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Originally Posted by Maticuno
Sounds electrical to me. While the engine is running, take a voltmeter to the battery terminals. Should be around 14V. If it's anything less, start looking at the alternator fuses and wiring. Could also be a bad/intermittent ground. Also, probably not related to your problem, get rid of those "V-Power" plugs and get a set of standard, no frills plugs. These cars seem to be very picky with what you replace its electrical/ignition system with. If it's not a Toyota part, you're usually wasting money.
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Im normally a Champion person when it comes to plugs, but OReillys didnt have them.
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As for what was wrong... Well I replaced the engine ground with a 16gauge wire and it started right up. Im in the process of getting a Jeep owner who makes battery cables for aftermarket needs, and have him make some new battery cables and a engine ground. He charges about $95 for custom wires which includes shipping. I had them on my jeep and they never corroded or went stale. As for the 16gauge wire, well the insulator is already hard, but it still cranks over.
Also forgot to RTV the cam oil seals, so I had to tear the head apart again. Ill know tomorrow if they are still leaking, but Im 95% positive they will seal and have no more oil leaks for the next year.
As for who gets the cookie, everyone who mentioned electrical gets it!
Thanks guys!