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Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Jax, FL
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Depends. What master cylinder does he have? Does he have the plastic one with a twist-on cap or does he have the cast aluminum one with the clamp-on cap? The old style (aluminum) has a separate chamber for front and rear brakes. So bleeding one or the other is possible. However, if it's the plastic res, it doesn't have separate chambers for both... so if the fluid level gets down too low, you can wind up with air in the rest of the system.
If you keep enough fluid in the resevoir, you might be able to get away with it... but why chance it? Not to mention, if it's been sitting that long, moisture could have collected in the lines and fluid and cause them to not work efficiently anyway. Best to just do a full drain, fill, and bleed of the whole system. It's not hard.
I paid 5 bucks for this at harbor freight http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...kit-37201.html and while primitive, it makes one-person-bleeding much much easier.
You're on an open system. As long as there's the proper amount of fluid in your reservoir tank and your radiator cap is holding proper pressure, your radiator should take care of evacuating the air on its own.
If you keep enough fluid in the resevoir, you might be able to get away with it... but why chance it? Not to mention, if it's been sitting that long, moisture could have collected in the lines and fluid and cause them to not work efficiently anyway. Best to just do a full drain, fill, and bleed of the whole system. It's not hard.
I paid 5 bucks for this at harbor freight http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...kit-37201.html and while primitive, it makes one-person-bleeding much much easier.
You're on an open system. As long as there's the proper amount of fluid in your reservoir tank and your radiator cap is holding proper pressure, your radiator should take care of evacuating the air on its own.
CF Veteran
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 6,468
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From: Forest Hill, Maryland
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I just need someone who has converted for the bosch relays because i don't know which wires are going to go where.
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Posts: 205
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From: New York
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Straight 6
I want to get a 3 inch lift for my xj, i'm gonna need new leaf springs in the rear would these 2 items be compatable.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-sus...ebkaAsDw8P8HAQ
http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...59UaAj768P8HAQ
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From: Detroit, MI
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
Why not just get a kit with full leaf packs, instead of buying an AAL and separate leafs anyway? I'd also recommend going with something else other than Rough Country. Rubicon Express, Zone, Iron Rock Offroad, Rusty's, all have nice 3" lift kits.
No, I don't lick fish.
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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I want to get a 3 inch lift for my xj, i'm gonna need new leaf springs in the rear would these 2 items be compatable.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-sus...ebkaAsDw8P8HAQ
http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...59UaAj768P8HAQ
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-sus...ebkaAsDw8P8HAQ
http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...59UaAj768P8HAQ
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
The middle one snaps into the holes in the VC and act as bushings for the bolts. They limit the crush.
Not sure what the thing on the left is. Or the thing in the right. Gasket should go around the bolt holes.
Not sure what the thing on the left is. Or the thing in the right. Gasket should go around the bolt holes.
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From: Forest Hill, Maryland
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I'll be pulling my valve cover off soon. Possibly this weekend. I've had it off before and already have the fel pro reusable on there.
Herp Derp Jerp
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
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From: west chester, pa
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by kuzican
What are these?
From a fel pro gasket set.
I'm guessing all the way to the right is the seal for the valve cover bolts, but what are the other 2?
From a fel pro gasket set.
I'm guessing all the way to the right is the seal for the valve cover bolts, but what are the other 2?
2) valve cover bolt grommet spacers
3) fuel injector o ring
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Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 52
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From: Michigan
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
1998 5-Speed wiring harness
Hi thanks for creating this thread! I have a 1998 5-speed that I bought and it didn't come with the engine wiring harness. I am having a lot of trouble finding one! Do you know if a 1998 auto harness will work or if a 1997 or 1999 5-speed harness will work?
Thanks again!!
Thanks again!!
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Hi thanks for creating this thread! I have a 1998 5-speed that I bought and it didn't come with the engine wiring harness. I am having a lot of trouble finding one! Do you know if a 1998 auto harness will work or if a 1997 or 1999 5-speed harness will work?
Thanks again!!
Thanks again!!