XJ Newbie in MI
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Just purchased my first XJ. 97 Country. I hope to do all basics right off the bat. My last "project" was a 01 Dodge Dakota R/T which I had a lot fun tinkering with. It was all stock when I got it so the list of upgrades was endless and the R/T deserved the attention. Most of my attention ended up on the 9mpg I got out of it though. Fun has limits. Many years ago a well off friend of mine, whom normally drove a fancy Audi, came by driving an older beat up lifted Jeep Cherokee. I was a bit surprised so asked him why. That was beginning of my education on the I6 Jeep and the fun to be had. Its been in the back of my mind ever since. Now its my turn. http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6277/dsc00667qj.jpg http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/6724/dsc00666a.jpg Looks like I need some center caps! |
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Welcome to the forum! The best place to go to for all of your Cherokee issues!
Get to know your Jeep well before modifying it. Also know what common issues to be on the lookout for specific to your model...here's a few off the top of my head that I've dealt/am dealing with. -Intermittent fuel gauge -replace fuel pump assembly is best fix. -Leaky windshield. Look for wet floorboards in the rain. I am getting mine resealed this week on my 1998 Sport due to this issue. -Get to know and go over that cooling system! If there are any leaks, beware of stop-leak that may have been used by the previous owner. You may have lots of cleanup to do if so (my case) -If your A/C works, it would be a miracle. Good luck & enjoy your new XJ! |
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Thanks for the list pocketsempty. I had a couple of those issues on my Dakota as well like the bad A/C and leaking radiator.
Hopefully I will have some pics real soon! |
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Welcome from Michigan! Where you at in MI? Im from the White Cloud area.
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Vehicle Description JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Model Year 1997 Body Model XJ J L 74 Color PJN- Moss Green Pearl Coat ISD 06/17/1997 *XJ Cloth Low-back Bucket Seats ADAP Light Group APAS Monotone Paint ARXP Country Decor Group AWHP Power Equipment Group BAUS 117 Amp Alternator BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes CACP Low Back Bucket Seats CBVP Cloth Door Trim Panel w/Map Pocket CDBS Reclining Front Seats CFMS Rear Folding Seat CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags** CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops CKXS Midgate Box Access CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats CSAP Spare Tire Cover CSC Cargo Compartment Cover CSRS Passenger Assist Handles CSSS Illuminated Rear Assist Handles CUFS Full Length Floor Console DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever DJHS 230MM Front Axle DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle EAAC All Engines ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine GAL Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass GEEP Deep Tint Sunscreen Liftgate Glass GFA Rear Window Defroster GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors GTZP Manual Remote Mirrors GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors GXMP Remote Keyless Entry HAAP Air Conditioning HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach JBGP Instrument Panel Woodgrain Bezel JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer JJAS Cigar Lighter JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet JPAP Power Windows JPBP Power Locks LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes LBBP Courtesy Lamps LBCS Glove Box Lamp LCDP Map/Dome Reading Lamps LDAP Underhood Lamp LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay LMAS Halogen Headlamps LPSS CHMSL Lamp MBPP Body Color Front Bumper MBQP Body Color Rear Bumper w/Step Pads MCAS Rear Body Color Applique MDAP Front License Plate Bracket MFKP Body Color Grille MHAS Black Windshield Moldings MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert MMGS Belt Moldings MMKS Hi Black Gloss/Black Mirror Molding MNAS Black Door Handles MWGP Roof Rack NAA Federal Emissions NBKS EVAP Control System NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank NHMP Speed Control PJN Moss Green Pearl Coat QJNS Moss Green Pearl Coat RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles RASP AM/FM Cassette Radio RCDP 4 Speakers RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel SDAS Normal Duty Suspension SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars SUAP Tilt Steering Column TBB Full Size Spare Tire TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire TRVP P225/70R15 Eagle GA OWL AS Tires TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires WJ7P 15X7.0 Luxury Aluminum Wheels WKBP Matching Spare Wheel WLZC All Aluminum Wheels XCYS Delete Remote Start System XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications |
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Nice list! Aside from all the interior bells and whistles, sounds like you have a NP231 transfer case and the Chrysler 8.25 rear. get those pics goin!
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Well, been driving for a couple of days. First drive, no problems, next day, idle problems at stops. Driving home it actually died at a light. Then died when I threw it in neutral on the off ramp. I am hoping its the regular stuff like dirty throttle body or bad battery. Gonna be interesting!
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Just added some pics. I got the wheels switched out from the alloy stock snowflakes to black steel with Goodyear Wrangler M/T kevlars. Rides better which surprised me a bit. I expected noise but the whole Jeep feels more planted. Really liking them so far.
The stalling/low idle issue? Seems like it was bad gas from sitting. Im happy about that. |
Originally Posted by Leftjab13
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Just added some pics. I got the wheels switched out from the alloy stock snowflakes to black steel with Goodyear Wrangler M/T kevlars. Rides better which surprised me a bit. I expected noise but the whole Jeep feels more planted. Really liking them so far.
The stalling/low idle issue? Seems like it was bad gas from sitting. Im happy about that. |
Yep she is running much better. I did throw in some seafoam (first time I ever bothered with that stuff) and it seemed to help almost immediately. That or it could have been the fresh gas I added. :001_unsure:
The only issue I really found so far is the coolant looked like mud. Just old and gross. Got a flush and fill on that one. Everything else checked out great. Looking to do a BB soon! When that starts to take shape I will start a build thread. I was planning on adding the wheels later but a tire had a slow sidewall leak so I threw the new ones on immediately. |
Originally Posted by Leftjab13
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Yep she is running much better. I did throw in some seafoam (first time I ever bothered with that stuff) and it seemed to help almost immediately. That or it could have been the fresh gas I added. :001_unsure:
The only issue I really found so far is the coolant looked like mud. Just old and gross. Got a flush and fill on that one. Everything else checked out great. Looking to do a BB soon! When that starts to take shape I will start a build thread. I was planning on adding the wheels later but a tire had a slow sidewall leak so I threw the new ones on immediately. What exactly do you mean by BB? I'll be preparing my build thread soon too when I get my Rampage lights in and Nate's4x4 front winch bumper...mmmm cant wait |
Interesting you ask about heat because it does kind of suck. Ive been reading about cleaning the heater core.
Got a whole list to pay attention to. This could be fun. :no: bb=budget boost. |
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