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Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Changed the thermostat for the second time this month and it still didn't help. This is where the temp sits, you idle for a half hour it moves up just above the line. But it always just sits at the line, is this normal?
Also when I have the HVAC set to hot and on vent it's Luke warm air but when I turn on bi-level is warmer.
Also when I have the HVAC set to hot and on vent it's Luke warm air but when I turn on bi-level is warmer.
No you don't. They don't run well.
CF Veteran
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 3,132
Likes: 357
From: Andover, VT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 L
Didn't do enough research before hand I guess, and I had some money. But I got it for 340 shipped. I know they are typically 400+ shipping. But regardless I'm hoping I don't have to do grinding otherwise this will take me another day. But I'm in the middle of removing the old alternator and one of the small 7mm nuts have become stuck on there and for the life of me I can't remove it. After pb blaster and some muscle it has since become stripped. Has anyone dealt with that before? There is not a lot of playroom in there to get it off using other methods. At least that I have thought of.
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 523
Likes: 2
From: Manassas, VA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Have you tried back flushing the heater core? That may get you a little more heat, though it doesn't sound like the root of your problem. It took my luke warm system to a normal temp. Best part is it's free! Provided you have a garden hose.
CF Veteran
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 9,897
Likes: 2
From: shawnee,ks
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
It won't even get to operating temp, sits at 150-160 all the time. Has a new 195° stat too
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 43,971
Likes: 1,579
From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
No, I don't lick fish.
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 11,169
Likes: 26
From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Just got done removing ALL the carpet out of the jeep. Against the lower part of the firewall at the front of the footwells is a black rubber mat w/ some non-dense spongy foam behind it... can't quite figure out how to pull that out. Anyone know if it's screw or bolted in somewhere?
Member
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
From: Kuna, ID
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I just noticed that when I'm outside of the jeep with it idling, I can gear the fuel pump. It's kind of loud. Sometimes I can hear it from the inside as well. Is it time to look for a new pump?
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Just got done removing ALL the carpet out of the jeep. Against the lower part of the firewall at the front of the footwells is a black rubber mat w/ some non-dense spongy foam behind it... can't quite figure out how to pull that out. Anyone know if it's screw or bolted in somewhere?
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 95
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta, GA
Model: Cherokee
I've got a question about a price on some parts I found locally. Hopefully this is tech-related enough.
On Craigslist I found a set of rear leaf springs from a 2000 Sport with 85,000 miles on them for $60. The same guy is also selling a Pro comp 2" add-a-leaf set and is asking $30. I was going to offer him something lower for the leaves and AAL.
I'm looking for a very cheap way to get a couple of extra inches under my XJ. My XJ has 243,xxx miles on it and the leaves look pretty flat. Should I jump on this deal?
On Craigslist I found a set of rear leaf springs from a 2000 Sport with 85,000 miles on them for $60. The same guy is also selling a Pro comp 2" add-a-leaf set and is asking $30. I was going to offer him something lower for the leaves and AAL.
I'm looking for a very cheap way to get a couple of extra inches under my XJ. My XJ has 243,xxx miles on it and the leaves look pretty flat. Should I jump on this deal?
Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 247
Likes: 0
From: Locust Grove, Ga
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Not a fan of add-a-leafs myself, they tend to flatten out quickly, try and locate a full pack, or just build yourself a bastard pack to obtain the lift you want, better yet, do a shackle relocation from HD, get some lift and fix the shackle angle that Jeep screwed up from the factory.
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Not a fan of add-a-leafs myself, they tend to flatten out quickly, try and locate a full pack, or just build yourself a bastard pack to obtain the lift you want, better yet, do a shackle relocation from HD, get some lift and fix the shackle angle that Jeep screwed up from the factory.
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 95
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta, GA
Model: Cherokee
Thanks! I'm going for as close to a 2" lift as possible. After a little searching I noticed it is a bit of a trial and error process. Guess I'll start my S10/Dakota leaf search. Theres gotta be some combo that yields a 2" gain over stock.
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