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11-12-2013, 07:01 PM
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Year: 1999
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what's the history with this rig?regular tune-ups? good fuel? need more input...
11-12-2013, 08:45 PM
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Not sure on a 96' but with 97'-01's you can cycle the key on and off then start it. If it fires up better than normal this can indicate you either have a leaky injector(s) or a bad check valve in the fuel pump. This is typically for Jeeps with long crank times before firing, however your symptom could be related.
11-12-2013, 08:46 PM
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Not sure on a 96' but with 97'-01's you can cycle the key on and off then start it. If it fires up better than normal this can indicate you either have a leaky injector(s) or a bad check valve in the fuel pump. This is typically for Jeeps with long crank times before firing, however your symptom could be related.
11-12-2013, 10:55 PM
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11-13-2013, 02:42 PM
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Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
how hot should front brakes get?
under normal driving conditions
what would be a severe temp? as for the hubs / rotor warping
just curious, been refurbing front set. rubber hoses next, think theyre decrepit, new calipers still slightly touch pad to rotor (powerstop drilled/slotted kit)
7 miles highway to work this AM, braked very little .. temp was 115* F
drove a few miles just now, lotsa stoplights, traffic .. temp was approx 210* F on each side
what would be a severe temp? as for the hubs / rotor warping
just curious, been refurbing front set. rubber hoses next, think theyre decrepit, new calipers still slightly touch pad to rotor (powerstop drilled/slotted kit)
7 miles highway to work this AM, braked very little .. temp was 115* F
drove a few miles just now, lotsa stoplights, traffic .. temp was approx 210* F on each side
11-13-2013, 03:30 PM
Dash goes out
For whatever reason, when I hit a bump or encounter some rough road in my 98 Cherokee Classic, the dash goes out all together. All gauges go dead. Then when I hit another bump, it comes back on. It seems to be more intermittent as the weather gets colder. I checked all fuses and visible wires and found nothing obvious loose. I can manage the fuel level by the odometer but i am not comfortable with no oil pressure or temperature gauges and no speedo.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
11-13-2013, 03:31 PM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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For whatever reason, when I hit a bump or encounter some rough road in my 98 Cherokee Classic, the dash goes out all together. All gauges go dead. Then when I hit another bump, it comes back on. It seems to be more intermittent as the weather gets colder. I checked all fuses and visible wires and found nothing obvious loose. I can manage the fuel level by the odometer but i am not comfortable with no oil pressure or temperature gauges and no speedo.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
11-13-2013, 05:24 PM
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I change mine often so I run store brand 80w-90. Lunchbox lockers don't need anything special, you could run the heavier 90w-140 or whatever it is too though.
Get some extra pins and springs for that lock-**** locker.
Get some extra pins and springs for that lock-**** locker.
11-13-2013, 05:29 PM
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They that bad? I'd prefer an Aussie, but it's a trade. I figure it's better than being open.
11-13-2013, 05:36 PM
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I'm not a fan of them. The ones I have seen have been noisy and their material isn't as hard of a steel as others.
11-13-2013, 05:54 PM
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11-13-2013, 06:23 PM
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After getting all the "little" things worked out, I'm finally at the point where I am ready to start having a little more fun with the Jeep. I ordered the Skyjacker 3" kit, so besides some 31's, what is the next thing suspension-wise I should do? Sway bar links? Track bar? I'd like to hear what you all think.
11-13-2013, 06:31 PM
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Sway-bar links up front and track bar should be a part of any lift over 2", whether in a kit or something you tack on. I ordered extended links for a not-so-quick-disconnection setup, and relocated my track bar by drilling a new hole. Rear sway can go, it's very useless. Longer brake lines are a good idea, anything that was old will suddenly show you how old it was like U joints and steering linkage. If you replace the steering order bits for a ZJ with V8, nice little upgrade for almost the same price.