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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by acewingman89
What the hell is this an why is it clicking???
Don't have a clue but mine does too! Lol
Old Nov 27, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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Evap solenoid. Venting fumes from gas tank into intake manifold.
Old Nov 27, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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Im looking to upgrade axles, looking to find a hp 44 for front and still undecided on 9" or 8.8 rear, my question is what is the best gearing for woods trail, crawling, ect. This will never be a street vehicle.
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by salad
Evap solenoid. Venting fumes from gas tank into intake manifold.
I'm just going to take a guess and as long as it is clicking it's working?
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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Yeah, that's completely normal
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Yeah, that's completely normal
Alright. Just wasn't sure and wanted to check. Thanks salad
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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how hard is it to change a thermostat in a 01 cherokee? The heater never gets warm warm. thinking it might be the thermostat being stuck wide open or something. Thought id check that before even thinking bout the heater core. haha.
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport
how hard is it to change a thermostat in a 01 cherokee? The heater never gets warm warm. thinking it might be the thermostat being stuck wide open or something. Thought id check that before even thinking bout the heater core. haha.
Not hard, drain a little bit of coolant, undo the hose on the housing, unbolt housing and coolant temp sensor, pull old thermostat install new in reverse with new gasket.
Check coolant level?
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MichiganCherokee
Not hard, drain a little bit of coolant, undo the hose on the housing, unbolt housing and coolant temp sensor, pull old thermostat install new in reverse with new gasket.
Check coolant level?
thanks, its my moms cherokee now, just checking, the coolant is ok, she needs a new radiator i think, its been leaking pretty bad. might knock both out when the money is there haha
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport

thanks, its my moms cherokee now, just checking, the coolant is ok, she needs a new radiator i think, its been leaking pretty bad. might knock both out when the money is there haha
Just do it all in one run. Water pump, tstat, radiator, fan clutch, any hoses that look suspect.

Then you won't have to worry about it for a long while.
Old Nov 28, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
Just do it all in one run. Water pump, tstat, radiator, fan clutch, any hoses that look suspect.

Then you won't have to worry about it for a long while.
sounds like a plan!
Old Nov 29, 2013 | 09:32 AM
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Rather than getting a new aftermarket bumper, I have an arc welder, is it a bad idea to weld on recovery points and some sort of custom stinger bar to the stock bumper?
Old Nov 29, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Perrin Pockets
Rather than getting a new aftermarket bumper, I have an arc welder, is it a bad idea to weld on recovery points and some sort of custom stinger bar to the stock bumper?
The stock bumper is not for recovery, its flimsy metal and would not hold up at all. Most aftermarket bumpers tie into the unibody for support with 4-7 bolts going down each side. Do not attempt to make recovery points on stock bumpers. You will hurt someone when the bumper comes flying off from a good tug! Save up or build a bumper yourself if you have the skills.
Old Nov 29, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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Hey guys im new here and I had a question about a 1988 MJ. I know know this is the xj forum and google brought me here. I was looking at buying a 1988 MJ pioneer amd wanted to know what was different on the pioneer than a regular mj. I was reading on the "stock comanche and cherokee specs" thread, but it was closed so I couldnt ask there. It said nothing about the pioneer. If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks



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