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09-13-2014, 04:14 PM
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Does the engine stay or go?
I am currently tearing down my 97 XJ to build a trail truck. It has 282,000 on it so i wasnt expecting much good news when i took the engine apart. To my surprise the block had been sleeved and the cylinders looked to be in great shape. So now i need to decide how to proceed. Any advice on how to better inspect the motor would be appreciated. I want to determine if its got some life left or if its time for a rebuild.
09-13-2014, 05:31 PM
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What is everyone's favorite CPS?
I bought a cheap one in May and it has failed already....
I don't want to buy another P.O.S. sensor that's just gonna die on me again.
which brand do you guys have the most luck with?
I bought a cheap one in May and it has failed already....
I don't want to buy another P.O.S. sensor that's just gonna die on me again.
which brand do you guys have the most luck with?
09-13-2014, 05:51 PM
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09-13-2014, 07:38 PM
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Year: 1999
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Today I replaced my thermostat with an OEM 195 Degree new one. Ran it for 30 minutes and burped the system. Never got over 206. Monday I do a trail ride and see if it is better.
Another question.
My Cherokee is a 99 I6 Automatic.
The build sheet on my jeep says the Transfer Case is "Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System". My shift lever says: 2H. 4H and 4L. When I shift into 4H the light says Part Time. Is this the NP242 Transfer Case.
Thanks,
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Another question.
My Cherokee is a 99 I6 Automatic.
The build sheet on my jeep says the Transfer Case is "Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System". My shift lever says: 2H. 4H and 4L. When I shift into 4H the light says Part Time. Is this the NP242 Transfer Case.
Thanks,
RSWiser
09-13-2014, 07:48 PM
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Year: 1999
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Today I replaced my thermostat with an OEM 195 Degree new one. Ran it for 30 minutes and burped the system. Never got over 206. Monday I do a trail ride and see if it is better. Another question. My Cherokee is a 99 I6 Automatic. The build sheet on my jeep says the Transfer Case is "Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System". My shift lever says: 2H. 4H and 4L. When I shift into 4H the light says Part Time. Is this the NP242 Transfer Case. Thanks, RSWiser
09-13-2014, 09:53 PM
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if you want to double check there should be a tag on the back of the transfer case that says what it is and the ratio it has factory.
09-13-2014, 10:01 PM
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Either way, it's a 2.72:1 ratio unless someone swapped in a TJ Rubi 4:1 NP231.
Just throwing it all out there for the sake of information
09-13-2014, 10:06 PM
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Today I replaced my thermostat with an OEM 195 Degree new one. Ran it for 30 minutes and burped the system. Never got over 206. Monday I do a trail ride and see if it is better.
Another question.
My Cherokee is a 99 I6 Automatic.
The build sheet on my jeep says the Transfer Case is "Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System". My shift lever says: 2H. 4H and 4L. When I shift into 4H the light says Part Time. Is this the NP242 Transfer Case.
Thanks,
RSWiser
Another question.
My Cherokee is a 99 I6 Automatic.
The build sheet on my jeep says the Transfer Case is "Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System". My shift lever says: 2H. 4H and 4L. When I shift into 4H the light says Part Time. Is this the NP242 Transfer Case.
Thanks,
RSWiser
09-13-2014, 10:06 PM
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With that shift pattern, it's a NP231. NP242s have three 4WD options. On top of that, Command-Trac is NP231. NP242 is Selec-Trac.
Either way, it's a 2.72:1 ratio unless someone swapped in a TJ Rubi 4:1 NP231.
Just throwing it all out there for the sake of information
Either way, it's a 2.72:1 ratio unless someone swapped in a TJ Rubi 4:1 NP231.
Just throwing it all out there for the sake of information
09-13-2014, 10:09 PM
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86 cherokee few questions
So I recently purchased an 86 Cherokee chief. Well today I noticed that when I put the turn signal on nothing happens. Where do I start with that? Also when I go to turn the jeep off its as if it wants to stay running. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
09-13-2014, 10:12 PM
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Neither turn signal does anything? No clicking sound, no flasher on the dash, and no lights outside? What about the 4-way hazards?
09-13-2014, 10:55 PM
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