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1997 Jeep TJ Repair Question


Topics covered: Exhaust, Rpm, Clutch.
Mileage: 98,800 miles.

Asked on December 27, 2011

97 jeep wrangler with 98,800 miles. just got my exhaust manifold replaced along with my water pump and now my jeep revs really high when the clutch is in. it revs at 1500 rpm when before it would rev around 1000 rpm. my jeep is now extra loud and my neigh

97 jeep wrangler with 98,800 miles. just got my exhaust manifold replaced along with my water pump and now my jeep revs really high when the clutch is in. it revs at 1500 rpm when before it would rev around 1000 rpm. my jeep is now extra loud and my neighbors are starting to complain. how to fix on own please helpalso my serpentine belt squeaks but only in cold weather and it is winter and i live at a ski resort in dry cold climate in montana how to fix so my jeep doesnt wake up the neighbors
Avatar Asked by sloan97tj

Answer

Replied on December 27, 2011

Have you been able to locate where the exhaust is leaking from? And, as far as the high idle, check for vacuum leaks that may have been caused but the work that was done and check the Idle Air Control valve (IAC)

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