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How many miles are on your rig? I swaped injectors on mine 2 yrs ago and see traces of a cracked injector body again. The set I put in were sonic cleaned. I will get a set of neon injectors as they have multiple fuel delivery holes vs one like our Jeeps have. More holes better atomization smoother running engine alittle more response. I have just shy of 200K so its time to put some pep in her step.
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
How many miles are on your rig? I swaped injectors on mine 2 yrs ago and see traces of a cracked injector body again. The set I put in were sonic cleaned. I will get a set of neon injectors as they have multiple fuel delivery holes vs one like our Jeeps have. More holes better atomization smoother running engine alittle more response. I have just shy of 200K so its time to put some pep in her step.
My wife bought my jeep brand new in 2000 . She did well except the suspension it still had the stock shocks on it. I lifted it last year at christmas. I just swaped an 8.8 rear axle from an explorer into it. I now need to regear the front axle to match the rear as it has 4.10 gears. I pulled a headliner and sound bar from a JY here so headliner is going to be replaced soon as its toast and I wanted the speaker bar set up so I can leave my spare in the stock location ,I will put a 33x10.50 in the stock location.
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
My wife bought my jeep brand new in 2000 . She did well except the suspension it still had the stock shocks on it. I lifted it last year at christmas. I just swaped an 8.8 rear axle from an explorer into it. I now need to regear the front axle to match the rear as it has 4.10 gears. I pulled a headliner and sound bar from a JY here so headliner is going to be replaced soon as its toast and I wanted the speaker bar set up so I can leave my spare in the stock location ,I will put a 33x10.50 in the stock location.
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Maybe because your title is crap? Not everybody who reads your thread is a psychic expert with answers to your problem you know. 125 people probably clicked on your thread just to find out what you were going on about.
Okay since you've provided no troubleshooting details, when was your last tune up and what did you replace? Anything and everything can cause your symptoms.
Okay since you've provided no troubleshooting details, when was your last tune up and what did you replace? Anything and everything can cause your symptoms.
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From: York, PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Salad Tosser is on point here
The thing that instantly comes to mind any time I see a thread regarding engine issues with a 2000-2001 model is the 0331 head issue (search). Which prompts me to ask the condition of your cooling system. You said yourself it wasn't maintained properly...that could be your issue right there. A buddy of mine has a 2000 that does the same thing from time to time although not as bad. I told him he should get a new cylinder head..."I'll just drive 'er till she blows"
The thing that instantly comes to mind any time I see a thread regarding engine issues with a 2000-2001 model is the 0331 head issue (search). Which prompts me to ask the condition of your cooling system. You said yourself it wasn't maintained properly...that could be your issue right there. A buddy of mine has a 2000 that does the same thing from time to time although not as bad. I told him he should get a new cylinder head..."I'll just drive 'er till she blows"
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Well the engine just threw two codes today. It's a bad O2 sensor, bank 1 sensor 1. The other code is bank 1 too rich. As for everyone else, I apologize about not giving enough information. Tune up (spark plugs and air filter), radiator flush, and new transmission filter and fluid were all done about 1 year ago. I do oil changes every 3,000 miles. I have also replaced the battery, starter, a/c evap, and all the vacuum hoses. I'm sure I'm forgetting something, but that's all I can think of for now.
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
If the wiring and fuses look okay go ahead and replace the O2 sensor with an NTK unit. They're wear items anyway.
As for your ignition components make sure to inspect them. Running rich or lean for a long time has an effect on the spark plugs. What did you install? Champion RC12ECC or NGK ZFR5N (preferred as they last a bit longer, TSB was released superceding the Champions)
As for your ignition components make sure to inspect them. Running rich or lean for a long time has an effect on the spark plugs. What did you install? Champion RC12ECC or NGK ZFR5N (preferred as they last a bit longer, TSB was released superceding the Champions)
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Year: 2001
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If the wiring and fuses look okay go ahead and replace the O2 sensor with an NTK unit. They're wear items anyway.
As for your ignition components make sure to inspect them. Running rich or lean for a long time has an effect on the spark plugs. What did you install? Champion RC12ECC or NGK ZFR5N (preferred as they last a bit longer, TSB was released superceding the Champions)
As for your ignition components make sure to inspect them. Running rich or lean for a long time has an effect on the spark plugs. What did you install? Champion RC12ECC or NGK ZFR5N (preferred as they last a bit longer, TSB was released superceding the Champions)
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
[QUOTE=caged;2661055]and check your cat. symptoms of a clogged cat are similar. this may also throw a code for your O2 sensor.[/QUOTE
Will do! Whatever I can do to get this thing running properly.
Will do! Whatever I can do to get this thing running properly.


