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From: Frederick, Maryland
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
i have 1989 jeep cherokee with bullet proof 4.0, 4x4 ,automatic tranny, which i have change everything from closed system to open system with all aluminum 3 row radiator, no thermostat, new heater hoses, new over flow bottle, running one gallon of 50/50 coolant and the rest water. have removed engine fan and have dual electric fans both on switches and while driving normal temp gets around 180-200 but as soon as i start going up hill temp rises as high as 240... and starts boiling. so i shut it off and let it cool down and continue climbing. this is an off road vehicle so i dont drive it on the street. i need some suggestions on what to do from here to keep it from running hot while climbing?
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From: michigan
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
have a question about my 1999 jeep cherokee sport i have a big trans leak up front by the bekk housing not coming from the pan i pulled the trans replaced the front pump seal and that didnt do a thing what else could it be??.. Doesnt leak unless it is in gear
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearMain.htm
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
bring them back and get the correct ones. You cannot splice o2 sensor wires and have it work correctly.
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From: Eastern NC
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
What are differences between ignition switch and starter/starter solenoid related issues? Here's my problem:
'95 Country has been turning over slower than normal today and now won't turn over at all (no engine activity from turning the key but electronics work; including fuel pump). My battery tested fine and I cleaned my terminals upon reinstalling it. I also tapped on my solenoid a few times with a screwdriver but nothing.
Before I assume it's my starter and go blow $60, should I consider the ignition switch? Also, in the past I have had a problem turning the key with no activity but it usually turned over fine with a couple more trys.
'95 Country has been turning over slower than normal today and now won't turn over at all (no engine activity from turning the key but electronics work; including fuel pump). My battery tested fine and I cleaned my terminals upon reinstalling it. I also tapped on my solenoid a few times with a screwdriver but nothing.
Before I assume it's my starter and go blow $60, should I consider the ignition switch? Also, in the past I have had a problem turning the key with no activity but it usually turned over fine with a couple more trys.
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
How bad would it be to drive it to the auto parts store 15 minutes away to get something to make it work. on only 1 upstream 02 sensor? It's screwed in just isn't plugged in.
Last edited by Skyline; Oct 26, 2011 at 01:30 PM.
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
well youll def pull a code. Also possible your rig will have black smoke coming smell it and a bad smell of gas and your gas mielage wont be the best. Is it damaging...people drive with bad o2 sensors until theyre fixed so it might be the same. Good luck
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
You'll be ok. It'll just run in closed loop mode - it'll run rich but you'll get there fine.
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
What are differences between ignition switch and starter/starter solenoid related issues? Here's my problem:
'95 Country has been turning over slower than normal today and now won't turn over at all (no engine activity from turning the key but electronics work; including fuel pump). My battery tested fine and I cleaned my terminals upon reinstalling it. I also tapped on my solenoid a few times with a screwdriver but nothing.
Before I assume it's my starter and go blow $60, should I consider the ignition switch? Also, in the past I have had a problem turning the key with no activity but it usually turned over fine with a couple more trys.
'95 Country has been turning over slower than normal today and now won't turn over at all (no engine activity from turning the key but electronics work; including fuel pump). My battery tested fine and I cleaned my terminals upon reinstalling it. I also tapped on my solenoid a few times with a screwdriver but nothing.
Before I assume it's my starter and go blow $60, should I consider the ignition switch? Also, in the past I have had a problem turning the key with no activity but it usually turned over fine with a couple more trys.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/non...writeup-71401/
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From: Summerville, South Carolina
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Ok I'm a noob at jeeps so this is probably a dumb question but Iv looked on the "what not to say to an Xj owner" thread and one of them was, "is that a body, or suspension lift?" everyone thought it was funny but I don't get it??
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
Cherokees are unibody vehicles - we don't have a separate frame, so therefore we cannot lift the body off the frame using a body lift.
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From: Summerville, South Carolina
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by dukie564
Cherokees are unibody vehicles - we don't have a separate frame, so therefore we cannot lift the body off the frame using a body lift.