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02-23-2013, 10:34 AM
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CHECK OIL LIGHT Help Please~ Yellow block illuminated on right side of dashboard
Its a 1999 2 door Cherokee 4.0 v6 with 4 wheel drive
Symptoms:
-Temp takes a while to warm up to 190, it rarely gets up to 210
-Gas mileage down to about 18 (from 20 or 22)
-Smells like its burning rich on fuel
-Last week but not this one oil level gauge would drop at stops.
I tried:
-Replacing engine coolant temp sensor on oil block
-Replacing radiator cap
-Topping off coolant
There are no visible oil or coolant leaks. The radiator fan guard is missing, but it has been for 4 seasons. The radiator tube (rubber) looks to be old, but functional. Could be the water pump? Some other sensor? Serpentine belt replaced last year.
Thank you for your input!
Its a 1999 2 door Cherokee 4.0 v6 with 4 wheel drive
Symptoms:
-Temp takes a while to warm up to 190, it rarely gets up to 210
-Gas mileage down to about 18 (from 20 or 22)
-Smells like its burning rich on fuel
-Last week but not this one oil level gauge would drop at stops.
I tried:
-Replacing engine coolant temp sensor on oil block
-Replacing radiator cap
-Topping off coolant
There are no visible oil or coolant leaks. The radiator fan guard is missing, but it has been for 4 seasons. The radiator tube (rubber) looks to be old, but functional. Could be the water pump? Some other sensor? Serpentine belt replaced last year.
Thank you for your input!
02-23-2013, 10:44 AM
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So i still havent managed to remove my broken coolant temp sensor from the head. I was refered to a mechanic by a friend thats a machinist, the guy said he'd most likely have to remove the head and drill it out and install a brass fitting for the sensor to sit in. Sooo thats most likely gonna cost alot because i dont have the time or knowledge to remove the head myself. So then my question is, part of the threads stick above the hole, is it worth a try to use a flat head screwdriver and hammer at it to try and bend tbe outside to the inside and basically peel it from the threads? I really want to avoid having to take it and spend my lift money on stupid repairs..... any ideas or suggestions? (Heat wont work either, too close to stuff and no room)
02-23-2013, 10:48 AM
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No need to remove the head. Use an ez-out.
02-23-2013, 10:52 AM
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I tried. It just kept turning and turning. The thing never loosened. And i really didnt want to break it off in the hole and cause more problems.
Should i just try it again and keep going? I know we put a hole in it somehow with the easy out so now coolant leaks thru.
Should i just try it again and keep going? I know we put a hole in it somehow with the easy out so now coolant leaks thru.
02-23-2013, 11:01 AM
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Tap it in a bit further and take your time turning it out.
02-23-2013, 11:04 AM
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This might be where im confused. The guy at autozone said to just insert it and begin wrenchng it in. When u say "tap" do u literally mean to tap on it and push it in farther? And i know the angle was slightly off when we got it in there a ways and i know that its supposed to be dead straight.
02-23-2013, 11:49 AM
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This might be where im confused. The guy at autozone said to just insert it and begin wrenchng it in. When u say "tap" do u literally mean to tap on it and push it in farther? And i know the angle was slightly off when we got it in there a ways and i know that its supposed to be dead straight.
02-23-2013, 12:38 PM
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How to take the driver fender off 88 xj. Still has the splash gaurd and everything.
Mainly need to know how to free up the front.
Mainly need to know how to free up the front.
02-23-2013, 12:41 PM
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02-23-2013, 12:42 PM
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Damn well wish i knew that before hand.. alrighty ill give it a shot again. Thanks for ur help
02-23-2013, 02:11 PM
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Anyone use the Pro Comp 4x6 fog lights? How do the perform?
http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Lighting-Jee...2&t_pn=EXP9200
http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Lighting-Jee...2&t_pn=EXP9200
02-23-2013, 02:25 PM
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Anyone use the Pro Comp 4x6 fog lights? How do the perform?
http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Lighting-Jee...2&t_pn=EXP9200
http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Lighting-Jee...2&t_pn=EXP9200
02-23-2013, 02:36 PM
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