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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
But it doesn't immediately engage when you pull the stick. It takes some rotation before it locks up. You're supposed to shift before you get stuck, ideally. When I need 4WD and I can't move, I shift to reverse after pulling the lever. That usually engages 4HI in my experience.
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
How are you supposed to shift into 4wd if you are stuck and not already in 4wd?
For example:
Went on vacation to Mexico to come one to my lovely xj surrounded by 3ft of snow. How do you shift into 4wd when you obviously can't shift on the fly, I know 4hi won't engage while stopped since the movement itself is what engages the 4wd. I hear 4lo is shift on the fly too, but at like 2-3mph to mesh the gears together. But can you shift into 4 hi or lo while stopped without grinding when you start your xj? I don't see the shift on the fly as a feature but an Inconvince in situations when you can't be moving, like being stuck
For example:
Went on vacation to Mexico to come one to my lovely xj surrounded by 3ft of snow. How do you shift into 4wd when you obviously can't shift on the fly, I know 4hi won't engage while stopped since the movement itself is what engages the 4wd. I hear 4lo is shift on the fly too, but at like 2-3mph to mesh the gears together. But can you shift into 4 hi or lo while stopped without grinding when you start your xj? I don't see the shift on the fly as a feature but an Inconvince in situations when you can't be moving, like being stuck
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
1989 xj 4.0 AW 4 My Jeep quit running in the driveway about 1 month ago. After researching the no spark issue i unplugged the CPS and plugged it back in and i was up and running again. Not knowing that was only the start of my CPS problem. Fast forward 1 month and it quits while driving and i end up paying 90 bucks for the tow home !! Long story short the dealer does not have a CPS in stock so I buy a Napa premium, put it in and still no spark ! i test it and it reads .1 V ! my question is should i drill the holes out
bigger on it to move it closer to the flywheel or should i wait for 3 weeks and get one from the dealer ?? Thanks in advance for the help guys !!
bigger on it to move it closer to the flywheel or should i wait for 3 weeks and get one from the dealer ?? Thanks in advance for the help guys !!
Post 7 in my link if you haven't already seen it.
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
But it doesn't immediately engage when you pull the stick. It takes some rotation before it locks up. You're supposed to shift before you get stuck, ideally. When I need 4WD and I can't move, I shift to reverse after pulling the lever. That usually engages 4HI in my experience.
^^^This.
Ive parked in mud before, not too deep ust a few inches, and had rain that night. Next morning I slowly rocked her forwards and back, Drive then reverse, and shifted while going in reverse and boom engaged.
It may be a lil harder if you haven't used it in a few months but once you start using it again then youll be good even standing still.
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From: Mercer County, NJ
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From: Texas/New Mexico/Florida
Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: V6 2.8L
2.8L a/c delete
Any info out there about a/c system delete for v6 2.8L engines? I see lots of stuff dealing with the 4.0 (of course, I know the 2.8 is the 'redheaded stepchild' of the GM family of motors).
The belt routing system is simple, and I'm wondering if it is acceptable to just remove the a/c belt from the system. I can't find a bypass pulley for this car. No a/c belt would still leave alternator/air pump and pwr steering/fan belts. No change in direction...Seems like all I need is a shorter belt. Any wisdom?
The belt routing system is simple, and I'm wondering if it is acceptable to just remove the a/c belt from the system. I can't find a bypass pulley for this car. No a/c belt would still leave alternator/air pump and pwr steering/fan belts. No change in direction...Seems like all I need is a shorter belt. Any wisdom?
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Sounds like you'd double the amount of power that thing makes!
Rock Auto lists some belts without A/C. Hopefully someone who knows that engine will chime in as to whether this the right way to go.
Rock Auto lists some belts without A/C. Hopefully someone who knows that engine will chime in as to whether this the right way to go.
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From: Texas/New Mexico/Florida
Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: V6 2.8L
Haha, I know
... it is a bit of a slug, but it's kept me on the road (and vice versa) since I first started driving! Thanks for the tip on the shorter belts from Rock Auto, much appreciated.
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From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Any info out there about a/c system delete for v6 2.8L engines? I see lots of stuff dealing with the 4.0 (of course, I know the 2.8 is the 'redheaded stepchild' of the GM family of motors).
The belt routing system is simple, and I'm wondering if it is acceptable to just remove the a/c belt from the system. I can't find a bypass pulley for this car. No a/c belt would still leave alternator/air pump and pwr steering/fan belts. No change in direction...Seems like all I need is a shorter belt. Any wisdom?
The belt routing system is simple, and I'm wondering if it is acceptable to just remove the a/c belt from the system. I can't find a bypass pulley for this car. No a/c belt would still leave alternator/air pump and pwr steering/fan belts. No change in direction...Seems like all I need is a shorter belt. Any wisdom?
Shut the hell up if you don't know what you are talking about
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Uh I just think the s10 crowd would know more about these engines since its a GM think *** munch
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Both of you, cool it.
OD, he makes a valid point. We have less exposure to the motor.
Hick, that doesn't mean we can't help the guy out. The motor was used in XJs/MJs for three years, and we have a lot of salty old guys here who remember when they were new.
OD, he makes a valid point. We have less exposure to the motor.
Hick, that doesn't mean we can't help the guy out. The motor was used in XJs/MJs for three years, and we have a lot of salty old guys here who remember when they were new.
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From: Texas/New Mexico/Florida
Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: V6 2.8L
Thanks, I appreciate everyone clearing this up for me. My apologies for the newb question. Looking forward to pulling the a/c and seeing what sort of a difference it makes for the ol' jeep.
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
While S10 people will probably have more exposure to the engine itself it's in a different configuration. It's about as relevant as the Buicks the engine also came in. Likewise if someone asked about an AMC 6-258 we wouldn't recommend a Gremlin forum would we? Even TJ and XJ belt routing is different.