[JeepEngineers]

To reinstall the hardtop use the procedure in the owners manusl - it is a small thing but clamping the freedom top panels on in sequence will help with the seal. And keep the leading edge of the top underflush with the windshield header.

[jay-h]

Originally Posted by JeepEngineers

The vacuum axle disconnect was only used to gain some fuel mileage. It was used on many AMC/Jeep 4x4s during different years and it gave .1 or .2mpg improvement. It just was not worth the expense on TJ.

now you tell me. I just ordered a replaement vacuum switch for the TC which was stuck 'engaged'

[JeepEngineers]

Also what about offering the electrochromatic mirror as a factory option?[/QUOTE]



Great idea....

[JeepEngineers]

Originally Posted by durango-bob

As a former Operations Manger at JNAP, I must say that I love Jeeps. I still have my '00 Wrangler that was my lease when I was there. I liked it so much I bought it. The question I have concerns intake manifolds that are prone to cracking. Is there an extended warranty offered to cover them. Most are cracking at over 100k miles.

Bob Van Peeren

Bob,
I do not believe that there is an extended warranty offer for the exhaust manifold. You may call the customer service number and ask the same question.

[JeepEngineers]

Originally Posted by tj92563

1 ?

why did jeep put the intake and exhaust manifolds on one side of the motors (ex. 2.5 and 4.0)

always wondered that...thanks..nice products

The 4.0L was derived from the 1964 Rambler inline 6 engine. Back in the 50's/60's it was fairly common for 4 and 6 cylinder engines to have both the intake and exhaust on the same side of the cylinder head. It was probably done to help fuel atomization back in the days of carburetors, but of course it became unecessary with the advent of fuel injection. The bottom line is that the engine worked well as is, so there was never any need to change it to a cross-flow head.

[durango-bob]

Originally Posted by JeepEngineers

Bob,
I do not believe that there is an extended warranty offer for the exhaust manifold. You may call the customer service number and ask the same question.

Thanks for correcting my mistake on the exhaust manifold - you knew what I was thinking. Anything on the heads? They also seem to have issues in the '00 MY.

[mdls4]

Originally Posted by JeepEngineers

One other item to look at is to see if the lower shift boot below the beauty cover boot is not fully seated. If it is not then you could be hearing the transmission during the shift operation.

Thanks again! I should have clarified (I'm now at work, and double checked in my JK on the way), that the clunking sound during shift operation - is when I "Press" the clutch in - NOT releasing it. I can simulate half the clunking, when the vehicle is stopped - engine running, handbrake on, switching between the gears - and feathering the clutch in and out.

In summary, the clunking sound is shift operation - only from 2nd gear to 3rd, 3rd to 4th, etc. For whatever reason - there is little to no clunking from 1st to second?

[JeepEngineers]

Flat towing can be done with the t-case in neutral and the trans in any gear. you do not want the output shaft on the transmission turning as it will not get splash lubed.

[djmiani]

Have a quick question... I have an 04 tj x and there seems to be grease (?) leaking from the back of the front axle where the drive shaft connects to it. I have very little knowledge of axels. Is this normal or is this a serious problem? How can I stop it?

[JeepEngineers]

Originally Posted by CAS300D

Looking to go with a Burnsville Hemi Conversion wondering where you guys are at with the Dana 60 Axles?

Dealer communication is about to go out and the Dana 60 rear is available now as a "builder's kit" with leaf spring mounts and limited slip differential.

[Menstuff]

Are you guys familiar with the liner from Off Road Heroes for the hard top JK? It reduces noise and heat gain but is available for the roof only. Something for the rear and sides would be welcome.

[Dubya]

As far as the Gentex mirror goes, I kept the one from my '04 TJ when I traded it in and installed it in my 07. With wiring diagrams for both vehicles, I was able to get it all working perfectly except one thing- having the map lights come on when the door is opened or when the interior lights are turned on (the map lights work fine, but they have to be switched on independantly).

There is a YL/WT wire that runs to the footwell courtesy light, but this makes the map lights come on opposite (lights off, map lights go on, lights on map lights go off). Is there a way to wire this so that they will light up together.

[JeepEngineers]

Originally Posted by Xtremjeepn

Is there a specific power to weight ration that Jeep tries to stick to with the Wrangler? I feel like every genreation of the Jeep convertable has ALWAYS been underpowered while it's hardtop siblings (Grand Cherokee) gets the motor that we all want. Why won't they just open up the options list and give us what we all want and are willing to pay for?

CAFE drives many of the decisions we have to make....since the Wrangler has always been "aerodynamically challenged" we had to balance the powertrain offerings to make sure the vehicle doesn't reduce our CAFE fleet average.

[JeepEngineers]

Originally Posted by durango-bob

Thanks for correcting my mistake on the exhaust manifold - you knew what I was thinking. Anything on the heads? They also seem to have issues in the '00 MY.

Bob, again I would have to direct you to the customer service line. If there is any type of extended warranty, the customer service folks would be the best source of info.

[JeepEngineers]

I do not think we will be going to a real black interior. The dark slate works well. The true black would be way too hot in the sun!

Good suggestion on the mirror