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  1. Beach_Jeep

    Rusting away quickly HELP!

    Hello fellow 4wd ers. Last year I bought my 3rd jeep. Its really a weekend toy/boat launcher/beach cruiser. I just got new seats/carpet/top for her. I live on the beach in Florida. Due to space, she is forced to sit outside. (Covered now) Rust has started to destroy my CJ! The hinges on...
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    Help!!! Transmission issue with my CJ

    Hey guys, I have a 82 CJ-7 with a 4spd. Every few months it will get stuck in 1st gear. I have pulled and pulled on the shifter, oiled and siliconed under the gear boot with no luck. A local transmission shop freed it and didnt charge me anything. The second time it happed I had other issues...
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    Battery problems

    I need some advice as to where to go next. Two weeks ago my 81 CJ was dead. It would make a vibrating hummm when I turned the key. Long story short, I ended up replacing the starter/alternator/battery and silanoid. I just went to start her up today and its dead again. Any ideas or...
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    How do I get the steering wheel off?

    1973 super jeep id and '77 swap I have a 81 CJ-7 and am in the process of changing steering wheels. I have removed all the bolts and this mother is stuck. It wont pull period. I did this once b4 on a Datsun 240Z and it was simple. What up? Commens suggestions anyone anyone........... :shock:
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    Another Brake problem please assist

    Well, on my day off, I thought I might solve my brake light issue with the old CJ. Well as I am checking the switch, I noticed my pedal was light, then I pressed to the floor. My brake master cylinder was out of brake fluid. I have it filled again however no brake pressure. Is there any...
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    Help please, brake lights out?

    I have an 81 CJ-7 with both brake lights out. The tail lights work fine with the lights on however, I have lost my brake lights. I checked the fuses and they were fine. I also looked over the wiring in the rear and all looked ok. Any ideas guys? Thx, Beach
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    Problems, problems and more problems

    Well, I bought my 81 CJ-7 in May last year. Its a weekend toy, beach cruiser/boat launcher. I have a crank shaft ventalation problem and I cant seem to find the cause. She is leaking oil from the rear main, valve cover as well as the oil pan. Not a huge deal...just very messy. This weekend...
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    F-ing torx screw!

    I'm trying to remove the cover for the windshield wiper motor. I got the top two screws out however, I've stripped the bottom torx screw. :evil: What to do now!!!! How do I get it out? Thanks, Beach
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    If CJ= Civilian Jeep......

    YJ?....... TJ.............. Bueller....bueller.....
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    Anyone have any pics of a CJ painted silver?

    I'm undecided as to what color to repaint my CJ. Its a neon blue with orange pin stripes and I'm ready for a new look. I have replaced almost everything in stainless steel and am wondering if silver would look good with all the chrome. Thx, Beach
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    CJ owners.....lend me your ears....

    I'm ready to paint my 81 CJ and need some ideas. Anyone with new paint post pics! 8)
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    Crank Seal Ventilation Problem?

    Last weekend my CJ7 got locked in 2nd gear. I got it up to the local transmission shop so they could take a look. It seems that I lucked out on this one, gear shift tower jumped out of place. No big deal. My rear main seal as well as oil pan are both leaking and have been for some time. I...
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    Knocking sound coming from the head once shut off.

    My 81 CJ7 has the 258 inline 6. After running it even for a minute or so the motor will knock. Is this normal with a plastic valve cover? If not, what are your thoughts? Thanks guys, Beach Jeep
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    Transmission problem.....Help Help!

    YSE kit and gearing ratio's I have a 81 CJ7 4spd. The jeep is currently stuck in 2nd gear. The gear shifter itself is feeling kinda locked? Any suggestions, this just happened about an hour ago at the boat launch. I had to tow my jetski home in 2nd gear. (not far) I was not having any...
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    Need some ideas.........

    1066871 Hey guys, I'm back in the club! Last Wed I bought a 1981 CJ7. Previously, I have owned a 77 CJ5 as well as 90 Islander Wrangler. The CJ7 is overall in pretty good shape. Yesterday I replaced both headlights and tailights. I ran it last night to check the alignment of the two...
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    I have a set of used hard doors........Help!!!

    1074829 I have a 81 CJ7 without a top. I assumed all hard doors for the CJ-7 would fit? I picked up a pair of old primered doors with windows. I put new latches and handles in however, the door latch doesnt line up with the slot in the frame? Earily model doors different? Thanks, [addsig]
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