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1051270 I have the Weber 38DGVS series carb and like Jeppthrills says it like a new motor, but be careful I dont know how old your engine is and what kind of mileage is on it , but i ran into a problem that really screwed me up. Since the Weber does away with alot of the stock vacuum crapola, I...

1049143 I have a 79 cj 7 258ci with a carter bbd 2bbl carb, after driving for 15 -20 minutes of continous non-stop driving the jeep starts to seem as though it is flooding itself, or actually not getting enough fuel. The more I push the throttle down the worse it gets until it just stops...

1049221 Hey guys hope ya can help me outjust picked up a 79 CJ7 258ci, its got the 4 speed transmission with 1st a low granny gear, i think its the T-18 right wrong????? Anyway its got superwinch hubs on it when i lock them in i get a loud clicking sound not constant and at times it hard to...

1049344 Well I am newbie here and this question will show ya'll that, but I always wanted a jeep for off roadin and now that I did all my adult responsibilities....build house, braces on the kids, ya know all that boring S$@t, I was fianally able to pick up a 79 cj. How can i identify what...

1049547 Planning to try and tighten up the front end on my 79 cj was wondering if anyone know of any stronger heavy duty ball jionts and u-bolts?? also switching to a borgson steering shaft & energy suspension bushings any other ideas on what i could do to freshin up the front end...

1049790 I was wondering if any of you guys could tell me what the proper backe spacing is for a CJ7. I found a deal on 15 x 8 wheels with a 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern which i plani to runn 33" tires on will these bolt to the CJ 7???? alway thought the CJ's were 5 on 5.5[addsig]

1050166 I just installed a new weber carb on my 79 cj about a week ago since that day its has run perfect starts up on the cold mornings and idels with no problem.........but here we go again started it up this morning hit the gas 2-3 times turn the key and she fires right up, being it was in...

1050348 Can any of you guys tell me what the spark plugs should be gapped at on a 258ci????? Thanks[addsig]

1050659 Last night I went to add oil to my 79CJ 258ci. While the Jeep was running I unscrewed the oil filler cap and a sound of air underpresssure came out of the valve cover.......(sorta like shaking a bottle of soda up and unscrewing the cap)....the engine also started to idel down almost to...

1050893 Can anyone tell me how diffecult it would be to exchange a 4.2 with a later model 4.0 in a 79 cj 7 can i uce my factory T-18 transmission will the engine mounts, transfer case drive shafts and rears all mate with the 4.0 ....... ANy help would be graetly appriciated think I may have...

1051258 I can get my hands on a complete 4.2l out of a 89 Jeep Sahara it got 80k on it but runs very strong how much you guys think its worth[addsig]

1051577 My 79 Cy 258ci is gettin really tired, dont have the funds or time to get into a 4.0 or V-8 swap so I was thinking of finding a old 258 and rebuilding it Clifford Performance offers a 220 HP rebuild kit for around $700 bucks....has anyone used this rebuild kit or know anyone who has...

1051774 Chinard.......Do alotta checkin make sure the oil on the dipstick isnt white and milky too, if it is you are for sure getting water in from somewhere could be a head gasket, also check your exhaust pipe to see if you have any excessive amounts of condensation coming from it. You may...

1053954 Hey all, Well I asking a question for a buddy of mine who's having a bit of a starting problem with his 87 YJ. Heres the deal...the factory carb was really giving him the business, you all know the deal tough starting & ideling, last sunday he turned it off after driving for a while...

1055949 Just looking for a little advice. I came across an 89 YJ 98,000 miles stock suspension brand new weber carb, heater blower, and vacuum lines to 4 wheel drive. The YJ does have a cracked winshield, no carpet, all the gauges but one work i think its the amps meter that is not working...

1056120 I checked out the pics of you Jeep YJ....Thats one sweet ass Jeep bro...Only hope mine looks half that good when I get done.. What size wheels and tires are you running? Is that a 4" superlift? And can you explain what that switch you have does.... you called it a Posi Lok Axel...

1059080 I know its been asked a zillion times but can someone tell me the correct back spacing for a 79 CJ I know the wheels are 15 x 8 but I want to runn 33-12.50's and a guy i know has a set of wheels but wanted to make sure I was getting the right backspace Is it 5 x 4.5, or 5x5 Thanks :-...

1060705 Ok guys heres the deal came across another 79 CJ with very little body rust and and excellent frame for being 25 years interior is dam nice too...well the old guy that has it told me 500 bucks and i could take it...but heres the deal it needs an engine bearing noise and is losing oil...

1060769 1979 CJ-7 258ci T-18 transmission how do i know what clutch is in my Jeep I just found out that they came with either a 10.5" or an 11" ??? Thanks[addsig]

1064516 Hey guys.....79 cj7 I want to change the oil in the rears.....any pointers on how I should go about this job....and what weight oil is recommended Thanks[addsig]