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CF Veteran
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,838
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From: South Dakota
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
90cherokeeguy
why does my 90 take what seems like a long time to crank over (it may be just around 10 ish seconds)
why does my 90 take what seems like a long time to crank over (it may be just around 10 ish seconds)
CF Veteran
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,240
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From: Rocket Country MI
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
for an at they do very well on and off road
a little road noise but i blame my alignment
CF Veteran
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Rocket Country MI
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
try cleanin the two lines coming off the valve cover
tps could be bad outta the box a buddy of mine is a parts slinger and has it happen on a regular
to me what it sounds like is its getting choked, is your exaust clear, no pinches or whatnot in the pipe, bad cat maybe, just not enough to trip your o-2 yet
tps could be bad outta the box a buddy of mine is a parts slinger and has it happen on a regular
to me what it sounds like is its getting choked, is your exaust clear, no pinches or whatnot in the pipe, bad cat maybe, just not enough to trip your o-2 yet
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 8
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From: Denison, TX
Year: 90 and 91
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Large hose coming off of vacuum reservoir
I'm still trying to find out where the larger hose that comes off the vac res. behind the bumper on a 90 w/AC goes to. It goes by the battery towards the firewall. It had been chewed on by a rat along with alot of other stuff. Can you also get replacement hard vac lines? The small ones.
Seasoned Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 414
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From: Portland, Oregon
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
My '87 XJ has a vibration from the front end under heavy braking. The harder I brake, the stronger I feel the vibration. It has new front pads and rotors as well as new rear drums, shoes, and hardware; I also replaced all brake lines and bled the system at the time. So I don't think it's an issue with the brakes themselves, but I'm wondering if I could be a front end component that is worn out. Any ideas what it could be?
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Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 53
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From: Southeast Wisconsin
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
My '87 XJ has a vibration from the front end under heavy braking. The harder I brake, the stronger I feel the vibration. It has new front pads and rotors as well as new rear drums, shoes, and hardware; I also replaced all brake lines and bled the system at the time. So I don't think it's an issue with the brakes themselves, but I'm wondering if I could be a front end component that is worn out. Any ideas what it could be?
One thing you might take a look at is whether one of the rotors got a little something behind it when you were installing. That might account for it being a bit off.
☠ CF Sheriff ☠
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15,197
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
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Posts: 424
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From: Memphis,TN area
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: ERH 4.0L 16 Power Tech
Draining coolant from the block
I've just purchased my first Jeep Cherokee. The coolant appears a bit muddy. The owner's manual suggests removing the rad cap,opening the coolant reservoir, removing the block drain and draining the coolant thru the block. In reviewing the coolant flush, water pump changes, etc I've not seen any reference to removing that plug. Just wondering if anyone has actually used the suggested method and what the results were?
Data: 1998 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0L, 4WD, 45K miles, No leaks!
Data: 1998 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0L, 4WD, 45K miles, No leaks!
☠ CF Sheriff ☠
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
you don't need to drain the block. Best way to drain the system is to just remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator and let it flow out into a bucket. Then just refill with new coolant.
If it is muddy, consider also getting a "flush kit", where you splice a garden hose fitting into the heater core hose to backflush the system with clean water before refilling.
If it is muddy, consider also getting a "flush kit", where you splice a garden hose fitting into the heater core hose to backflush the system with clean water before refilling.
CF Veteran
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,175
Likes: 31
From: Boston
Year: 2000
Engine: 4.7L
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 116
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From: Gads Hill, Ontario
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hey Guys, hoping someone can help me find out whats going on with my Cherokee.. Start up idle is horrible, if you hit the gas it chokes out and shakes and sounds like it is dying, you have to dump the clutch to get it moving. As soon as the clutch is engaged motor instantly smoothes out and runs perfectly, until you put it in neutral, then she goes right back to sputtering. The previous owner told me that when he drove it for a lil while it would just die, he'd let it cool and it would start right back up, I'm not sure if these are related problems. I dont think this is a fuel problem, like I said it runs great after you get it in gear and engage the clutch, but you have to engage the clutch to make it run normal. any suggestions?
Does it run OK in neutral with the clutch UP?
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Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 60
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From: michigan
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
try cleanin the two lines coming off the valve cover
tps could be bad outta the box a buddy of mine is a parts slinger and has it happen on a regular
to me what it sounds like is its getting choked, is your exaust clear, no pinches or whatnot in the pipe, bad cat maybe, just not enough to trip your o-2 yet
tps could be bad outta the box a buddy of mine is a parts slinger and has it happen on a regular
to me what it sounds like is its getting choked, is your exaust clear, no pinches or whatnot in the pipe, bad cat maybe, just not enough to trip your o-2 yet
☠ CF Sheriff ☠
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
I'm preparing a class action suit on Jeep roof leaks and am looking for people who have leaks in their cars or trucks.
If you have a leak, especially from around the Sunroof, please contact me ASAP. My lawyers will represent you for free.
Write me at stet@charter.net.
And please let your friends know about the suit.
Thanks.
If you have a leak, especially from around the Sunroof, please contact me ASAP. My lawyers will represent you for free.
Write me at stet@charter.net.
And please let your friends know about the suit.
Thanks.
Really?
Dude, if you own a Cherokee it's at LEAST 10 years old, probably more. Rubber seals dry out and crack over time.
This is retarded.
