Lots of problems I need help with!!!
#46
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From: Nor-Cal Coast
Year: 90,84
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0,2.5
Something screwy there. The spark should rather jump a .035 gap at the plug than go causing fits. If you follow...that 25K volts, assuming it arrives to the plug, should choose that path. If it's jumping more than that somewhere, then it's getting too much resistance getting to that gap. I might start swapping things if it were me, probably. "open", plugs do happen. I never use "radio suppression" plugs, (might have an R), on things I really need to rely on. (like my water pump).
#47
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
#54
That would be true if the air/fuel in the cylinder were not compressed when the plug is supposed to fire. The dielectric value changes with pressure.
#55
A little update all filters changed went ahead and changed both diffs fluids and gasket obviously I think my ujoints are bad because it only idles rough in drive and it would also explain why it jerks at low rpms but im gonna sound like a nub here I dont know how to replace them on the rear shaft. Any suggestions?
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Year: 1990
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A little update all filters changed went ahead and changed both diffs fluids and gasket obviously I think my ujoints are bad because it only idles rough in drive and it would also explain why it jerks at low rpms but im gonna sound like a nub here I dont know how to replace them on the rear shaft. Any suggestions?
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
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From: Nor-Cal Coast
Year: 90,84
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0,2.5
(I was not however familiar with the term "dielectric value") Thanks! Added, I was able to find "dielectric constant" (a little tecky for me!)> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dielectric_constant
Was keeping it simple.
OP, one way to check mounts is with a pry bar. For engine mounts if you power-brake it and see the engine move much, that's a sign as well.
Last edited by DFlintstone; 07-02-2012 at 01:59 PM.