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Jan 5, 2015 | 05:24 PM

#47626

JerrytheJeep

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From: San Jose

Year: 89

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Best way to clean a dirty engine bay? Anything I need to watch out for?

Jan 5, 2015 | 05:34 PM

#47627

T1XJ

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Posts: 317

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Year: 1998, 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Plastic bags over the electronics, simple green cleaner spray the dirty parts, and a hose and a brush if you want

Jan 5, 2015 | 06:41 PM

#47628

MBXJ98

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Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

My only concern is the heater might get knocked off. I drive a 5-speed so no idea if the pan is even steel, lol. This might not be an issue if your XJ just stays on the street.

When was the last time you changed the ATF? There are synthetics that will help. Don't forget the differentials. 80w90 dino juice feels like you left the brakes on when its super cold.

The atf got changed over a couple weeks ago, it has semi synthetic atf, diffs have 75-90syn. The pan is a galvanized steel looking kind of material.

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Jan 5, 2015 | 06:45 PM

#47629

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

Am I able to use gear oil in the np231 with the oil pump removed?

If so, what viscosity ?

Jan 5, 2015 | 06:46 PM

#47630

MBXJ98

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Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

The atf got changed over a couple weeks ago, it has semi synthetic atf, front diff has75-90syn, not sure about the rear..haha. The pan is a galvanized looking kind of thing. We'll see I guess!

Jan 5, 2015 | 07:17 PM

#47631

Rcrivolio

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From: Sheridan, IL

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

I just did a fluid and filter change in my aw4, the pan has to be steel, there's two magnets that stick to the bottom of the pan.

Jan 5, 2015 | 07:48 PM

#47632

MBXJ98

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Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Anyone out there that has the high idle feature hooked up their xj? If so, what do you use it for the most?

Jan 5, 2015 | 07:50 PM

#47633

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBXJ98

Anyone out there that has the high idle feature hooked up their xj? If so, what do you use it for the most?

I use it the most often when I m jump starting other vehicles lol

Jan 5, 2015 | 10:26 PM

#47634

gigemjeep

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From: SATX

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Besides the transmission mounting bolts are there any other E12 bolts on a 99 xj? I hate em and wanna change every one.

Jan 5, 2015 | 11:49 PM

#47635

ksrummel

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Joined: Sep 2011

Posts: 464

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From: Muncie, Indiana

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Can anyone tell me the led bulb size for the bulbs under the dash by the floor boards? Preferably from super bright LEDs.com. I ordered the wrong ones and are too small.

Jan 6, 2015 | 04:52 AM

#47636

HappyPappy

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Posts: 124

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Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJwonders

I use it the most often when I m jump starting other vehicles lol

That would be neet to know how to do that. Most dealerships say it can't be done!!

Jan 6, 2015 | 07:07 AM

#47637

88 Chief

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Posts: 340

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From: Council Bluffs

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 260k

Yay! Leakin fuel....what is this junction here?

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Jan 6, 2015 | 07:18 AM

#47638

88 Chief

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From: Council Bluffs

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 260k

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88 Chief

Yay! Leakin fuel....what is this junction here?

Actually I think I figured it out, looks like the regulator is leaking..

Jan 6, 2015 | 08:35 AM

#47639

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Looks like the quick-connect fitting is dying from here. There're O-rings inside it.

Jan 6, 2015 | 09:27 AM

#47640

88 Chief

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From: Council Bluffs

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 260k

Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

Looks like the quick-connect fitting is dying from here. There're O-rings inside it.

It's wet on both sides, that was kind of a crap picture, but it's actually leakin on the regulator side, pretty constant drip when runnin at idle..