project beach buggy "black widow" 2000xj
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From: Pottstown/Boyertown, PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 6 cyl
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From: Wilmington, NC
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
i searched a bunch and found them on ebay somehow. took forever, i can see if i can find them again.
got bored, got some VHT red and sprayed the orange portion of the tails

oh and. still need to do the other side and adjust them but got one side semi-done.



got bored, got some VHT red and sprayed the orange portion of the tails

oh and. still need to do the other side and adjust them but got one side semi-done.



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From: Wilmington, NC
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
P1694, P0132 and P0305
Cleared em end cylinder 5 misfire came right back so time to figure out the problem. Wish this thing didnt have a coil pack
Cleared em end cylinder 5 misfire came right back so time to figure out the problem. Wish this thing didnt have a coil pack
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From: Wilmington, NC
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
anyone ever had a problem with their coil pack bolts seeming to be too long? im not sure if the threads on the new head are not the same depth as the original head, but the bolts seem to be 1/2 inch too long. still misfire on cylinder 5. ugh.
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From: Wilmington, NC
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: Hyrum,UT
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 1-6 4.0
good to know! I have those lights but my glass is cracked. I was looking at it thinking I could fix it but was not sure how to attach the glass back on to the light.
thanks!
thanks!
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From: Wilmington, NC
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
its a new plug but it may be bad, im going to swap it out and rule that out. all the stuff you said is stuff ive thought of i need to check on my day off, just trying to get ideas/experiences from others so i have some direction to go.
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From: Wilmington, NC
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
came home, decided to crank it up. seems itll run really good for about 3-5 minutes then start idling like crap. it idles smooth as butter for the first 3-5 minutes though. not sure whats the deal though besides its a cyl 5 misfire per the code




