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Oct 8, 2012 | 06:56 AM

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huntingman2706217

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From: Griffin, G.A.

Year: 1990

Model: Comanche

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Okay so its normal for it to spin all the time. Does having different gear ratio cause overheating?

I dunno what your really asking here but either way you should not be overheating no matter what gears your running... If you have a overheating problem its in your cooling system that u should be looking...

Oct 8, 2012 | 02:18 PM

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BigBear

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From: California

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 i6

The PO put 4.56 in the rear but did not change the front gear. Could that cause overheating?

Oct 8, 2012 | 02:26 PM

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XJSETH

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From: Aurora

Year: 1997 XJ

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO JASPER MOTOR

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Originally Posted by BigBear

The PO put 4.56 in the rear but did not change the front gear. Could that cause overheating?

whats overheating? motor or front axle?

Oct 8, 2012 | 03:34 PM

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huntingman2706217

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From: Griffin, G.A.

Year: 1990

Model: Comanche

Engine: 4.0 I6

dont drive that crap like that in 4x4... dirt or mud or anything...

Oct 8, 2012 | 05:47 PM

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From: California

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

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whats overheating? motor or front axle?

The engine overheats and the front axle leaks at the pinion gasket. While idle or slow driving there is no overheating but once I get on the road the temp climbs.

Oct 8, 2012 | 05:53 PM

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ZINGGG

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From: Seal Beach, CA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six

Overheating and the front axle leak are 2 different issues. But whatever you do, do not put it in 4x4 or (in the South Park ski instructor voice) you're gunna have a bad time.