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Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 163
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From: New York
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: AMC 242 4.0L
Does the engine stay or go?
I am currently tearing down my 97 XJ to build a trail truck. It has 282,000 on it so i wasnt expecting much good news when i took the engine apart. To my surprise the block had been sleeved and the cylinders looked to be in great shape. So now i need to decide how to proceed. Any advice on how to better inspect the motor would be appreciated. I want to determine if its got some life left or if its time for a rebuild.
Junior Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
What is everyone's favorite CPS?
I bought a cheap one in May and it has failed already....
I don't want to buy another P.O.S. sensor that's just gonna die on me again.
which brand do you guys have the most luck with?
I bought a cheap one in May and it has failed already....
I don't want to buy another P.O.S. sensor that's just gonna die on me again.
which brand do you guys have the most luck with?
CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,692
Likes: 6
From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 226
Likes: 2
From: Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Today I replaced my thermostat with an OEM 195 Degree new one. Ran it for 30 minutes and burped the system. Never got over 206. Monday I do a trail ride and see if it is better.
Another question.
My Cherokee is a 99 I6 Automatic.
The build sheet on my jeep says the Transfer Case is "Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System". My shift lever says: 2H. 4H and 4L. When I shift into 4H the light says Part Time. Is this the NP242 Transfer Case.
Thanks,
RSWiser
Another question.
My Cherokee is a 99 I6 Automatic.
The build sheet on my jeep says the Transfer Case is "Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System". My shift lever says: 2H. 4H and 4L. When I shift into 4H the light says Part Time. Is this the NP242 Transfer Case.
Thanks,
RSWiser
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Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 19,219
Likes: 45
From: west chester, pa
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0
Today I replaced my thermostat with an OEM 195 Degree new one. Ran it for 30 minutes and burped the system. Never got over 206. Monday I do a trail ride and see if it is better. Another question. My Cherokee is a 99 I6 Automatic. The build sheet on my jeep says the Transfer Case is "Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System". My shift lever says: 2H. 4H and 4L. When I shift into 4H the light says Part Time. Is this the NP242 Transfer Case. Thanks, RSWiser
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,592
Likes: 0
From: oregon
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 ho 99 intake ps pump 1" tb spacer 62mm bored tb eletric fans and more
if you want to double check there should be a tag on the back of the transfer case that says what it is and the ratio it has factory.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Either way, it's a 2.72:1 ratio unless someone swapped in a TJ Rubi 4:1 NP231.
Just throwing it all out there for the sake of information
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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
Today I replaced my thermostat with an OEM 195 Degree new one. Ran it for 30 minutes and burped the system. Never got over 206. Monday I do a trail ride and see if it is better.
Another question.
My Cherokee is a 99 I6 Automatic.
The build sheet on my jeep says the Transfer Case is "Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System". My shift lever says: 2H. 4H and 4L. When I shift into 4H the light says Part Time. Is this the NP242 Transfer Case.
Thanks,
RSWiser
Another question.
My Cherokee is a 99 I6 Automatic.
The build sheet on my jeep says the Transfer Case is "Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System". My shift lever says: 2H. 4H and 4L. When I shift into 4H the light says Part Time. Is this the NP242 Transfer Case.
Thanks,
RSWiser
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,592
Likes: 0
From: oregon
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 ho 99 intake ps pump 1" tb spacer 62mm bored tb eletric fans and more
With that shift pattern, it's a NP231. NP242s have three 4WD options. On top of that, Command-Trac is NP231. NP242 is Selec-Trac.
Either way, it's a 2.72:1 ratio unless someone swapped in a TJ Rubi 4:1 NP231.
Just throwing it all out there for the sake of information
Either way, it's a 2.72:1 ratio unless someone swapped in a TJ Rubi 4:1 NP231.
Just throwing it all out there for the sake of information
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Year: 86
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.8
86 cherokee few questions
So I recently purchased an 86 Cherokee chief. Well today I noticed that when I put the turn signal on nothing happens. Where do I start with that? Also when I go to turn the jeep off its as if it wants to stay running. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Neither turn signal does anything? No clicking sound, no flasher on the dash, and no lights outside? What about the 4-way hazards?
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0