PCV on 88 cherokee?

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Jan 14, 2011 | 11:01 PM

cherokee1988

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PCV on 88 cherokee?

does it have one? or does it utilize the CCV type system..

will i need to get a grommet and plug it, or do i need to get the CCV system.

Jan 14, 2011 | 11:16 PM

kbad

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From: southlake, TX

Year: 1996 Sport

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L H.O.

hey man...my 87 had the tubing and all... i just ordered a complete new set of grommet/tubing for front and rear and replaced the old stuff ... guess it was a pcv, but don't really recall.... good luck!

Jan 14, 2011 | 11:32 PM

89Laredo

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Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Negative pressure/CCV.

Jan 15, 2011 | 05:42 AM

tjwalker

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From: In the middle of Minnesota!

Year: 1999

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Engine: 4.0

It is a CCV system.

The ccv tubing gets clogged and brittle with time/miles. Often a good idea to replace all of it.

I just saw a thread where a guy got both CCV assemblies leading to and from the falve cover from the Jeep dealer for $32.

Jan 16, 2011 | 03:09 PM

cherokee1988

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gonna look into it, i think i may have water in the oil, gonna replace the oil and see what happends. thinking of just taking it down to an engine shop when income tax gets here.