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Old 03-12-2016, 08:17 PM
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father in law had two. Replaced radiators once on each of them. Fiancée had two WJs. Had to do it three times, mother in law had two WJs, did it once each. One family member had a WJ. Did it twice.
Her family is either masochistic or maybe brain damage lol
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
father in law had two. Replaced radiators once on each of them. Fiancée had two WJs. Had to do it three times, mother in law had two WJs, did it once each. One family member had a WJ. Did it twice.
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Her family is either masochistic or maybe brain damage lol
Sheesh. They didn't notice a trend? Lol
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Old 03-12-2016, 08:31 PM
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Sheesh. They didn't notice a trend? Lol
they don't care. Cause they think having a grand Cherokee mean they are moving up in the social ladder lol simply cause it say "grand"
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Old 03-12-2016, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
They changed to low pinion and 0331 heads in 2000.
Yeah, I knew something was off there. Thanks

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what vehicle model?
Could really only be two vehicles in the Chrysler family. TJ or WJ
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Scored this console at the JY. Got the brackets and wiring harness but when I look at my jeep, it only had the red plug whereas this console has another black plug and green plug that my jeep doesn't have? Any ideas as to what I should do? I think I need to go back and get the temp sensor behind the bumper too. The jeep I took it off of was the earlier style body style such as mine but I do not know the year it was.
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I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee SPORT UTILITY 4-DR 4.0L L6 OHV 12. We had a nobus sign come up and took it to the dealer for diagnostics
and they replaced the connector, the right one Pt# 5016261-AA. When they revived the nobus again, they said it was the cluster and want $1,400 for the cluster. We have found a used one on ebay, but the seller is asking this: I did not get this info. Can someone help explain this? We know how to remove the dash and cluster.
We can provide additional services like making mileage adjustments - all you have to do is to contact us thru my ebay messages..
"Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to synch with your security system. Some vehicles hold their mileage in the engine computer and not in the cluster.
Please contact your mechanic prior to purchase to research these issues!"
Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to synch with your security system.

We can provide additional services like making mileage adjustments - all you have to do is to contact us thru my ebay messages..
Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to stur security system


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Old 03-13-2016, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by karensimaginarium
I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee SPORT UTILITY 4-DR 4.0L L6 OHV 12. We had a nobus sign come up and took it to the dealer for diagnostics
and they replaced the connector, the right one Pt# 5016261-AA. When they revived the nobus again, they said it was the cluster and want $1,400 for the cluster. We have found a used one on ebay, but the seller is asking this: I did not get this info. Can someone help explain this? We know how to remove the dash and cluster.
We can provide additional services like making mileage adjustments - all you have to do is to contact us thru my ebay messages..
"Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to synch with your security system. Some vehicles hold their mileage in the engine computer and not in the cluster.
Please contact your mechanic prior to purchase to research these issues!"
Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to synch with your security system.

We can provide additional services like making mileage adjustments - all you have to do is to contact us thru my ebay messages..
Cluster may need to be reprogrammed to insure accuracy. Some clusters need to be reprogrammed to your vehicle in order to stur security system

What they are telling you is that you will have to be able to reset the mileage on the new cluster odometer to the right mileage for your xj. Since the feds decided that you have to have an odometer that reads to 999,999.9 to show true mileage any deviation to that odometer mileage is considered a FELONY and can be punished by fine, prison or both. Since most states now require mileages when emissions inspections are done or vehicles sold, you need to be able to adjust the new odometer to read what the old one did. Some mechanics will let you bring parts to them some won't as they want to supply you the parts. Check with your mechanic before purchasing.

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Duplicate question. Sorry. Plz delete

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I have read the rules. But I tell u as far as stupid this has the chance to compete.

I have 0 experience with cars. I drive like a 3rd world monkey so I can drive pretty well. But thats it.

I am rocking a 1990 xj 2wd automatic. 180000 miles. Inline 6. Rebuilt engine 10k miles ago.

Now I would like someone to help me tell the difference between engine oil dipstick and automatic transmission dipstick.

Longer version:
The way I see it the one in the middle next to the engine is the engine oil and the one pretty muxh behind the engine is the transmission fluid.

But I read on a thread that the yellow one is transmission and in my car the yellow one is the one in the middle.

Plz clarify.

Another question would be
Do I add engine oil inside the engine?
And do I add transmission fluid inside the dipstick.

What ive done so far is check the middle dipstick and found it on add. So I added a quart to the engine. It is running smoother but could it be placebo? Lol. I recheked the middle dipstick a while after adding and it went from add to full. Is there a chance I screwed up? If so what now. If not is there a chance I overfilled the engine?

Appreciate ur patience. Love the forum I check it regularly altho I have just created a username... keep up the gr8 work.
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Originally Posted by Wee Sam
I have read the rules. But I tell u as far as stupid this has the chance to compete.

I have 0 experience with cars. I drive like a 3rd world monkey so I can drive pretty well. But thats it.

I am rocking a 1990 xj 2wd automatic. 180000 miles. Inline 6. Rebuilt engine 10k miles ago.

Now I would like someone to help me tell the difference between engine oil dipstick and automatic transmission dipstick.

Longer version:
The way I see it the one in the middle next to the engine is the engine oil and the one pretty muxh behind the engine is the transmission fluid.

But I read on a thread that the yellow one is transmission and in my car the yellow one is the one in the middle.

Plz clarify.

Another question would be
Do I add engine oil inside the engine?
And do I add transmission fluid inside the dipstick.

What ive done so far is check the middle dipstick and found it on add. So I added a quart to the engine. It is running smoother but could it be placebo? Lol. I recheked the middle dipstick a while after adding and it went from add to full. Is there a chance I screwed up? If so what now. If not is there a chance I overfilled the engine?

Appreciate ur patience. Love the forum I check it regularly altho I have just created a username... keep up the gr8 work.
Damn man...... You are a noob. Lol
You Did what was right. And yes you are correct.
The little tube is oil. The larger one is trans.
You add oil in the cap on the valve cover (center of the engine)
And and atf in the dip stick.
That being said I would advise you to have someone else add trans fluid if you need it. There are many different kinds. If you add the wrong kind you can kill your transmission.
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Originally Posted by Wee Sam
I have read the rules. But I tell u as far as stupid this has the chance to compete.

I have 0 experience with cars. I drive like a 3rd world monkey so I can drive pretty well. But thats it.
lmao

Originally Posted by Wee Sam
I am rocking a 1990 xj 2wd automatic. 180000 miles. Inline 6. Rebuilt engine 10k miles ago.

Now I would like someone to help me tell the difference between engine oil dipstick and automatic transmission dipstick.

The way I see it the one in the middle next to the engine is the engine oil and the one pretty muxh behind the engine is the transmission fluid.

But I read on a thread that the yellow one is transmission and in my car the yellow one is the one in the middle.

Plz clarify.
That's pretty low mileage for a 27-year old vehicle. Nice. Sounds like someone replaced the transmission dipstick. Every automatic 4.0L I've looked at had a yellow or black "hoop" handle for the engine oil (which is in the middle against all the spark plug wires) and a flat T-shaped handle with a picture of a gear on it for the transmission. Or I might be confuse with another car. Anyway the transmission one is way back like you said.

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Another question would be
Do I add engine oil inside the engine?
And do I add transmission fluid inside the dipstick.

What ive done so far is check the middle dipstick and found it on add. So I added a quart to the engine. It is running smoother but could it be placebo? Lol. I recheked the middle dipstick a while after adding and it went from add to full.
Yes. Engine oil goes in through the filler cap on top of the engine. The valve cover has two elbows with hoses/pipes on it, and the middle has a giant **** thing.

The transmission does not have a dedicated fill plug. To add fluid you need to use a funnel and pour it into the dipstick tube. A warning that some parts stores will try to give you Chrysler ATF because Chrysler bought Jeep - the transmission actually takes GM fluid. The correct fluid is branded "Dex/Merc" or sometimes just "D/M". The actual name for the fluid is Dexron III/Mercon.
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anyone found LED headlight and fogs light for 2016 Cherokee trailhawk that fits and works well?
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anyone found LED headlight and fogs light for 2016 Cherokee trailhawk that fits and works well?
Wrong neighborhood.
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Going to be putting the correct speedo gear in. Just wanted to post in here what ive found and be sure the gear I'm getting is correct.

2000 Sport
NP231 Transfer case - "Command-Trac" part-time only - 2.72:1
3.55 - used with 4.0L engine / automatic transmission
31 inch tires

With all that I would be using:
32 Tooth Speedometer Gear

Amazon.com: Crown Automotive 52067632 Black 32 Teeth Speedometer Gear: Automotive Amazon.com: Crown Automotive 52067632 Black 32 Teeth Speedometer Gear: Automotive


Just hoping to confirm

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Thank u all for the previous answer.
Another major issue is the turn signal.

I searched the forum but didnt find the exact issue although alot of the answers seem to be check for corrosion.

The turn signal function normally until I turn on the headlight. Then the left turn signal indicator turns and stays on (in dashboard onlu). And when I turn the headlight and activate the left turn signal it usually blink real slow both in the dashboard and the actual turn signals. Which was relatively ok until this past week when some rain set it. The chances of the left turn signal blinking while headlight is on is 20 percent. Most of the times it doesnt work and the indicator gives a very light green steady light. No blinking and no full on green light.

Ps. There is a small plastic cover on top of the turn signal lense that is missing on the left side. Thus the correlation with rain and water.

What do u guys think I should do now that its completely unsafe to drive at night?
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