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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by gvnc
motor mount recommendations? rockauto has some super cheap ones... am i gonna regret going that route?
I run hard all the time so my "2 cents" is to go with the good mounts and remember to check often as the Cherokee is known for breaking the "motor mount boss" off the block when loose or damaged..Its one of those "you get what you pay for" things...but if you are a "grocery store only" 4 wheeler, then Rock Auto is fine...just remembering to have them checked every tune-up cycle..Off topic but relevant, look for the "RSS" feeds on Rock Auto under your vechicle heading....will bring up a list of all currently "going out of stock" parts for your vechicle..very good deals!!!
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by connor.grogan
That is the problem I am having, always on empty. What do I do for the bench test?
First just swap the sensor wires at pump and see if the guage starts working right..if not... pull pump and check out with OHM meter..sensor works on "increasing resistance " through-out it's range of travel..so the reading should be easy to understand..check for bad solder connections..and obvious "breaks"..also good idea at this point to "ground" the guage harness wire and look for "full tank" reading..that rules out other gremlins up the line..they want you to buy the whole assembly $$$ (corperate BS) but if you hunt around a little on the "net" most of the component parts are available and your repair will cost a fraction of the "unit price"
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 12:02 PM
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I'm planning to install a Transmission cooler. The one I have has a fan mounted to it.

A while back I installed a cowl cold air system and removed the stock air box. Can anyone think of any reason I shouldn't mount my trans cooler where the air box was?


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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by RSWiser
I'm planning to install a Transmission cooler. The one I have has a fan mounted to it.

A while back I installed a cowl cold air system and removed the stock air box. Can anyone think of any reason I shouldn't mount my trans cooler where the air box was?


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Is it just a small electric fan? Can you post a picture? I would still want to mount it where the most air flow is possible to help it maintain max efficiency.
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DucMan
First just swap the sensor wires at pump and see if the guage starts working right..if not... pull pump and check out with OHM meter..sensor works on "increasing resistance " through-out it's range of travel..so the reading should be easy to understand..check for bad solder connections..and obvious "breaks"..also good idea at this point to "ground" the guage harness wire and look for "full tank" reading..that rules out other gremlins up the line..they want you to buy the whole assembly $$$ (corperate BS) but if you hunt around a little on the "net" most of the component parts are available and your repair will cost a fraction of the "unit price"
Ok thanks a lot. Hopefully I can get away without buying the whole pump!
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by RSWiser
I'm planning to install a Transmission cooler. The one I have has a fan mounted to it.

A while back I installed a cowl cold air system and removed the stock air box. Can anyone think of any reason I shouldn't mount my trans cooler where the air box was?


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You'd be blowing hot engine bay air across a radiator that's supposed to be cooling the fluid.
Engine bay air in an XJ can be as much as 100*F hotter than the ambient temp. In the summer, much of the U.S. could be pushing close to 200*F under the hood, and ATF starts breaking down at 185*F.

You want that fluid outside.
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 02:58 PM
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My NAPA pump is so loud sometimes you can't hear the radio..LOL..They won't warranty noise and told me that until it stops working they won't give me another...With my luck it. will die up in the Blue Ridge..So I always carry a spare pump..
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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Okay guys I gotta lot to say, so my jeep (just purchased) will start but it's hesitant (you have to feather the gas) it idles fine. Once you tap the gas it will NOT tach past 1500 rpms and sputters and backfires. I replaced the plugs, ignition pick up, fuel filter, and replaced my cat. I'm stumped any help is appreciated.

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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by waffalz22
Okay guys I gotta lot to say, so my jeep (just purchased) will start but it's hesitant (you have to feather the gas) it idles fine. Once you tap the gas it will NOT tach past 1500 rpms and sputters and backfires. I replaced the plugs, ignition pick up, fuel filter, and gutted my cat (thus turning my jeep into a flame thrower). I'm stumped any help is appreciated.
I can help by saying "Never go full tard"..

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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 06:11 PM
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In the process of putting the magnaflow on now

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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by waffalz22
Well all the boys and girls in town said it could be a plugged cat exhibit A

Figured it wouldn't hurt to try
Dude... you tryin' to get banned? You know you can't post that stuff on here, right?
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
Dude... you tryin' to get banned? You know you can't post that stuff on here, right?
NOOOO no banning is necessary I'm in the process of cutting this one off and putting a magnaflow on. This was just a test 😅😅😅 but I was not aware it was frowned upon
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by waffalz22
NOOOO no banning is necessary... I was not aware it was frowned upon
illegal*

Now you know, and everyone else can consider this a warning. Let's all move on
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 07:33 PM
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Just limped it to the parts store and this is what the codes are






Old Aug 8, 2015 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by waffalz22
Just limped it to the parts store and this is what the codes are






Looks like you need a distributor and an o2 sensor.
Also don't post that **** again.



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