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Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 11-02-2024
Replies: 6
Views: 547
Posted By The Spook
Catalytic Converter Replacement

Thanks, that's good advice. I'll get the dealership to diagnose the problem, then get someone else to fix it.
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 11-02-2024
Replies: 6
Views: 547
Posted By The Spook
Catalytic Converter Replacement

Hi there, has anyone had to replace the catalytic converters on their JK 3.8L? I think mine are shot and I'm wondering how much they are to replace? I'm scared to think what Jeep will charge, and...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 01-06-2023
Replies: 5
Views: 1,144
Posted By The Spook
Yes, you are so right. Thanks very much. ...

Yes, you are so right.
Thanks very much.
Another Jeep mystery solved.
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 31-05-2023
Replies: 5
Views: 1,144
Posted By The Spook
Sorry, I don’t have any bananas, but they are...

Sorry, I don’t have any bananas, but they are very small, a bit smaller than a box of matches.
There are no markings whatsoever, the other side is smooth, and not much thicker than a thick piece of...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 31-05-2023
Replies: 5
Views: 1,144
Posted By The Spook
Anyone seen this on the garage floor under their JK Wrangler?

I keep finding these bits of rubber under the rear of my 2009 JK.
I’m up to about four now.
Does it look familiar to anyone?https://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/imagehosting/318826476c89861804.jpg
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 11-06-2017
Replies: 15
Views: 2,033
Posted By The Spook
yep - got mine last week. Was also told about it...

yep - got mine last week. Was also told about it when I got the driver side airbag (clockspring) done a month or two ago. Nothing to worry about I suspect and a long wait for spares to arrive
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 11-06-2017
Replies: 2
Views: 708
Posted By The Spook
JK Oil Usage

My 7 YO petrol JK (200,000 kms) has just started burning oil, about a half litre every 1,000 kms. I was thinking it might be time to switch to a heavier oil. I have been using 5W-30 since new, even...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 07-03-2017
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By The Spook
Thanks for all the feedback. I ended up getting...

Thanks for all the feedback. I ended up getting Dick Cepek Trail Country 265/70-17. I will let you know how they perform in the wet.

Update - Made the right choice. Very good tracking on the...
Forum: Off Topic Chitchat 07-03-2017
Replies: 10
Views: 2,887
Posted By The Spook
Thanks for all the feedback. I ended up getting...

Thanks for all the feedback. I ended up getting Dick Cepek Trail Country 265/70-17. I will let you know how they perform in the wet.

Update - Made the right choice. Very good tracking on the...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 25-02-2017
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By The Spook
Good wet weather A/T tyres for JK

I'm looking for new A/T tyres for my 2010 JK 2-door and am particularly interested in good wet weather performance. The Goodyear Wranglers that came with the vehicle were so scary on wet roads that I...
Forum: Off Topic Chitchat 25-02-2017
Replies: 10
Views: 2,887
Posted By The Spook
Good wet weather A/T tyres for JK

I'm looking for new A/T tyres for my 2010 JK 2-door and am particularly interested in good wet weather performance. The Goodyear Wranglers that came with the vehicle were so scary on wet roads that...
Forum: Technical 14-03-2015
Replies: 11
Views: 3,599
Posted By The Spook
Hot Rear Diff

I did some monitoring of my rear diff temperatures over the summer months and the hottest it got was 91 degrees on a 34 degree day flogging up and down hills on the way from Gundagai to Yass doing...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 20-02-2015
Replies: 10
Views: 2,142
Posted By The Spook
132,000 Km Servicing Oil Recommendations

I have used 5W-30 since new and change the oil every 6,000 kms. On the rare occasion I have got Jeep to service the vehicle, they used 5W-20 once and 5W-40 twice. I always buy the best quality oil...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 20-02-2015
Replies: 8
Views: 2,571
Posted By The Spook
Silicone spray on guards

I too use cheap tyre shine on the guards, bumpers, door handles, side mirrors and mud guards. They all come up a treat and the look lasts for months. I buy the tyre shine from SCA when it is on...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 27-01-2015
Replies: 18
Views: 3,579
Posted By The Spook
I got about 105,000 out of my original tyres and...

I got about 105,000 out of my original tyres and they were still legal when I got new ones. They were good wearing tyres and pretty good off road, but a bit hard, and a bit too slippery in the wet...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 22-01-2015
Replies: 4
Views: 937
Posted By The Spook
JK Engine Starting Problems

Does anyone have problems with their JK periodically not starting? Mine is a 2009 petrol auto that won't start about once every 3 days. I put the key in, turn it and the dash lights up, but when I...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 21-01-2015
Replies: 6
Views: 8,530
Posted By The Spook
Correct Oil for 3.8L Engine

I have a 2009 petrol Wrangler with the 3.8L V6. Since new I have changed the oil and filter at the mid point of the service interval (every 6,000 kms) as well as getting it serviced at every 12,000...
Forum: Technical 12-06-2014
Replies: 11
Views: 3,599
Posted By The Spook
Further to my last, I have received the following...

Further to my last, I have received the following from a Jeep dealership regarding Wrangler diff temps:

"Anywhere from 75-95 degrees is normal, 110 degrees is the upper limit and 120 degrees there...
Forum: Technical 09-06-2014
Replies: 11
Views: 3,599
Posted By The Spook
Thanks Jimm. I checked out the USA Wrangler...

Thanks Jimm. I checked out the USA Wrangler forums and got some pretty mixed info. Max running temps varied from 65 to 120 deg C. Recently I did a 350 km run on the Hume Hwy down around Yass and...
Forum: Technical 31-05-2014
Replies: 11
Views: 3,599
Posted By The Spook
JK Wrangler Hot Rear Diff

I have a 2009 2-door JK Wrangler and when I was changing the diff oils just recently I noticed that the paint was flaking off the rear diff. Thinking it might be heat related, I have checked it a...
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