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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
4.10s with an auto should be plenty for 33s. Any more and your gas mileage will take a big hit
Ok thanks! I defiantly don't wanna take any bigger gas mileage smack.
Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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Hey also how do i know what my stock gearing is with out taking it all apart bc i know if my front gear ratio is below 3.72 I need an additional part on rc but if its higher then 3.55 i need a different part too on rustys. But I have a 95 xj. Any help is awesome thanks!
Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeep95
Hey also how do i know what my stock gearing is with out taking it all apart bc i know if my front gear ratio is below 3.72 I need an additional part on rc but if its higher then 3.55 i need a different part too on rustys. But I have a 95 xj. Any help is awesome thanks!
http://www.jeep.com/wccsapp/universa...ull&category=U

Use this, it'll require your vin. In the request box just ask to have a copy of all the options that were installed on your jeep at the factory emailed to you and kablamo problem solved. This is how I found out I have 3.55 ratio.
Old Nov 6, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Default Another heater related question

I'm not getting hot air. Lots of air flow though in all switch positions. I have flushed the heater core, very little crud in it. When the A/C is turned on the heater control valve has vacuum. Both hoses into the heater core are hot to the touch. The top radiator hose is very hot, can only touch for 2 seconds, the bottom radiator hose is warm/hot, can hold it a while.

Does a 1995 XJ have a heater blend door? If so, could this be the problem and is there an easy way to check it?

LOL or did I already check it by checking the vacuum works when the A/C is turned on?

Thanks

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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Zoider
I'm not getting hot air. Lots of air flow though in all switch positions. I have flushed the heater core, very little crud in it. When the A/C is turned on the heater control valve has vacuum. Both hoses into the heater core are hot to the touch. The top radiator hose is very hot, can only touch for 2 seconds, the bottom radiator hose is warm/hot, can hold it a while.

Does a 1995 XJ have a heater blend door? If so, could this be the problem and is there an easy way to check it?

LOL or did I already check it by checking the vacuum works when the A/C is turned on?

Thanks
yess there is a heater blend door, its by the evap under passenger dash. Give or take a few in exact location, also double check your vacuum line going to the vacuum canister by the bumper make sure there no water in ball and all those hoses are tight
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:04 AM
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I replaced my water pump and put in a 195 thermosta and my heater is still just luk warm what else can I do to or need to do to make it hot ?
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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Default NO Transmission Kick Down Cable

I have been searching and searching but don't know the answer to this question. I have an 89 Cherokee I purchased and it shifts into 3rd gear in about ten seconds. I have read that adjusting the Transmission Kick Down cable resolves this. When I went to do this I realized I don't have one. Were there models made in this time frame that don't have one of these cables? Maybe a different design of tranny?

Thank you to anyone who will give me a heads up!
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by kottobahn
I have been searching and searching but don't know the answer to this question. I have an 89 Cherokee I purchased and it shifts into 3rd gear in about ten seconds. I have read that adjusting the Transmission Kick Down cable resolves this. When I went to do this I realized I don't have one. Were there models made in this time frame that don't have one of these cables? Maybe a different design of tranny?

Thank you to anyone who will give me a heads up!
forgive me for what could be considered a rude response, but are you sure it's an automatic transmission?

if it is, take a picture of your throttle body assembly and post it, so we can see what you're talking about.
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Celticclove
I replaced my water pump and put in a 195 thermosta and my heater is still just luk warm what else can I do to or need to do to make it hot ?
flush your heater core. this should help.
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by LoveMy89Anya
will the wiper fluid reservoir that goes inside the fender on the newer models fit onto an 89? id like to remove my stock one for the space, but dont want to lose it altogether.

3rd time asking this one...


also, i removed one of the sparkies from Anya and found it very dark....what does it mean?
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by LoveMy89Anya
3rd time asking this one...


also, i removed one of the sparkies from Anya and found it very dark....what does it mean?
take a pic of the plug. If its just dark but has no carbon build up andd doesnt look melted and has electrode left its normal wear. As for the wiper washer fluid. I dont see the problem. The body "frames" are a lil diffferent but mmaybe its just as easy as running lines for the fluid. Someone needs to take a pic for you of a newer fender resouvoir
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
take a pic of the plug. If its just dark but has no carbon build up andd doesnt look melted and has electrode left its normal wear. As for the wiper washer fluid. I dont see the problem. The body "frames" are a lil diffferent but mmaybe its just as easy as running lines for the fluid. Someone needs to take a pic for you of a newer fender resouvoir

sorry for the crappy pic...laptop cam sucks. but just took these:

( should probably also mention i dropped it on the couch a few minutes ago and it left a little black mark on the couch....and smells oily.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LoveMy89Anya
flush your heater core. this should help.
Thanks How do I do that ?
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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Thanks How do I do that ?

few different ways to do it i think. never done it myself, though i probably need to. search it on here, google it if you have to.
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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my temp gauge goes to 210 like normal when heating up. then while driving it drops to just above bottom, then goes back up to 210, then down, etc... problem? fix?



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