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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
Originally Posted by Zuluman
Hi there.......no one has replied to a previous question about my XJ 4lt Sport 1998 cutting out under load for between 5 to 25 minutes depending on ambient temp. and wind, computer indicates squat..nothing??
Much help needed as its awaste of time to have a 4x4 and not be able to go off road!!
Thanks.......Leon
Much help needed as its awaste of time to have a 4x4 and not be able to go off road!!
Thanks.......Leon
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From: Placerville, CA
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
Could low transmission fluid (auto) cause a knocking sound like a loose bolt from a torque converter? 
Probably a dumb question...knock occurs slightly at idle, gets a bit louder until 1300 rpm then it goes away....
Probably a dumb question...knock occurs slightly at idle, gets a bit louder until 1300 rpm then it goes away....
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From: Apple Valley, MN
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
My AC has never worked in my Jeep since I got it, how well do those diy recharge and reseal AC kits work?
I mean is it worth a try for $30 instead of taking it to a shop?
I mean is it worth a try for $30 instead of taking it to a shop?
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
probably not. A shop will have much better equipment as well as a leak testing system to figure out where the leaks are and to pull a vacuum on it to get any moisture out.
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
sounds like a loose flexplate bolt - common problem, you need top remove the inspection cover and tighten the bolts up.
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From: Culpeper, VA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
I got a leak finder re-charge kit from Autozone for like $25. It has green dye in it so after you fill it and use it a little bit, you take it to Autozone and they have a UV flashlight that they will come out and let you use. The dye will reflect brightly and show where the leak is. I think its better than paying $200 or more for a leak test at a shop. This way you can find which part or parts are leaking and get the replacements and do it your self for a lot less.
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
the dye sucks IMO. The sniffers they have at shops are WAY more accurate.
And if his system has been empty for a while with a leak, there is almost certainly moisture in the system and it needs to be evacuated and have a vacuum applied to it to remove it anyways before a recharge. I think it's better to spend the money now to get it all done rather than spend the money for something that probably won't work or do a complete job, then have to spend the shop money later anyways.
And if his system has been empty for a while with a leak, there is almost certainly moisture in the system and it needs to be evacuated and have a vacuum applied to it to remove it anyways before a recharge. I think it's better to spend the money now to get it all done rather than spend the money for something that probably won't work or do a complete job, then have to spend the shop money later anyways.
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From: Culpeper, VA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
the dye sucks IMO. The sniffers they have at shops are WAY more accurate.
And if his system has been empty for a while with a leak, there is almost certainly moisture in the system and it needs to be evacuated and have a vacuum applied to it to remove it anyways before a recharge. I think it's better to spend the money now to get it all done rather than spend the money for something that probably won't work or do a complete job, then have to spend the shop money later anyways.
And if his system has been empty for a while with a leak, there is almost certainly moisture in the system and it needs to be evacuated and have a vacuum applied to it to remove it anyways before a recharge. I think it's better to spend the money now to get it all done rather than spend the money for something that probably won't work or do a complete job, then have to spend the shop money later anyways.
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 367
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Model: Cherokee
i have access to a good deal on some parts a guy on CL is parting out;
2012 wrangler stock coils, shocks, & control arms.
my 97xj is 4" lift, will the front shocks work for me? i currently have no shocks on the front & she's a bouncer
how bout the front coils? will they fit, and if so, do they provide any lift compared to a stock xj spring?
2012 wrangler stock coils, shocks, & control arms.
my 97xj is 4" lift, will the front shocks work for me? i currently have no shocks on the front & she's a bouncer
how bout the front coils? will they fit, and if so, do they provide any lift compared to a stock xj spring?
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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
Originally Posted by Scotty16
Could low transmission fluid (auto) cause a knocking sound like a loose bolt from a torque converter? Probably a dumb question...knock occurs slightly at idle, gets a bit louder until 1300 rpm then it goes away....
Probably a dumb question...knock occurs slightly at idle, gets a bit louder until 1300 rpm then it goes away....
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Originally Posted by rompnXJ
i have access to a good deal on some parts a guy on CL is parting out;
2012 wrangler stock coils, shocks, & control arms.
my 97xj is 4" lift, will the front shocks work for me? i currently have no shocks on the front & she's a bouncer
how bout the front coils? will they fit, and if so, do they provide any lift compared to a stock xj spring?
2012 wrangler stock coils, shocks, & control arms.
my 97xj is 4" lift, will the front shocks work for me? i currently have no shocks on the front & she's a bouncer
how bout the front coils? will they fit, and if so, do they provide any lift compared to a stock xj spring?
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
i have access to a good deal on some parts a guy on CL is parting out;
2012 wrangler stock coils, shocks, & control arms.
my 97xj is 4" lift, will the front shocks work for me? i currently have no shocks on the front & she's a bouncer
how bout the front coils? will they fit, and if so, do they provide any lift compared to a stock xj spring?
2012 wrangler stock coils, shocks, & control arms.
my 97xj is 4" lift, will the front shocks work for me? i currently have no shocks on the front & she's a bouncer
how bout the front coils? will they fit, and if so, do they provide any lift compared to a stock xj spring?
The shocks will fit with modification - but prob won't be long enough for a 4" lift
keep looking
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 17
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Model: Cherokee
okay so i have a 89 cherokee an it will start easily but when you shift and let off the brake it will shut off. if you leave the jeep off for a while it will work but only for a short distance. when its in park you can reeve it an it wont shut off its only when you shift it. any ideas whats wrong
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From: Culpeper, VA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6