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    Flat towing a 98 Montero

    Is it safe to tow a 1998 Montero using a tow bar? I will be disconnecting the rear drive line . Is it safe to leave the front shaft attached? Trans in neutral?
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    Selling my 98 montero

    Located in murrieta CA Price 3k firm Text me at 9514736966 for more info
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    2000 sport xls 3rd

    Does the 2000 sport xls have the locker and 4.90 gears?
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    A.D.D bilstein shock dimensions

    Looking by to get a set of rear shocks from them but can't find the compressed and extended dimensions. Can anybody help me out here?
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    dana 35 help please

    I was given a jeep xj that I Have been trying to get on the road for my son. Its gonna be his first vehicle. It came with a bent dana 35 housing and a bent axle shaft. I purchased a used complete dana 35 .I installed the ring and pinion from the axle that came with the jeep since its geared...
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    Dana 35 axle help

    I'm looking for some help. I'm picking up a 1988 Cherokee that has a bent Dana 35 housing. Im looking for a replacement housing. I did locate a 1998 grand Cherokee axle and am wondering if I can swap over the internals of my 88 Dana 35. This 98 axle also has disc brakes and wondering if they...
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    Looking for gen 2.5 3 row seat

    I'm looking for a grey leather 3rd row seat for my gen 2.5. I just need 1 left or right side doesn't matter. I'm located in so cal temecula/murrieta area. Thanks Aaron
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    Valve seal replacement

    So my Monty has been smoking at idle for a while now and has been getting worse. I decided to go ahead and replace my valve seals. I did all of the intake seals and have had just about had it with this job. I'm considering leaving the exhaust seals alone. Is this a bad idea and if so why?
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    Transmission skid plate?

    Is there a stock skid plate that extends from the front crossmember to the middle crossmember ? I see 4 threaded holes , 2 on each crossmember? What's suposed to go there?
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    4wd lights

    So I recently installed a white ball transfer case shifter into my 98 montero . After installing it I was finally able to shift into 4lo. I push down on the stick and push foreward.as soon as it engages 4lo all of the green and orange 4wd lights turn off. If I shift back to 4hi or 2wd the lights...
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    Merry Christmas to my Montero brothers!

    That is all.
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    More oil related problems

    I recently started driving my 98 montero more frequently and am now noticing puffs of smoke coming from the exaust. When I start the truck cold in the morning or when warm I don't see the smoke. The only time I notice the bluish smoke is when sitting at a light for extended amount of time or...
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    Possible head gasket oil leak external?

    Ok so after replacing my timing belt , water pump and front cam seals I'm still seing oil toward the back bottom side of the engine. No leaks from the valve cover or rear cam seals that I can tell. When I get under the truck it's wet on right and left side near the starter on the drivers side I...
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    Engine knock after timing belt replacement.

    So I started the truck after timing belt replacement and the truck is ticking or knocking pretty bad. I I double and triple checked the timing marks and everything seemed to be lined up fine. It does sound like the valves might be making contact but I'm not sure. The noise is also noticeable...
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    Timing belt job , 1 leftover bolt!

    Ok so I did my timing belt , water pump and cam seals . I put all the bolts in little baggies labeled with what they are for . So I'm putting my timing covers on and notice that ther is a bolt leftover in the bag labeled right side timing cover. All of the bolts for the right side were small...
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    Updated crank bolt question.

    I received the updated part but forgot to order the washer. I'm wondering if the washer part number has changed? Can I reuse the original washer with the new bolt? Thanks
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    Front cam seal removal, help!

    I cannot figure out how to get the front cam seals out. I have the cam gears off but not sure how to remove the seal. I bought a seal puller/installer kit but the little seal grabbers won't squeeze between the seal and cam. What do I do? Thanks, Aaron
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    Front cam and crank seal diameters?

    I'm trying to get all the tools to complete my timing belt and front seal job done. I'm waiting for my parts to be shipped so I'm looking for a seal installer kit that will fit these seals. Can someone give me the seal diameters for front cam seals and crank seal? This is for the gen 2.5, 3.5l...
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    New to me montero gen 2.5

    I wanted to introduce myself. I have been a long time lurker on expo , I fell in love with the montero over a year ago and have been waiting for a great deal to come up. So the other day I saw a craigslist add in my area about 3 miles from me . 98 2.5 153k miles rear locker. Asking price 1500...
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    want to buy a gen 2.5 have questions.

    Hi all, I am looking into buying a 1998 Montero. I have found a few close by with decent mileage between 130-160k but I just came across a 98 with 236k on the odo. Im wondering what concerns I should have with a vehicle with this high of mileage. I am very competent with doing repairs myself...
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