Or:

 

I dont think the starter was engaging at first because it was a super loud click and wouldnt start. But $150 for a starter? Can I drive it for a week until I get a new one or ?

 

HI, this is my first post. I'm 18 and just bought a 01 cherokee with a 4" skyjacker lift and I want to install a new 4.5 re short arm lift and do I sye. This is my first vehicle and I am starting on the bottom with learning about suspension and drivetrain setup. I saw a really good write up on sye but now I can't find it. Can someone point me to it. I've searched for it but still could'nt find it. I'm researching exactly what a sye is and the different options. I think it has the original rear drive shaft. From the center of rear wheel to fender is 21". 4 litre with manual trans and 231 tc I believe. If someone could point me to that write up I would really apreciate it!! Sorry if I didn't post this in the right place.

 

Long story short version. 97 xj shut down on hwy, got towed off. thought it was the crank sensor" replaced it". Checked distributor, Whole shaft gone! "replaced it". Timed to TDC manually. While driving frequent sputtering. I'm told there is a sync problem between the cam and crank sensors. Diagnostics cannot pin point the problem. I'm told different opinions by various mechanics. There could be a short in my engine harness. My Question is How can a harness short out for this situation? And should I just have my whole harness replaced? Rather than being raped by a mechanic charging 105$ an hour labor to look for a short. Does anyone have a solution that can help me. Please!

 

Looks most like a D35 from that picture, but I thought I read in the XJ Tech section on changing differential oil that the D35 just has a plastic pop out plug.


Mine has a threaded plug that takes 3/8" square drive.

 

We could tell you real quick if you post a picture of yours

 

Lots of people clean the starter motors, supposed to be pretty easy to work on, lots of videos on youtube

 

You should check for OBDII codes

Cam sensor might need alignment if the engine is old or beat

 

got an issue with my '93 xj/country. heats up almost to red area on gauge.


if I can stay moving, all is well. stopping starts heat up.


the radiator is new. stat is new. hoses are new. coolant is new.


could it be fan clutch... how do U test it ? or the rad. cap?


any ideas?

 

Classic symptom of the mechanical fan not working. Does it have a shroud still?

Also the clutch is a regular wear item. There are ways to test it. The safest and cheapest is to try to spin the fan with the engine off and cold. It should only just move a little before stopping. It's about due for a 1993!

 

Yep, buy and install this:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/c...5149/6016111-p

 

My D35 has a plug like you describe.

 

I have to take back my fitment issues complaint in regard to this NAPA / Spectra radiator.

I didn't realize I had to remove the rubber mounts on my old radiator! Dohhh. Now its working great.

 

Okay then I must have the dreaded D35.


Are these really that bad, assuming that I'm not doing the lift and huge tire thing and doing hard off-roading?


Mostly the Jeep is going to be used for getting out of and into our rural neighborhood (gravel/dirt roads) in all weathers, and maybe someday a camping trip off the beaten track. I've never yet had any trouble with the 10 bolt Chevy rear end that's supposed to be so weak in half ton pickups/suburbans.

 

Most people break them by pushing too hard, like 35 inch tires, or 4WD on pavement where everything binds up and *pop* goes the axle. Drive it lightly on loose terrain with 31s or smaller and it should hold up fine.