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Old 01-27-2014, 12:02 AM
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I replaced my dying alt. and upgraded to a larger one and I just replaced the serpentine belt. I finally have everything installed again however now it isn't firing up.

It starts to crank but then slowly dies out. It doesn't fire up. I'm going to read through a no start thread here shortly. But if anyone knows something I should run out and check real quick please let me know.
If my belt is too loose could that be a problem? I read 1/4-1/2" play when pushed on. I was able to clean all of my grounds as well all save for the one on the engine block. What size nut is on there? I can't seem to get a good set up on it.
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May be looking at an engine swap. I have a '91 w/ 4.0. I have heard that this is a one-off year for electrical and that I may face difficulties swapping. Any ideas if this is true and if so, any solutions? TIA....
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Will a 1995 intake manifold fit on a 1998 4.0??
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May be looking at an engine swap. I have a '91 w/ 4.0. I have heard that this is a one-off year for electrical and that I may face difficulties swapping. Any ideas if this is true and if so, any solutions? TIA....
Can't remember which engine you have and phone app won't tell me. Renix? Either way just use your original everything. Electricals don't matter if they aren't there.

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Will a 1995 intake manifold fit on a 1998 4.0??
I don't see why not. I'd use a gasket from '98
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1988 XJ 4x4

The plastic vacuum connector for the transfer case to engage the front Axle is cracked. Only one of the plastic lines snapped right at the connector and I don't think the 4x4 is engaging when I put in 4x4.

I was wondering if I can use some tight fit vacuum line instead of buying a new connector and vacuum harness.

It snapped right at the base of the connector so there's really no repairing it at the connector.
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1988 XJ 4x4

The plastic vacuum connector for the transfer case to engage the front Axle is cracked. Only one of the plastic lines snapped right at the connector and I don't think the 4x4 is engaging when I put in 4x4.

I was wondering if I can use some tight fit vacuum line instead of buying a new connector and vacuum harness.

It snapped right at the base of the connector so there's really no repairing it at the connector.
I replaced the majority of my plastic vacuum lines with that rubber line when I had me renix.
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1988 XJ 4x4

The plastic vacuum connector for the transfer case to engage the front Axle is cracked. Only one of the plastic lines snapped right at the connector and I don't think the 4x4 is engaging when I put in 4x4.

I was wondering if I can use some tight fit vacuum line instead of buying a new connector and vacuum harness.

It snapped right at the base of the connector so there's really no repairing it at the connector.
Disconnect and plug the vacuum lines from the transfer case, and do this https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fr...ss-91-a-38629/
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I have a 96 Cherokee Classic 4.0/automatic 2wd. Will a rear axle from a 96 Cherokee 4.0/automatic 4X4 swap over without any modifications? Looking to go from 1 wheel drive to a real 2 wd.
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Is 160 bucks a good price for a new adjustable trac bar for an xj?
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Is 160 bucks a good price for a new adjustable trac bar for an xj?
Yes as long as its not rough country
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I have a 96 Cherokee Classic 4.0/automatic 2wd. Will a rear axle from a 96 Cherokee 4.0/automatic 4X4 swap over without any modifications? Looking to go from 1 wheel drive to a real 2 wd.
Yes. Is the other axle limited slip or something?
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Disconnect and plug the vacuum lines from the transfer case, and do this https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fr...ss-91-a-38629/
This^^ is the best option to insure reliability.
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I have a 96 Cherokee Classic 4.0/automatic 2wd. Will a rear axle from a 96 Cherokee 4.0/automatic 4X4 swap over without any modifications? Looking to go from 1 wheel drive to a real 2 wd.
Yes, 2WD and 4WD Jeeps use the same rear axles.

Be sure to grab the same model, it can be from any year XJ. If you don't you will need a new drive shaft to account for the change in pinion length, and 2WD driveshafts aren't that common.
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Why not just put a locker in yours?
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Yes as long as its not rough country

its from the iron rock website. thank ya
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