1999 4.0 Jaguar XJ8

Summary: Jaguar XJ-8 no start problem. One of the most common causes of a no start condition in one of these Jags is a bad fuel pump. Where’s the fuel pump you ask? See the entire repair blog, included is a picture of the fuel tank. The pump is located inside.

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© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Recent comments from a do it yourself-er that has used a previous article on Jeep Grand Cherokee dash removal. Jim was nice enough to let us know how he has used our information not just once, but on two occasions for different problems. The ability to tackle dash removal has saved him a ton of money. I think we saved Jim a lot of time – now he’s returned the favor by basically writing this blog! Thanks Jim.

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Local used car lot finds creative way to promote their biz with a used police car.

Summary: Used police cars are usually available at a low cost at some lower priced car lots, government auto auctions and public auto auctions. In most cases used police and sheriff deputy cars have been very well maintained. They typically come with some features that ordinary cars don’t come with. Read on to learn about the extras that come with a used cruiser.  One local Tampa car lot picked up a used Ford Crown Victoria police car at a dealer auction and had a great custom wrap installed. The rolling advertisement helps to promote their used car business in a unique way.

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Summary: Go to the 1415C Time-Sert Listing. Aluminum drain pans are used on many vehicles today to reduce over-all vehicle weight. However, drain plug threads on aluminum pans are weaker than steel threads and are more prone to wear from routine oil changes over time. When drain plug threads are stretched, stripped or otherwise worn – over-sized drain plugs or piggy-back plugs can be used as a temporary fix. One problem with using over-sized drain plugs, is that it’s difficult to get the correct size and then installing them straight and true is required to get a tight seal. Rubber expandable drain plugs are makeshift at best. TIME-SERT offers drain plug repair kits which use steel inserts that accept the original size drain plug. A steel insert offers a much stronger set of threads that well exceeds the strength of OE aluminum threads.

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Auto mechanics need car tools to be productive, but at what cost?

© DenLorsTools.com Summary: As with many industries the automotive mechanics tool industry is evolving due to availability and competition that the Internet has brought forth. In the past auto technicians mainly bought their auto mechanics car tools from mobile tool trucks such as Snap On, Mac Tools, Matco, Cornwell and USA Tools. This car tool article shows the trend of auto mechanics increasingly going on-line to find the tools they need. No longer are car tools ONLY available from the local tool truck salesman. Read on for a great selection of auto mechanics car tools.

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© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Jeep Grand Cherokee’s with dual zone have a common problem of blend doors breaking at the point of actuator engagement. Vehicles affected are 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees. The automatic temperature control can be affected on the driver or passenger side, making the temp control inoperable. Until recently the refrigerant had to be discharged and the dash removed for repair. Now with a WJ blend door repair kit # K6855685AB, from Mopar/Chrysler/Fiat the repair can be done in the vehicle by even modestly experienced individuals. The kit includes an aluminum door door, a plastic door, a spindle, grease and patch material for resealing the evaporator case after repair. PDF Jeep instructions provided in this car repair article.

NOTE – Since this article was written Jeep has discontinued this repair. We used to sell an alternative however, we have discontinued that item also. See HeaterTreater.net for a possible solution. 

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Common transmission leak on many Chrysler products is the electrical plug housing.

©DenLorsTools.com Summary: A common (Chrysler product) transmission fluid leak which affects many models including Jeep Grand Cherokees is covered here. The leak can easily be mis-diagnosed as a leaky pan gasket. A lot of unsuspecting consumers may end up spending a thousand dollars or more to rebuild a transmission with a leak like this. There’s no recall at this time from Chrysler, perhaps there should be, with such a widespread problem. The good news is that this auto repair blog describes the source of the problem and how to repair. A simple repair process to stop the leak for the cost of around ten dollars. Even a do-it yourself-er and can save possibly thousands of dollars from having a mis-diagnosed leak repaired by a transmission rebuild. The vehicle that the transmission leak occurred in, in this case was a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L, GAS, Vin K, Eng Cfg V6.

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“I’m gonna change this oil pan if it Kills Me!”

Summary: Having the right tools for the job not only increases production, it can help prevent personal injury. The auto mechanic in the picture above risks life and limb to change over an oil pan to a newly rebuilt engine. Technicians that have been working on cars for years are not exempt from making rookie mistakes. In fact older auto tech’s with more years in the field, may be more prone to taking some risks simply because of complacency.

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