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Apr 1, 2014 | 06:22 AM

#61936

SteveMongr

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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Year: 2000 WJ

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccooper1234

I do have a Haynes manual, follow the instructions and put it all back together and it runs like crap. Basically the distributor wouldn't line up to begin with so we took the chain off and rotated the cam 180°. Exhaust smells like gas. And it barely starts.

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Apr 1, 2014 | 06:51 AM

#61937

Basslicks

No, I don't lick fish.

Joined: Mar 2011

Posts: 11,169

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From: Northern Kentucky

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerrytheJeep

Sold it. My first car, gonna miss it.

That's always a hard thing to do... I STILL miss my first - 87 Montero 2 door, 2.6L inline 4, 4wd, 5 spd.... thing would go anywhere.

Apr 1, 2014 | 07:01 AM

#61938

TwoXJS

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Joined: Jun 2013

Posts: 579

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From: Wilton, CA

Year: '93

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 2.5L I4 (Mercedes Turbo Diesel planned)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleenrob

He must have got it from china

No, it's the Spiderman version, can't you tell by the red?

Apr 1, 2014 | 07:13 AM

#61939

SteveMongr

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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Year: 2000 WJ

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Upper Bushings

Yesterday I replaced upper control arm bushings in record time. 15 minutes to get the old ones out and 10 to install new ones.
Not counting all the parts I removed to drop the axle...

Apr 1, 2014 | 07:17 AM

#61940

sycoglitch

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Joined: Sep 2010

Posts: 12,692

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveMongr

Yesterday I replaced upper control arm bushings in record time. 15 minutes to get the old ones out and 10 to install new ones.
Not counting all the parts I removed to drop the axle...

I don't know lol

Apr 1, 2014 | 07:25 AM

#61941

frantic29

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Posts: 232

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From: Topeka, KS

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

More like what I did in the last week. Installed trailer hitch. Had to cut the exhaust back and add a new hanger. Added trailer lights on a 7 way connector and mounted in the bumper. And yesterday did a full tune up and changed the oil sending unit. While I had everything off I was able to clean up the that side of the motor pretty good. And also got bolts for my coil as the PO had it held on with zip ties.

Didn't notice till I got them out but it had 2 differed brands of wires and plugs in it. It smoothed out quite a bit with a bit better response and its actually allot quieter. That was actually the biggest difference. Next up is either the exhaust our going through the suspension and bushings haven't decided yet.

Apr 1, 2014 | 07:35 AM

#61942

Desertfox1023

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From: Burlington, NC

Year: 1994...mostly...

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO, Lot's of Bolt Ons

Well I didn't do anything to it yet...

http://solidaxle.com/ProductCart/pc/...p?idCategory=7

Purchased a Solid Cover for the D30 & D44, but when they get here I will

Apr 1, 2014 | 08:55 AM

#61943

SteveMongr

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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Year: 2000 WJ

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Unfinished

Quote:

Originally Posted by sycoglitch

I don't know lol

What that doesn't count, It has to be all put back together?
I will reset the clock for reinstalling the axle.
But later, right now surf is up^

Apr 1, 2014 | 11:30 AM

#61944

ccooper1234

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From: South Mills, NC

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Rebuilt 4.0L I6

How can I modify the cam position sensor in the distributor so I can rotate the sensor slightly clockwise?

Apr 1, 2014 | 11:50 AM

#61945

gotsnowboards

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Joined: Aug 2013

Posts: 556

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From: Henderson, NV

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l inline 6 stock

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoXJS

No, it's the Spiderman version, can't you tell by the red?

Trail rated?

No
Spider Rated

Apr 1, 2014 | 12:03 PM

#61946

JerrytheJeep

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Posts: 1,994

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From: San Jose

Year: 89

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccooper1234

How can I modify the cam position sensor in the distributor so I can rotate the sensor slightly clockwise?

I wouldn't try that. I think all you have to do is index the distributor correctly.

Here's how:
http://www.angelfire.com/my/fan/dist_index.html

Apr 1, 2014 | 12:15 PM

#61947

dukie564

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Joined: Nov 2009

Posts: 15,197

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

yea don't modify the distributor - it's not adjustable for a reason.

Apr 1, 2014 | 12:21 PM

#61948

PUNISHER

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Joined: Nov 2009

Posts: 624

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From: Mt. Sidney, Va

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveMongr

If the carrier is still out, stick a rag firmly in one tube from inside the pumpkin. Use a long broom handle to push the rag through from the opposite tube and push all that gunk out, Repeat until clean.
I have also used a shop-vac (with diff cover removed to allow air flow) with the brush attachment.

I actually thought about that. Spraying the tubes with some brake cleaner from the inside and then swab the barrel..

Thanks for the tip..

Apr 1, 2014 | 12:42 PM

#61949

Jarmstro

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Joined: Sep 2013

Posts: 5

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From: St. Louis, Mo.

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L L6 OHV 12V

I got stuck about 600 miles away from home. I had to replace my alternator because I didn't feel like bypassing the internal voltage regulator.

Apr 1, 2014 | 12:48 PM

#61950

RacerX

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Joined: Nov 2011

Posts: 291

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From: Snohomish County, WA

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by roninofako

Why did you buy an upside down one?

I believe that means he owes more on it than it's worth

http://www.kbb.com/car-advice/articl...48516451139700

Avoid Being Upside-Down Again
Finally, here is some general advice on things you could do before you pursue your next car purchase:

Educate yourself on your credit score don't pay a higher interest rate than you need to.
Educate yourself on available interest rates in the marketplace before applying for a loan; know a good rate when you see one.
Do plenty of pricing research on available new car and trade-in values to get a good value on both transactions.
Match your loan to your expected ownership length of time; a longer loan will help keep monthly payments low, but chances are it will lead to being upside-down when the time comes to trade in for yet another new car.