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Joined: Jan 2009
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Model: Cherokee
Hello, Don here from central MI. I wheel a 93 XJ and the wife has a 2000 XJ. We are rangers at Rocks and Valleys off Road Park in Harrison.. If anyone is interested in coming up to the park let me know. I always up for some good wheelen....
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Model: Cherokee
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My 1992 Jeep Cherokee
So hello all,
I have changed out the front u-joints; changed out the upper and lower radiator hoses, replaced the drivers seat, and put in a re-usable air filter.
I just tried to cut the hoses that go from the thermostat housing to the heater valve and the valve was so brittle it broke. I called the mehcanic guy who is going to look at the rear brake cyllinders and told him what happened. I had picked up a new serpintine belt and heater hose for it this morning and now I have to get another hose and heater valve. The mechanic said that it would have to be replaced anyway. I am hoping that the rear brakes are o.k. and the leak will be a minor one. I am trying to get it ready for winter up here and am finding that this Jeep was not well cared for before I got it two weeks ago. My story with this Jeep is like one posters comment...Just Empty Every Pocket. I still like the Jeep and I have the wife helping me look for parts, which is a big change from the 2007 Mustang I had. She hated the car. The big help is that the father in-law has two Jeeps that are 1987's and mine is still in better shape. Luckily I will also have the radiator checked for why the opening under the cap still leaks. I think it is worn. Any comments about your own Jeeps problems would be great. I will continue to try a post pics here, but so far the pics are too big on the pixels.
Ben From Madison area.
I have changed out the front u-joints; changed out the upper and lower radiator hoses, replaced the drivers seat, and put in a re-usable air filter.
I just tried to cut the hoses that go from the thermostat housing to the heater valve and the valve was so brittle it broke. I called the mehcanic guy who is going to look at the rear brake cyllinders and told him what happened. I had picked up a new serpintine belt and heater hose for it this morning and now I have to get another hose and heater valve. The mechanic said that it would have to be replaced anyway. I am hoping that the rear brakes are o.k. and the leak will be a minor one. I am trying to get it ready for winter up here and am finding that this Jeep was not well cared for before I got it two weeks ago. My story with this Jeep is like one posters comment...Just Empty Every Pocket. I still like the Jeep and I have the wife helping me look for parts, which is a big change from the 2007 Mustang I had. She hated the car. The big help is that the father in-law has two Jeeps that are 1987's and mine is still in better shape. Luckily I will also have the radiator checked for why the opening under the cap still leaks. I think it is worn. Any comments about your own Jeeps problems would be great. I will continue to try a post pics here, but so far the pics are too big on the pixels.
Ben From Madison area.
Last edited by cherokee92; Sep 18, 2009 at 03:42 PM.
CF Veteran
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,237
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From: Northern Illinois
Year: 90
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
So hello all,
I have changed out the front u-joints; changed out the upper and lower radiator hoses, replaced the drivers seat, and put in a re-usable air filter.
I just tried to cut the hoses that go from the thermostat housing to the heater valve and the valve was so brittle it broke. I called the mehcanic guy who is going to look at the rear brake cyllinders and told him what happened. I had picked up a new serpintine belt and heater hose for it this morning and now I have to get another hose and heater valve. The mechanic said that it would have to be replaced anyway. I am hoping that the rear brakes are o.k. and the leak will be a minor one. I am trying to get it ready for winter up here and am finding that this Jeep was not well cared for before I got it two weeks ago. My story with this Jeep is like one posters comment...Just Empty Every Pocket. I still like the Jeep and I have the wife helping me look for parts, which is a big change from the 2007 Mustang I had. She hated the car. The big help is that the father in-law has two Jeeps that are 1987's and mine is still in better shape. Luckily I will also have the radiator checked for why the opening under the cap still leaks. I think it is worn. Any comments about your own Jeeps problems would be great. I will continue to try a post pics here, but so far the pics are too big on the pixels.
Ben From Madison area.
I have changed out the front u-joints; changed out the upper and lower radiator hoses, replaced the drivers seat, and put in a re-usable air filter.
I just tried to cut the hoses that go from the thermostat housing to the heater valve and the valve was so brittle it broke. I called the mehcanic guy who is going to look at the rear brake cyllinders and told him what happened. I had picked up a new serpintine belt and heater hose for it this morning and now I have to get another hose and heater valve. The mechanic said that it would have to be replaced anyway. I am hoping that the rear brakes are o.k. and the leak will be a minor one. I am trying to get it ready for winter up here and am finding that this Jeep was not well cared for before I got it two weeks ago. My story with this Jeep is like one posters comment...Just Empty Every Pocket. I still like the Jeep and I have the wife helping me look for parts, which is a big change from the 2007 Mustang I had. She hated the car. The big help is that the father in-law has two Jeeps that are 1987's and mine is still in better shape. Luckily I will also have the radiator checked for why the opening under the cap still leaks. I think it is worn. Any comments about your own Jeeps problems would be great. I will continue to try a post pics here, but so far the pics are too big on the pixels.
Ben From Madison area.
Front Toward Enemy
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 691
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L 242 Power Tech I6, 193 hp (144 kW).
Hey All..
Im from Cleveland, Ohio. Not a lot of places around here to trail unless you travel fairly far. I just purchased my Cherokee this year and as soon as the divorce will allow it I plan on some upgrades. As of now however,
...well you know how it is...
...well you know how it is...
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Joined: Aug 2009
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WI. sorry. I finally got the hoses fixed and the Jeep is not leaking coolant anymore. All of the hoses are new now. I will hae it inspected in the morning for the rear passenger brakes that are leaking. Dont know if it is a hose or cyllinder. I will upgrade the Jeep as I have the time and money to. Runs good at 174000 miles. 4 wheel drive is still good and will have to upgrade the mirrors soon. Not looking forward to this winter except for the Jeep and no more mustang in the ice and snow. Plan on making trips with it up north WI. Hello all. Enjoy the football season.
Front Toward Enemy
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 691
Likes: 1
From: Cleveland, Ohio
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L 242 Power Tech I6, 193 hp (144 kW).
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hello, Duane Bennett Valparaiso IN. I have a 2000 XJ, I also have a 2008 JK that is my DD, my daughter drives the cherokee daily. we will be going to the manistee forest on the 23rd of oct. thru the 25th if anyone wants to join us there will be 5-6 members from JK-Forum. let me know.
Front Toward Enemy
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 691
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L 242 Power Tech I6, 193 hp (144 kW).
Hey are you a ranger in the natural forestry with the swat training ranges and the outdoor gun ranges? Or is this out further by Stuebenville?