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I have been told by a repair garage that I have a broken flex plate on my 88' YJ, a/t, L6. And he says he has to pull back the transmission, etc. to get to it. The part apparently is not expensive, but the labor is a killer. First, what the hell is a flex plate? Second, is this a major job...

Jeep Motor Mount Bracket Location? :?: Every time the weather gets cold the problem occurs I have an '88 YJ, L6, Auto, Carter Carb. If the mosheen sits overnight I depress the pedal down one time and it starts most times right up (although it sounds like it running on 4 cyl until the temp comes...

I have a '88 YJ, AT, 6 banger. I have a stinking passenger cab. The rear port on the top of the valve cover emits oil fumes. I do not have that port vented to the air cleaner as standard as I was filling up the air cleaner with small amounts of oil which got soaked up by the air filter. So I...

1988 YJ 6 banger, Carter Carb (rebuilt). The problem just started again...when the temp got colder.....idling rough, stall out at stop lites, or occasionally when decelerating to go around a corner it would stall out. What is the likely candidates for trouble searching? Also when starting the...

1055207 Recently purchased from a private party a 1988 Wrangler Sport, 6 Cyl, AT. While in motion vehicle seems okay. The problem comes when I come to a stop (stop sign, light). The engine has a tendency to die. Some time it surges and stays lit. Most times not. What should I be looking...

1056376 Recently acquired an '88YJ. I am not mechanically inclined. Before I had an '83 CJ7 in Arizona and we had two great 4-wheel drive garages within 2 miles. Here in eastern PA I have found 0. But there are the Jeep Dealers/Service. The person I bought the '88 from did all his own engine...

1064770 1988 YJ-Heater does not work or at least the blower motor is not functioning. I've checked the blower motor fuse-ok. I am looking for expert troubleshooting advice of what I need to test to see what part of the whole heater system is broke. Could be electrical or mechanical? Thanks...

1064956 1988 YJ 4.2L - I have encountered engine oil in the air cleaner housing and the air filter was soaked with it. The only inlet that I can figure out how oil gets in is thru a hose that runs from the top of the valve cover to the air cleaner/PCV valve filter. Is there supposed to be...

1066589 Inch by inch I am replacing worn parts! I have an (engine) oil leak aka puddles, actually a couple. But they appear coming from one place---rear main seal. Anyone give me an idea of whats involved in replacing a rear main seal on a '88 YJ, 4.2L in-line six. $$$, time. Is this...

1067216 '88 4.2 6cyl: On 4/21 I received good suggestions to fix the problem of oil in the air cleaner box from Morgster, Bounty Hunter, Jay 89. I did replace the PCV valve, the hose from the PCV vave to the T-fitting (which goes to the carb and some other unit). I sprayed the heck out of the...