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    New Serpentine Belt Clarification

    I checked my belt wear indicator and it's over an inch indicating the belt should be replaced order to the FSM & Haynes. I checked the pulleys on my tensioner and the passenger side pulley is ~3in/76mm and driver side is ~3.5in/90mm. I've had no issues or noises that would indicate an issue with...
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    Cold start power teering loss, whining, foamed fluid

    Starting my jeep today in the single digits fahrenheit I experienced a loud whine and I had no power steering until the Jeep warmed up. Looking under the hood I found a house that seems to be coated in fluid, and looking inside the power steering reservoir it was all brown and foamed. The foam...
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    Sheared transmission pan bolts - how screwed am I?

    I changed my 45rfe transmission filters this morning. I used my torque wrench set to 18ftlb to tighten the transmission pan bolts as that was a value I found in some research. One bolt started to feel weird, never felt tight at all, then the head sheared off. I was ultra careful after this but...
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    Dorman Transmission Pan

    Does anyone have experience with Dorman Transmission Pans? I'm looking for options for pans with drain plugs for easier fluid changes. Amazon.com: DORMAN 265-817 Transmission Pan: Automotive
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    Intermittent vibration at highway speeds

    At highway speeds (realistically 75-80mph) I notice an intermittent vibration or shake. It seems to be from the passenger side. It'll occur for a few seconds then go away for a little while, then occur for a few seconds. Pretty repeating pattern. I have recently balanced and rotated my tires...
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    Distilled water only in radiator

    I'm replacing the radiator in my 2002 Liberty on Friday after my current one sprung a substantial leak. I figure I might as well do a flush while I'm at it but being in an apartment I can't just run the hose through it into the parking lot. I was planning on scheduling a radiator flush at a shop...
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    Best jack stands & jacks

    I'm just getting into working on my KJ and am in the market for jackstands. I have all of OReilly's, Autozone, Advance Auto and Napa in my town. Does anyone have experience with their jack stands and jacks?
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    Heavy duty cooling picture

    Does anyone have a picture of the installed heavy duty cooling fan? My build sheet surprisingly says I have it but I've never noticed a second fan under the hood.
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    2002 Liberty replacement radiator

    I've developed a leak in the radiator in my 2002 Liberty Limited. This will be the third radiator since I bought it in 2009. Does anyone have recommendations for which radiators perform best in it? Are there any all metal ones out there?
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    Leaks and mystery cord

    I was checking my PCV valve today and noticed leaks in a couple spots. Also a mystery core zap strapped into place. Can anyone provide some insight? 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited 3.7L
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