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06-18-2014, 07:06 PM
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Year: 1996
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Engine: 4.0
06-19-2014, 06:59 AM
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Year: 1999
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Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Just noticed signatures do not appear on mobile interface so...
I drive a 96 Cherokee and saw that my engine ID (which is located on the passenger side just before the distributor on the engine block) says "508mx02" directly on the engine ID plate.
What information can I interpret from that engine ID? Thanks for the help I know that this is a crowded area within the forum.
I drive a 96 Cherokee and saw that my engine ID (which is located on the passenger side just before the distributor on the engine block) says "508mx02" directly on the engine ID plate.
What information can I interpret from that engine ID? Thanks for the help I know that this is a crowded area within the forum.
99 XJ, 174k on the 4.0
Question. My oil dipstick had a broken handle and a washer to stop it from slipping into neck. Ghetto? Yes. Long story short, when I give the throttle a quick twist to wide open, it kicks a tiny bit of smoke out. I have a decent crack in the exhaust manifold. But is that normal?
Question. My oil dipstick had a broken handle and a washer to stop it from slipping into neck. Ghetto? Yes. Long story short, when I give the throttle a quick twist to wide open, it kicks a tiny bit of smoke out. I have a decent crack in the exhaust manifold. But is that normal?
06-19-2014, 07:07 AM
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Year: 1998 "Sport" White Wagon
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 6cyl
Please! Can you Help? My JEEP Cherokee XJ 1998 "Sport" Auto, 4 Door, Computer, Remote Entry/Start..
Problem is the Dash Upper Left Side has a Battery Symbol... & Lately It Turns YELLOW When approx 5 Min Driving...
The Pos & Neg Leads are a Bit Frayed/Worn at the Connection to Poles..
Battery IS Fully Charged! No Problems with Starting etc
I was told Ages Ago to Replace them! But Did Not..
I am worried an Auto Elect may try say its the Alternator
Can you Please Help? With may be Wrong? Thank You for Reading my Problem
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Problem is the Dash Upper Left Side has a Battery Symbol... & Lately It Turns YELLOW When approx 5 Min Driving...
The Pos & Neg Leads are a Bit Frayed/Worn at the Connection to Poles..
Battery IS Fully Charged! No Problems with Starting etc
I was told Ages Ago to Replace them! But Did Not..
I am worried an Auto Elect may try say its the Alternator
Can you Please Help? With may be Wrong? Thank You for Reading my Problem
pisces3737 ( 19/6/14@10.07pmEST Australia. )
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06-19-2014, 07:18 AM
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Replace the battery cables, they are the source of your problem. Please stop capitalizing every word, it is extremely hard to read.
06-19-2014, 07:36 AM
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Does your engine not have the cast-in serial number like in that link I posted?
Sounds normal-ish to me. Check your CCV system - bet one of them is clogged. Even then, when you stomp on the throttle there's no vacuum to suck up the gasses so I'd expect them to go somewhere.
Sounds normal-ish to me. Check your CCV system - bet one of them is clogged. Even then, when you stomp on the throttle there's no vacuum to suck up the gasses so I'd expect them to go somewhere.
06-19-2014, 07:38 AM
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06-19-2014, 07:43 AM
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06-19-2014, 08:07 AM
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Anyone used something like this?
Hellwig 550 EZ Level Helper Spring Kit by Hellwig http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UFRUWU/..._yIEOtb11WDJFC
I load my XJ down when I go camping and what not. I was thinking of getting a set when I put new stock leafs on
Hellwig 550 EZ Level Helper Spring Kit by Hellwig http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UFRUWU/..._yIEOtb11WDJFC
I load my XJ down when I go camping and what not. I was thinking of getting a set when I put new stock leafs on
Otherwise try this; http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoMainLeaf.htm
Or this; http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAirbagSuspension.htm
06-19-2014, 08:31 AM
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If you are buying new leaf springs, look for the HD heavy duty versions.
Otherwise try this; http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoMainLeaf.htm
Or this; http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAirbagSuspension.htm
06-19-2014, 08:52 AM
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I've got this weird clunk as I start my Jeep, it feels like its coming from underneath in the middle somewhere. It only happens once while I'm starting it, and it only happens on cold starts. Any ideas what it could be? Trans mount bolts are tight
It also seemed to start when I got new exhaust, not sure if that's related.
It also seemed to start when I got new exhaust, not sure if that's related.
06-19-2014, 08:53 AM
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I've got this weird clunk as I start my Jeep, it feels like its coming from underneath in the middle somewhere. It only happens once while I'm starting it, and it only happens on cold starts. Any ideas what it could be? It also seemed to start when I got new exhaust, not sure if that's related.
