What did you do to your Cherokee today?
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4
Tried locating my clank coming from the front end, Think i found it. Also found out my valve cover is leaking out the a@@. I changed the fuel filter in my sisters cherokee hoping it would fix the long crank. Nope but it was still a good thing to do.
Edit: found it http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoStarterClean.htm
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From: Kansas
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6
I guess whatever it is, it isnt fuel related. New fuel pump and filter and it starts right back up when its warm but takes forever when cold so im thinking electrical. also i just installed new wires and plugs, maybe distributor?
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From: Springfield Virginia
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
How cold, and how fast was the change? Could just be the battery.
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From: Kansas
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6
I got the filter on and drove it around really quick and it got warmed up then i parked and restarted it about twice and it started right up! Then around 10 minutes later my dad got home and i went to showed him and it took foreverrr again
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
Fuel pump has a check valve in it that is supposed to keep the gas from draining back into the tank. Next time you go to start it after its been sitting for a bit, try turnIng the key to "on", wait a couple seconds, then crank it.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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On topic, I picked up my new CPS today. Didn't install it yet cause it's ungodly cold outside, and it was nearly dark when I got home.
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From: Kansas
Year: 1994
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Gluten free for the past year. I feel your pain brother.
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From: Seattle, WA
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5L 4 Cylinder
Oil change, filter change. Fluid inspection. Topped off my windshield washer reservoir.
Swapped my 225 front tires for a pair of 235s, now they are all the same size :P
Swapped my 225 front tires for a pair of 235s, now they are all the same size :P
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On the cranking issue. Fits the fuel check valve on all categorys... Prior to starting turn the key to the on positon for 4 full seconds. THEN turn it OFF and repeat 3 Times then it should fire immediately.
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From: Fountain Inn, SC
Year: 1988
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: I6 4.0L
Added the 3rd xj to the family, well 2 are mine and my bro just got one last night, real clean 97 xj with 87k original miles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
