sometimes a piston in my straight six stops working like it skips it's turn, does anyone know how to fix this, should i DIY it or should i bring it to my mechanic.

 

Take it to your mechanic. This type of diagnostic work may be over your head.

 

your describing a miss fire condition.

 

I'd start with the plug wires, Pull a spark plug or if you have and extra, test all the wires, if that works then start the engine and put along screw driver on each fuel injector and listen for a click when you put your ear to the end of the screwdriver. That should give you a start.

 

ok thanks for the help

 

You have a 98'? Take a pencil and paper to Autozone and have them download any codes for free on their OBD2 scanner. Post any codes that they find before you start throwing parts at it.

 

ok thanks

 

exactly dont throw parts at it see what it is....

 

ok can i send auto zone an e-mail and will they be able to send me the specs back because i don't live in america


it taks alot of wwm: work, willpower and money lots and lots of money.

 

X2

 

Someone will have to plug a cable in to connect to your Jeep's computer. This cannot be done via email. If you have other autoparts chain stores where you live, perhaps they can provide the service for free. Otherwise, you have to seek proffessional assistance.

 

the only so called proffesionals i have are called the guys from napa and they suck at allmost everything they do also there products are way waaayyy overpriced.
but i did once saw a program about something called car MD do you think that'll help ?

 

Paying a mechanic to diagnose and repair the problem will be less expensive than throwing parts at it and still have the same issues.

 

Don't know about "car MD" for a scanner I would recommend either Actron or Innova.