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Feb 25, 2013 | 04:59 PM

#24751

Cherokeekid4x4

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From: Kansas

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6

Quote:

Originally Posted by straightsixjeep

Any engine codes? You could see if an local parts store has a obd1 scanner, I have a basic obd2 scanner. Do you just have 1 o2 sensor? I can find you a link to manually testing them if you have a multimeter.

Nope, and I have one up by the motor I believe not sure on the others. Can I just go in and get them checked?

Feb 25, 2013 | 05:01 PM

#24752

arorton

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From: Manhattan, Kansas

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4

Nope, and I have one up by the motor I believe not sure on the others. Can I just go in and get them checked?

Take it to the auto parts store and ask them to read your check engine light codes

Feb 25, 2013 | 05:02 PM

#24753

straightsixjeep

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From: ks

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4

Nope, and I have one up by the motor I believe not sure on the others. Can I just go in and get them checked?

Im not sure if they can, I know they test starters and alternators but I dont think o2 sensors. If you have the $ and have yet to replace yours it wouldnt hurt to do it anyways. If they have an obd1 scanner they should be able to find a code.

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Feb 25, 2013 | 05:03 PM

#24754

Cherokeekid4x4

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From: Kansas

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6

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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep

Im not sure if they can, I know they test starters and alternators but I dont think o2 sensors. If you have the $ and have yet to replace yours it wouldnt hurt to do it anyways.

Will do

Feb 25, 2013 | 05:03 PM

#24755

Cherokeekid4x4

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From: Kansas

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6

Quote:

Originally Posted by arorton

Take it to the auto parts store and ask them to read your check engine light codes

Check engine light isn't on

Feb 25, 2013 | 05:08 PM

#24756

straightsixjeep

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From: ks

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Check engine light isn't on

Wouldnt hurt to invest in an basic volt meter/ multimeter. Theres tons of youtube videos for testing the o2. Either way replacing it wont hurt if it hasnt been done in a long time.

Feb 25, 2013 | 05:09 PM

#24757

Cherokeekid4x4

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From: Kansas

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6

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Wouldnt hurt to invest in an basic volt meter/ multimeter. Theres tons of youtube videos for testing the o2. Either way replacing it wont hurt if it hasnt been done in a long time.

Ill replace it

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:36 PM

#24758

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

Found an XJ D44 with "bad gears" on craigslist...

So if I'm not concerned with bad gears (d44) or adding brackets (8.8) which is better? Strength wise?

I would probably switch the d44 over to disc brakes so that's not an issue either.

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:39 PM

#24759

wiggles

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From: shawnee,ks

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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8.8 is stronger and brackets are easy

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:41 PM

#24760

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

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8.8 is stronger and brackets are easy

Ok. I do already have a R+P for the 8.8 anyways.

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:42 PM

#24761

Xj88

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From: Chattanooga

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Lets hear some cool/useful mods for 100 or less

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:43 PM

#24762

Xj88

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From: Chattanooga

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselD

Get c clip eliminators for the 8.8.

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:46 PM

#24763

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xj88

Lets hear some cool/useful mods for 100 or less

Fender trimming
Doorless
Bedline floors
Hood vents
Putco headlight harness
LED dash lights
Dirtbound Offroad switch panel (pre-97)

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:47 PM

#24764

MD_XJ_MD

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From: Chesapeake Beach, MD

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Fender trimming
Doorless
Bedline floors
Hood vents
Putco headlight harness

+cowl intake

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:48 PM

#24765

Xj88

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From: Chattanooga

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

May upgrade headlights. Already trimmed. Not a big door less fan anymore, LEDs get expensive quick.