ol"blue

If you had to "align the distributor" then something is off.

muddkiller

ooooooooooooh ok i get ya...so they are and the dealership said that the darn fuel regulator can cause misfiring causing it to look like its not timed right...im about to buy the fuel regulator so ill keep ya posted thanks alot.

ol"blue

On the '97 ZJ the fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator is located on top of the fuel pump module. This requires fuel tank removal.

muddkiller

ok well lowered the tank and removed the vacuum line and alot of gas fell out of it. I blew into the fuel pressure regulator to find water,mud,black oil mixed with gas. I know thats bad even though i already cleaned the tank and such.

ol"blue

That's probably residue from before you cleaned the tank. IMO

1truckdriver

I have a 1990, 4.0, standard trans base model, I bought it with 200,000 miles on it. it ran fine when I bought it, but later it started having problems starting when cold. Sometimes it would start fine, others it would take quite a few cranks to start. also sometimes it would not start in the morning when it was cold or wet outside, but I would come home later and it would start fine.
5 months ago I changed the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel filter and ran BG44k through the system. I thought there would be a big difference, but no, there was not. I also seamed to notice that also there was a hesitation problem when I stomped the gas, that was there when it was cold or hot. I changed the temp sensor to see if the problem was in the computer, but that failed. Now the car wont start at all and I was debating on changing the O2 sensor or the thottle position sensor, but before I spend 59.00 or 89.00 I need to know if im going in the right direction.
I tried the key trick to get the code info but I did not get that to work. Is the OBD1 in the 90 cherokee? I tried with the e brake on and off, the on, off, on, off, on in 5 sec and got nothing. I would like to fix it myself, but I dont want to spend money on things that dont need replacing. Or should I just tace it to a shop?

muddkiller

ok put the new regulator and it turns on for just a while but then stumbles and still has gas in the vacuum line. I took of the fuel rail with the fuel injectors and only 1 out of 6 sprays..the rest squirt..(dont drip) but squirt. I dont know if thats the problem for the misfires, loss of power, and dying when accelerating, and rough idle. Can anyone help me? Can i clean them at home?

mbrand

I hope someone here can help me? I have a 96 Cherokee Classic with a 4.0 L 6 cyl. inline engine. I have had the truck for about 2 years and love it's reliability and ruggedness. However I have noticed that whenever I am looking for a "stock" part from any parts warehouse that the parts never seem to fit/work. Is there a another year for this Jeep that is very similiar to the 96? Also is there a way I can identify the exact engine year that is in the truck? Any help with this would be much appreciated. Thanks

cob24

Ok I was wondering about switching to warn locking hubs. What would be required of me to do this and is there any benefit. Ive heard that a lot of people mess up there hubs quite often. I found this link

http://www.gowarn.com/PartLists.aspx?plID=4583

Is this all i would need and would it work or not?

BillyBoy

I'd have to think checking the numbers on your engine/trans/body and comparing them all might be a good idea. Someone might have done some replacing or modifying before you got it.

I know that if you take a VIN to the dealership, they can give you a printout of info on your specific jeep for free. It'll tell you the build date, where it was built, where it was shipped, engine size, axel sizes, all the extra stuff (power locks, windows, etc.)

It might be that you have a 96 with an engine from a 94 with a front axel from a wrangler and a rearend from an explorer. Add an S-10 suspension and you're driving a mutt.

Good- luck.
Billy

BillyBoy

If you're looking for a way to improve your JEEP on the CHEAP, try searching this site and the Web for junkyard mods. There are ways to increase your airflow, ride height, fuel injectors, etc, etc, all with junkyard parts. Also, you can get some cool skid plates and suspension parts cheap.

Example... if you take the springs out of a grand cherokee and put the in a cherokee, it makes it taller.

Good luck.
Billy

jeepin it real

heard u can remove ac pump and get a bracket to relocate alt up there if any one knows how or has done this i would like some info or a company name if posible. lost probly 5 diff alts in the last 4 years no fun at all

jeepin it real

i have a 99 chrysler 8.1/4 out of my standard jeep with 309 gear ratio and 29 splines i instaled a locker and wrecked the jeep keept it for parts . i wanted to know if i could put it in my 97 8.1/4 with 27 splines if i take locker and axle shafts from the 99 to avoid gear change in rear end. now ive read that the axle shafts have diff size diamiter, so if i get axle bearings for the 29 splin and put it in the 27 spline axle it should work right because the axle tube i.d. is the same??????????????????????

FUnkman1025

I did this and liked it a ton.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/9...36-amp-610349/

Gairloch

I have a '98 XJ that I plan to gift with some new leaf spring packs as the current ones are shot. When I replaced the rear shocks I had 3 of the 4 top bolts break off and the passenger lower shock stud threads break off. I would like to avoid another 2 hour job turning into a weekend project if possible so I'm wondering what the typical challenges are when replacing leaf springs and what the best ways to overcome them are.

Thanks in advance for your help!