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04-12-2012, 04:09 PM
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Year: 1989
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Originally Posted by Scott0821
Today I noticed that when I started my jeep there was some water dripping out of the tail pipe and in about 5 minutes there was a small puddle about 2 inches in diameter... It was also running a little rough today. For instance the rpms dropped just a little while waiting on a traffic light (happened twice) anyone have any answers? This is the first time it had happened. It's a 99 2wd btw. Thanks!
04-12-2012, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Water dripping? Is it cold where your at? Sounds like condensation to me
04-12-2012, 04:42 PM
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Today I noticed that when I started my jeep there was some water dripping out of the tail pipe and in about 5 minutes there was a small puddle about 2 inches in diameter... It was also running a little rough today. For instance the rpms dropped just a little while waiting on a traffic light (happened twice) anyone have any answers? This is the first time it had happened. It's a 99 2wd btw. Thanks!
04-12-2012, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
some dripping is normal depending on environmental conditions. Put your fingers in it and see if it smells like antifreeze (sweet). If not it's just water and not a concern.
04-12-2012, 06:28 PM
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not really - if it sits in one spot for a few minutes any truck will do it, especially if the humidity and temperature are right...
04-12-2012, 06:29 PM
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mine always drips, exhaust heat plus cooler temps, even 55* your rig will produce condensation at the outlet. Its nature yo.
04-12-2012, 07:17 PM
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Year: 1999
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Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Originally Posted by MirMir
I just replaced the REAR wiper arm and Wiper blade and I can't remember how the hose goes back on the wiper. I have it connected to the arm, but I just can't remember how to make it so it shoots on the window. Can anyone help me out? Pictures work great if not. Snap a picture of your rear wiper for me. Thanks in advance.
sorry for bad flash, its dark here. I pulled the arm back all the way and flipped the wiper
04-12-2012, 11:06 PM
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The lifters and camshaft are a matched set, but not the push rods. You can swap out the push rods without the lifters if they are in good shape. If you swap out the lifters on your old camshaft, you will have to re-break in the lifters to the cam. You have to put a lot of engine assembly lube on the lifter faces and after the engine is put back together you will have to run it at 2000 rpm's for 20 or 30 minutes. So, if the lifters are quiet and in good shape, just swap out the push rods. And if you pull out the lifters you need to keep them in order with the cam front to back. If you don't you can destroy your camshaft. Roller lifter engine cars are not subject to this problem. Only flat tappet camshafts.
thanks for the advice on the lifters too, beer is in the mail LOL
04-12-2012, 11:15 PM
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So ive looked an found a few threads started but they didnt contain anything but askin if it was possible so ill ask here. I have a 4 cylinder diesel john deere motor thats turboed or an just sittin on the back of a street sweeper that I can use to replace my motor in my 1990 xj. Has anyone done this swap? Ive gotten the motor specs from john deere but I cant find any write ups sayin theyve done it. I know ppl have done the 4cyl cummins 4bt motor swap, my main concern is a adapter from the motor to the tranny. Any info would be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance
04-12-2012, 11:16 PM
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First make sure the fuse is not popped, if not, you can check to see if there is a relay. I am not sure if there is one for the instrument cluster but maybe. Also, the cluster has a flexible printed circuit board on the back where two plugs attach into the cluster. The circuit board is delicate and if someone has been in there before they could have plugged it back in wrong or maybe the plug is not in all the way and it has a bad connection.
So just check all the connections, fuses and relays if any.
So just check all the connections, fuses and relays if any.
Newbie here with a question im sure yall can answer.Just bought a 1998 cherokee classic with quite a few factory options but have no history.Want to know how to find out if it has remote door locks,and the gauge cluster lights dont work.Have replaced the bulbs and the headlight switch with no luck.Any help would be greatly appriciated.
04-12-2012, 11:39 PM
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Need to replace oil filter seals, looking at morris 4x4 the dates they have listed for the kits are up to 1998. I am assuming that the difference between the 98 4.0L and the 99 4.0L as far as oil filter seals are not going to be different? Please confirm.
04-13-2012, 06:50 AM
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Year: 2001
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Pitman arm play?
Have replaced tie rod ends, center link, and track bar on my stock 2001 Jeep XJ. Noticed about 1/16" play in the pitman arm when I had the center link disconnected. Steering at freeway speeds seems 50% tighter than it was but still a little loose. Is the pitman arm suppose to be rock solid or is the play acceptable and I should look somewhere else.