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Jan 25, 2016 | 11:07 PM

#75691

thebyus

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From: Albuquerque

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

Finally got it started after two months. All I had to do was replace the CPS.

After all the b!tching I heard from people, I was surprised it only took 30 minutes!

Jan 25, 2016 | 11:08 PM

#75692

thebyus

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From: Albuquerque

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigemjeep

Couple of tips for you since you have it out. Change the freeze plugs to brass. And change the bolts at the top of the bell housing to hex head and eliminate those stupid e torx bolts.
The plug on the rear of the block can become a real headache if it rusts through.

And, just 'cause I just did it, and you have such easy access - replace the CPS.

Jan 26, 2016 | 12:36 AM

#75693

5speedZJ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VitaminLee_

Where are you located. I have a set of 5.

I've since changed my mind, thanks anyways

I'm looking forward to the next trip to the JY. I have a good list of things the jeep needs

Jan 26, 2016 | 06:19 AM

#75694

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebyus

And, just 'cause I just did it, and you have such easy access - replace the CPS.

nah. Why would u replace a known working part with a questionable one?

I would suggest taking the cps off and cut slots on the bolt holes so whenever u need to replace it, u can just loosen the bolts and slide the cps out. U wouldn't have to worry about losing or dropping the bolts inside the bellhousing

Jan 26, 2016 | 08:42 AM

#75695

SG Mason

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From: Iroquois Ontario Canada

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJwonders

Jeez, I wish I had thought about that when I had my transmission out. It would have made changing the CPS so much easier when it died a couple weeks later

. I probably would have cut out the wrong side of the bolt holes any way

Jan 26, 2016 | 02:27 PM

#75696

apac020

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Joined: Aug 2012

Posts: 140

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From: Denver, CO

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJwonders

What's the lifespan on a CPS? I've got 144K miles on mine and am tempted to change it as preventative maintenance.

Jan 26, 2016 | 02:38 PM

#75697

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by apac020

What's the lifespan on a CPS? I've got 144K miles on mine and am tempted to change it as preventative maintenance.

if it ain't broke don't touch it trust me. Buy a new one and throw it in your glove box as a "just in case"

Jan 26, 2016 | 02:55 PM

#75698

apac020

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From: Denver, CO

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukie564

if it ain't broke don't touch it trust me. Buy a new one and throw it in your glove box as a "just in case"

Roger that!

Jan 26, 2016 | 03:07 PM

#75699

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukie564

if it ain't broke don't touch it trust me. Buy a new one and throw it in your glove box as a "just in case"

Great advice. I've never seen a CPS fail at a convenient time. They fail when you're leaving work early before a storm, when you just bought 50 burger patties and ten gallons of ice cream for an August birthday party, or when you stall out in a mud pit.

Jan 26, 2016 | 04:11 PM

#75700

rcguymike

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From: Laurium, MI

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukie564

if it ain't broke don't touch it trust me. Buy a new one and throw it in your glove box as a "just in case"

Quote:

Originally Posted by apac020

Roger that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Maybe gently place it in your glove box wrapped in bubble wrap.

Jan 26, 2016 | 04:56 PM

#75701

wizardpc

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Joined: May 2014

Posts: 777

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From: Nolensville, TN

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

And make sure its a MOPAR one!

Jan 26, 2016 | 05:09 PM

#75702

ehall

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Joined: Jan 2015

Posts: 1,381

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From: Southern Maryland

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1999 4.0L

Got all my parts for a small upgrade to the front: Synergy extended swaybar disconnect brackets, Goferit tie-rod flip insert, and Riddler diff covers and Lubelocker gaskets. Going to put the tie-rod otk when I get the chance, then look at some additional steering upgrades down the road.

Also switching to a trail setup on the fenders and bumpers. I already got the Napier flares a week ago, and today I ordered the JCR Vanguard winch bumper and Smittybilt X20 10k winch.

Last edited by ehall; Jan 26, 2016 at 05:11 PM.

Jan 26, 2016 | 05:57 PM

#75703

Finn

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Posts: 311

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From: Southwest Michigan

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

I apologized to Bella after witnessing several XJ's in a sad state of repair that were being punished by people that didn't know what they had. Then I took her out for a nice seafood dinner.