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Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2015
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Model: Cherokee
Sludge in the oil
I just bought a 94 Cherokee sport 4.0x6
There is sludge in the bottom of my dip stick..
Told that it could be the weather and water collecting in the pan and separating... I don't think it is but just want to hear/read what you guys thought...
I do need to replace the CCV setup, but I also have at least a leak from my valve cover. I have attached picture of my dip stick, my oil fill cap doesn't have anything unusual on it.
There is sludge in the bottom of my dip stick..
Told that it could be the weather and water collecting in the pan and separating... I don't think it is but just want to hear/read what you guys thought...
I do need to replace the CCV setup, but I also have at least a leak from my valve cover. I have attached picture of my dip stick, my oil fill cap doesn't have anything unusual on it.
Beach Bum
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,123
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
i neglected to get an alignment after lifting the jeep for a few months and now my front tires wore significantly more than the rear. To some extent I read it could be normal, but I feel they really wore fast.
My question is, should I proceed to rotate them? I put maybe 6-7k kms (I guess around 4k miles) on them since I bought them new, and would like the best setup for their current condition. They have about 3-4/32 of difference between front and rear. If I should rotate, what's the pattern I should follow? Left rear on right front, right rear on left front and both front wheels on the same side but rear? Thanks!
My question is, should I proceed to rotate them? I put maybe 6-7k kms (I guess around 4k miles) on them since I bought them new, and would like the best setup for their current condition. They have about 3-4/32 of difference between front and rear. If I should rotate, what's the pattern I should follow? Left rear on right front, right rear on left front and both front wheels on the same side but rear? Thanks!
Have a poutine and reference this link
: http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
CF Veteran
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 1,528
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From: North Carolina
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
CF Veteran
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 1,528
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From: North Carolina
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
alright, so it is the ignition switch. Found this pic on Google. It's gots the yellow and black wire and o have the same colors, but has a red instead of purple BUT, my purple wire is spliced to a red wire. So what does this mean? Also, mine has the other plug up by the Guage cluster as well. I'm confused, need help
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
alright, so it is the ignition switch. Found this pic on Google. It's gots the yellow and black wire and o have the same colors, but has a red instead of purple BUT, my purple wire is spliced to a red wire. So what does this mean? Also, mine has the other plug up by the Guage cluster as well. I'm confused, need help
un plug it and turn your lights on. bet they are out.
the second plug looks like the factory fog light switch plug.
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From: North Carolina
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
so, what's the loose yellow wire for? If I remember correctly, I turned my headlights, blinkers, etc on with it unplugged and they still worked. So it's not ignition switch?
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From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
un plug it again. the running lights will work with it unplugged. just not headlights on low or high
CF Veteran
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: North Carolina
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
CF Veteran
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From: Laurium, MI
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
i neglected to get an alignment after lifting the jeep for a few months and now my front tires wore significantly more than the rear. To some extent I read it could be normal, but I feel they really wore fast.
My question is, should I proceed to rotate them? I put maybe 6-7k kms (I guess around 4k miles) on them since I bought them new, and would like the best setup for their current condition. They have about 3-4/32 of difference between front and rear. If I should rotate, what's the pattern I should follow? Left rear on right front, right rear on left front and both front wheels on the same side but rear? Thanks!
My question is, should I proceed to rotate them? I put maybe 6-7k kms (I guess around 4k miles) on them since I bought them new, and would like the best setup for their current condition. They have about 3-4/32 of difference between front and rear. If I should rotate, what's the pattern I should follow? Left rear on right front, right rear on left front and both front wheels on the same side but rear? Thanks!
*The Tire & Rim Association has identified three traditional rotation patterns covering most vehicles (equipped with non-directional tires and wheels which are the same size and offset). The first being the "Rearward Cross" (Figure A); the second being the "Forward Cross" (Figure C); and the third is the "X-Pattern" (Figure B). The X-Pattern can be used as an alternative to A or C.
If you got directional tread pattern front to back is all you can really do unless you unmount and mount the tires.
Edit: *Picture and text from Tirerack.com...lol
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
CF Veteran
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,024
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From: Quebec
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I suggest aligning it rather than eating two more tires. Likely just the toe setting that is causing the wear.
Have a poutine and reference this link: http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
Have a poutine and reference this link
: http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htmI did get an alignment after finally getting the new trackbar and everything is fine now. they just didn't rotate the tires because I guess I didn't ask them to. i'm just wondering if it would be best to have the more worn tires in the back or in the front.
Last edited by Cane; Dec 10, 2015 at 07:11 AM.