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Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
ooooh i don't think so. They are different trannies (A904/TF904 3 speed in the '86 and AW4 4 speed in the '89), and different engines (different bellhousing requirements, pcm, tcm, etc.). Pretty much everything is different on them.
His best bet would probably be to rebuild the A904 or find another one. IIRC there's pretty good aftermarket/rebuild support for this tranny because some racers use them.
http://smrtrans.tripod.com/smrtransm...ntro/id20.html
His best bet would probably be to rebuild the A904 or find another one. IIRC there's pretty good aftermarket/rebuild support for this tranny because some racers use them.
http://smrtrans.tripod.com/smrtransm...ntro/id20.html
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Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee
Engine: W 2.8 L 173
alternative to dealer parts ?
well thx for offering your knowledge...
can you suggest an alternate part to the 50 dollars that jeep dealers want for a tem-sending-unit for a 2.8 Liter XJ from 1986 ?
the typical Zone Napa etc suggest a dozen of them, but which one will match my OEM gauge is a complete guess .
the oem jeep part is # 3001543
thx a bunch !
can you suggest an alternate part to the 50 dollars that jeep dealers want for a tem-sending-unit for a 2.8 Liter XJ from 1986 ?
the typical Zone Napa etc suggest a dozen of them, but which one will match my OEM gauge is a complete guess .
the oem jeep part is # 3001543
thx a bunch !
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well thx for offering your knowledge...
can you suggest an alternate part to the 50 dollars that jeep dealers want for a tem-sending-unit for a 2.8 Liter XJ from 1986 ?
the typical Zone Napa etc suggest a dozen of them, but which one will match my OEM gauge is a complete guess .
the oem jeep part is # 3001543
thx a bunch !
can you suggest an alternate part to the 50 dollars that jeep dealers want for a tem-sending-unit for a 2.8 Liter XJ from 1986 ?
the typical Zone Napa etc suggest a dozen of them, but which one will match my OEM gauge is a complete guess .
the oem jeep part is # 3001543
thx a bunch !
BWD Part# WT7236 or Echlin Part# ECH TS7236 (if you have the dummy light)
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...650070933____#
https://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...+50038+2038004
Echlin Part# ECH TS6666 (if you have the actual temperature gauge)
https://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...+50038+2038004
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Year: 91 xj, 93 xj, 93 zj, 94 zj
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2x I6, 2x v8
Has anyone had any experience with 4.10 or 4.56 gears and an AW4 transmission when running 34" tires?
I currently have stock gears (3.90 or something?) and have no problem with rather steep hills when using 4Lo. I have seen lots of comments on gearing and manual transmissions but not autos. My big concern is gaining better control. I will be putting an 8.8 that's already geared for 4.10 later this year, and trying to figure out if I should leave it there or go to 4.56. Going from 3.90 to 4.56 seems like quite a jump to me when I can already climb just fine, and I could save a bit of money if I only have to regear the front axle. Will the 1-2 lurch be worse or better with higher gears?
I currently have stock gears (3.90 or something?) and have no problem with rather steep hills when using 4Lo. I have seen lots of comments on gearing and manual transmissions but not autos. My big concern is gaining better control. I will be putting an 8.8 that's already geared for 4.10 later this year, and trying to figure out if I should leave it there or go to 4.56. Going from 3.90 to 4.56 seems like quite a jump to me when I can already climb just fine, and I could save a bit of money if I only have to regear the front axle. Will the 1-2 lurch be worse or better with higher gears?
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
How can I tell which hub assembly is the one that is bad? if it has no play in it is there a way a can look at my bearings and see if it is the front ones or just the right ones etc.
Also how do you stop a differential fluid leak?
Thanks,
Jon
Also how do you stop a differential fluid leak?
Thanks,
Jon
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Year: 1989
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Engine: Inline 6
how come no one is answering my question?
also, when wiring an xj with a rear windshield wiper, is it possible to wire the squirter as well as the wiper motor itself into the controls for the front ones? id rather not have a seperate switch as every time iv ever used my normal windshield wipers, iv missed having a rear one as well.
also, when wiring an xj with a rear windshield wiper, is it possible to wire the squirter as well as the wiper motor itself into the controls for the front ones? id rather not have a seperate switch as every time iv ever used my normal windshield wipers, iv missed having a rear one as well.
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L Inline 6
Originally Posted by Skyline
How can I tell which hub assembly is the one that is bad? if it has no play in it is there a way a can look at my bearings and see if it is the front ones or just the right ones etc.
Also how do you stop a differential fluid leak?
Thanks,
Jon
Also how do you stop a differential fluid leak?
Thanks,
Jon
As for the bearing, my experience has been they have a grinding noise when turned if they have worn out. You can prob find a YouTube video showing this with audio.
Jeep sages welcome to elaborate or correct on this posting.
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Year: 1994
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
The bad wheel bearings will cause heat and slow the turning as well as noise (mentioned above). I figured out which of mine were bad by jacking it up and turning them by hand. If bad enough they will grind loudly and won't spin without a good amount of force.
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: straight 6
Originally Posted by LoveMy89Anya
how come no one is answering my question?
also, when wiring an xj with a rear windshield wiper, is it possible to wire the squirter as well as the wiper motor itself into the controls for the front ones? id rather not have a seperate switch as every time iv ever used my normal windshield wipers, iv missed having a rear one as well.
also, when wiring an xj with a rear windshield wiper, is it possible to wire the squirter as well as the wiper motor itself into the controls for the front ones? id rather not have a seperate switch as every time iv ever used my normal windshield wipers, iv missed having a rear one as well.
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Year: 1989
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Engine: Inline 6
yes, basically having the fluid dispenser as well as the wiper arm itself wired into the front controls so that they all come on at once. and also, could u take a look at my previous question a few pages back?
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: straight 6
Originally Posted by LoveMy89Anya
yes, basically having the fluid dispenser as well as the wiper arm itself wired into the front controls so that they all come on at once. and also, could u take a look at my previous question a few pages back?
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Year: 1995
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Originally Posted by LoveMy89Anya
this may have answered my question, but im going to ask anyway just to make sure. i did the same thing as the guy the above quote was aimed at. i washed the engine bay pretty good ( stupid baked on grease wouldnt come off even with degreaser though ) and also power washed the undercarriage of the jeep as well ( tired of getting dirt in my mouth and eyes every time i crawl underneath her )
now before this she was just fine, i finally got everything figured out and she was running great. after the washing, she vibrates horribly upon any acceleration, and the vibration increases as the speed increases. the sounds its making sound like its coming from the valves and the muffler. diagnosis, my friends?
now before this she was just fine, i finally got everything figured out and she was running great. after the washing, she vibrates horribly upon any acceleration, and the vibration increases as the speed increases. the sounds its making sound like its coming from the valves and the muffler. diagnosis, my friends?
Anyways I'd start at the plug wires take em off make sure they are dry both ends at the cap and plug. If you get water in there it'll run like a pig. After you do that I'd start checking sensors such as the tps and cps etc etc... Making sure all the connectors are dry water in the connectors is bad. The electrical current will go thru the water straight into the block tb whatever it's hooked up to. And that is also called a short if you wanna know terms. Also make sure you didn't knock off any vacuum lines. Just take a good look at everything making sure everything is hooked up and dry.
I hope this all helps. Always gotta look at what you did before the problem occurs. Let me know if you figure it out. Just really make sure your plugs and wires are dry.
#5564
Saw something crazy at the JY today it was an 84 XJ with the 2.8 v6 AT and the t-case on it was funky as hell, it had the regular lever to shift but it only had HI and LO and right behind the shifter it had another toggle that said 2wd 4wd and a **** that said "pull to engage" also took a look underneath and it didn't have a slipyoke it was really weird anyone know what t-case it was?
it was bone stock by the way
it was bone stock by the way
#5565
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Saw something crazy at the JY today it was an 84 XJ with the 2.8 v6 AT and the t-case on it was funky as hell, it had the regular lever to shift but it only had HI and LO and right behind the shifter it had another toggle that said 2wd 4wd and a **** that said "pull to engage" also took a look underneath and it didn't have a slipyoke it was really weird anyone know what t-case it was?
it was bone stock by the way
it was bone stock by the way