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  1. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Incorrect u joint?

    I used my build sheet, cross referenced multiple parts sites to determine Spicer 5-1310x are to be the correct model for my 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport. Installing I noticed a lot of side to side, up & down play. I took it for a test drive and have a horrible vibration below 10MPH, I did not...
  2. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Definitive steering rack bushing replacement guide?

    fingers crossed it's that easy for me, thanks for the reply.
  3. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Definitive steering rack bushing replacement guide?

    This bushing? You were able to push it out and fir it back in without balljoint press?
  4. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Definitive steering rack bushing replacement guide?

    I came across quite a few threads here and on Lost Jeeps, what's the consensus? Who's got the best method?
  5. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Why are my inner tread scalloping after complete suspension refresh?

    Well, I guess the 4WD shop I paid a few months back to inspect my work failed me. Took the Jeep in to have my tire patched this morning as I had a nail, the tech pointed out the drivers side upper control arm had play, I moved it it myself to confirm. So either the bolt loosened or the new Moog...
  6. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Downshifted to 2nd to engine brake, P0871 thrown

    I checked the Cold level reading and it was the same?
  7. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Downshifted to 2nd to engine brake, P0871 thrown

    The transmission has been shifting fine through all the gears, but noticed the other day if in 2nd, if I stomp on the pedal to merge in traffic etc, it's doesn't kick down and takes a bit of time to get up to speed. Not slipping, just feels delayed. I checked the fluid, it was low for Hot...
  8. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Downshifted to 2nd to engine brake, P0871 thrown

    I could be off about the speed, but it was nowhere near redline. But I will for sure be more cognizant of my driving habits. Ole Jeep is getting up there in years. I do now.... ;-) I inadvertently got them mixed up, lucky it was only one bolt. I knew that sounded high for such small bolts. I...
  9. Trans pan torque spec

    Trans pan torque spec

  10. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Downshifted to 2nd to engine brake, P0871 thrown

    I got the fluid flushed, filters changed, cleaned and painted the pan. And low and behold, following the FSM for the 45RFE pan bolts torque specs at 105, the second one snapped and my torque wrench only goes to 80lbs and it never clicked! Time to upgrade the torque wrench. I used a higher...
  11. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Downshifted to 2nd to engine brake, P0871 thrown

    Out of curiosity, what's the part number for the 45RFE PML pan you have, I don't see one specifically mentioned for 03' KJ, just RFE "deep" and "deeper" 05' and 06' CRD etc https://yourcovers.com/transmission_pans.html
  12. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Downshifted to 2nd to engine brake, P0871 thrown

    Shifts fine heading to the auto parts store to get flush supplies, finally got the code cleared. Appears it was a conditional issue. The filter kit came with rubber gasket though it showed none included. I got the Fel-Pro TOS18733 which looks and feels more heavy duty. I know I've seen it...
  13. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Downshifted to 2nd to engine brake, P0871 thrown

    def smells old and funky. I think I will flush it and change the filter. I've had so many home projects, I kept pushing that to the back burner. As LibertyTC said, still may need the digi box to reset. Hopefully, the HSV Jeep dealership won't rape me as they're big friends of Rocket City...
  14. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Downshifted to 2nd to engine brake, P0871 thrown

    Never was near redline, I've done this quite a few times when the troopers are out so they don't see my brake lights. As I said, I was only at about 50-55, this time as I shifted back to drive, it felt a little off, then CEL triggered.
  15. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Mystery leak

    Which tool/socket to remove? None of mine are deep enough to clear plastic housing.
  16. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Downshifted to 2nd to engine brake, P0871 thrown

    I let the engine get to op temp, checked level, looks a little low and is reddish brown.
  17. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Downshifted to 2nd to engine brake, P0871 thrown

    55-60, nothing outrageous. Honestly, I had planned a flush once all the rain moved out. Is it worth a shot? Hate to waste the money and need more work, wasting the fluid etc. I'll check the fluid here in a bit, this literally happened the last stretch before home. I came in, tried not to get...
  18. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Downshifted to 2nd to engine brake, P0871 thrown

    I was gaining on a curve a bit too fast, downshifted manually to second to engine brake. Threw P0871 an now it's not shifting through all the gears. I tried to clear code, but it persist. I see some chatter on Lost Jeeps where CRD guys have had the same issue clearing the code. Hoping a clutch...
  19. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Best source for REMAN engine?

    PPI seems the best source as they address some known production issues with some corrective fixes: https://www.powertrainproducts.net/Dodge-3-7-Engine-Jeep-3-7-Engine-02-03-p/1307.htm
  20. oblivionnewtonjohn

    Best source for REMAN engine?

    Thanks, I will check out PPI. I've read not so great things about Jasper for various makes and models.

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