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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
I see.
Any speculation as to what could cause it? It kind of feels like its getting starved for fuel slightly.
Btw it did this before and after the tune up last year. Also this problem isn't all that annoying and nothing else seems to be wrong. I'd just like to fix it/find out what it is before it snowballs into a real problem...
Could an o2 sensor cause it? In know my downstream is shorted out and malfunctioning (it threw a code) the upstream is working but likely is original or at least old. Lol
Any speculation as to what could cause it? It kind of feels like its getting starved for fuel slightly.
Btw it did this before and after the tune up last year. Also this problem isn't all that annoying and nothing else seems to be wrong. I'd just like to fix it/find out what it is before it snowballs into a real problem...
Could an o2 sensor cause it? In know my downstream is shorted out and malfunctioning (it threw a code) the upstream is working but likely is original or at least old. Lol
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From: Kokomo,IN
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Herp Derp Jerp

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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
I see.
Any speculation as to what could cause it? It kind of feels like its getting starved for fuel slightly.
Btw it did this before and after the tune up last year. Also this problem isn't all that annoying and nothing else seems to be wrong. I'd just like to fix it/find out what it is before it snowballs into a real problem...
Could an o2 sensor cause it? In know my downstream is shorted out and malfunctioning (it threw a code) the upstream is working but likely is original or at least old. Lol
Any speculation as to what could cause it? It kind of feels like its getting starved for fuel slightly.
Btw it did this before and after the tune up last year. Also this problem isn't all that annoying and nothing else seems to be wrong. I'd just like to fix it/find out what it is before it snowballs into a real problem...
Could an o2 sensor cause it? In know my downstream is shorted out and malfunctioning (it threw a code) the upstream is working but likely is original or at least old. Lol
I'd certainly chase the TPS route. tjwalker has a nice writeup he likes pasting on how to test them.
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From: Culpeper, VA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
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From: Carrollton, GA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output
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From: Culpeper, VA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Thank you.
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
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From: Culpeper, VA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
[QUOTE="luckyunblock;2432768"]I'm looking at putting a zj pitman arm on my 97 Cherokee that has a 4.5" lift. My pitman arm seems to torque my drag bar instead of pushing and pulling it smoothly. I also have an adjustable track bar. The drag bar and track bar are NOT parrell with each other. Would this fix the issue ?
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From: Oregon
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Ok so I apparently have a small exhaust leak thats most likely up around the headers or the headers themselves. Would this cause a gas fume smell? I just noticed this smell yesterday.
Also, I have a horrible squeak that makes me want to light this thing on fire. The squeak randomly starts on its own and the only way to stop is to touch the brakes. The slightest touch of the brakes, just enough to get the lights to come on, stops the squeak. As soon as I let off the brakes the squeak comes back. The squeak also speeds up as I accelerate. I've also figured out that the squeak does not occur when I turn left. But when I turn right it squeaks even louder and stronger. Brake related? Fronts? Best way to fix it?
Also, I have a horrible squeak that makes me want to light this thing on fire. The squeak randomly starts on its own and the only way to stop is to touch the brakes. The slightest touch of the brakes, just enough to get the lights to come on, stops the squeak. As soon as I let off the brakes the squeak comes back. The squeak also speeds up as I accelerate. I've also figured out that the squeak does not occur when I turn left. But when I turn right it squeaks even louder and stronger. Brake related? Fronts? Best way to fix it?
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
You don't need a drop pitman arm at 4.5". Your track bar and drag link should be parallel when straight lines are made between the mounting points. The bars themselves should not be parallel.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Ok so I apparently have a small exhaust leak thats most likely up around the headers or the headers themselves. Would this cause a gas fume smell? I just noticed this smell yesterday.
Also, I have a horrible squeak that makes me want to light this thing on fire. The squeak randomly starts on its own and the only way to stop is to touch the brakes. The slightest touch of the brakes, just enough to get the lights to come on, stops the squeak. As soon as I let off the brakes the squeak comes back. The squeak also speeds up as I accelerate. I've also figured out that the squeak does not occur when I turn left. But when I turn right it squeaks even louder and stronger. Brake related? Fronts? Best way to fix it?
Also, I have a horrible squeak that makes me want to light this thing on fire. The squeak randomly starts on its own and the only way to stop is to touch the brakes. The slightest touch of the brakes, just enough to get the lights to come on, stops the squeak. As soon as I let off the brakes the squeak comes back. The squeak also speeds up as I accelerate. I've also figured out that the squeak does not occur when I turn left. But when I turn right it squeaks even louder and stronger. Brake related? Fronts? Best way to fix it?




