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Old 01-23-2013, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4
Tried locating my clank coming from the front end, Think i found it. Also found out my valve cover is leaking out the a@@. I changed the fuel filter in my sisters cherokee hoping it would fix the long crank. Nope but it was still a good thing to do.
Couldn't the started going bad cause a long crank? I know there is a thread on how to clean/rebuild it but I lost the url.

Edit: found it http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoStarterClean.htm
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Old 01-23-2013, 09:38 PM
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Couldn't the started going bad cause a long crank? I know there is a thread on how to clean/rebuild it but I lost the url.
I guess whatever it is, it isnt fuel related. New fuel pump and filter and it starts right back up when its warm but takes forever when cold so im thinking electrical. also i just installed new wires and plugs, maybe distributor?
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4
I guess whatever it is, it isnt fuel related. New fuel pump and filter and it starts right back up when its warm but takes forever when cold so im thinking electrical. also i just installed new wires and plugs, maybe distributor?
CPS?
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Old 01-23-2013, 09:42 PM
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CPS?
Looking into some stuff, ill add that to the list. Thanks didnt even think of that.
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4
I guess whatever it is, it isnt fuel related. New fuel pump and filter and it starts right back up when its warm but takes forever when cold so im thinking electrical. also i just installed new wires and plugs, maybe distributor?
How cold, and how fast was the change? Could just be the battery.
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Old 01-23-2013, 09:45 PM
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How cold, and how fast was the change? Could just be the battery.
I got the filter on and drove it around really quick and it got warmed up then i parked and restarted it about twice and it started right up! Then around 10 minutes later my dad got home and i went to showed him and it took foreverrr again
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Fuel pump has a check valve in it that is supposed to keep the gas from draining back into the tank. Next time you go to start it after its been sitting for a bit, try turnIng the key to "on", wait a couple seconds, then crank it.
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Originally Posted by dukie564
Fuel pump has a check valve in it that is supposed to keep the gas from draining back into the tank. Next time you go to start it after its been sitting for a bit, try turnIng the key to "on", wait a couple seconds, then crank it.
Oh yeah. I forgot all about that problem since I ditched my cursed '01 and got a Renix

On topic, I picked up my new CPS today. Didn't install it yet cause it's ungodly cold outside, and it was nearly dark when I got home.
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Old 01-23-2013, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
Fuel pump has a check valve in it that is supposed to keep the gas from draining back into the tank. Next time you go to start it after its been sitting for a bit, try turnIng the key to "on", wait a couple seconds, then crank it.
Will do, thanks!
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Oh hell no. Cross contamination is a *****. Wheat to me is like peanuts to some. No touchy. On pre packaged food watch the allergy info. If you see "processed in a facility that also processes wheat" I have to steer clear of it
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Replaced the adjuster on the passenger side rear. And since the shop had closed my buddy welded up my flowmaster 40 and it sounds amazing!!!
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Oil change, filter change. Fluid inspection. Topped off my windshield washer reservoir.
Swapped my 225 front tires for a pair of 235s, now they are all the same size :P
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On the cranking issue. Fits the fuel check valve on all categorys... Prior to starting turn the key to the on positon for 4 full seconds. THEN turn it OFF and repeat 3 Times then it should fire immediately.
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I left a bottle of wine in my xj over night and came out to find out that it had exploded which gave me a push to replace my saggin headliner
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Added the 3rd xj to the family, well 2 are mine and my bro just got one last night, real clean 97 xj with 87k original miles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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