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Feb 17, 2013 | 11:20 AM

#23926

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle564

Can someone tell me how big the stock tranny cooler is if a jeep were to come with it? It just seems to me like i have 2 radiators or is the main radiator 2 parts? I highly doubt i have the stock tranny cooler because the part immediately in behind the grille is only a small portion smaller than the part behind it. Sorry if i'm just bein stupid, long night at work and i've never really stopped and looked at my radiator til now.

Take a pic o the front. The AC condenser is also up front too. The tranny cool is only about 4"-6" tall and 10-12" wide and sits right begin the grill. Aftermarket ones are slightly larger and more square

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:23 PM

#23927

denbjornen

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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

Hey guys, I'm relatively new to the forum and I'm looking for some advice about my first welder.

I'm looking into getting a welder soon so that I can do fabrication related projects for the jeep. Bumpers, roof rack, light bar, discos, etc. I've been doing research on welders and I'm looking for something that I can learn on, and use for these types of projects. I think that MIG would be a good place to start but I'm not sure whether to go with Flux core or gas.

I've seen these two packages from Home Depot and Lowe's that interest me:

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardw...1#.USEozFrwIkc

and

http://www.lowes.com/pd_368934-1703-...roduct_price|0

what do you guys think? Any recommendations for a noob?

Thanks,
Brandon

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:28 PM

#23928

bhennessee1

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Joined: Apr 2011

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From: Chickamauga Ga.

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by denbjornen

I'd get something a little hotter than that, you want to be able to weld at LEAST 3/16 to build bumpers, if you stepped up to maybe a 140 amp machine, you could do about anything you wan to the jeep. I defiantly wouldn't get either of the ones you linked of you wanna build bumpers.

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:31 PM

#23929

1976Mustang

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Posts: 3,242

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From: Colorado

Year: 1992 Cherokee Sport

Engine: Bone-Stock 242

Yeah you'll need way more than 88 amps. My friends got a 70amp and it's useless.

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:35 PM

#23930

denbjornen

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Joined: Jul 2012

Posts: 115

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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhennessee1

This more like it?

http://www.harborfreight.com/180-amp...mps-68886.html

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:39 PM

#23931

CherokeeShrop91

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Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 54

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From: Gainsville Florida

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L High output inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by tssguy123

I just wanted to repost this question and see if I got any other replies.

I have a 96 Cherokee. 4.0. 176k miles. Completely stock.

I'm getting 10mpg and I have no idea why. It seems to run perfectly. Idles very smooth. I never use AC or anything. The only problems I've noticed is that sometimes when I'm going up a hill I can push the pedal through the floor and not get any response at all.. I'll make it up the hill but it's obviously a struggle for the engine. This only happens occasionally. Also, when at low RPMs (mostly notice it when cornering) I sometimes notice a loud growling noise. It sounds like it's coming from the exhaust, but I'm not sure. Either the exhaust or the rear diff. Somewhere in the back. I drive like a grandpa and getting 10mpg is killing me. Could it really be something as simple as spark flugs/tune up stuff? Anyone else with a 96? What kind of MPGs are you getting?

I had the same problem when I first got my Jeep a tune up definitely will help, also air filter, get all fluids replaced, at one point I did a tune up and put some of that engine restore/stop leak stuff in my crankcase and that seemed to help a heck of a lot my Jeep hauled but for a while,I know I had to replace my exhaust because it was rusted and I was losing combustion and gas mileage from it...any ways Hope this helps.

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:40 PM

#23932

1976Mustang

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From: Colorado

Year: 1992 Cherokee Sport

Engine: Bone-Stock 242

Quote:

Originally Posted by denbjornen

This more like it?

http://www.harborfreight.com/180-amp...mps-68886.html

It's 240volts so you'll have to wire a special outlet for it.

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:43 PM

#23933

1976Mustang

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From: Colorado

Year: 1992 Cherokee Sport

Engine: Bone-Stock 242

I don't know much about welding or welders, but to save tie i would go for the most powerful one you can find that uses a standard 120v outlet.

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:44 PM

#23934

denbjornen

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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1976Mustang

It's 240volts so you'll have to wire a special outlet for it.

How do I do that? Can I get an amplifier or something?

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:46 PM

#23935

1976Mustang

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From: Colorado

Year: 1992 Cherokee Sport

Engine: Bone-Stock 242

lol, i have no idea.

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:48 PM

#23936

jen5

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Joined: Feb 2013

Posts: 14

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From: Utah

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 inline

Quote:

Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

This. I dont understand how a person can scrap a vehicle over a $200 part......
Google nss cleaning. Few hours of work and you can save $$$$

It's more like the last straw for this vehicle, I've put close to $1000 into it in the last year and would rather it be someone else's problem if it's not a small issue

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:49 PM

#23937

99superjeep01

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From: Buffalo, NY

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by denbjornen

How do I do that? Can I get an amplifier or something?

Nope need a new breaker. Something you can get at home depot and VERY simple to wire.

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:50 PM

#23938

jen5

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Joined: Feb 2013

Posts: 14

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From: Utah

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 inline

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Try starting it with the shifter in Neutral. Easy NSS test.

When it ran, I used to have to start it up in Neutral occasionally. Mostly if I drove and tried to restart after a few minutes. But now even that trick is not working.

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:50 PM

#23939

denbjornen

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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99superjeep01

Nope need a new breaker. Something you can get at home depot and VERY simple to wire.

What am I looking at $ wise?

Feb 17, 2013 | 01:51 PM

#23940

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by denbjornen

How do I do that? Can I get an amplifier or something?

No. It requires adding another circut to your house.

On a side note. I have a linkoln weld pack100 and I weld 1/4 steel all day. Its onky 100 amps. Any welder from harbor freight sucks and is a waste of $$