Thinking about buying a ZJ!
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Year: 90
Model: Cherokee
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He pulled the front driveshaft to attempt hiding a worn viscous coupler. The NP249 (ZJ fulltime case) is notorious for this and why most swap in a 231 or 242 transfer.
Put the shaft in and do some tight circles and figure 8's.. if it's hopping the VC is shot.
Check the oil and rad levels. The V8's have an issue with the plenum gasket where it will burn oil/water. Pull the oilcap and look for a white residue. It's not an expensive job to replace.. just quite a bit of labor.
If properly maintained these engines will last well into 300+. However, this is heresay as i havent personally.. what i read on the net. My V8 has 170ish and ticking along well.
Put the shaft in and do some tight circles and figure 8's.. if it's hopping the VC is shot.
Check the oil and rad levels. The V8's have an issue with the plenum gasket where it will burn oil/water. Pull the oilcap and look for a white residue. It's not an expensive job to replace.. just quite a bit of labor.
If properly maintained these engines will last well into 300+. However, this is heresay as i havent personally.. what i read on the net. My V8 has 170ish and ticking along well.
X2..... Everything John said is spot on...
BTW.. mine is now past 208k.. with nothing other than basic maintenance.. but my VC is now shot.
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From: Wilimington
Year: 1997
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Somebody else beat me to it this morning! I was really excited about getting it, I belt my hopes all up, but at least Nancy (my XJ) won't feel like I betrayed her. Thanks everyone for all the useful info, I'm still going to be on the lookout for another one
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