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Old 04-10-2021, 01:56 PM
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Hello. I'm starting this thread to keep track of all the maintenance and repair (with parts info) done on my 1995 Jeep Cherokee.
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Default 2019 Maintenance and Repairs (1 of 1)

  • Wiper blades (2, front): Replaced w/new
  • Wiper blade (1, rear): Replaced w/new
  • Battery: Replaced w/ new
  • Oil change w/ new oil filter
  • Tire (driver side front): patch
  • Remount rear view mirror

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  • Engine belt -serpentine: Replace w/new (M-25-060975)
  • Alternator: replace w/ re-manufactured (2138613)
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  • hood release cable (55026030): replace w/new
  • 2 hood latches (55235523AC): replace w/new
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Good plan. I keep a log book (of sorts) but often post when I do something "significant" or painful to a forum. I recently had to go back and review my posts to catalog my Smog test results and actions taken to pass.
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  • starter (W0133-606792): replace w/ new
  • oil change w/ new oil filter
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Thanks Clearly I'm a noob, lol. Some of the parts have been challenging, so figured I collect them all in one place.
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  • Headlights (H6054): replaced both w/ new
  • Tire: patch
  • Wiper blades: replaced all 3 w/ new
  • Oil change w/ new filter

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  • Radiator (2802): Replace w/ new
  • Oil sending unit (OP6695): replace w/ new
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  • Valve Cover Gasket Kit (VS50522T): replaced w/ new
  • Spark plugs (AP985): replaced w/ new (platinum)
  • Shocks-OE Spectrum-front (37083) and rear (37027): All replaced w/new
  • Thermostat (269) and housing (4415532): replaced w/ new
  • Royal flush package (brake fluid, fuel service kit, extd. life coolant, power steering fluid, transmission flush kit, ATF univ. fluid, coolant flush kit)
  • oil change w/ new filter
  • gear oil

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  • new oil filter with oil change
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  • @114,448 miles:
  • Water pump (58455H) and radiator hose (874521): replaced w/new
  • Thermostat (530060): replaced w/new
  • Front brake pad (UP7358AM) and 2 rotors (RA880444) :replace w/new
  • Rear brake shoe (UP538SD): replaced w/ remanufactured
  • Rear brakes: 2 drums (AX80012), and 2 wheel cylinders (17507): replaced w/new

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  • Tail shaft seal (710319): replaced w/ new

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Default 2014 Maintenance and Repairs (3 of 4)

  • New oil filter w/ oil change
  • Heater control valve (5941): replaced w/ new
  • Cooling system flush

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