Starter Comparison
03-21-2019, 02:53 PM
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Starter Comparison
My 1997 Cherokee with the straight 6 4.0 litre engine needs it's starter replaced. I have a starter off my old 98 Cherokee with the same engine, as I had stripped it for parts when needed. My 98 was an automatic and my 97 is a standard. Are these starters compatible or will i have to purchase a new one. Any information would be great thank you.
03-21-2019, 03:09 PM
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Engine: 4.0L L6 PowerTech (stock)
They should be the same. You can visually verify them. Try going to O'Reilly's web-site and searching for a starter on both vehicles. Is it the same part number?
03-21-2019, 05:51 PM
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^^^ agree. When in doubt I jump on Autozone and compare part numbers (whichever retailer's site you prefer basically). If the part numbers match you know you're good to go - if not, I'd strongly consider NOT using it even if it appears to be visually identical and will bolt up unless/until I knew exactly what the difference was.
03-21-2019, 05:54 PM
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For the record - Autozone lists the 98 and 97 starter as the same part number with no distinction between manual and auto - so it looks like you're good to go.
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