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Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 730
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From: Joliet, Il
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: HO4.0 I6
I replaced my dying alt. and upgraded to a larger one and I just replaced the serpentine belt. I finally have everything installed again however now it isn't firing up.
It starts to crank but then slowly dies out. It doesn't fire up. I'm going to read through a no start thread here shortly. But if anyone knows something I should run out and check real quick please let me know.
It starts to crank but then slowly dies out. It doesn't fire up. I'm going to read through a no start thread here shortly. But if anyone knows something I should run out and check real quick please let me know.
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,139
Likes: 1
From: chillicothe, OH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
May be looking at an engine swap. I have a '91 w/ 4.0. I have heard that this is a one-off year for electrical and that I may face difficulties swapping. Any ideas if this is true and if so, any solutions? TIA....
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
I don't see why not. I'd use a gasket from '98
CF Veteran
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,458
Likes: 2
From: Glendale,Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl
1988 XJ 4x4
The plastic vacuum connector for the transfer case to engage the front Axle is cracked. Only one of the plastic lines snapped right at the connector and I don't think the 4x4 is engaging when I put in 4x4.
I was wondering if I can use some tight fit vacuum line instead of buying a new connector and vacuum harness.
It snapped right at the base of the connector so there's really no repairing it at the connector.
The plastic vacuum connector for the transfer case to engage the front Axle is cracked. Only one of the plastic lines snapped right at the connector and I don't think the 4x4 is engaging when I put in 4x4.
I was wondering if I can use some tight fit vacuum line instead of buying a new connector and vacuum harness.
It snapped right at the base of the connector so there's really no repairing it at the connector.
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 10,447
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From: Frederick, MD
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
1988 XJ 4x4
The plastic vacuum connector for the transfer case to engage the front Axle is cracked. Only one of the plastic lines snapped right at the connector and I don't think the 4x4 is engaging when I put in 4x4.
I was wondering if I can use some tight fit vacuum line instead of buying a new connector and vacuum harness.
It snapped right at the base of the connector so there's really no repairing it at the connector.
The plastic vacuum connector for the transfer case to engage the front Axle is cracked. Only one of the plastic lines snapped right at the connector and I don't think the 4x4 is engaging when I put in 4x4.
I was wondering if I can use some tight fit vacuum line instead of buying a new connector and vacuum harness.
It snapped right at the base of the connector so there's really no repairing it at the connector.
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
1988 XJ 4x4
The plastic vacuum connector for the transfer case to engage the front Axle is cracked. Only one of the plastic lines snapped right at the connector and I don't think the 4x4 is engaging when I put in 4x4.
I was wondering if I can use some tight fit vacuum line instead of buying a new connector and vacuum harness.
It snapped right at the base of the connector so there's really no repairing it at the connector.
The plastic vacuum connector for the transfer case to engage the front Axle is cracked. Only one of the plastic lines snapped right at the connector and I don't think the 4x4 is engaging when I put in 4x4.
I was wondering if I can use some tight fit vacuum line instead of buying a new connector and vacuum harness.
It snapped right at the base of the connector so there's really no repairing it at the connector.
CF Veteran
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,102
Likes: 364
From: Eustis, Florida
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I have a 96 Cherokee Classic 4.0/automatic 2wd. Will a rear axle from a 96 Cherokee 4.0/automatic 4X4 swap over without any modifications? Looking to go from 1 wheel drive to a real 2 wd.
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 43,971
Likes: 1,578
From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 43,971
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Disconnect and plug the vacuum lines from the transfer case, and do this https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fr...ss-91-a-38629/
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Be sure to grab the same model, it can be from any year XJ. If you don't you will need a new drive shaft to account for the change in pinion length, and 2WD driveshafts aren't that common.
