88mj

does anyone know the name of the part on the steering column with the the actuating rod that runs from it to the ignition key tumbler and if some one has spare for cheap that'd be awesome

lukepat

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Really? No ones gunna answer this for me? Come on guys, need some help here

94XjSport94

Are the ends worn out or are the grease boots cracked? You can replace the grease boots from a parts store.

salad

Chill out, things get lost in the fray. This is a busy thread man.

The rubber boot on the drag link is a standard TRE dust boot or grease boot. Auto parts stores have these for cheap. If your steering is old, though, you'll want to just replace the all the components anyway as chances are they're worn and you'll likely damage it upon removal anyway.

If you're going to replace any components check out the ZJ upgrade. Same cost, better components: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/zj-...upgrade-22717/

Do you mean the tie rod ends? Ball joints are on the axle.

bheath

Check out the FS thread, im sure someone is parting out a vehicle that'll getcha that part for probably shipping cost. Or check out a JY.

dwilly

Where's the relay/fuse or whatever for the heater blower?

cruiser54

On what?

dwilly

My bad thought I put it. 97 xj sport 4.0

HarlemJeep

Where is my coolant disappearing too? Last night I get home from work, motor is hot so I dont open the radiator cap but just check the coolant tank, its at the add mark. I top it off, and this morning I come back to my Jeep. I open the cap, there is coolant in the radiator. Check the tank and the level is back down to the add mark. Where the heck did my coolant go over night?

There was no puddle. I just replaced couple of days ago rad cap, water pump, hoses, thermostat, and had a shop do a pressurized system check (thats how I found out my cap was bad). So where else could my coolant go over night while my Jeep was just sitting?

Also if it matters I was parked on a downhill street. It wasnt to steep though.

salad

That monster fuse is in the power distribution center under the hood. There's no relay.

Your fan doesn't work on any of the four settings, correct? Speeds 1-3 go through a resistor pack that breaks every so often.

salad

What year and engine? Is your oil level going up?

HarlemJeep

Its a 2000 Cherokee with a 4.0. I will check the oil level in a few.

salad

Yes, definitely do, the number one cause of unexplained coolant loss for 2000 and 2001 models is a cracked head. Hopefully you just have a pinhole leak in the radiator though.

HarlemJeep

Just checked the oil level. It's at perfect mark just like it was when I last checked it two weeks ago.

salad

That's good to hear. Next time you do an oil change make sure to check it for color and consistency. If it's milky or muddy you have a problem. It is a Jeep, so don't rule out that you could have a cracked head AND be burning or leaking oil! Do you have the nice dash with the oil pressure gauge? An overall decline in pressure over time is also a good indicator of coolant destroying bearings (as a result of a cracked head)

In the mean time I'd crawl underneath with a flash light and start looking for pinhole leaks. It helps to get everything clean first.