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Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go hereXJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.
I知 doing some needed maintenance to my cooling system and just as I was about to start I noticed this pool of oil below the drivers side of the engine. I looked above it and saw this.
I致e never messed with the steering before, so I知 really not sure what to do about this. Thanks for your help.
That is a big leak, probably it is worse when the steering is being used verse sitting in the driveway. If you run the level of steering fluid low, you can end up destroying the steering gear box AND the steering pump, and I mean destroy! $$$$$$$$ this maybe a relatively simple repair now, perhaps even fixable with the steering gear box left in place. however if you run it out of fluid and drive, you are looking at perhaps many 100s of bucks in repair bills.
unfortunately the jeep like many modern cars uses that gawd awful serpentine belt to drive the pump, thus preventing one from simply removing the pump drive belt and being able to drive with no power steering. I hate the serpentine belt, a stupid design, one that can easily leave you stranded even if a non critical item such as the steering pump or AC compressor fails
I have an old van, and both the power steering and AC compressor, are ran off a separate vee belt. I can drive the van with those two systems disabled, yet my alternator and importantly the water pump run on a separate belt. Much better relibility!
Anyway, avoid driving until fixed or risk great damage$$$$$$
Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
My 94 was leaking almost that bad. A dose of AT-205 fixed it. I mean STOPPED it.
It's worth a shot. OR just replace the unit. It's not a difficult job. Had to do that on my 97 because the AT-205 only slowed it down. It's like that sometimes.
My 94 was leaking almost that bad. A dose of AT-205 fixed it. I mean STOPPED it.
It's worth a shot. OR just replace the unit. It's not a difficult job. Had to do that on my 97 because the AT-205 only slowed it down. It's like that sometimes.
I can get some of this stuff today and give it a shot. Any advice on how to use it? I知 unfamiliar with AT-205. Also, in case I have to replace it anyways, where did you get a replacement box? Thanks for your help.
My 94 was leaking almost that bad. A dose of AT-205 fixed it. I mean STOPPED it.
It's worth a shot. OR just replace the unit. It's not a difficult job. Had to do that on my 97 because the AT-205 only slowed it down. It's like that sometimes.
Let me guess, Scotty Kilmer YouTube?
That's how I got to know it.
Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Rassau
I can get some of this stuff today and give it a shot. Any advice on how to use it? I知 unfamiliar with AT-205. Also, in case I have to replace it anyways, where did you get a replacement box? Thanks for your help.
Just dump in the correct amount according to the directions. Drive as usual. YOu'll know within a few days if it's going to do the job.
Replacements can be found at all the usual suspects; NAPA, AutoZone, PartsGeek.com, etc.
Originally Posted by Roler
Let me guess, Scotty Kilmer YouTube?
That's how I got to know it.
Nah. Been using it long before I heard of Scotty. I really don't remember, it's been that long. Maybe here on this forum!
05-26-2021, 09:23 AM
Power steering leak?
