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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey
Does anyone have a part number for gatorback belts? I have had no luck finding one online anywhere.
1999 Cheorkee 4.0
You mustn't have tried very hard, 4060950 is at RockAuto and Summit.
Old Jun 5, 2015 | 08:50 AM
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what transmisions were offered in my 1992. Ive seen mostly ax-15. but have seen some ax-5 also. I6 4.0 engine.
Old Jun 5, 2015 | 09:41 AM
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For a 4.0, only the ax15 (5 speed manual) or AW4 (automatic) were offered.

Ax-5 is a 5 speed manual that came behind 4 cylinders in your year.
Old Jun 5, 2015 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
For a 4.0, only the ax15 (5 speed manual) or AW4 (automatic) were offered.

Ax-5 is a 5 speed manual that came behind 4 cylinders in your year.
thanks! i did forget ot mention it is a 5 speed manual. so ax-15. Thanks again!
Old Jun 5, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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1998 XJ Limited 4.0 Inline, self-repair newb

So, for the last couple months I've had some fog coming out of my vents. Mostly in the morning when going uphill, vents always turned off. Figured it was the heater core going out right?

Well, this last weekend I replaced the valve cover gasket due to oil leakign. During the process I snapped the two evap lines running along the firewall behind the valve cover. Spliced and sealed them with electrical tape.

BAM, fog is gone. Week later and I saw just a wisp one day, but otherwise fixed. I am now confused on where the fog was coming from if not the heater core? The valve cover was not very tight, hence the leaking. And the back bolt hole on the cover is stripped and will only go in half way, was that way before I replaced the gasket, to be fixed later I guess.

Any ideas? I'm learning as I go, fixing problems I can see, but not sure how the systems connect in a way to cause/fix the fog issue.
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 05:47 AM
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I am trying to sort out my indicators. It indicates two or three times then stop. It could be the relay that is broken but I do not know where to find it in my Cherokee Sport 2000. Please help.
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
$5 plus shipping. LOL.

Ever use the screwdriver trick?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mpNRJ7m-c8
Originally Posted by 1976gmc20
I've got one of them "watch" screwdrivers that's about three feet long
Originally Posted by cruiser54
There ya go.

Put it to use and you'll be an expert in a matter of minutes.
Bought my 3' long screwdrivers at the $1 section of the flea market here probably about 10 years ago... I don't think I've ever turned a single screw with them, but they work great for playing "where's the mouse?"
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 11:39 AM
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I got one of those screwdrivers too. I don't use it to hear anything but just to jab and pick up stray cardboard boxes or plastic bags that blew off my hood when I take parts out of them. Lol
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
I got one of those screwdrivers too. I don't use it to hear anything but just to jab and pick up stray cardboard boxes or plastic bags that blew off my hood when I take parts out of them. Lol
You could also drink a little liquid courage and sword fight with that thing...I've got a scar to prove it lol
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 11:37 AM
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Vehicle: '99 XJ, 4.0L engine, ax15 manual trans, 170,000 miles
Problem: Engine vibes between 2300-3500 RPM. With the vehicle parked I run the RPMs up to 3500 RPM. Between 2300-3500 RPM I can notice a significant vibration. If I apply pressure to the clutch I can feel major vibes through the clutch pedal. The vibes are worst after I run the RPMs up and right when I let off the throttle I get the worst vibes for about a second. I don't have any noticeable lose of power under acceleration. In an effort to fix the problem I replaced my worn out engine mounts and the problem still persists. I replaced the distributor cap, rotor, plugs and plug wires bout 15,000 miles ago.

What do you guys think? Do you think this is engine related or could it be the throw out bearing or something like that in my ax15? NO these are not drivline vibes its independent of speed. Please throw your ideas out there.

Problem solved! After removing the belt and running the engine the vibration was gone. That isolated the vibration to one of the pullys. After doing some exploration under the hood I found the fan clutch and radiator fan were flopping around. The bearing on the clutch was compleatly fried, there were only 2 ball bearings left in the bearing races. After installing a $35 fan cluch the old XJ is smooth a silk!
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 03:51 PM
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To all reading this, I beg Ur opinion .... I have a '93 Country X J...
yesterday the oil gauge has taken to skip all over in the high range only.
It stays @ 12 o'clock until gas is applied..
then its all over the upper east side....


I looked for vacuum line issues.. alas there were none....
If in fact it is the oil pressure sensor ... where is it on the 4.0 ????


Thanks in advance for all of your collective brains.. its appreciated.


BTW.. the Jeep in question is for sale. Wifey can't drive it.. it's got to go..!

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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Rain
To all reading this, I beg Ur opinion .... I have a '93 Country X J...
yesterday the oil gauge has taken to skip all over in the high range only.
It stays @ 12 o'clock until gas is applied..
then its all over the upper east side....


I looked for vacuum line issues.. alas there were none....
If in fact it is the oil pressure sensor ... where is it on the 4.0 ????


Thanks in advance for all of your collective brains.. its appreciated.


BTW.. the Jeep in question is for sale. Wifey can't drive it.. it's got to go..!
Right here sir
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Old Jun 8, 2015 | 03:43 PM
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Asked this a while back but any jeep comanches for sale Laredo or eliminator preferably short bed...auto and 4x4
Old Jun 8, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cherokee104
Asked this a while back but any jeep comanches for sale Laredo or eliminator preferably short bed...auto and 4x4
This might help
http://bfy.tw/Ef3

or this one

http://bit.ly/1QGhSYn

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Old Jun 8, 2015 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
I have exact same issue on my jeep right now. I know my left engine mount is shot, haven't had time to replace it. I can really feel harsh vibes on my gas pedal when engine speed get above 2500 rpms. I'm hoping u find your solution so I could look into it whenever I have time, ha
I figured it out. It was the radiator fan clutch. Bearings were shot which caused the fan and clutch to wobble around causing crazy vibes. Grab your radiator fan and wiggle it around to see if there is any play in the clutch or pully (obviously with the engine off). Good luck.



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