Interstate Trouble
#11
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Re: Interstate Trouble
Bill, the street tires are long gone.
Jeff, would it explain low oil pressure only when idling? How do I
check it? The sensor I need a computer to check, but I'd like to avoid
taking it to the Jeep shop. The guys there will tell me that I need
Mopar parts by the crate load.
Thanks,
D
Jeff, would it explain low oil pressure only when idling? How do I
check it? The sensor I need a computer to check, but I'd like to avoid
taking it to the Jeep shop. The guys there will tell me that I need
Mopar parts by the crate load.
Thanks,
D
#12
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Re: Interstate Trouble
Bill, the street tires are long gone.
Jeff, would it explain low oil pressure only when idling? How do I
check it? The sensor I need a computer to check, but I'd like to avoid
taking it to the Jeep shop. The guys there will tell me that I need
Mopar parts by the crate load.
Thanks,
D
Jeff, would it explain low oil pressure only when idling? How do I
check it? The sensor I need a computer to check, but I'd like to avoid
taking it to the Jeep shop. The guys there will tell me that I need
Mopar parts by the crate load.
Thanks,
D
#13
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Re: Interstate Trouble
Bill, the street tires are long gone.
Jeff, would it explain low oil pressure only when idling? How do I
check it? The sensor I need a computer to check, but I'd like to avoid
taking it to the Jeep shop. The guys there will tell me that I need
Mopar parts by the crate load.
Thanks,
D
Jeff, would it explain low oil pressure only when idling? How do I
check it? The sensor I need a computer to check, but I'd like to avoid
taking it to the Jeep shop. The guys there will tell me that I need
Mopar parts by the crate load.
Thanks,
D
#14
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Re: Interstate Trouble
What was your engine rpm at, say sixty? I am thinking that 3.07 gears and
31 inch tires might be too much for even fourth gear. If so, then regearing
would fix a lot. Street tires would help too, if you want to run it on the
street.
Earle
"Dave Jost" <jostorama@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1121545693.973540.229460@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Greetings.
>
> I have a 92 YJ 4.0 with 31s on it. I bought it with 120K and have put
> maybe 5K more on it. Yesterday I thought it would be a good idea to
> take it down I-80 for a weekend visit to a town 3 hours away. Unlike
> most Wyoming 1-80 days it wasn't TOO windy, but the Jeep was having a
> hell of a time. I figured it was the fact that my Jeep came with 3.07
> gears and those leave me without 5th gear... But as I kept going it
> kept sucking gas. I stopped real quickly and I noticed that the piston
> slap seemed much louder and my oil pressure was low.. When I kept going
> the pressure came back up to normal, but it kept sucking gas. In 60
> miles I used about 25 bucks in gas.
>
> So my question is. Is this a problem due to 3.07 gears that I need to
> fix, or a problem with the engine, or both. When I gave up the quest it
> slapped hard for awhile then it sounded normal after a bit. My temp was
> normal and the oil level is good. I'm using syn 10-30. I'm guessing
> that a re-gear would do the trick, but I want to see you all think. In
> town and up till now the Jeep has run very good. The only problem I
> have ever noticed is that when I run on the highway for a short time
> and then stop I can smell a gassy smell.
>
> Thanks for helping
> D
>
31 inch tires might be too much for even fourth gear. If so, then regearing
would fix a lot. Street tires would help too, if you want to run it on the
street.
Earle
"Dave Jost" <jostorama@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1121545693.973540.229460@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Greetings.
>
> I have a 92 YJ 4.0 with 31s on it. I bought it with 120K and have put
> maybe 5K more on it. Yesterday I thought it would be a good idea to
> take it down I-80 for a weekend visit to a town 3 hours away. Unlike
> most Wyoming 1-80 days it wasn't TOO windy, but the Jeep was having a
> hell of a time. I figured it was the fact that my Jeep came with 3.07
> gears and those leave me without 5th gear... But as I kept going it
> kept sucking gas. I stopped real quickly and I noticed that the piston
> slap seemed much louder and my oil pressure was low.. When I kept going
> the pressure came back up to normal, but it kept sucking gas. In 60
> miles I used about 25 bucks in gas.
>
> So my question is. Is this a problem due to 3.07 gears that I need to
> fix, or a problem with the engine, or both. When I gave up the quest it
> slapped hard for awhile then it sounded normal after a bit. My temp was
> normal and the oil level is good. I'm using syn 10-30. I'm guessing
> that a re-gear would do the trick, but I want to see you all think. In
> town and up till now the Jeep has run very good. The only problem I
> have ever noticed is that when I run on the highway for a short time
> and then stop I can smell a gassy smell.
>
> Thanks for helping
> D
>
#15
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Re: Interstate Trouble
What was your engine rpm at, say sixty? I am thinking that 3.07 gears and
31 inch tires might be too much for even fourth gear. If so, then regearing
would fix a lot. Street tires would help too, if you want to run it on the
street.
Earle
"Dave Jost" <jostorama@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1121545693.973540.229460@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Greetings.
>
> I have a 92 YJ 4.0 with 31s on it. I bought it with 120K and have put
> maybe 5K more on it. Yesterday I thought it would be a good idea to
> take it down I-80 for a weekend visit to a town 3 hours away. Unlike
> most Wyoming 1-80 days it wasn't TOO windy, but the Jeep was having a
> hell of a time. I figured it was the fact that my Jeep came with 3.07
> gears and those leave me without 5th gear... But as I kept going it
> kept sucking gas. I stopped real quickly and I noticed that the piston
> slap seemed much louder and my oil pressure was low.. When I kept going
> the pressure came back up to normal, but it kept sucking gas. In 60
> miles I used about 25 bucks in gas.
>
> So my question is. Is this a problem due to 3.07 gears that I need to
> fix, or a problem with the engine, or both. When I gave up the quest it
> slapped hard for awhile then it sounded normal after a bit. My temp was
> normal and the oil level is good. I'm using syn 10-30. I'm guessing
> that a re-gear would do the trick, but I want to see you all think. In
> town and up till now the Jeep has run very good. The only problem I
> have ever noticed is that when I run on the highway for a short time
> and then stop I can smell a gassy smell.
>
> Thanks for helping
> D
>
31 inch tires might be too much for even fourth gear. If so, then regearing
would fix a lot. Street tires would help too, if you want to run it on the
street.
Earle
"Dave Jost" <jostorama@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1121545693.973540.229460@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Greetings.
>
> I have a 92 YJ 4.0 with 31s on it. I bought it with 120K and have put
> maybe 5K more on it. Yesterday I thought it would be a good idea to
> take it down I-80 for a weekend visit to a town 3 hours away. Unlike
> most Wyoming 1-80 days it wasn't TOO windy, but the Jeep was having a
> hell of a time. I figured it was the fact that my Jeep came with 3.07
> gears and those leave me without 5th gear... But as I kept going it
> kept sucking gas. I stopped real quickly and I noticed that the piston
> slap seemed much louder and my oil pressure was low.. When I kept going
> the pressure came back up to normal, but it kept sucking gas. In 60
> miles I used about 25 bucks in gas.
>
> So my question is. Is this a problem due to 3.07 gears that I need to
> fix, or a problem with the engine, or both. When I gave up the quest it
> slapped hard for awhile then it sounded normal after a bit. My temp was
> normal and the oil level is good. I'm using syn 10-30. I'm guessing
> that a re-gear would do the trick, but I want to see you all think. In
> town and up till now the Jeep has run very good. The only problem I
> have ever noticed is that when I run on the highway for a short time
> and then stop I can smell a gassy smell.
>
> Thanks for helping
> D
>
#16
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Re: Interstate Trouble
What was your engine rpm at, say sixty? I am thinking that 3.07 gears and
31 inch tires might be too much for even fourth gear. If so, then regearing
would fix a lot. Street tires would help too, if you want to run it on the
street.
Earle
"Dave Jost" <jostorama@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1121545693.973540.229460@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Greetings.
>
> I have a 92 YJ 4.0 with 31s on it. I bought it with 120K and have put
> maybe 5K more on it. Yesterday I thought it would be a good idea to
> take it down I-80 for a weekend visit to a town 3 hours away. Unlike
> most Wyoming 1-80 days it wasn't TOO windy, but the Jeep was having a
> hell of a time. I figured it was the fact that my Jeep came with 3.07
> gears and those leave me without 5th gear... But as I kept going it
> kept sucking gas. I stopped real quickly and I noticed that the piston
> slap seemed much louder and my oil pressure was low.. When I kept going
> the pressure came back up to normal, but it kept sucking gas. In 60
> miles I used about 25 bucks in gas.
>
> So my question is. Is this a problem due to 3.07 gears that I need to
> fix, or a problem with the engine, or both. When I gave up the quest it
> slapped hard for awhile then it sounded normal after a bit. My temp was
> normal and the oil level is good. I'm using syn 10-30. I'm guessing
> that a re-gear would do the trick, but I want to see you all think. In
> town and up till now the Jeep has run very good. The only problem I
> have ever noticed is that when I run on the highway for a short time
> and then stop I can smell a gassy smell.
>
> Thanks for helping
> D
>
31 inch tires might be too much for even fourth gear. If so, then regearing
would fix a lot. Street tires would help too, if you want to run it on the
street.
Earle
"Dave Jost" <jostorama@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1121545693.973540.229460@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Greetings.
>
> I have a 92 YJ 4.0 with 31s on it. I bought it with 120K and have put
> maybe 5K more on it. Yesterday I thought it would be a good idea to
> take it down I-80 for a weekend visit to a town 3 hours away. Unlike
> most Wyoming 1-80 days it wasn't TOO windy, but the Jeep was having a
> hell of a time. I figured it was the fact that my Jeep came with 3.07
> gears and those leave me without 5th gear... But as I kept going it
> kept sucking gas. I stopped real quickly and I noticed that the piston
> slap seemed much louder and my oil pressure was low.. When I kept going
> the pressure came back up to normal, but it kept sucking gas. In 60
> miles I used about 25 bucks in gas.
>
> So my question is. Is this a problem due to 3.07 gears that I need to
> fix, or a problem with the engine, or both. When I gave up the quest it
> slapped hard for awhile then it sounded normal after a bit. My temp was
> normal and the oil level is good. I'm using syn 10-30. I'm guessing
> that a re-gear would do the trick, but I want to see you all think. In
> town and up till now the Jeep has run very good. The only problem I
> have ever noticed is that when I run on the highway for a short time
> and then stop I can smell a gassy smell.
>
> Thanks for helping
> D
>
#17
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Re: Interstate Trouble
What was your engine rpm at, say sixty? I am thinking that 3.07 gears and
31 inch tires might be too much for even fourth gear. If so, then regearing
would fix a lot. Street tires would help too, if you want to run it on the
street.
Earle
"Dave Jost" <jostorama@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1121545693.973540.229460@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Greetings.
>
> I have a 92 YJ 4.0 with 31s on it. I bought it with 120K and have put
> maybe 5K more on it. Yesterday I thought it would be a good idea to
> take it down I-80 for a weekend visit to a town 3 hours away. Unlike
> most Wyoming 1-80 days it wasn't TOO windy, but the Jeep was having a
> hell of a time. I figured it was the fact that my Jeep came with 3.07
> gears and those leave me without 5th gear... But as I kept going it
> kept sucking gas. I stopped real quickly and I noticed that the piston
> slap seemed much louder and my oil pressure was low.. When I kept going
> the pressure came back up to normal, but it kept sucking gas. In 60
> miles I used about 25 bucks in gas.
>
> So my question is. Is this a problem due to 3.07 gears that I need to
> fix, or a problem with the engine, or both. When I gave up the quest it
> slapped hard for awhile then it sounded normal after a bit. My temp was
> normal and the oil level is good. I'm using syn 10-30. I'm guessing
> that a re-gear would do the trick, but I want to see you all think. In
> town and up till now the Jeep has run very good. The only problem I
> have ever noticed is that when I run on the highway for a short time
> and then stop I can smell a gassy smell.
>
> Thanks for helping
> D
>
31 inch tires might be too much for even fourth gear. If so, then regearing
would fix a lot. Street tires would help too, if you want to run it on the
street.
Earle
"Dave Jost" <jostorama@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1121545693.973540.229460@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Greetings.
>
> I have a 92 YJ 4.0 with 31s on it. I bought it with 120K and have put
> maybe 5K more on it. Yesterday I thought it would be a good idea to
> take it down I-80 for a weekend visit to a town 3 hours away. Unlike
> most Wyoming 1-80 days it wasn't TOO windy, but the Jeep was having a
> hell of a time. I figured it was the fact that my Jeep came with 3.07
> gears and those leave me without 5th gear... But as I kept going it
> kept sucking gas. I stopped real quickly and I noticed that the piston
> slap seemed much louder and my oil pressure was low.. When I kept going
> the pressure came back up to normal, but it kept sucking gas. In 60
> miles I used about 25 bucks in gas.
>
> So my question is. Is this a problem due to 3.07 gears that I need to
> fix, or a problem with the engine, or both. When I gave up the quest it
> slapped hard for awhile then it sounded normal after a bit. My temp was
> normal and the oil level is good. I'm using syn 10-30. I'm guessing
> that a re-gear would do the trick, but I want to see you all think. In
> town and up till now the Jeep has run very good. The only problem I
> have ever noticed is that when I run on the highway for a short time
> and then stop I can smell a gassy smell.
>
> Thanks for helping
> D
>
#18
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Re: Interstate Trouble
Dave,
I'm not sure about the oil pressure. It might be that you have a good
tight engine and even with the oil thinned out the upper pressure is
still being limited by the oil pressure relief valve, but when the
engine is idling the pump isn't spinning nearly as fast and the pressure
is far more dependent on the viscosity of the oil.
I haven't tried this on a Jeep but if you can remove the injectors from
the cylinder head but still have the fuel and electrical connected
switch the ignition on so the fuel system pressurizes and then check the
injectors. They should all be tight and dry. Any that have fuel coming
out of them are bad.
Some of the guys in the newsgroup must be real experts on these systems
and can tell you for sure if I know what I'm talking about, as I said I
haven't had to do this on a Jeep.
300,000 miles and no problems with the fuel system, exhaust, AC, heater,
suspension, transmission, universal joints...
Jeff DeWitt
Dave Jost wrote:
> Bill, the street tires are long gone.
>
> Jeff, would it explain low oil pressure only when idling? How do I
> check it? The sensor I need a computer to check, but I'd like to avoid
> taking it to the Jeep shop. The guys there will tell me that I need
> Mopar parts by the crate load.
>
> Thanks,
> D
>
I'm not sure about the oil pressure. It might be that you have a good
tight engine and even with the oil thinned out the upper pressure is
still being limited by the oil pressure relief valve, but when the
engine is idling the pump isn't spinning nearly as fast and the pressure
is far more dependent on the viscosity of the oil.
I haven't tried this on a Jeep but if you can remove the injectors from
the cylinder head but still have the fuel and electrical connected
switch the ignition on so the fuel system pressurizes and then check the
injectors. They should all be tight and dry. Any that have fuel coming
out of them are bad.
Some of the guys in the newsgroup must be real experts on these systems
and can tell you for sure if I know what I'm talking about, as I said I
haven't had to do this on a Jeep.
300,000 miles and no problems with the fuel system, exhaust, AC, heater,
suspension, transmission, universal joints...
Jeff DeWitt
Dave Jost wrote:
> Bill, the street tires are long gone.
>
> Jeff, would it explain low oil pressure only when idling? How do I
> check it? The sensor I need a computer to check, but I'd like to avoid
> taking it to the Jeep shop. The guys there will tell me that I need
> Mopar parts by the crate load.
>
> Thanks,
> D
>
#19
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Re: Interstate Trouble
Dave,
I'm not sure about the oil pressure. It might be that you have a good
tight engine and even with the oil thinned out the upper pressure is
still being limited by the oil pressure relief valve, but when the
engine is idling the pump isn't spinning nearly as fast and the pressure
is far more dependent on the viscosity of the oil.
I haven't tried this on a Jeep but if you can remove the injectors from
the cylinder head but still have the fuel and electrical connected
switch the ignition on so the fuel system pressurizes and then check the
injectors. They should all be tight and dry. Any that have fuel coming
out of them are bad.
Some of the guys in the newsgroup must be real experts on these systems
and can tell you for sure if I know what I'm talking about, as I said I
haven't had to do this on a Jeep.
300,000 miles and no problems with the fuel system, exhaust, AC, heater,
suspension, transmission, universal joints...
Jeff DeWitt
Dave Jost wrote:
> Bill, the street tires are long gone.
>
> Jeff, would it explain low oil pressure only when idling? How do I
> check it? The sensor I need a computer to check, but I'd like to avoid
> taking it to the Jeep shop. The guys there will tell me that I need
> Mopar parts by the crate load.
>
> Thanks,
> D
>
I'm not sure about the oil pressure. It might be that you have a good
tight engine and even with the oil thinned out the upper pressure is
still being limited by the oil pressure relief valve, but when the
engine is idling the pump isn't spinning nearly as fast and the pressure
is far more dependent on the viscosity of the oil.
I haven't tried this on a Jeep but if you can remove the injectors from
the cylinder head but still have the fuel and electrical connected
switch the ignition on so the fuel system pressurizes and then check the
injectors. They should all be tight and dry. Any that have fuel coming
out of them are bad.
Some of the guys in the newsgroup must be real experts on these systems
and can tell you for sure if I know what I'm talking about, as I said I
haven't had to do this on a Jeep.
300,000 miles and no problems with the fuel system, exhaust, AC, heater,
suspension, transmission, universal joints...
Jeff DeWitt
Dave Jost wrote:
> Bill, the street tires are long gone.
>
> Jeff, would it explain low oil pressure only when idling? How do I
> check it? The sensor I need a computer to check, but I'd like to avoid
> taking it to the Jeep shop. The guys there will tell me that I need
> Mopar parts by the crate load.
>
> Thanks,
> D
>
#20
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Re: Interstate Trouble
Dave,
I'm not sure about the oil pressure. It might be that you have a good
tight engine and even with the oil thinned out the upper pressure is
still being limited by the oil pressure relief valve, but when the
engine is idling the pump isn't spinning nearly as fast and the pressure
is far more dependent on the viscosity of the oil.
I haven't tried this on a Jeep but if you can remove the injectors from
the cylinder head but still have the fuel and electrical connected
switch the ignition on so the fuel system pressurizes and then check the
injectors. They should all be tight and dry. Any that have fuel coming
out of them are bad.
Some of the guys in the newsgroup must be real experts on these systems
and can tell you for sure if I know what I'm talking about, as I said I
haven't had to do this on a Jeep.
300,000 miles and no problems with the fuel system, exhaust, AC, heater,
suspension, transmission, universal joints...
Jeff DeWitt
Dave Jost wrote:
> Bill, the street tires are long gone.
>
> Jeff, would it explain low oil pressure only when idling? How do I
> check it? The sensor I need a computer to check, but I'd like to avoid
> taking it to the Jeep shop. The guys there will tell me that I need
> Mopar parts by the crate load.
>
> Thanks,
> D
>
I'm not sure about the oil pressure. It might be that you have a good
tight engine and even with the oil thinned out the upper pressure is
still being limited by the oil pressure relief valve, but when the
engine is idling the pump isn't spinning nearly as fast and the pressure
is far more dependent on the viscosity of the oil.
I haven't tried this on a Jeep but if you can remove the injectors from
the cylinder head but still have the fuel and electrical connected
switch the ignition on so the fuel system pressurizes and then check the
injectors. They should all be tight and dry. Any that have fuel coming
out of them are bad.
Some of the guys in the newsgroup must be real experts on these systems
and can tell you for sure if I know what I'm talking about, as I said I
haven't had to do this on a Jeep.
300,000 miles and no problems with the fuel system, exhaust, AC, heater,
suspension, transmission, universal joints...
Jeff DeWitt
Dave Jost wrote:
> Bill, the street tires are long gone.
>
> Jeff, would it explain low oil pressure only when idling? How do I
> check it? The sensor I need a computer to check, but I'd like to avoid
> taking it to the Jeep shop. The guys there will tell me that I need
> Mopar parts by the crate load.
>
> Thanks,
> D
>