1996 XX 4.0 distributor pickup with picture
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You are correct about using the vin to verify the correct distributor.
unfortunately the dealer that supplied the part number never asked for the vin.
I didn't think to question it. I was unaware there were multiple choices.
Now I know.
What brand distributor do you have?
thanks,
Joe
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Year: 1997
Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)
Engine: 4.0, new lifters valve job with new springs and exhaust valves, preload set with shims
hello 97grand,
I see it called by both names. FWIW, On the Mopar box it is labeled pickup.
It doesn’t really matter to me as long as the person I’m talking to is thinking the same thing.
$ 5.00 sure beats $77.00.
I wanted a new factory Mopar part. The correct one for my 96 is even worse at $111.00
there is a newer aftermarket one in there now. It’s working, but I don’t trust the cheap ones
I’m familiar with the crank sensor.
thanks,
Joe
I see it called by both names. FWIW, On the Mopar box it is labeled pickup.
It doesn’t really matter to me as long as the person I’m talking to is thinking the same thing.
$ 5.00 sure beats $77.00.
I wanted a new factory Mopar part. The correct one for my 96 is even worse at $111.00
there is a newer aftermarket one in there now. It’s working, but I don’t trust the cheap ones
I’m familiar with the crank sensor.
thanks,
Joe
That aftermarket one will die in about 9 days, exactly. Better start planning on it. The cam sensors are worse than the crank, there really is no substitute. Been there I think at least twice.
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Ill install the Mopar part and carry the aftermarket as a spare.
I drive to many back roads with bad cell service to risk breaking down, so I do what I can to prevent that.
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I think some of the online discount warehouse parts sites sell the cheapest sourced parts they can find. Never really had luck with any of them.
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purchased mine from Summit Racing and it has lasted a couple of years now. I think back when when I priced an oem it was over $400 just for the distributor.
I think some of the online discount warehouse parts sites sell the cheapest sourced parts they can find. Never really had luck with any of them.
I think some of the online discount warehouse parts sites sell the cheapest sourced parts they can find. Never really had luck with any of them.
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When mine quit I was driving. So I replaced it with the aftermarket one in there now, because it was the only one available quickly.
My new Mopar part was just delivered this morning. Disappointed, but not surprised to see it’s made in Mexico
I did have a crank sensor fail like you describe on a different xj
thanks,
Joe
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purchased mine from Summit Racing and it has lasted a couple of years now. I think back when when I priced an oem it was over $400 just for the distributor.
I think some of the online discount warehouse parts sites sell the cheapest sourced parts they can find. Never really had luck with any of them.
I think some of the online discount warehouse parts sites sell the cheapest sourced parts they can find. Never really had luck with any of them.
Its pretty crazy how cheap some of the online parts are. I see these pickups for as little as $15.00.
I like a deal but I hate breaking down more.
thanks,
Joe
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