http://www.ebay.com/itm/96-97-98-JEE...sories&vxp=mtr


how bout this?

 

Go to the hardware store, and get a reverse-threaded drill bit.. usually sold along with/near the extractors and easy-outs.. Use a good drill that plugs-in, and run that drill bit in reverse.. As it begins to cut, it will start to turn-out the broken stuff.

 

nope, dunno how. before this happened, i'd hear the pump and it fire with no prob. now i don't hear the pump, and you heard what it does now.

 

And FYI the extractor is hardened carbon steel.... That's why you can't drill it.

 

To buy a picker and the tools to pull it would still be waaaaaay cheaper than getting one off eBay. 499 is just for the motor. Shipping will be around $250 my guess. But there are your options.

 

I have read about a lot of issues with Jeeps getting stuck in part-time 4WD and the different ways to disengage. My issue seems to be a little different.

I have a 1998 Cherokee Classic with 4.0L and with a shift lever to switch from 2WD / Part-Time 4WD / Full-Time 4WD / 4WD LO.

I drive 25 miles home from work in 2WD, truck performs perfectly. I never touch the lever to switch from 2WD, yet, when I come out of my house in the morning and start the truck, the part-time 4WD light is on and the truck is actually in part-time 4WD. I can feel the lurching associated with that mode when backing up and turning. To avoid that, and in an attempt to not drive on dry surfaces in part-time 4WD, I pull the lever up from the 2WD drive position, past the part-time position into full-time 4WD and the truck shifts properly into 4WD. While driving to work in full-time 4WD there are no highways so I do not get over 50 Mph in full-time 4WD.

Aproximately, 10 miles into the trip, I can move the lever back, past the part-time 4WD (it never actually goes into part-time) and back into 2WD and it works perfectly. If I attempt to put the truck into 2WD anytime prior to the 10 mile mark it will only go into part-time 4WD. Anyway, I get to work, shut the truck off, work all day and come out and the truck is still in 2WD as expected and functions perfectly all the way home. I come out in the morning and the whole process begins again.

I get where I am going and this little game is amusing, but I fear i am causing some long term damage.

Has anyone heard of or experienced this issue? Are there any easy fixes or things I can check?

I am pretty handy but I am no automechanic, I can do a brake job, maybe even replace a water pump but know nothing about transfer cases, linkage or transmissions. Is this something an independent garage would be able to handle or is a Jeep dealer a better bet? Winter is coming and i need to get this doped out

 

have you tried draining and refilling your transfer with fresh fluid? It worked wonders for mine.

 

87 cherokee has a frozen front brake disc. Any suggestions for getting it off?

 

I'm a newb of the first order. I've never posted to a blog...ever. I'll apologize up front for any breach in thread protocols. To make matters worse, I'm not mechanically inclined.

Proud owner of a 1997 Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0L V6 Automatic. Was considering having a hitch installed to facilitate hauling a teardrop or pop-up trailer (1500 lbs or less - as I understand that this is about all my Jeep could handle). My primary concern about proceeding arises from an experience last year while returning from a camp out. With the vehicle interior fully loaded (nothing on the roof rack, nothing towed), and heading up hill, the Jeep began to overheat. I shut off the A/C, and after a few minutes the temp dropped quite a bit rapidly. Never had an over heating issue before or since. In reading online I see that overheating is a concern when hauling. I've seen mention of a transmission/oil cooling system that was part of the factory tow package (that I don't have).

Does anyone have an idea what the cost would be get a hitch + tow package installed? Bearing in mind the added expense for labor, since I'm not sufficiently skilled to do it myself. The hitch seems easy enough - its augmenting the cooling system(s) that has me concerned.

Advice (and patience) appreciated!
Rob

 

Well before everyone here goes crazy, our xjs are an inline, or I, 6 not a v-block 6. and as for a tranny cooler yes def get one If you're looking to tow. As for prices off hand I can't answer that but probably a few hundred close to a grand possibly. Oh and If you ever overheating just open windows and turn your heat all the way up to the floor setting. Our jeeps can handle some overheating situations as long as the heat is on and your fans are going strong

 

Bump

 

Penetrating lube and maybe some heat

 

Thanks for all the advice.

I'm sending it to an auto shop once i put the jeep back together....the cost of running to the store for different drill bits, tool and time spent and frustration is not worth it since i found shop that "claims" they can.

Thx.

 

Sycoglitch - Thank you! Learning more every moment. Now I know the difference between V, I, & Flat , very cool!

Searching info on transmission coolers raises a couple more questions. Is there a difference between a transmission cooler and an oil cooler, or are they one in the same? Also, Plate-fin versus Tube-fin. In reading, Plate-fin sounds more durable, perhaps more efficient as well, so I would be inclined to lean that way. Any thoughts?

 

Welcome and good buy.

Having the A/C on while going up a hill fully loaded is very hard on any cooling system. Turning the A/C off when hauling anything is greatly advised.

If you're going to be towing anything a transmission cooler is advised for sure. Brand/type doesn't matter much - just as long as it does something to cool the transmission fluid under load. You can get universal ones at any auto parts store for <$30.