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| Author: | hooperswish [ Tue Feb 03, 2009 11:45 am ] |
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I was thinking of going to the "magic wand" car wash and blasting clean my engine bay. Is there anything I would need to be careful of getting wet? Also, I am noticing that my brake fluid is getting pretty dark, and I am thinking of bleeding and replacing the fluid. Is it fairly easy to do? Thanks and have a good day/week. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:14 pm ] |
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brake fluid is easy to go, several places you can get bleeder kits that you hook on and go don't cost that much Blasting  I never do mine at a car was but suppose you could if careful but I would not blast it clean , try a gentle pressure
I always soak mine down in something like Simple Green and then let that soak and then gently hose it off |
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| Author: | PeppermintPatty [ Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:42 pm ] |
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Never use more pressure than water running out of an open garden hose on these newer vehicles. Simple green like Tom suggested or gunk if you have heavy build-up & a light open hose rinse, just let the water run over the top. Use CD-2 detail spray to spruce up your hoses & plastics & it'll have a nice finish |
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| Author: | XR [ Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:01 pm ] |
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I use a car wash occasionally when I run mud.Full pressure to clean the radiator.For the engine I use full pressure but hold the wand about three feet from the engine.Cleans well and doesn't force water where you don't want it. Ahh the brakes.Use a friend or a power bleeder.Use fresh fluid.I use Valvoline synthetic.Begin at the furthest from the master cylinder and closer to it each time i.e. right rear/left rear/right front/left front.If the Jeeps got off road miles begin a day or two ahead of time and spray penetrating oil on the bleeder screws so there are no unnecessary repairs needed. 
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| Author: | TAHOE [ Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:03 pm ] |
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I use the purple degreaser ( Castrol type) on mine, just have to make sure you wet down any painted sufaces first. I would never use high pressure, garden hose is plenty. I always make sure I wrap a plastic bag around the distributor (if it has one like my Tahoe) and/or the ECM if it's exposed( again like my 'hoe) |
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| Author: | jeepkj02 [ Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:48 pm ] |
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I used the Motive Power Bleed 0103. Fill up the Bleeder with 2-3 quarts of fluid, hook it up to the MC and pump it to 15-20 psi and bleed away. Start with the Right Rear then Right Left then Front Right then Front Left. I bled about 1-1.5 qts through the Right Rear. Periodically check the pressure then move on to the next wheel. I used Valvoline DOT3/4 Synthetic, they don't make the SynPower anymore. |
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| Author: | XR [ Tue Feb 03, 2009 3:18 pm ] |
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Yep gotta cover up the distributor.Never done the KJ eh? |
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| Author: | jeepkj02 [ Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:43 pm ] |
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XR wrote: Yep gotta cover up the distributor.Never done the KJ eh?
There is no distributor on the KJ. The ignition system is a coil pack system. Each plug/cylinder has its own coil. I would cover the alternator with aluminum foil. Try to avoid the ECM. |
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| Author: | XR [ Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:49 pm ] |
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That was my point dood. |
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| Author: | hooperswish [ Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:37 am ] |
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jeepkj02 wrote: I used the Motive Power Bleed 0103. Fill up the Bleeder with 2-3 quarts of fluid, hook it up to the MC and pump it to 15-20 psi and bleed away. Start with the Right Rear then Right Left then Front Right then Front Left. I bled about 1-1.5 qts through the Right Rear. Periodically check the pressure then move on to the next wheel.
I used Valvoline DOT3/4 Synthetic, they don't make the SynPower anymore. I think I will get the motive at $59.99. Also, I will be able to use it on my Chrysler town and country. I didn't even realize you could get a synthetic brake fluid, so I definitely will do that as well. Thanks all for great responses... |
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| Author: | jeepkj02 [ Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:49 am ] |
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hooperswish wrote: jeepkj02 wrote: I used the Motive Power Bleed 0103. Fill up the Bleeder with 2-3 quarts of fluid, hook it up to the MC and pump it to 15-20 psi and bleed away. Start with the Right Rear then Right Left then Front Right then Front Left. I bled about 1-1.5 qts through the Right Rear. Periodically check the pressure then move on to the next wheel. I used Valvoline DOT3/4 Synthetic, they don't make the SynPower anymore. I think I will get the motive at $59.99. Also, I will be able to use it on my Chrysler town and country. I didn't even realize you could get a synthetic brake fluid, so I definitely will do that as well. Thanks all for great responses... PM sent! |
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| Author: | belvedere [ Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:42 am ] |
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[quote="hooperswish] I didn't even realize you could get a synthetic brake fluid, so I definitely will do that as well. [/quote] Kind of misleading marketing, in my opinion, as ALL brake fluid is synthetic. |
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| Author: | Guest [ Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:10 pm ] |
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jeepkj02 wrote: XR wrote: Yep gotta cover up the distributor.Never done the KJ eh? There is no distributor on the KJ. The ignition system is a coil pack system. Each plug/cylinder has its own coil. I would cover the alternator with aluminum foil. Try to avoid the ECM. I just blast everything. Never an issue. |
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