Cherokee Chief Rollin Coal
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Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Snowville, PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 torque monster w/ a supercharger
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Posts: 1,971
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From: WNY
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 High Output
I tried....but if you ever do want to sell it seriously keep me in mind first. I'd seriously about trade my BMW for this. I'm glad to see its looking better and better with each post, plus the turbines look sick!
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Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Snowville, PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 torque monster w/ a supercharger
I would like to. Iirc my dad found someone that can do it. If so, we'd have it done so that it says "Cherokee Chief Diesel" along the sides. Then just paint whatever we can't get vinyl for.
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 90
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Model: Cherokee
mind blown...
il admit i puckered when i seen the water pump bolts.
then almost cried it was for sale.
then happy to see it still alive.
then i had a heart attack when i see you mangled timing belt.
i need some zantax to be subscribed lol.
deisal chief...i love you
il admit i puckered when i seen the water pump bolts.
then almost cried it was for sale.
then happy to see it still alive.
then i had a heart attack when i see you mangled timing belt.
i need some zantax to be subscribed lol.
deisal chief...i love you
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Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 795
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From: Snowville, PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 torque monster w/ a supercharger
Now I'm just dealing with those pesky alternator things.... Brand new one gave up the ghost after only a month. Have another one of a different brand on the way hopefully -.-
Last edited by bpas328xi; Sep 12, 2014 at 08:06 PM.
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 492
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From: Ohio
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Haha mangled but also saved, discovered and found the right home!
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Posts: 1,777
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From: PA KOTUFU!
Year: 1998
Engine: 4.0L 162,000
New rebuilt ACDelco alternator installed and 13.8v at idle. Good.
Starts and seemed to start and idle fine, and then dies.
Pulled the 'booster pump' out of line and re-connected the fuel line. It starts and then dies. It also was dying with the 'booster pump' in place.
Called a diesel mechanic friend and he said that the 'Fuel Cut Off Solenoid' can fail and when it does it is initially intermittant and then completely fails. No way to bench test the solenoid. Ordered a new one, $35.
New thought/theory is the Fuel cut off solenoid was failing 'intermitantly' all this time and also the alternator took a dump at this same time (original 190,000+ bearing failure and rebuilt AutoZone voltage regulator failure).
We'll see this week when the new fuel cut off solenoid gets installed.
On a good note, the General Grabber AT2 225/70 15 tires finally came in. Now need to pick them up and get them mounted and balanced.
Starts and seemed to start and idle fine, and then dies.
Pulled the 'booster pump' out of line and re-connected the fuel line. It starts and then dies. It also was dying with the 'booster pump' in place.
Called a diesel mechanic friend and he said that the 'Fuel Cut Off Solenoid' can fail and when it does it is initially intermittant and then completely fails. No way to bench test the solenoid. Ordered a new one, $35.
New thought/theory is the Fuel cut off solenoid was failing 'intermitantly' all this time and also the alternator took a dump at this same time (original 190,000+ bearing failure and rebuilt AutoZone voltage regulator failure).
We'll see this week when the new fuel cut off solenoid gets installed.
On a good note, the General Grabber AT2 225/70 15 tires finally came in. Now need to pick them up and get them mounted and balanced.
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 78
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From: Garner, NC
Year: 1999 Sport 4x4
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
God this thing is coming along nice. Love how devoted you guys are to it. Glad to see this piece of history being restored. Can't wait for more!
-Moose
-Moose
CF Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,777
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From: PA KOTUFU!
Year: 1998
Engine: 4.0L 162,000
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 3,138
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From: Andover, VT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 L
Here is some more on this rare XJ- http://jeepm62superchargerkit.blogsp...kee-chief.html
