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Joined: Apr 2014
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Model: Cherokee
Hey, I'm getting my first car and its going to be a 1999 Jeep Cherokee sport 4D 4.0L I6. The car was in a minor flood, and a "fender bender". It supposedly runs and drives but need all its fluids changed. What should I look for in terms of needed repairs considering what its been through? Thanks in advance.
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,692
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Hey, I'm getting my first car and its going to be a 1999 Jeep Cherokee sport 4D 4.0L I6. The car was in a minor flood, and a "fender bender". It supposedly runs and drives but need all its fluids changed. What should I look for in terms of needed repairs considering what its been through? Thanks in advance.
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,994
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From: San Jose
Year: 89
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Hey guys, Love this site! I'm a first time poster, so I hope this is the right thread. I'm also a first time Jeep owner. In January I got an '89 Cherokee Laredo 4x4. 4.0 Liter Automatic trans. with about 90k miles on it. It's my daily driver and I just started hearing knocks when I turn the steering wheel. Especially in reverse. It's coming from the linkage but everything looks secure. The cotter pins are all still there and the nuts aren't loose. Is this a bushing problem, or what? I'm not a mechanic, but I am mechanically inclined, so any info would help. 
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Cruiser54
Renix engine has 166K on it. Came out of a 89 Cherokee; body was rusted out so guy junked it but pulled engine and trans before doing so. I bought the complete engine from him. The engine had no knocks or pings only leaking valve cover gasket that I am aware of. Got a good deal on it and will allow me to get short block built and still be able to drive my jeep while doing that portion of build.
Will most likely just go with a good 87 -90 Master Rebuild kit and skip the thinner gasket notion. Just want to build fresh engine and get most bang for buck.
So think the plan will be the following.
1.) Short Block Assy. sourced from 89 Renix engine
2.) 97 XJ 0663 Head
3.) 99 Intake with throttle body and new sensors I already have on my 97 4.) Bosch 703 Injectors already on my 97
5.) 87 - 90 Master Rebuild Kit using STD Size bearings and rings
Should I have Renix block cleaned and new cam bearings installed by machine shop? Would this be the right thing to do or just inspect them? What would you look for on the cam bearings to determine need of replacment.
Keep in mind there will be a new cam and lifters installed.
Thanks for the help!
Renix engine has 166K on it. Came out of a 89 Cherokee; body was rusted out so guy junked it but pulled engine and trans before doing so. I bought the complete engine from him. The engine had no knocks or pings only leaking valve cover gasket that I am aware of. Got a good deal on it and will allow me to get short block built and still be able to drive my jeep while doing that portion of build.
Will most likely just go with a good 87 -90 Master Rebuild kit and skip the thinner gasket notion. Just want to build fresh engine and get most bang for buck.
So think the plan will be the following.
1.) Short Block Assy. sourced from 89 Renix engine
2.) 97 XJ 0663 Head
3.) 99 Intake with throttle body and new sensors I already have on my 97 4.) Bosch 703 Injectors already on my 97
5.) 87 - 90 Master Rebuild Kit using STD Size bearings and rings
Should I have Renix block cleaned and new cam bearings installed by machine shop? Would this be the right thing to do or just inspect them? What would you look for on the cam bearings to determine need of replacment.
Keep in mind there will be a new cam and lifters installed.
Thanks for the help!
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I already explained what the lights mean. I'm not tearing out a bunch of clusters so I can shine a flashlight through the lens. Think I'm nucking futs or something? LOL.
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Well...
- Lives in the middle of nowhere atop a mountain
- Make a living passing gas and pulling his hose
- Dedicates hours each day to Internet forums
- On said forums first thing in the morning, before coffee, even
- Obsessed with 25-year-old rust buckets
- Prefers decades-old French electronics to a modern PCM
- Screws oil filters onto firearms instead of engines
- Inexplicable loathing for tractor engines
- Leaves business cards in other people's vehicles, sometimes stalks them
- Fraternizes with Canadians
I'm pretty sure that's enough to get you on a few watch lists.
- Lives in the middle of nowhere atop a mountain
- Make a living passing gas and pulling his hose
- Dedicates hours each day to Internet forums
- On said forums first thing in the morning, before coffee, even
- Obsessed with 25-year-old rust buckets
- Prefers decades-old French electronics to a modern PCM
- Screws oil filters onto firearms instead of engines
- Inexplicable loathing for tractor engines
- Leaves business cards in other people's vehicles, sometimes stalks them
- Fraternizes with Canadians
I'm pretty sure that's enough to get you on a few watch lists.
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Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 47
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From: Indiana
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
96 up Camshaft in 89 Renix Block
Cruiser54
Thanks for the encouragement.
Since from what I gather the stock 96 and up dual cam profile will make a little more torque in lower rpm range would like to use it in the Renix short block.
To do this would I just have to use a timing set for the 87 - 90 Renix with the 96 up cam or are there other things that would need addressed?
Can anyone identify who made this camshaft and what the specs are?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-CAMSHAFT-CAM-AMC-JEEP-CHEROKEE-straight-inline-6-cylinder-199-258-4-0-LITER-/221401790210?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item338c933702&vxp=mtr
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Model: Cherokee
Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 151
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From: Ky
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Are you talking about the parking brake lever? I had that same issue, rusted solid. Hammer, heat, and Liquid Wrench solved that.
I don't remember if I took my own photos but here's a diagram of what the thing looks like (stolen from http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f13/9...ssue-586863/):
The lever pulls forward to actuate the brakes. Left is obviously reverse of the right.[/QUOTE]
Yes sir, the lever. Wow! those pics are exactly what I was expecting to find on my own search....figures they'd be on jeepforum and I missed them, I need to refresh my google skills me thinks. Thanks salad.
I don't remember if I took my own photos but here's a diagram of what the thing looks like (stolen from http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f13/9...ssue-586863/):
The lever pulls forward to actuate the brakes. Left is obviously reverse of the right.[/QUOTE]
Yes sir, the lever. Wow! those pics are exactly what I was expecting to find on my own search....figures they'd be on jeepforum and I missed them, I need to refresh my google skills me thinks. Thanks salad.