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Jun 6, 2013 | 01:21 PM

#31501

PoorManXj

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From: Greensboro NC

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_shirey

"Ill sell you mine, $50 shipped."

Lol.

Could need a new coil

Jun 6, 2013 | 01:23 PM

#31502

PoorManXj

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From: Greensboro NC

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiggles

I'm not totally sure, since you have cps'ss I'd just try that. If its not that than its the coil

Make sure coil wire has good connection

Jun 6, 2013 | 02:26 PM

#31503

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

Got it to start. Either CPS was bad or the plug or the coil came off.

I dropped a CPS bolt in the bellhousing. How do I get it back. Inspection plate is off

Jun 6, 2013 | 02:28 PM

#31504

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

Got it to start. Either CPS was bad or the plug or the coil came off.

I dropped a CPS bolt in the bellhousing. How do I get it back. Inspection plate is off

Fish around in there with a magnet. It should be right there...

Jun 6, 2013 | 02:28 PM

#31505

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrange2

Fish around in there with a magnet. It should be right there...

I'll try. **** me right lol? Gotta find a magnet

Jun 6, 2013 | 02:32 PM

#31506

PoorManXj

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From: Greensboro NC

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

I'll try. **** me right lol? Gotta find a magnet

Get em on an antenna cheap at hf or parts store

Jun 6, 2013 | 03:41 PM

#31507

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

Fixed it. Either the CPS or the main coil plug came off but all is well

Jun 6, 2013 | 04:16 PM

#31508

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselD

Finally got my 231 w/ sye in place of my 242 in my 91. The 231 came out of a 95. The speed sensor plugs don't match up. I still have the 242, should I/can I just swap the speed sensors out so the plug matches?

Bump for the 5 o'clock crowd lol.

Haven't sat down to google about it yet. Still know nothing.

Jun 6, 2013 | 04:25 PM

#31509

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

How to remove rear quarter panel window without breaking it lol?

Jun 6, 2013 | 04:38 PM

#31510

PoorManXj

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From: Greensboro NC

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

How to remove rear quarter panel window without breaking it lol?

Soap n water flat head screw driver with taps on it....never done one on xj though that's what I would try....body will flex on a hill may also aid u

Jun 6, 2013 | 04:40 PM

#31511

PoorManXj

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From: Greensboro NC

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

Fixed it. Either the CPS or the main coil plug came off but all is well

I've seen so many cars quit because of coil wire that's first thing I check...probly what it was

Jun 6, 2013 | 05:54 PM

#31512

DESERTXJ206

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From: Glendale,Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl

Is there a Oring or something on the Oil pressure sender adapter to block peice. Heres a pic

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Jun 6, 2013 | 06:00 PM

#31513

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

No. It's pipe thread. Tapered. Don't overtighten it.

Distributor gasket bad?

Jun 6, 2013 | 06:38 PM

#31514

Westy

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From: Chehalis, WA

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Anyone know a good way to get tint off a window? Just got a wing window from the junk yard so it detached, just want it to be clear like the rest

Jun 6, 2013 | 06:42 PM

#31515

ThatPurpleXJ

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From: Springfield Virginia

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westy

Anyone know a good way to get tint off a window? Just got a wing window from the junk yard so it detached, just want it to be clear like the rest

Heat gun if you've got one or a hair dryer, razor blades and lots of soapy water