New Cherokee Owner Here!

Bigwilly · 09-27-2008, 02:44 PM

Hello

I am Called Bigwilly and i live in Costa Del Sol, Spain.

I just bought a Blue Cherokee 96 classic, 4wd, automatic from a friend who was leaving the country in a rush.

The car has been neglected for a few years but i am taking it on as a project to work on over the winter

.

Starts and runs like a coughing dog.
Spits all black stuff out of the exaust.
Stalls whenever it decides and will only drive a few hundred yards.
Radiator water looks like its not been changed for years.

So its going to be a lot of fun.

This is the first jeep i have had but i have played with cars a little so i am not a complete newb to tinkering.
My girlfrind Bigfanny is helping me with the project and she will be getting her hands very dirty under the jeep.

Lookign forward to getting to know you all

drakan1908 · 09-27-2008, 03:50 PM

Welcome to CF from Virginia.

jonb8 · 09-27-2008, 05:18 PM

Welcome from W.V.

BlueXJ · 09-27-2008, 06:25 PM

Welcome from Texas BigWilly. We will be glad to help you through your winter project. Are the parts available to you there in Spain? Seems like you have already uncovered a couple of issues.
List them over in the Cherokee Chat section and we will help you figure them out.

mike · 09-27-2008, 08:08 PM

welcome from kentucky

Bigwilly · 09-27-2008, 08:45 PM

Thanks for all the warm welcomes.
Much appreciated and i know i will be in safe hands with you all around.

I hope i can become a valuable member of the forum and contribute as much or more than i take from the community.

xj jason · 09-27-2008, 09:57 PM

welcome from SoCal

120mm · 09-27-2008, 10:05 PM

My wife, kids and I spent last November just north of Gibralter.

The German branches of Chrysler, plus the internet might be able to help you. We have friends in Germany who drive Cherokees.

I can't help you much with your problem, but you need to eat some jamon iberico or jamon serrano for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigwilly

Hello

I am Called Bigwilly and i live in Costa Del Sol, Spain.

I just bought a Blue Cherokee 96 classic, 4wd, automatic from a friend who was leaving the country in a rush.

The car has been neglected for a few years but i am taking it on as a project to work on over the winter

.

Starts and runs like a coughing dog.
Spits all black stuff out of the exaust.
Stalls whenever it decides and will only drive a few hundred yards.
Radiator water looks like its not been changed for years.

So its going to be a lot of fun.

This is the first jeep i have had but i have played with cars a little so i am not a complete newb to tinkering.
My girlfrind Bigfanny is helping me with the project and she will be getting her hands very dirty under the jeep.

Lookign forward to getting to know you all

cheapJeeper · 09-28-2008, 02:34 AM

Bienvenidos from The Bay Area...SF, California!

blacksheep · 09-29-2008, 02:11 PM

Welcome, can't wait to see the pics.

COSXJFAN · 09-30-2008, 08:29 AM

Welcome to CF from COS!!

nick_n_ii · 09-30-2008, 10:27 AM

Welcome to Cherokee Forum from MI

Belto · 09-30-2008, 11:03 AM

joder tio bienvenido, yo soy de Puerto Rico vieja colonia de Espana

welcome and this guys are great

XJ TESS · 09-30-2008, 12:55 PM

Welcome from KY

09-27-2008, 02:44 PM	#1
Bigwilly Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4 My Photos	New Cherokee Owner Here! Hello I am Called Bigwilly and i live in Costa Del Sol, Spain. I just bought a Blue Cherokee 96 classic, 4wd, automatic from a friend who was leaving the country in a rush. The car has been neglected for a few years but i am taking it on as a project to work on over the winter . Starts and runs like a coughing dog. Spits all black stuff out of the exaust. Stalls whenever it decides and will only drive a few hundred yards. Radiator water looks like its not been changed for years. So its going to be a lot of fun. This is the first jeep i have had but i have played with cars a little so i am not a complete newb to tinkering. My girlfrind Bigfanny is helping me with the project and she will be getting her hands very dirty under the jeep. Lookign forward to getting to know you all

09-27-2008, 03:50 PM	#2
drakan1908 CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salem Va. Posts: 2,368 My Photos 1998 Grand Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 42re Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: 31x10.50x15 Lift Specifications: 3 inch Misc Accessories: AJ's supersliders, front hooks and brackets, rear hitch,rusty's offroad gastank and t/c skids	Welcome to CF from Virginia. __________________ Brian http://www.scc4x4.com/

09-27-2008, 05:18 PM	#3
jonb8 CF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elizabeth WV Posts: 1,434 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Tires: 33/12.50 Lift Specifications: 5in RC Misc Accessories: custom front bumper	Welcome from W.V. __________________ "KEEP ON KEEPIN ON" Like my grandad alway's told me " Son, alittle hard work never killed noone, but it sure messed alot of people up" www.HighCountryOffroad.com

09-27-2008, 06:25 PM	#4
BlueXJ Renix Super Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs Posts: 18,067 My Photos 1990/1989 Cherokee Year: 1990/1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Renix Transmission: AW4/AX15 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: Dana30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Chryco 29 spline Tires: 31 x 10.50 BFG KOs Lift Specifications: 3.5" Rubicon Express Misc Accessories: Homemade bumpers & MM Winch JKS Trackbar ZJ steering	Welcome from Texas BigWilly. We will be glad to help you through your winter project. Are the parts available to you there in Spain? Seems like you have already uncovered a couple of issues. List them over in the Cherokee Chat section and we will help you figure them out. __________________ JEEP I bow to its almighty power which no mortal 4x4 can match. R.I.P. Zachman you will be missed. CF the friendly forum http://www.xjtalk.com/index.php www.ComancheClub.com CBW Member #69

09-27-2008, 08:08 PM	#5
mike Seasoned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 367 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: stock Rear Axle: stock and welded Tires: 235/75/15 slicks	welcome from kentucky __________________ http://i38.tinypic.com/hv5jpy.jpg

09-27-2008, 08:45 PM	#6
Bigwilly Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4 My Photos	Thanks for all the warm welcomes. Much appreciated and i know i will be in safe hands with you all around. I hope i can become a valuable member of the forum and contribute as much or more than i take from the community.

09-27-2008, 09:57 PM	#7
xj jason CF SO-CAL CHEROKEES Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 248 My Photos 1988, 1999 Cherokee Year: 1988, 1999 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: stock Transfer Case: NP 242/ N/A Front Axle: dana 30/ N/A Rear Axle: dana 35 same Tires: 28X8.50 superswampers Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: hi-lift jack, fog lights	welcome from SoCal __________________ 1999 Jeep Cherokee SE 2wd, Auto 2DR, 4.0L, Dana 35 (STOCKER TO THE BONE) 1988 Jeep Cherokee 4wd, Auto 4dr Limited Front Axel: Dana 30 (no vacuum) Transfercase: NP242 Rear Axel: Dana 35 Suspension: Stock (soon) Wheels: 29X8.50 Superswampers TSL Tires: American Racing Wheels 15X8 Black

09-28-2008, 02:34 AM	#9
cheapJeeper Seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 311 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5-speed Transfer Case: Command-Trac Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Tires: 225/75 R 15 on Grizzlies Lift Specifications: None right now, 3" BB planned Misc Accessories: Open Cooling System Upgrade, Brush guard, Tow Hooks, Rockcrawler style rear bumper. Autometer A-pill	Bienvenidos from The Bay Area...SF, California!

09-29-2008, 02:11 PM	#10
blacksheep Seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Marlow, OK Posts: 428 My Photos 2001 Cherokee Year: 2001 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 with rusty's air tube, and gutted cat Transmission: Auto Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: stock dana 30 Rear Axle: stock 8.25 Tires: 31 Lift Specifications: 4.5 combo of leafs and unknown shackles, 4.5" RE coils, RE shocks, adj. lcas, KORE Track, JKS QDs Misc Accessories: CB, Surco Rack, Hella Lights, radio, c4x4 front/rear bumper/ sliders, Smittybilt winch and Hootie	Welcome, can't wait to see the pics. __________________ Fancified station wagon with urban armor!

09-30-2008, 08:29 AM	#11
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09-30-2008, 10:27 AM	#12
nick_n_ii Anti-Obama, Pro-American Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burtchville Twp., MI Posts: 5,242 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: D30 open 3.55's Rear Axle: D44 open 3.55's Tires: 31X10.5-15's Lift Specifications: 4.25" Misc Accessories: CB and custom trimming	Welcome to Cherokee Forum from MI __________________ '89 Cherokee Laredo 5" RC lift, 31" GoodYear Authority AT's, NP231 T-case, HD steering, RC double shear track bar, HPD30 and D44 axles... www.adv4x4online.com / www.1stopgamer.com

09-30-2008, 11:03 AM	#13
Belto CF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,485 My Photos	joder tio bienvenido, yo soy de Puerto Rico vieja colonia de Espana welcome and this guys are great __________________ Present 1996 GP Jeep Cherokee owner 4.0L HO automatic 4x4 ... HSP 3" lift... Air Box Mod, http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/new-air-box-mod-887/ My Build, http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/project-work-horse-3054/ Fuel Saving Tips: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/fuel-saving-tips-3510/ www.cherokeeforum.com and www.cherokeetalk.com best sites ever

09-30-2008, 12:55 PM	#14
XJ TESS Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: kentucky for the moment Posts: 511 My Photos 1987 Wagoneer Year: 1987 Model: Wagoneer Engine: 4.0 242 I6 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 44 Tires: 235's Lift Specifications: 3 in Rough Country	Welcome from KY __________________ "Jeep girls do it in the mud"

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