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Dec 28, 2017 | 09:58 AM

#59416

wizardpc

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From: Nolensville, TN

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Marginally related: https://nickintimedesign.wordpress.com/
Renix Engine Monitor. If I had a Renix I'd be all over that.

Dec 28, 2017 | 10:06 AM

#59417

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Nifty

Dec 28, 2017 | 10:40 AM

#59418

SatiricalHen

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From: Greenville, SC

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by wizardpc

Marginally related: https://nickintimedesign.wordpress.com/
Renix Engine Monitor. If I had a Renix I'd be all over that.

That is really cool, but I currently just don't have the money for things like that. If anyone wants to get me a late Christmas present

Dec 28, 2017 | 04:25 PM

#59419

SatiricalHen

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From: Greenville, SC

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

One of the common symptoms of a failing CTS is bogging down or stalling under heavy acceleration, especially from a stop. A quick test is to simply unplug the temp sensor and see if the problem goes away

I unplugged the coolant temp sensor (at least I believe it was the right one.) the one tucked up on the side of the block. No change in driving

Dec 28, 2017 | 04:36 PM

#59420

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by SatiricalHen

I unplugged the coolant temp sensor (at least I believe it was the right one.) the one tucked up on the side of the block. No change in driving

What year?
For Renix, it's on the radiator
HO, it's on the thermostat housing

Dec 28, 2017 | 05:13 PM

#59421

SatiricalHen

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From: Greenville, SC

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

What year?
For Renix, it's on the radiator
HO, it's on the thermostat housing

It's the 87 mj. There's 3 on renix I thought. One on the radiator controls the efan, one on the back of the head controls the gauge in the cluster, and the one on the side of the block sends the signal to the ecu.

Dec 28, 2017 | 05:25 PM

#59422

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

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You're right, my mistake. It's been a few years since I messed with a Renix cooling system

Dec 28, 2017 | 07:59 PM

#59423

Basslicks

No, I don't lick fish.

Joined: Mar 2011

Posts: 11,169

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From: Northern Kentucky

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugout4x4

May I add another item that I found needs to be done once in awhile? When I tore mine all apart I found that the injector rail it'self was almost filled up to the injectors inside with very fine junk. It's probably not a bad idea to disassemble these and clean out the rail it's self good at least once if it has quite a few miles on it.

I was shocked at how much junk actually came out of mine.

Yup. Good idea. Thorough cleaning of everything involved in the fuel delivery process, electrical connections and grounds, and other such items you don't normally think about will keep 'em running great for a long time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugout4x4

Anyone who would put anything over a 16 on one of these, or any 4X4 for that matter, is ignorant and foolish. I would have done what you did too.

Meh... 17's are pretty common for 35"+ tires as normally people run larger brakes the bigger the tires. Helps to have more inner wheel diameter to support them.

Dec 28, 2017 | 08:07 PM

#59424

connor.grogan

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From: Lancaster County, PA/ Southern NJ

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 L

HVAC Box Part Question

Can anyone tell me where this goes? I am replacing my heater core etc, and this piece was laying in the box after taking everything out and I don't know where it went.

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Dec 28, 2017 | 08:12 PM

#59425

Basslicks

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From: Northern Kentucky

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by connor.grogan

Can anyone tell me where this goes? I am replacing my heater core etc, and this piece was laying in the box after taking everything out and I don't know where it went.

This might help....

Dec 28, 2017 | 09:19 PM

#59426

firebane

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Posts: 622

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From: Calgary, AB

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 5.2

^ Good video as I now have a better idea of how the doors and such work.

Dec 29, 2017 | 08:00 AM

#59427

Bugout4x4

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From: Arizona

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basslicks

Meh... 17's are pretty common for 35"+ tires as normally people run larger brakes the bigger the tires. Helps to have more inner wheel diameter to support them.

In this case I'm going to concede to this very good point. If sidewall profile is also being increased along with the wheel diameter then it makes sense. But when you increase wheel diameter and lower the profile of the sidewall without also increasing the diameter of the tire it is very ignorant and impractical for a vehicle designed and marketed to also be used off road.

Dec 29, 2017 | 08:46 PM

#59428

RacerX

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Joined: Nov 2011

Posts: 291

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From: Snohomish County, WA

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacerX

Control arm - more pics
--- Forgot -- will measure hole to hole in AM

So - - - - back to my question:

Control Arm; Measures 16"
---> Does anyone have a clue, guess, or perhaps know:
What brand / kind of Control Arm is this???

maybe I can just replace the bushings? - any ideas?

Suggestions ?

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Dec 29, 2017 | 08:49 PM

#59429

RacerX

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From: Snohomish County, WA

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacerX

Eh, - - - I prefer 293.15K - Also that is ISO 'Standard Temperature' eg. chemistry, physics, engineering, esp measuring. Used to machine Aircraft parts.

MY Question:
What Control Arms do I have? - Anyone recognize these? ...I have a 2" lift according to PO (springs + add-a-leaf ... home trans-drop...)
BC - I need to replace lower control arms OR new bushings - if I figure out what these are :-/
And/ or if they stock length? ???

or - 'junkyard upgrades'?

...also Olympic 4x4 says $99.00 for X brand curved LCA's ... - good?

Dec 29, 2017 | 10:18 PM

#59430

Cable117

Newbie

Joined: Dec 2017

Posts: 15

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Model: Cherokee(SJ)

where is the best place to go to get upgraded internals such as cam,crank,ect?

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