My Jeep HATES the water.

NewXJaddict · 11-11-2009, 03:54 PM

I was driving around today in the rain going to get food and such drove through a couple puddles and man my jeep hates that. Sputters and spits for a while then goes away. Im guessing dist is getting wet or something.

It just plain hates the wet weather though lol.

Texas Twitch · 11-11-2009, 05:21 PM

typically when that happens, it's from water getting on your serpentine belt and making it slip.

Defiance665 · 11-11-2009, 06:18 PM

maybe your cps is getting wet?

NewXJaddict · 11-11-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas Twitch

typically when that happens, it's from water getting on your serpentine belt and making it slip.

yeah the belt does squeal quite a bit when its raining or wet.

MrJCRod · 11-11-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas Twitch

typically when that happens, it's from water getting on your serpentine belt and making it slip.

I understand the belt slipping cause of rain and op said it does squeal but causing sputtering??? I'm not sure on that... I would think that with a properly charged battery and even with the belt completely off the vehicle it would run fine except no power steering and no water pump, so in a while it would overheat and it would be tough to turn and the alternator wouldn't charge but a little slippage should just cause a squeal not the sputtering... I would lean toward the distributor cap and where the wires connect to the cap... sealing it with silicone and using plenty of di-electric on the wires should help quite a bit... my buddies jeep did that exact thing and going through big water holes would completely stall him out... but generally it's the reason why the older jeeps with distributors have a little more trouble going through the water holes compared to the distibutorless ignition newer models... seal it up and you may have better luck with puddles and rain...

NewXJaddict · 11-11-2009, 08:23 PM

yeah that's next on my list. all new plugs and wires and cap and rotor...etc etc etc. I need to do the rear diff too. Did the front one and have not had good weather or the time to do it.

heep92 · 11-11-2009, 09:16 PM

mine occasionally does the same thing but i have my distributor sealed and my wires all di electric greased

someone suggested on another thread tho that it could be the alternator getting wet or something like that
o well mine stops doing that once it all dries out so im not too worried haha

mike albo · 11-11-2009, 09:25 PM

most cars don't like to run when they get really wet anyways

bigomudders · 11-11-2009, 09:28 PM

Your dist. Cap has a crack in it. replace cap and problem should go away

heep92 · 11-11-2009, 09:34 PM

i completely forgot about that i just kept thinking i didn't seal it completely haha thanks tho ill most likely replace that tomorrow

xj_maniac_newb · 11-11-2009, 09:39 PM

yeah after it rains if i touch the brakes even a little then they just completely lock down....crazy

11-11-2009, 03:54 PM	#1
NewXJaddict The Working Hermit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 4,152 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: The crappy one 10/5 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Lift Specifications: stock	My Jeep HATES the water. I was driving around today in the rain going to get food and such drove through a couple puddles and man my jeep hates that. Sputters and spits for a while then goes away. Im guessing dist is getting wet or something. It just plain hates the wet weather though lol. __________________ He who laughs last doesn't get joke. May the Schwartz be with you Foamy Cinemassacre (AVGN) mc chris

11-11-2009, 08:23 PM	#6
NewXJaddict The Working Hermit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 4,152 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: The crappy one 10/5 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Lift Specifications: stock	yeah that's next on my list. all new plugs and wires and cap and rotor...etc etc etc. I need to do the rear diff too. Did the front one and have not had good weather or the time to do it. __________________ He who laughs last doesn't get joke. May the Schwartz be with you Foamy Cinemassacre (AVGN) mc chris

11-11-2009, 09:25 PM	#8
mike albo CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,032 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 242 inline six Transmission: aw4 automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: hp D30 Rear Axle: D44 Tires: michellin ltx ms 235-75-15 Lift Specifications: OME 2 inch standered duty Misc Accessories: JKS track bar, lower&upper arms, disconects, stainless steele brake lines, KC lights, more to come	most cars don't like to run when they get really wet anyways __________________ Chicks dig scars

11-11-2009, 09:28 PM	#9
bigomudders CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,071 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: automatic AW4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: 33/12.50/15 bfg km2 Lift Specifications: 8 in front 6 in rear Misc Accessories: custom bumpers, 8,000lb winch, CB	Your dist. Cap has a crack in it. replace cap and problem should go away __________________ I believe GOD gives me the ability to get over the rock, and the patience not to pick it up and hit someone with it.

11-11-2009, 09:39 PM	#11
xj_maniac_newb Seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: LaFayette, Ga Posts: 409 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 2.5 4 cyl. Transmission: 5 speed manual Tires: goodyear wrangler rt/s 235/75/r15 Lift Specifications: stock for now	yeah after it rains if i touch the brakes even a little then they just completely lock down....crazy __________________ If you cant fix it with a hammer you have an electrical problem.

11-11-2009, 05:21 PM	#2
Texas Twitch Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 43 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: Dana 30 Tires: Lemans A/T	typically when that happens, it's from water getting on your serpentine belt and making it slip.

11-11-2009, 06:18 PM	#3
Defiance665 CF Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, 48657 Posts: 3,075 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: Renix 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Vaccum Disconnect Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: 235/75/15 Lift Specifications: 4" rear, 3" front Misc Accessories: Baja Lights, Electric Fan Switch, Modified Vacuum Disconnect	maybe your cps is getting wet?

11-11-2009, 09:16 PM	#7
heep92 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 164 My Photos 1992 Cherokee Year: 1992 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Power-Tech 242 I6 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: 33 A/T's Wrapped Around Cragar Soft 8's Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rough Country Misc Accessories: CB Radio and Antenna	mine occasionally does the same thing but i have my distributor sealed and my wires all di electric greased someone suggested on another thread tho that it could be the alternator getting wet or something like that o well mine stops doing that once it all dries out so im not too worried haha

11-11-2009, 09:34 PM	#10
heep92 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 164 My Photos 1992 Cherokee Year: 1992 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Power-Tech 242 I6 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: 33 A/T's Wrapped Around Cragar Soft 8's Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rough Country Misc Accessories: CB Radio and Antenna	i completely forgot about that i just kept thinking i didn't seal it completely haha thanks tho ill most likely replace that tomorrow

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