These XJ's are somewhat of a PIA to take apart.
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From: usa
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 6 cylinder
It was a 1957 Plymouth Savoy flat head 6 rust bucket complete with the push button transmission shifter.
Had it re-painted black by Earl Scheib which then became known as the 'bat mobile' by my friends.
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From: Long Island, NY
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
My first car while in high school. A hand me down from my father when he bought a another family car.
It was a 1957 Plymouth Savoy flat head 6 rust bucket complete with the push button transmission shifter.
Had it re-painted black by Earl Scheib which then became known as the 'bat mobile' by my friends.
It was a 1957 Plymouth Savoy flat head 6 rust bucket complete with the push button transmission shifter.
Had it re-painted black by Earl Scheib which then became known as the 'bat mobile' by my friends.
Kinda the red headed step child to the legendary Hudson Hornet. The first year for AMC and the last for the Wasp.
Current ride is an 89 Cherokee and the last year for AMC
Still remember those commercials
"Hi I'm Earl Sheib and I'll paint any car for 49.95"
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From: 4 Corners, USA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 Cyl. w/ 0630Head+MikeWilsonAdapter (preserves engine/brain function w/ stronger head) 62mmTB
These XJ's, etc....
Easiest: 1954 Chevy shortbed. Ease of repair perfection.
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Sorry, just spent 45 min trying to figure out HOW the heck to disconnect the main wire harness going through the fire wall, moved the fuse block out of the way, I see a bolt in the center coming from the engine compartment side. ZERO access on the engine bay side,, and this is with the engine removed!!!
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Model: Cherokee
I am starting to question my manhood 
But really,, this is NOTHING like working on a late 60's early 70's muscle car.
If someone had not told me it was a 1/4 head on the hidden bolt,, it would never have come off. that connector and a few other things are major "**** poor designs"
Slack
But really,, this is NOTHING like working on a late 60's early 70's muscle car.
If someone had not told me it was a 1/4 head on the hidden bolt,, it would never have come off. that connector and a few other things are major "**** poor designs"
Slack
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From: USA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L i6
I am starting to question my manhood
But really,, this is NOTHING like working on a late 60's early 70's muscle car.
If someone had not told me it was a 1/4 head on the hidden bolt,, it would never have come off. that connector and a few other things are major "**** poor designs"
Slack
But really,, this is NOTHING like working on a late 60's early 70's muscle car.
If someone had not told me it was a 1/4 head on the hidden bolt,, it would never have come off. that connector and a few other things are major "**** poor designs"
Slack
Last edited by BimmerJeeper; Feb 4, 2017 at 09:05 PM.