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I can not remove the spark plug coils on my 2009 3.7 L V6. Each has a bolt (not a nut) which remains captive in the manifold, and I can only lift the coil about an inch, until it hits the bolt. The bolt spins (loose) but does not come out. Anyone know how to remove the coils?
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
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From: chillicothe, OH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Think i had a caliper lock up yesterday. Started pulling right with no brakes applied. Front pass wheel hot as hades. Cooked all the water i threw on it. Sounded like the Fajitas at Los Mariachis- sizzlin'!!! Smelled nothing like them though. Horrible burnt asbestos smell. Few days prior seemed like the front left was grabbing. Maybe front right not opping properly at this point??? Then this happened. So took my time driving and it came back. Full brakes. No more heat. No more pulling right or left. I have driven it approximately 50 mes since without incident. Drives straight as an arrow. Doesnt pull either way now. Called my local shop, they said it prob just stuck with something in it, not allowing it to return. He said if it is operating now, it should be fine. What do you think???
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
How much power would be saved if I used led bulbs for pretty much everything except headlights dignified and interior. Thinking of doing led but thinking if it's worth it. Plus would led back up bulbs even be bright enough?
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From: Walnut Creek, CA
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter
Think i had a caliper lock up yesterday. Started pulling right with no brakes applied. Front pass wheel hot as hades. Cooked all the water i threw on it. Sounded like the Fajitas at Los Mariachis- sizzlin'!!! Smelled nothing like them though. Horrible burnt asbestos smell. Few days prior seemed like the front left was grabbing. Maybe front right not opping properly at this point??? Then this happened. So took my time driving and it came back. Full brakes. No more heat. No more pulling right or left. I have driven it approximately 50 mes since without incident. Drives straight as an arrow. Doesnt pull either way now. Called my local shop, they said it prob just stuck with something in it, not allowing it to return. He said if it is operating now, it should be fine. What do you think???
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From: west haven ct
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
hi i was wondering if anyone with a 8.25 was runing with 4.88 gears or know any one that is and where can u get the i only see NITRO Gears has them anyone have gears from there thanks
Last edited by jayxj33; Apr 26, 2011 at 12:13 AM.
Originally Posted by dukie564
On the 4.0L engine you CANNOT bypass the a/c pulley location with a smaller belt. You either need to replace the a/c compressor, or install a bypass pulley.
There is no possible configuration where a smaller belt's routing would turn the accessories in the correct direction.
They informed me they couldn't fix her until early this week because the closest place with a new AC compressor, the bearings were shot, was in Lansing. So I decided to call a few NAPA stores and found one.
Replaced it myself for $220 but I didn't fill it with refrigerant or the AC oil. I didn't connect the power to it though either. I need to do this before I send power to the compressor. My question is did I affect or hurt it in any way by not adding these?
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
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So I drove it to Michigan Thursday and stopped in a jeep stealership to get her fixed.
They informed me they couldn't fix her until early this week because the closest place with a new AC compressor, the bearings were shot, was in Lansing. So I decided to call a few NAPA stores and found one.
Replaced it myself for $220 but I didn't fill it with refrigerant or the AC oil. I didn't connect the power to it though either. I need to do this before I send power to the compressor. My question is did I affect or hurt it in any way by not adding these?
They informed me they couldn't fix her until early this week because the closest place with a new AC compressor, the bearings were shot, was in Lansing. So I decided to call a few NAPA stores and found one.
Replaced it myself for $220 but I didn't fill it with refrigerant or the AC oil. I didn't connect the power to it though either. I need to do this before I send power to the compressor. My question is did I affect or hurt it in any way by not adding these?
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
YUKON makes a set of 4.88s for the c8.25 also, and i would definitely recommend them based on other peoples' experience
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From: chillicothe, OH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by taxidave
Just a glitch. Same thing happened on my '91. 8k later still working fine.
is it normal for my blower motor resistor to keep going out? I just put one in because it was bad when i bought it and drove it once and now it went again. Im not to worried about having the low and high settings on my air but it was nice.




