I meant to make sure it was leaking there. Not tear it down just to do chain.

If it is leaking, yes replace it. Do cover gasket and front seal. Since you will have it apart anyway.

 

X2 after I hit a tree I had to replace the timing cover and all that jazz. Do yourself a favor and remove the front clip and the radiator to do it.

My engine has 268k with the original chain and gears, engine ran like new after new chains and gears.

 

Hi All,

I am new to the Cherokee and to the forum.

I bought a friends '99 XJ A/T and immediately fell in love with it.

I have a problem with it. The car barely moves in L4 and theres a good strain on the transmission to move it say 10mph. I realize that it may need lubrication so need to know if I should just change the lube ( which one to use) and also should I do a flushing? The second part of my question is - I do not know if I have a Chrysler case so want to post the pic and get your response on it.

Please advise if I should change it and look for Chrysler or keep it. I have used the car in the desert in H4 and drives very well. I am mostly using it for Dune bashing.



Mosalf 0566161157

 

If by L4 you mean 4wd Lo range, you're not suppose to go above 10mph with that and you should be in 1st gear iirc. That's only for pulling someone outta ditch or a good hill you can't do in 4hi. Plus depending on the TC you have, you shouldnt use 4wd unless you in mud, deep/slippery snow, sand etc. Never dry pavement.

 

Question, What size bolts hold the crossmember in again. Need to remove my TC drop soon and wanna pick up new bolts

 

15mm?

 

First off, have a complete chassis lubrication done including checking all the gearbox fluid levels and condition.

 

Also thread pitch too. Can't find the stock ones i took off of course

 

I just gave you the wrench size!! I shoulda known you could figure that out. LOL. Another cup of java for me..........

 

***, i almost started laughing in my quiet office with my coworker across from me. I need to get 4 new ones before i do the SYE.

 

Computers sure have increased productivity at the office, haven't they?

 

Oh yea. I get almost half as much work done as before.

 

Ok thanks, what lube oil do you recommend? I am in Dubai.


Mosalf 0566161157

 

Yup, I meant it as 4wd Lo range. I use 4hi all the time. The hill climb is not possible with Cherokee in 4 Lo but entirely possible with another Cherokee '00. Seems like I got the wrong end of the stick


Mosalf 0566161157

 

High Temp!! Just kidding.


ATF in transfer case. Have you tried adjusting the linkage?