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Reading CEL codes for an OBD0 Honda is easy since you don’t need to jump a service connector like the OBD1 Hondas, but you do need to find the ECU so you can count how many times the red LED in the ECU blinks. Read more...

I’ve got a growing collection of nuts and bolts and started using the 20 bin storage cases that Harbor Freight sells to keep them all organized. The bins work great for all my larger hardware such as some of my Honda bolts: Read more...

Working on your XJ’s suspension and need a torque spec? This list should have you covered. I grabbed all of these torque specs from the 2001 factory service manual and should apply to any year. Read more...

There’s only 6 capacitors in the 1988 - 1989 Integra ECU but getting to them can be a pain since the ECU is hidden underneath the passenger seat. The parts list required is as follows: Read more...

The OEM transmission lines on XJs can be difficult to work with due to their quick disconnect fittings, and the lines themselves are known to leak due to rusting out. Swapping out the OEM lines for AN lines isn’t overly difficult, and it’s easy to add a transmission cooler while you’re doing the lines. Read more...

The ZJ steering upgrade is a cheap and easy bolt-on mod that’ll beef up your XJ’s steering. The upgrade shouldn’t take more than a few hours of labor, and parts are super easy to source since they’re from a 92 - 98 Grand Cherokee, and can be purchased from sites like RockAuto, or your local auto parts store. Read more...

Old Man Emu is a great choice for lifting your XJ, but hunting down the correct part numbers can be difficult. I spent the last couple weeks DIYing a lift for my second XJ so I figured I’d post up everything I found. Read more...

The B20B came in a few different versions. There’s a low compression one, a high compression one, and a third variant with the P8R head. Distinguishing a low comp engine from a high comp engine is a little tricky since they don’t have any obvious markings but there is two things you can check. Read more...

I can’t believe it’s a been a year since I last worked on the XJ. When I first paused working on the XJ to get my EG hatch back on the road I didn’t think it’d be for more a few months but sure enough here we are a year later. Read more...

Pulling CEL codes for an OBD1 Honda is actually pretty easy. All you need to do is locate the service connector (a 2 pin connector usually behind the glove box) and jump it. Read more...