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  1. belvedere
    Does the CEL turn on during the instrument panel test (when key is first turned to ON, before starting)? If not, the bulb is probably burned out or unhooked.
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    2006 Jeep Liberty 3.7/auto. I'm wondering about the possibility of swapping an NP242 in place of the original NP231. I was looking at some online parts diagrams and see that the shifters are different, but wasn't able to determine much else. I also did not come up with anything on a general search to see if anyone else had done this swap or attempted it. Any words of wisdom are appreciated!
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    Yes, thank you. I've wondered about these videos, but never purchased any.
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    The rod has been checked (to be sure it is straight), right?
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    Thanks for the reply! The carrier I found is for sale by a private party (I just linked the Sears page to show pics/details of this model). It has never been used, and he is including new crossbars for the roof rack, all for $100. It is some distance from home, so I have not seen it personally, just the pics he sent me. I would have jumped on it sooner if it had been a bit smaller, but am hesitating because of the size. Like you said, more input from someone who has used a similar carrier would be great!
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    I need to purchase a rooftop cargo carrier (for luggage) for our '06 Jeep Liberty. I was going to purchase one of the cargo bags that have good consumer reviews, but ran across a deal on an X-Cargo Sport 20 for sale. I hesitate, though, because this carrier is nearly as long as the roof as the Libby. http://www.sears.com/x-cargo-sport-20-car-top-carrier/p-02872030000P Looking for some guidance on choosing a bag or carrier that is appropriately sized for the vehicle, and even how important that aspect is. Any advice appreciated.
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    I agree with Moses that the 3.7 is a pretty good motor. I have heard of a few of them dropping valve seats at higher miles, but I don't think it's a common problem by any means. What exactly is wrong with the bad engines in the Libertys you have looked at?
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    We've had the Libby back for about a month now. The shop replaced the knuckle and rim and aligned it, and said everything else checked out. Indeed, it does drive well. If I didn't know, I'd be hard pressed to tell it had ever been damaged.
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    Merry Christmas to all you 4wd mechanix out there! Hope you have lots of new parts & tools under the tree!
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    What kind of vehicle is this on?
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    Moses, I wish I could answer your question about the piece laying over the engine. I had 5-year-old Belvedere Jr. with me, and he didn't like the sound of the DA that one of the workers was using nearby, so we quickly took the pic and left. I barely even looked at anything other than to take the pic. Previously, I had talked to the owner over the phone. He said that when they take things apart to replace the knuckle, they'll carefully inspect everything else, so nothing has been decided for sure yet. You are correct about the "outer shell" damage: he told me they had measured everything to check for structural damage, and it all checks out good.
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    The shop owner assured me that they will thoroughly inspect all parts before they put it back together, and he will guarantee my satisfaction. He has been good to work with in the past, so I am going to trust him on this. I stopped by the shop today. They have started, but are still waiting on a couple of parts and finishing other projects, so aren't too far into it yet.
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    Thanks for the response, Moses. You confirmed my thoughts, and I hadn't thought of the ball joints. (Of course, you are correct: it's a knuckle, not a spindle!) I will discuss this with the body shop owner.
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    My wife was recently involved in an accident. She was driving in the right lane at about 30mph, when another driver tried to make a right turn from the left lane, causing extensive damage to the front left part of my wife's '06 Liberty 4x4. The body shop owner called me today, saying they had completed the damage assessment. Here's what concerns me: they found the spindle bent. If the impact was hard enough to bend the spindle, what does that mean for the bearing assy, CV joints, rim & tire, etc? I would think there would be the potential for more problems, but welcome any thoughts or advice.
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    Have you verified that you have no spark during the no-start? If so, I think the CPS is a good possibility. Just be sure to install a quality one (Mopar or Echlin). The cheap aftermarket replacements are notoriously unreliable.
  16. belvedere
    Did you actually check the fuel pressure with a gauge and verify that it's within specs?
  17. belvedere
    Thanks for your advice, I appreciate it!
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    Moses, if I remember correctly, you are a former suspension/alignment tech. I would like your opinion on a leveling kit for an '07 Silverado. The front end sits slightly lower than the rear on these trucks (stock). I really like the way they look when perfectly level. This RC kit is very affordable, and would accomplish what I want: http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-leveling-lift-kit-1307-8.html Do you think this would cause problems with the geometry/handling? Thanks.
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    Thanks for the reply, Moses. Yes, I do like details: I believe that theory and hands-on experience are equally important. How can a person diagnose something if he doesn't understand how it works? I will try to locate a FSM.
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    Yes, I certainly agree: I have the FSM for most of my vehicles. I didn't see one for this truck after a quick look on ebay, so I was going to grab a Haynes from NAPA as a starter. Any comments on the 4x4 system in this truck would be appreciated. I believe it is called Autotrack.
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    I just inherited an '07 Silverado 1500 LT, crew cab, 4x4. It has the electronic 4wd switch with the Auto setting. I would appreciate any tips from people who are familiar with these trucks: weak points, things to watch, etc. I plan to change all fluids soon, but beyond that, this Mopar guy is like a fish out of water with this thing.
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    We have Cooper ATRs on the wife's Liberty, and have been happy with them. I believe the current version is called the AT3.
  23. belvedere
    We recently received a recall notice for my wife's '06 Libby. The problem is that the fuel tank could leak during a rear-end collision (ya think?!), and the fix is to install a trailer hitch. I thought that was an interesting fix, but I sure won't complain about a free OEM hitch! It also noted that parts are not currently available, but that we'll receive another notice when they are. Can you imagine how many hitches Chrysler will need for all the '02-'07 KJs on the road??
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    My XJ is not a '97, so this is simply based on what I've read, but I understand that the issue with the '97 model year is that there were several "transitions" in the wiring during the year. Therefore, you could have a '97 schematic, but your '97 XJ may not be wired the same. So, it's not that there is a specific electrical "weakness", but rather that troubleshooting might be more difficult.
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    Great write-up, Moses, with lots of explanation/details. I like your instructions for the home-made air adapter! It was interesting reading about the tool designed to test valve springs on the engine...I hadn't seen those before. I was going to take the springs to my local machinist to test, just out of curiosity, but never got around to it. Maybe I will yet. Like I said, according to the TSB, this applies only to a few model years. I wonder if Chrysler had changed the valve spring design for some reason, or the supplier was different, or ??? My understanding of the PCM detecting the misfire is that it uses the CPS to detect a change in the momentum, or speed, of the rotation, and also, depending on when in the rotation this happens, can detect which cyl is causing it. (I hope I didn't make that too confusing or unclear!) Honestly, I can't remember where I got that info...hopefully I read it somewhere, and didn't just dream it up! Jeff
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