replaced the fuel pump and all was well.
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    Fuel pump - Entire module or pump only?

    Looking at future fuel pump replacement. Are aftermarket fuel pumps good or should only OEM Mopar pumps be used? If aftermarket, entire modules are available from several brands so which one is best? I hear a lot of negative comments on Airtex. Valid or not? Also, repair kits are available...
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    Strange, intermittent startup issue

    Won't start Intermittent start issues can be caused by fuel pump. I have a Ford Ranger that had an intermittent start issue - engine would turn over but not start. on 2 or more tries, the engine started and would run fine. This happened twice - both times when I was over 100 miles from home...
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    Cabin Heater Fan Not Working

    Fan Yep. It's the resistor.

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