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03-28-2011, 11:52 PM
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by mrn77az
Hey all, I have just purchased a 1996 XJ with 225k on it ($1400)... I was like a little school boy to get in and drive it since it had been about 10yrs since my old '88 XJ.
At any event, I found that the RADIATOR had a leak, no biggie, I've replaced that before so I just bought a cheapo (on a budget) replacement, It will do for the time. At any event, now the temp gauge is going between 180 and 230 degrees. It takes about 2 min for the climb to 230 degrees then it takes like 10 seconds for the drop (I assume the electric fan is kicking on). I did replace the fan clutch as well while I was at it it seemed faulty, so not that, the electric fan is working fine as well. So I drove it about 80 miles on the freeway watching it go up and down up and down... I'm sure this would of given plenty of time for the bubbles to work their way out. So, the question...
What is likely to be causing the temperature fluctuations??
Thanks, Matt
At any event, I found that the RADIATOR had a leak, no biggie, I've replaced that before so I just bought a cheapo (on a budget) replacement, It will do for the time. At any event, now the temp gauge is going between 180 and 230 degrees. It takes about 2 min for the climb to 230 degrees then it takes like 10 seconds for the drop (I assume the electric fan is kicking on). I did replace the fan clutch as well while I was at it it seemed faulty, so not that, the electric fan is working fine as well. So I drove it about 80 miles on the freeway watching it go up and down up and down... I'm sure this would of given plenty of time for the bubbles to work their way out. So, the question...
What is likely to be causing the temperature fluctuations??
Thanks, Matt
03-29-2011, 08:04 AM
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Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l inline 6
I have a bunch of rust at the rocker panels. Driver side is worst that the passenger. On the driver side both inner and outer rocker panels are rusted through (too include the pinch seam). If I cut out the rockers and get some box steel to weld in there that should solve my problem right?
I hear that the pich seam is pretty important so I was just trying to get a handle on this before I start hacking at the rust. I was thinking of box steel from front wheel well the the back wheel well.
I hear that the pich seam is pretty important so I was just trying to get a handle on this before I start hacking at the rust. I was thinking of box steel from front wheel well the the back wheel well.
03-29-2011, 08:31 AM
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here's a few great links
Partial rocker cut out:
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...ckerPanels.htm
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...rs/rockers.htm
Full rocker + door shortening
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/t...ml#post5107992
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...ckerPanels.htm
Partial rocker cut out:
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...ckerPanels.htm
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...rs/rockers.htm
Full rocker + door shortening
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/t...ml#post5107992
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...ckerPanels.htm
03-29-2011, 09:00 AM
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Originally Posted by RyXJ2000
I'm looking for a used axles from junk yards. I have a 8.25 and I found a 8.25 with 4.10 gears for $250. Will it be a direct fit?
03-29-2011, 09:12 AM
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Originally Posted by XJmotard
U know u could most likely find an 8.8 LS with 4.10's and disk brakes for that price...I wouldn't pay that much for an 8.25 but that's just me...but to answer ur question...yes it should be a direct fit on...if I believe
03-29-2011, 09:17 AM
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by RyXJ2000
Is an 8.8 a direct fit? I don't have a welder to do any mods. Only a direct fit
03-29-2011, 09:20 AM
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Year: 1996
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Engine: 4.0 HO
Originally Posted by RyXJ2000
Is an 8.8 a direct fit? I don't have a welder to do any mods. Only a direct fit
03-29-2011, 10:48 AM
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the wires are all black, ground wires, there was one black w/ oragns tracer, just put fuel pressuere reg on and didn't help, the pump charges to 38psi, but whencranked it dropes 3 psi. plus i don't hear the pump running while the engine is running for those 10 sec.I was wondering if it was a positive ground going to the fuel pump?? don't know if it's a relay or what will try to post pic's
03-29-2011, 12:29 PM
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Year: 2000
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Originally Posted by XJmotard
Hey try this page see if it helps n e....https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f30/fo...wap-info-3847/
03-29-2011, 01:45 PM
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Year: 99 sport
Model: Cherokee
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Hey I want to change my oil pressure sending unit. Will oil come flying out when I remove the old one. Engine is cool know. 
And this is the part I have. Is this the correct one. I know there are two kinds, a switch and a sending unit, however different stores call them different names. thank you.
And this is the part I have. Is this the correct one. I know there are two kinds, a switch and a sending unit, however different stores call them different names. thank you.
03-29-2011, 01:48 PM
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Year: 1996
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Originally Posted by RyXJ2000
Thanks for the info! I see with cost of an axel, mounting brackets, and welding it would be at the very least double the cost of a 8.25 with 4.10's