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Feb 14, 2011 | 09:47 AM

#3211

nemanjaguitar

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From: Indiana

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantic238

no i was LOLing because it was pretty obvious. Anyway the PO could have unplugged that because of some electrical problem with the fan. You have to investigate.

Ma tu sei un Italiano!? Io sono un Serbo, da Belgrado. Un vicino! tante volte che sono stato in Italia...
Thanks man, I will see what it is. Even with the plug on, I could not hear my fan coming on while driving around town.. suspicious...

Feb 14, 2011 | 10:36 AM

#3212

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sideways99

hope you guys can help me out
when i did my lift i picked up a rusty's adj track bar
so the problem is i keep blowin the frame end tre
swapped it twice
original lasted 3 months 2nd lasted 2 and this one now just let go
i know its junk cuz i can hear it pop every time i turn hard and my rig wanders like a stray cat goin down the road

how much lift are you running? Once you get above 3" of lift you should really consider a double shear track bar instead of the stock style end. This would solve your problems of blowing joints every few months due to the extreme angle.

Feb 14, 2011 | 10:37 AM

#3213

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

Quote:

Originally Posted by BL77

2. My XJ auto trans shifts up and down beautifully through the low gears (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) but once it is in its top gear you really have to bury the accelerator to get it to down shift, especially in hilly terrain. Is this normal or is something not right?

adjust the kickdown cable for starters

Feb 14, 2011 | 10:43 AM

#3214

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00Pajeepcherokee

My 2000 has the 8.25 back and Dana 30 up front. So are all Dana 30's 27 spline? Looking at getting a locker for the front and this bit of info seems to be important

all Jeep d30 front axles are 27-spline. You have a low-pinion, standard gear cut d30. The kit you get MUST be specific to 2000/2001 XJs (pre-2000 HPd30s are reverse-cut gears)

Feb 14, 2011 | 10:54 AM

#3215

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oddman1980

What can i expect from a Jeep Cherokee with the 4.0 engine and an automatic? I'm seriously considering a 1996 I have found. I see them EVERYWHERE, and usually that means parts are cheaper, aftermarket is bigger, and should I need something for it from a junkyard, there will be another one there.

I'm wondering, on average, are these dependable vehicles? Does it have an iron cylinder head, or an aluminum one? Will it eat head gaskets? Are the transmissions durable? What BIG obvious issues would I not see, not being an Expert on Cherokees?

They are very dependable and will last 300k miles+ if properly maintained. the AW-4 tranny that is in the 96 is also very dependable and strong. Head gaskets are usually not too much of a problem. Cylinder head is cast iron.

Biggest issues tend to be gounding/electrical gremlins, and steering/trackbar bushings going bad causing "death wobble"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oddman1980

A last question - the 4.0 High Output engine looks suspiciously similar to the 258 straight six that my mom's car (1982 AMC Concord) had when I was a kid. Are they based on the same engine? I remember that being a bit too much motor for that little car, but being smooth, quiet, and reliable.

You're right! the modern 4.0L is the equivalent of the AMC 242, and is the next step evolution of the 258 I-6 in your mom's car. They are very strong engines, and are well suited for a jeep cherokee's weight.

Feb 14, 2011 | 11:00 AM

#3216

double_ot_xj

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From: Blairsville, PA

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L home brew Snorkle

What years??

I am looking for a list of what years and other models came with a Dana 30 high pinion with ABS. Anyone know?

Feb 14, 2011 | 11:03 AM

#3217

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

Quote:

Originally Posted by robthir43

Okay this Jeep is new to me.

I had a mechanic change the radiator, distributor, coil pack and put on a new head set.

25 miles later, I get a light(PO302)

I changed the cap, rotor, wires, plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter and put in some gumout.

The light actually went off by itself until I got to a 1/4 tank of gas, then it came on again(I felt like the going off on its own was a fluke) and then it started running rough.

I filled the tank and it felt better, but again at a 1/4 tank of gas, it started running rough again and the code is still there( I reset it and it comes back in 5 miles or so)

Now, according to the forum, I should re-gap the plugs, check the wires again, I have some seafoam and more high octane fuel system cleaner.

What else? Should I question the mechanic's ignition coil?

I got this Jeep to play with and still haven't gotten to the budget that I set for it. I'm having fun with it and I know it will be a great toy when I get it done, but this little thing is a nuisance. Thanks in advance.

My analysis of your problem is you have a few things going on. Your misfire is likely fuel supply related. The fact that it goes away when you fill the tank and comes back once it's almost empty is a big red flag that you either have dirt/debris in the gas tank that clogs up the pump screen when it gets low enough, or even more likely that you have water in your gas tank.

The best course of action here is to drop the tank and empty it out completely, and then refill with fresh gas from a major gas company station (better quality control / tank maintenance) and a new screen for the pump if it looks clogged. I'd also replace the fuel filter while you're at it.

If the problem persists, i would look at getting the fuel injectors cleaned professionally, or at least use fuel injector cleaner you buy from the dealership (they tend to work WAYYY better than the generic stuff you find at the auto parts store)

Feb 14, 2011 | 11:14 AM

#3218

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

Quote:

Originally Posted by double_ot_xj

I am looking for a list of what years and other models came with a Dana 30 high pinion with ABS. Anyone know?

Most XJs 1984-1999 came with HPd30s. ABS is not model specific (it was an option), so it will vary by vehicle (just look for the big booster besides the brake reservoir). Also you can tell if a, XJ does NOT have ABS by looking at the rear diff - if it has a c8.25 rear, it does not have ABS.

They can also be found in YJs and TJs, although i'm not sure if they are high pinion

Feb 14, 2011 | 11:32 AM

#3219

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1988BlueBullet

I'm looking for a quality pair of driving lights to replace the OEM fogs on my XJ. Any recommendations on a set that will fit ?

Which fogs the lower stock ones? I think it's hella that puts out a 100w h3 bulb that fits

Feb 14, 2011 | 11:35 AM

#3220

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

100w bulbs are illegal for on-road use. Stick to the standard 55w for driving lights/fog lights. I have a cheap pair from Harbor Freight that work great. Advance Auto also has some "baja" fogs that look/work pretty good.

Feb 14, 2011 | 11:38 AM

#3221

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukie564

As true as the 100w is illegal for on road use that why I asked him which fogs they for. Grill placed fogs I wouldn't go that hi so I won't blind people but he might Be ok if they are the at the bottom of the grill. But irregardless to that how are the baja's

Feb 14, 2011 | 12:01 PM

#3222

fantic238

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Year: 1988 limited

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 litre

Quote:

Originally Posted by nemanjaguitar

100% Italiano da Napoli ma vivo in Francia...

Switch on the AC to see if the fan works..

Feb 14, 2011 | 12:47 PM

#3223

generalpee

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From: Broken Arrow,OKLAHOMA

Year: 1991 Limited 4.0l

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L block is a 99 wrangler

Just a FYI I did the bans lights the two square ones from autozone. I had them on one morning about 2 yrs ago I was at a light a policeman was sitting at the light across from me. He said he couldn't see nothin for about half a block till I got to the stop light. He pulled me over asked me to turn them off. He was cool but he said even factory fog lights are to bright. But anyways I know the police pull u over for having them on

Feb 14, 2011 | 12:58 PM

#3224

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by generalpee

Ha wow. It might be an are thing meaning I had a bad light switch an had to drive with bright and hazards and didn't get pulled over and cops saw me. But with that in mind I'll be sure to be careful I never realized how bright lights can be

Feb 14, 2011 | 01:07 PM

#3225

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

Quote:

Originally Posted by generalpee

That's retarded...if they are properly aimed they are 100% legal to use while driving if they are at or below the level of the headlights.