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Nov 11, 2011 | 01:14 AM

#7831

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by bruni86xj

I have a 86 with a 3.1L in it and want to get a rebuilt trans and re-gear my rear end what is the best trans i can get and what gear ratio should i run with my 31s??

A 3.1? I've heard of a 2.4 2.8 and 4.0. But never a 3.1.

Nov 11, 2011 | 02:19 AM

#7832

Kuro89

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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

A 3.1? I've heard of a 2.4 2.8 and 4.0. But never a 3.1.

Maybe the 2.1 diesel?

Nov 11, 2011 | 03:24 AM

#7833

bruni86xj

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From: Rockford illinois

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: h.o. 4.0

nah guy that had it before me took out the 2.8 and put in a 3.1 i wana go to a 3.4 cause i cant fit the i6 unless i do alot of cutting but i need to regear cause shes got no ba**s

Nov 11, 2011 | 03:25 AM

#7834

bruni86xj

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From: Rockford illinois

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: h.o. 4.0

and my trans has a slip going from 2nd to 3rd only a slight slip but i dont like it so guna dump a new trans and re-gear and see where that gets me with the 3.1

Nov 11, 2011 | 07:55 AM

#7835

onlyinajeep726

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From: Clayton, NC

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.6L I6 Stroker with port matched +99 intake and 62mm TB

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruni86xj

nah guy that had it before me took out the 2.8 and put in a 3.1 i wana go to a 3.4 cause i cant fit the i6 unless i do alot of cutting but i need to regear cause shes got no ba**s

Take a picture of what's under your hood. I'm intrigued by this 3.1L engine...

Nov 11, 2011 | 08:52 AM

#7836

bheath

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From: JOCO

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6

X2 ^

Nov 11, 2011 | 10:46 AM

#7837

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruni86xj

and my trans has a slip going from 2nd to 3rd only a slight slip but i dont like it so guna dump a new trans and re-gear and see where that gets me with the 3.1

Then your only option is tossing another v6 Cherokee trans in it.

Nov 11, 2011 | 11:18 AM

#7838

bheath

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From: JOCO

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

Then your only option is tossing another v6 Cherokee trans in it.

Nov 11, 2011 | 12:51 PM

#7839

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 odgreen89on35s

Then your only option is tossing another v6 Cherokee trans in it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bheath

why is that funny? Early Cherokees came with a GM 60 degree V6 engine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_60-Degree_V6_engine#LR2

Nov 11, 2011 | 01:26 PM

#7840

bheath

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From: JOCO

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6

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Originally Posted by dukie564

why is that funny? Early Cherokees came with a GM 60 degree V6 engine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_60-Degree_V6_engine#LR2

sry. quoted the wrong guy. didn't mean to quote that comment. it's been a long day.

Nov 11, 2011 | 02:50 PM

#7841

bruni86xj

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From: Rockford illinois

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: h.o. 4.0

here you go hope it helps us figure out the mysterious 3.1L lol

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Nov 11, 2011 | 02:54 PM

#7842

bruni86xj

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From: Rockford illinois

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: h.o. 4.0

Also

WHATS SUPPOSED TO BE CONNECTED HERE? i believe its part of the header on it but not too sure why theres not even a cover for it

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Nov 11, 2011 | 03:06 PM

#7843

Rankin

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From: Mariposa, CA

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: In Line V6

Heater Issue 89 Cherokee

My heater works, it blows warm air, but the fan doesnt work. Does anyone know what the issue is or how I would go about fixing this.

P.S. I am a woman and have no idea what I am doing lol please help

Nov 11, 2011 | 03:22 PM

#7844

bruni86xj

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From: Rockford illinois

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: h.o. 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

Then your only option is tossing another v6 Cherokee trans in it.

so i can just get a trans out of any automatic v6 cherokee?? sorry this may be a stupid question but im new to the whole trans replacement thingg

Nov 11, 2011 | 03:42 PM

#7845

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruni86xj

so i can just get a trans out of any automatic v6 cherokee?? sorry this may be a stupid question but im new to the whole trans replacement thingg

Yes sir. Also the thing on your exhaust is called a "heat riser" it ties into the factory air cleaner to help your jeep warm up faster when it's cold out. U don't need it.