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Oct 12, 2011 | 04:51 AM

#7351

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by jx2991

Finally got it running. Turned out to be a bad coil. Good to have it back on the road. Thanks for your help!

Glad to hear it's running, at leash it was something simple

Oct 12, 2011 | 11:11 AM

#7352

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. E

OK thanks!

Auto sounds good.
Any need for a trans cooler?

I would run one... And I do! Lol cheap insurance for the tranny.

Oct 12, 2011 | 11:48 AM

#7353

wildspear

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From: Western Michigan

Year: 1993

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l inline 6

I just bought a welder (small one), I have no experiance with a welder. My question is, what is the best way to clean metal in order to weld? What if the metal has oil, fluid, grim on it?

Oct 12, 2011 | 12:35 PM

#7354

ivantheigor

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From: Maine

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Nyone know where I can get a trackbar bolt, besides a dealer...?
Or the dimensions of it.

Oct 12, 2011 | 12:38 PM

#7355

Mr. E

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Posts: 38

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From: San Diego, CA

Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

I would run one... And I do! Lol cheap insurance for the tranny.

Cool thanks man!

Oct 12, 2011 | 02:10 PM

#7356

SwtTater'01

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Joined: Aug 2011

Posts: 18

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From: Pikeville, NC

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Noise I can't Identify

I have a 2001 Cherokee and I have noticed that everytime I turn the a/c on there is a clicking noise under the hood. Is this something that can be easily fixed?

Oct 12, 2011 | 02:39 PM

#7357

Fsher21

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Posts: 882

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From: MI 48642

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwtTater'01

I have a 2001 Cherokee and I have noticed that everytime I turn the a/c on there is a clicking noise under the hood. Is this something that can be easily fixed?

Does it just click once when it engages, or is it repetitive as long as it is engaged?

Oct 12, 2011 | 04:42 PM

#7358

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. E

I have a really quick question.

Anyone have problems towing a small boat with an XJ with I6?

Looking to buy one soon.

Seen a few auto and some manual, don't know what to get.

Boat info is 17' bass tracker. (aluminum)

Thanks.

LoL...i could tow that with my mountain bike. No problem for a 4.0L XJ.

A cooler for an auto tranny is ALWAYS a good idea, regardless of if you're towing.

Oct 12, 2011 | 05:09 PM

#7359

Mr. E

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From: San Diego, CA

Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildspear

I just bought a welder (small one), I have no experiance with a welder. My question is, what is the best way to clean metal in order to weld? What if the metal has oil, fluid, grim on it?

Im a certified welder.

Use a grinder with a soft floppy wheel.

It wont dig into the metal like the stone wheels.

Oct 12, 2011 | 05:11 PM

#7360

Mr. E

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From: San Diego, CA

Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukie564

LoL...i could tow that with my mountain bike. No problem for a 4.0L XJ.

A cooler for an auto tranny is ALWAYS a good idea, regardless of if you're towing.

Thanks.

Always see the F-250's pulling boats.

Thought I would ask.

Oct 12, 2011 | 05:24 PM

#7361

wildspear

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From: Western Michigan

Year: 1993

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. E

Im a certified welder.

Use a grinder with a soft floppy wheel.

It wont dig into the metal like the stone wheels.

Thanks. Did a little bit of practice welding....... gonna need quite a bit of practice....lol

Oct 12, 2011 | 05:33 PM

#7362

Mr. E

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From: San Diego, CA

Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildspear

Thanks. Did a little bit of practice welding....... gonna need quite a bit of practice....lol

If its a wire welder (flux or mig), you can learn really easy.

Everything is a rhythm. Good news if you mess up, grind it off and start over.

Try this:

Start your bead in the flat position.

Alternate left to right and count.

1, 2, 3, move to the right, count 1, 2, 3, move to the left.

Keep puddle moving.

Should be good to go.

Oct 12, 2011 | 07:44 PM

#7363

Outlaw Star

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From: Lantana, Fl

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.Slow

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. E

I was taught a different method. It was to go in a continuous cursive e pattern. But practice and find whatever pattern or style fits you best.

Oct 12, 2011 | 09:06 PM

#7364

SwtTater'01

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From: Pikeville, NC

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

its repetitive. As long as the a/c is running it is clicking. As soon as I turn it off it quits.

Oct 13, 2011 | 02:40 PM

#7365

Celticclove

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From: provo, utah

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

How tight should my surp. belt be? Or how do I know it tight enough or to loose?