What did you do to your XJ today? 1M Views

[anthonygubbin]

My original coil was going fine but because I ordered a few sensors from RA I ordered a replacement coil of the same brand at the same time and fitted it, but only because mine had quite a few hairline cracks in it.

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[rastus2571]

Cracks allow stray current direct to earth.

[anthonygubbin]

Originally Posted by rastus2571

Cracks allow stray current direct to earth.

Yerr that's what I figured eventually mine would have failed.

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[rastus2571]

Hows the rebuild coming along Anthony ?

[anthonygubbin]

Originally Posted by rastus2571

Hows the rebuild coming along Anthony ?

Its ceased ATM as the recoers are on leave until Mon 11th. Thinking of now just doing the head as I really CBF spending a lot more on it, when it may not really need it. I'm getting a mech to inspect the bores and feel the pistons. But I am fairly confident all the bottom end from below the head is ok. It wasn't burning any oil other than 300mls between oil changes which its supposed to anyway. AFAIK I didn't cook the engine. I only say that as didn't feel mega heat under the bonnet when she stopped and the oil wasn't steaming. I was actually able to pull the dip stick and wipe it off with my fingers and not get burnt when it did stop. One saving grace was that I no longer have the rad heat sink connected with the stock cooler. Because if I did I think I could fairly safely say I might as well ditch my 2k rebuilt trans. Its gonna be a while before its mobile again as I need a lot more than just a $400 valve grind and a plane. I need decent upper CA's new heater hoses and a decent rad, just to get it on the road and know it will be trouble free for a few months at least.

Regards A

[anthonygubbin]

I'm also seriously considering selling off my stroker crank and pistons as I don't think its worth the cost of the build and then the costs on top of getting it to run right on petrol. LPG would be fine as I have a tuneable LPG system with its own computer. But having to get a Hesco adjustable reg and then bigger injectors, costs would just blow out. I still have options for increasing the HP with my JJ supplied 99 intake and extractors when I can find some with a 2.5" system. I think it will go well enough with those mods. But like I said before I just won't have the "wank factor" of a stoker sitting under my bonnet. But at least my wallet might be a little fatter. And AFAIK strokers don't pull chicks but fat wallets do.... Well so I'm told......

Regards A

[rastus2571]

You seem to have so many bloody problems with things. Move up here to brisbane and I'll give you a much needed hand. I feel your pain mate. I honestly do. You'll never have a fat wallet owning a jeep. Mine has been ultra reliable in the 3 years I have had it. I bought it on the 3/11/2011. I did the cooling system rebuild and numerous other things on it and it has never failed me since. You keep getting the raw end of the stick. It's not fair to you. One thing I do notice with you is that you have a lot of things going on that all of a sudden catch you out. Sus that blasted thing out of yours from front to back. Fix it. Then keep an eye on it and a wary ear out. Preventative maintenance and catch a little problem before it escalates.