u/blue_arrow69

I think it's time for a top end and I have some fresh pistons/cylinders ready to go on. I was thinking about replacing valves guides and lapping valves in the garage. How difficult are the guides to remove and install?

I took my intake off to get a peak at the intake valves and noticed some bubbles from unburnt fuel sneaking past the front intake valve on compression. I'm assuming I'll need to lap the valves at the very least.

Looking for a fastpack in the 23-28l range. Preferably with running vest style straps but open to other options!

I have a trip planned for next month and the lead times from seat concepts are about 8 weeks right now.

A buddy has a single cab 2.7 4x4 MT up for grabs for $2.5k. It has 164k on it but it needs a head gasket and the truck is originally from Massachusetts. The frame was recalled in 2012 (it's in Colorado now). The rest of the body has some rust spots but nothing structural. I have yet to actually look over the truck but, assuming the frame is solid, would this be a decent buy for the asking price?

I'm able to do all the work myself and actually just got done with this job on my 1st gen. As far as the rest of the truck goes, the steering rack and clutch were recently replaced.

Definitely a long shot but if anyone has a 18-19" torso Yar Gear Cadence pack up for grabs, I'm in the market for one. I had one that I should've never sold. Thanks!

4th gear is out in my buddie's ax15 and I was able to source an NV3550 w/ t-case out of an 01. Will the trans/t-case be compatible with my trans mount and driveshafts?

My steering wheel is torn to bits and I'd like to replace it with a stock wheel. If anyone has a post-96 wheel that's in good shape, I'll buy it off you. Bonus points if it has cruise control buttons.

I'm getting ready to replace the pistons and connecting rods/bearings in my 98. I don't have any knocks aside from some light-ish piston slap (#6 cylinder as far as I can tell). I figured I'd give the jeep some love after 5 years of hard use.

I was wondering what the break-in procedure would be for this job. I'm not replacing the main bearings or doing anything with the cam. I'm assuming I'll have to prime the oil pump and run some sort of break in oil. If anyone can point me in the right direction, that'd be great.

I found a low mileage 4 port 3rz engine to eventually replace my 8 port motor. Can I use the 4 port lower intake plenum with my 8 port upper intake without issue? I'm assuming the valve cover will swap over and I'll be able to use my dual coil packs.

Also, I read that the EGR sensor might not be compatible with the lower 4 port intake?

If anyone has any experience with this, I'd love to pick your brain!