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*[[How To Upgrade Your Valve Cover]] (1981 - 1986 only)
 
*[[How To Upgrade Your Valve Cover]] (1981 - 1986 only)
 
*[[Curing Carter BBD Carb Issues]]
 
*[[Curing Carter BBD Carb Issues]]
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*[[Other Carter carb tips]]
 
*[[Alternator Belt]] (With A/C)
 
*[[Alternator Belt]] (With A/C)
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*[[Alternator Removal & Replacement]] (With A/C)
 
*[[TFI Upgrade]]
 
*[[TFI Upgrade]]
 
*[[Diagnostic ECM Test]]
 
*[[Diagnostic ECM Test]]
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*[[Oil Pan Removal]]
 
*[[Oil Pan Removal]]
 
*[[Timing Chain R & R]]
 
*[[Timing Chain R & R]]
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*[[Converting to 4.0L cylinder head, EFI and cam - manual transmission]]
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*[[Building A Stroker Info]]
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*[[Alternator Rebuild]]
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*[[Computerized Engine Control Diagnosis]]
  
 
=== Body ===
 
=== Body ===
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*[[Exterior Door Handle]]
 
*[[DECALS & OVERLAYS Repair Replacement]]
 
*[[DECALS & OVERLAYS Repair Replacement]]
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*[[Application of decals and window stickers]]
 
*[[Power Window R & R]]
 
*[[Power Window R & R]]
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*[[Replacing Door Hinge Bushings]]
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*[[Repairing/Rebuilding Power Window Cables]]
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*[[How to Make Power Window Cables]]
  
 
=== Cooling ===
 
=== Cooling ===
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*[[Overheating? Includes thermostat replacement]]
  
 
=== Differentials/Axles ===
 
=== Differentials/Axles ===
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=== Electrical - Non Engine ===
 
=== Electrical - Non Engine ===
 
*[[3 Light Trailer Wiring (30 series Eagles) ]]
 
*[[3 Light Trailer Wiring (30 series Eagles) ]]
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*[[Re&Re The Wiring Harness in Your Steering Column]]
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*[[Headlight Switch Replacement]]
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*[[Headlight Relay Modification]]
  
 
=== Exterior ===
 
=== Exterior ===
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*[[Wagon Rear Hatch Adjustment]]
 
*[[Wagon Rear Hatch Adjustment]]
 
*[[Fixing Those Vibrating Side Mirrors]]
 
*[[Fixing Those Vibrating Side Mirrors]]
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*[[Replacing Exterior Woodgrain Vinyl]]
  
 
=== Interior ===
 
=== Interior ===
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*[[Heater Core Removal]]
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*[[Instrument Cluster Removal]]
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*[[Center Pod Removal]]
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*[[Painting interior plastic and vinyl parts]]
 
*[[Painting interior plastic and vinyl parts]]
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*[[Hood Release Handle Repair]]
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*[[Headliner Replacement]]
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*[[Steering Wheel Removal]]
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*[[Steering Column Removal]]
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*[[Ignition Lock Cylinder Removal]]
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*[[How To Tighten a Loose Steering Column]]
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*[[Power Seat Conversion]]
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*[[Ignition Key - chime]]
  
 
=== Components/Accessories ===
 
=== Components/Accessories ===
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*[[Wiper Motor R&R]]
 
*[[Wiper Motor R&R]]
 
*[[Wiper Switch Replacement/Upgrade]]
 
*[[Wiper Switch Replacement/Upgrade]]
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*[[Aftermarket Power Lock Install]]
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*[[Installing a Ford F150 Tach in an Eagle]]
  
 
=== Exhaust ===
 
=== Exhaust ===
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*[[NP 129 Transfer Case Rebuilding]]
 
*[[NP 129 Transfer Case Rebuilding]]
 
*[[Cable Operated Transfer Case Shifter - Joshpit2003]]
 
*[[Cable Operated Transfer Case Shifter - Joshpit2003]]
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*[[How To Drive Without Half Shafts]]
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*[[Identifing Eagle Transfer Cases]]
  
 
=== Suspension, Brakes and Wheels ===
 
=== Suspension, Brakes and Wheels ===
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=== General ===
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*[[Junkyard Hydroboost in an Eagle]]
  
 
==== Front ====
 
==== Front ====
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*[[Strut Rod Bushings]]
 
*[[Strut Rod Bushings]]
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*[[Front Coil Spring Lift]]
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*[[Front Brakes Re & Re]]
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*[[Strut Rod Bushings Re & RE]]
  
 
==== Rear ====
 
==== Rear ====
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*[[Rear Shock Installation]] (Includes air shocks)
 
*[[Rear Shock Installation]] (Includes air shocks)
  
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=== Restoration/Conservation ===
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*[[Shock Stud Extensions]]
  
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*[[Installing Cherokee Leaf Springs]]
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=== Restoration/Conservation ===
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*[[Cherokee gas tank retrofit]]
  
 
=== Transmission, Automatic ===
 
=== Transmission, Automatic ===
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*[[Auxillary Transmission Cooler]]
 
*[[Auxillary Transmission Cooler]]
  
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=== Transmission, Manual ===
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*[[Transmission Interchange Information]]
  
 
=== Items to Make Your Life Easier ===
 
=== Items to Make Your Life Easier ===
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*[[Eaglemailman's Fluid Changer]]
 
*[[Eaglemailman's Fluid Changer]]
 
*[[What to Pack for Long Trips -- Member Suggestions]]
 
*[[What to Pack for Long Trips -- Member Suggestions]]
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*[[Transporting a newly purchased car from USA to Canada]]

Latest revision as of 03:07, 26 March 2015

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258 (4.2) Engine

Body

Cooling

Differentials/Axles

Electrical - Non Engine

Exterior

Interior

Components/Accessories

Exhaust

Four Wheel Drive

Suspension, Brakes and Wheels

General

Front

Rear

Restoration/Conservation

Transmission, Automatic

Transmission, Manual

Items to Make Your Life Easier

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