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Mar 8, 2011 | 06:05 PM

#3616

wildspear

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Joined: May 2010

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From: Western Michigan

Year: 1993

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l inline 6

Dukie, if you change your oil pump do you have to prime it before you bolt it in? I never change a oil pump and Im totaly clueless.

Mar 8, 2011 | 06:22 PM

#3617

dukie564

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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

remove the cover and pack it full of vaseline before installing

Mar 8, 2011 | 06:47 PM

#3618

TruckD

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Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 187

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From: Longview, TX

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Litre

This haynes manual makes it seem more complicated than that, so i hope your outline is better lol

Mar 8, 2011 | 06:51 PM

#3619

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

its really not, just REALLY messy. The hardest part is getting the suspension to hang low enough to get the oil pan off. There are a crapload of bolts to take out for the pan. The two at the rear and front are different size so keep them organized to put back in the same spot. 2 bolts hold the oil pump to the block

Mar 8, 2011 | 07:35 PM

#3620

TruckD

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Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 187

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From: Longview, TX

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Litre

good enough for me, thanks for the heads up

Mar 8, 2011 | 07:56 PM

#3621

Sideways99

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Joined: Dec 2010

Posts: 1,240

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From: Rocket Country MI

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by baloozabub

Was going to put new brakes all the way around on my 98 XJ. What is a good reliable brand? I keep reading reviews of different types of pads and I am not sure which is best for the money.

just fyi pay attention on the rears
two diff shoes small ones go to the front
it makes a difference trust me

Mar 8, 2011 | 08:23 PM

#3622

Nperryman

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Joined: Dec 2010

Posts: 1,246

Likes: 1

From: Missouri

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0 L

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildspear

Look at my profile pick. 4.5 lift and 235/75/r15

Thanks man! Nice jeep btw.

Mar 8, 2011 | 09:16 PM

#3623

Marine Mike

Junior Member

Joined: Feb 2010

Posts: 57

Likes: 0

From: Arizona

Year: 98

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocko

Are there "bumper kits" available? like, not a welded up bumper but all the pieces to weld your own together?

Check out jeeptubes.com, not the greatest selection of bumpers but they got a lot of really cool stuff that I'm gonna take advantage of! (Tube doors!)

Mar 8, 2011 | 09:27 PM

#3624

ellisfan77

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Joined: Jul 2010

Posts: 56

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From: chesapeake

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00Pajeepcherokee

Or..... go to a Dodge/Jeep dealer and get the specs printed off for your Jeep.

i know dealerships charge like crazy and for every little thing, but do they charge for a spec sheet?

Mar 8, 2011 | 09:31 PM

#3625

Modestmike

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Joined: Jan 2011

Posts: 707

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From: Los Fresnos, Texas

Year: 2k

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

radiator swap/transmission cooler lines

I'm planning on swapping my rad for a CFS 3 row radiator and I was wondering if I could cut out the problematic quick release clips on the transmission line and use high pressure rubber hose with clamps if I run into problems and get frustrated, which I do very easily.

Mar 8, 2011 | 11:01 PM

#3626

JustCuz

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Joined: Dec 2010

Posts: 28

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From: Andalusia Alabama

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I searched for this prior to asking, so I hope I'm not kicking a dead horse. I just did a fluid change on my rear axle and noticed "DANA 066 2" stamped onto the housing under the cover. Since Dana did not make a 66 or a 066 for that matter, what does this mean. I had been under the impression that I had a Chrysler 8.25.

Mar 8, 2011 | 11:42 PM

#3627

Modestmike

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Posts: 707

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From: Los Fresnos, Texas

Year: 2k

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modestmike

Nvm...I was able to search when I got home on my desktop computer(my iPod kept crashing). It seems that a few people have cut the quick connect fitting off with no ill effect.

Mar 9, 2011 | 02:07 AM

#3628

A55MULL3T

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Joined: Nov 2010

Posts: 282

Likes: 0

From: SalinasCA

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 L, 242 CID

rear disc brake conversion

i want to convert the rear drums to disc and looking for info on what parts off of what fit and directions on how to install / convert them. thanks!

Mar 9, 2011 | 02:30 AM

#3629

Cnwxj

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Posts: 596

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Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by A55MULL3T

i want to convert the rear drums to disc and looking for info on what parts off of what fit and directions on how to install / convert them. thanks!

I think there is a build/ write up on this.

Mar 9, 2011 | 02:48 AM

#3630

A55MULL3T

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Joined: Nov 2010

Posts: 282

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From: SalinasCA

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 L, 242 CID

actually found a great one here..

http://www.madxj.com/default.htm

along w some other good stuff