Project 'Hole in the Pocket'
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
dunno. I wouldn't be too concerned with it though. If it were running lean you'd have a CEL saying so
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From: Hudson, FL
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
I just bought a thermal infrared gun and my catalytic converter appears to be doing its job. It's running at around 350 at the front and 440 at the rear, and I've learned a higher temperature reading at the rear is a good thing. So it would appear I'm not having exhaust problems.
I also pointed it at the thermometer housing. While the gauge said it was at 210, the thermometer said it was anywhere between 207-225.
I also pointed it at the thermometer housing. While the gauge said it was at 210, the thermometer said it was anywhere between 207-225.
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From: Hudson, FL
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
I replaced the thermostat housing temperature sensor and so far, the temperature gauge seems to be keeping below 210 while running. I haven't driven too far yet, but fingers are crossed. Maybe the sensor was just bad and giving the computer bad data.
I took it for a drive and met up with my girlfriend. Here's my Jeep next to hers:
I took it for a drive and met up with my girlfriend. Here's my Jeep next to hers:
I replaced the thermostat housing temperature sensor and so far, the temperature gauge seems to be keeping below 210 while running. I haven't driven too far yet, but fingers are crossed. Maybe the sensor was just bad and giving the computer bad data. I took it for a drive and met up with my girlfriend. Here's my Jeep next to hers:
Originally Posted by thatXJguy
Shade lol
That idea of putting jeep hubcaps on the aftermarket rims is good, I think I would do that on my jeep also. Kudos
I'm in the process of converting all of my lights to LED. Did you have any issues with hyper-flash or turn signal issues? Did you replace your factory flasher with an aftermarket one like the EP27 model?
No, I don't lick fish.



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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
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From: Southern Maryland
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 1999 4.0L
Do you still have the Tom Woods NP242 SYE? Any chance you could measure the distance from the rear of the main housing to the center of the u-joint on the yoke? I am trying to do some planning.
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From: Hudson, FL
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
Yes, and sure I can do that for you tomorrow.
Last edited by thatXJguy; Aug 31, 2015 at 11:48 AM.


