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Title: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 13, 2008, 07:46:58 PM
So I need some help with this thing. I freaked out when it overheated today and when I got home I let it cool down and when i turned it on it idled with the temperature at about 240. I don\'t think it should be that high and what do I do to get it down?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on July 13, 2008, 09:32:41 PM
1) make sure the cooling system has no air in it 2) make sure the radiator is clear. I know it\'s been mud-packed before 3) make sure the fan is working right. mechanical thermal clutches can fail - like mine in the Dakota has. 4) check the thermostat to make sure it\'s opening when it should. 5) once you know the cooling system can be trusted and to do this won\'t make a bad situation worse, idling a motor to cool it down is more effective and less thermally stressful - but if it gets hotter of course that\'s not helping things
additional info: 1) take the cap off when it\'s cold and make sure the radiator is full. start the motor and add coolant as needed. when it starts overflowing put the cap back on. 2) visual should take care of this. water from the backside forward is the best cleaning method 3) if it\'s an electic fan, it should come on when it gets hot. if it\'s a mechanical fan once it\'s overheating if you rev the motor it should sound like a jet taking off. 4) the hose going to the top of the radiator should stay cool until the engine reaches operating temp and then get hot fast. you can check this at the same time you\'re checking for air in the system.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on July 13, 2008, 09:35:01 PM
oh yeah - sometimes XJs just suck at staying cool. if the system passes all of the above tests, make sure the radiator is good and clean (that\'s the easiest thing to not be certain of) and run some Water Wetter to help it move more air.
also be sure your a/c (if equipped) is off, and running the heat on full blast full hot will help suck heat out of the coolant. the heater core is just like another radiator.
On the trail you can also pop the hood to the safety latches and that will allow a bit of extra air through.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 14, 2008, 04:41:56 AM
it has 2 fans and theyre wired to be going at all times when the ignition is turned. do you know if you burn a lot of oil offroading?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: smichaelR22 on July 14, 2008, 07:01:47 AM
it has and e fan and a mech fan- both working
when it was hot, coolant resivoir was to the top. couldnt check to see if it had air in the system. i figured it was a stuck/cranky thermostat
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on July 14, 2008, 08:39:00 AM
if your motor burns oil it\'ll burn oil.
Me? I only burn about a quart per 5,000 mile change. And I\'ve never done the belly pan gasket, that\'s probably where half that comes from.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 14, 2008, 09:35:18 AM
i was REALLY low on oil when i got home. i looked for leaks and theres nothing i can see or anything on the ground so i figured im burning it but its a lot of oil to be just burning so i was hoping i blew it out on sunday lol
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on July 14, 2008, 09:44:53 AM
unless you rolled it you didn\'t loose it by wheeling. you just lost it by just running the truck. see how it does on the road, watch for blue smoke while on the gas and at startup.... do a compression test if you really care to be scared.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: smichaelR22 on July 14, 2008, 10:13:07 AM
hmm i didnt see any blue smoke behind you. Did you check it before you wheeled? was it good?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 14, 2008, 10:37:53 AM
i just found out the stick was jammed up and now i have too much oil in it....duhhhh. does anyone run with more water than antifreeze in their radiator? there is a lot of antifreeze and not much water in mine. would this affect it?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: smichaelR22 on July 14, 2008, 11:22:07 AM
how are you deciding how much water and how much antifreeze is in there? (it mixes and all looks one color??)
sounds like you need a good flush and refill with a new thermostat while your at it to eliminate alot of questions...
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on July 14, 2008, 11:57:16 AM
sounds like Smike is correct. and remember that it\'s both poisonous and tasty so don\'t just dump it, take care of it properly.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: kensdodge on July 14, 2008, 04:34:42 PM
was the over flow tank way over full like to the top ? if it was you have 1 of 2 problems either the thermostat stuck closed or ya puked the head gasket . head gasket is pretty easy to diagnose if drain the overflow fil the rad start it with the cap on and it starts pushin fluid into the tank or the hoses start gittin har chances are it the head gasket . if ya have access to a pressure checker throw it on rev the engine if you see a substantial pressure increase its the head gasket .
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 22, 2008, 04:00:49 PM
So this isn\'t really an update but I am in the process of installing the CB and getting the jeep inspected. I got a nice set of wheels from a friend of GTJake so things are well underway.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on July 22, 2008, 04:41:29 PM
im glad that you got those wheels! did you go to his house to pick them up?? if so...did you see the monster grand cherokee in his driveway??
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 22, 2008, 07:32:08 PM
he droppd them off to my work. im pretty sad i didnt see it. im a bit nervous about those rims fitting my tires. they seem realllllly big widthwise. i have a question about getting a drivers side light lens thing. its broken and i guess it wouldnt pass inspection haha
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on July 22, 2008, 07:42:55 PM
check on eBay
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: CoraC143 on July 23, 2008, 08:32:28 AM
or local junk yards. all you should need to get one off is a screw driver
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 23, 2008, 09:50:36 AM
another thing when it failed inspection....i guess i need to get stabilizer links. if i got quick disconnects would i still need them?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on July 23, 2008, 10:23:32 AM
quick disconnects generally replace the swaybar end links.
Paul or anyone else who knows inspection law better than I do: is this BS or can lack of a swaybar really be a cause for failing?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 23, 2008, 11:32:24 AM
so i wouldnt need to buy those too? just the quick sway bar disconnects which are like 130 on 4wd.com??
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on July 23, 2008, 11:48:04 AM
$130 for disconects?!?
That\'s outrageous.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 23, 2008, 12:29:50 PM
where is a cheaper place to go?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: smichaelR22 on July 23, 2008, 11:01:44 PM
i was told any oem suspention component removed or disconnected could deem fail. yet they didnt fail the scrambler with the sway bar removed... he did make me put a cat on though
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 24, 2008, 09:51:08 AM
This isn\'t normal is it? It looks a bit cut down...
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on July 24, 2008, 10:32:19 AM
the threads are cut off the end, and it\'s missing the matching bushing, washer and nut.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 24, 2008, 10:58:06 AM
so what do I need to get/do to be able to get the sway bar on
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on July 24, 2008, 11:19:46 AM
replace that end link or get some threads welded onto it. I just used a washer that would have worked there last night, don\'t know if I have any more laying around.
Somebody might have some end links laying around.
or buy or make quick discos. $130 really seems insane for a couple hours\' work... though material prices have become insane, so maybe not quite so crazy.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 24, 2008, 11:39:27 AM
i found these online for 50 dollars. http://www.fatbobsgarage.com/cart/products/Jeep_TJ_XJ_Rough_Country_Sway_Bar_Quick_Disconnects-500-0.html
If i got these would I be all set? or what else would I need to do
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: Ryan_25 on July 24, 2008, 12:05:49 PM
That looks like what you need.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on July 24, 2008, 12:07:58 PM
:thumbup: Looks like the ticket and a much more realistic price too
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 24, 2008, 12:12:34 PM
what about the threads?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on July 24, 2008, 12:14:41 PM
that link is replaced completely with the disconnect.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 24, 2008, 05:15:23 PM
ok sweet ill order that right now
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 25, 2008, 12:22:20 PM
anyone want to help me install my rock sliders? theyre bolt on i think but welding would work too. i can upload pictures if it would help
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 30, 2008, 01:46:26 AM
so i was driving around at 230 this morning and realized that the jeep wasn\'t overheating. in fact i was under 210 (the normal). does this mean my waterpump sucks or the heat sucks or the jeep sucks...
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on July 30, 2008, 10:29:50 AM
depends on how it was overheating before.... a bubble may have worked out, it might have been the cooler air temps, could have been a lot of things.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 30, 2008, 12:48:42 PM
cb is pretty much done just trying to figure out which wire is only on when the jeep is running so i dont kill the battery. antenna was a pain to install. cleaned it for the first time today and found some of the owners old tools haha
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on August 02, 2008, 11:36:22 AM
does anyone know a really cheap place to get some rocker panels?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on September 07, 2008, 07:24:41 AM
hows the jeep coming? any new pics?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on October 12, 2008, 01:14:31 PM
School has been busy. I haven\'t really had a chance to do anything fun. I installed a PA system so I have been avoiding cops around school. Do you guys think my cherokee could fit 35s on it? I know for a fact the guy had 33s on it before so would it work out? I want it to look bad ass :D
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on October 12, 2008, 02:44:47 PM
how much lift does it have? and do you just want it to look good or do you want to be able to wheel it?
u MIGHT fit 35s but you will only be able 2 go in a straight line and it wont flex at all....making it a useless trail rig
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on October 12, 2008, 05:42:36 PM
The guy never really gave a great answer on the amount of lift but I would guess around 4 inches with the fenders cut up. The 35s would be all terrains just to look badass because I have 33 TSLs so I would use those on the trail.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: smichaelR22 on October 12, 2008, 08:48:27 PM
as i recall your jeep looked pretty high and rollerskate like with the 31\"s? - 33\"s seemed like they would fit right, might be a strech getting some 35\"s on- sure you could try it...
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on October 24, 2008, 02:45:16 PM
what do you all think about getting this (those who were with me at WP)
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on October 24, 2008, 02:58:32 PM
did you ever go through the other stuff that we mentioned a month or two ago?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on October 24, 2008, 05:31:06 PM
I didn\'t get the water wetter but I guess it is normal for cherokees to run that hot. With bigger tires I am guessing it runs hotter too so I want it as low as possible.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on October 24, 2008, 06:10:47 PM
what?
ive never heard that? and if an XJ runs hot then we would know about it as a wrangler has the Same Engine.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on October 25, 2008, 08:52:33 PM
poor cooling is very common in XJs. they have a much more cramped engine compartment than Wranglers and I think a smaller radiator as well.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on October 25, 2008, 09:26:01 PM
especially with 150k miles on it I would want it to last as long as possible. Do you guys know much about fender flares? I know the guy cut the :censor: out of them but I don\'t know if I bought wide ones if they would fit
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on November 16, 2008, 03:44:47 PM
So my cherokee has a problem every once and awhile with it losing power. Ill be driving and it seems like it ran out of gas and the RPMs drop and as soon as its about to stall out it revs up real high. What causes this?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on November 16, 2008, 05:03:33 PM
what did you end up doing with your fender flares?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on November 16, 2008, 09:48:45 PM
nothing so far. i want bushwackers but theyre sooooo expensive i cant justify spending it on that jeep
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: Wingman on November 17, 2008, 08:32:51 AM
My first check would be the Throttle Position Sensor.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on November 17, 2008, 04:19:42 PM
this may be why im getting 13 mpg around town with my tiny tires
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on November 17, 2008, 04:40:42 PM
TPS should affect cruise control but not economy, or surging....
13 is terrible though. is your odometer accurate?
Plugs/cap/rotor/wires? fuel system? Not sure if you have a filter but I\'d check it if you do...
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on November 17, 2008, 04:50:15 PM
ive got one of the metal filters and i clean it out constantly because of the snorkel. should i just go get a tune up when im home for break?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on November 17, 2008, 05:01:45 PM
^air filter
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on November 17, 2008, 05:25:44 PM
wow, even with no exhaust and a dirty air filter i get better then 13. I was getting 22 when i had exhaust
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: Wingman on November 18, 2008, 08:38:03 AM
My TJ was stalling and surging until I had the TPS replaced...
That little thing lets the computer know how much fuel to feed the 4.0L
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on November 18, 2008, 11:45:40 AM
my exhaust is realllllllly bad
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on November 18, 2008, 12:36:50 PM
ive had that new \"light weight\" exhaust system since the back country trip. its nice drivin around town...just the highway driving is annoying
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on November 18, 2008, 12:44:09 PM
do you think it would affect my gas mileage?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on November 18, 2008, 12:47:35 PM
yeah it will! I went from 22 with a bad air filter down to about 13 with no exhaust.
\"light weight exhaust\" =\'s No exhaust from headpipe back.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 18, 2008, 01:27:00 PM
my head is shaking.
i would put a pink ribbon on my small block if i could go from <13 to 22mpg with a 19$ muffler.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on November 18, 2008, 01:51:15 PM
where can I get one of these? should i order online? im coming home next week so i could probably do it then
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on November 18, 2008, 02:00:49 PM
I have a friend making me custom exhaust (with cat and muffler) right now. should be done this week.
and Jordan, do you have ANY exhaust right now? you said its bad, is that cuz it has a leak? or is there no cat of muffler?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on November 18, 2008, 07:25:40 PM
its there but barely hooked up...kind of threw it on to pass inspection
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: CrotalusFJ on November 18, 2008, 11:25:09 PM
I had a 93 XJ for a year and had hoped to mod it. However, when I bought it, I had no idea that it was a flinstone mobile... Seriously, the floor pans under both the driver and passenger side were rusted out under the carpets. I repaired them as best I could before the other problems (parking brake button, water pump, etc.) started in - mine was very high mileage and drank oil when I got it ~165,000 and finally, the engine blew...
However... I really liked it anyway and it\'s too bad that I started out with one that was so far gone. I think that despite the lack of a frame, they make a fine offroad truck and there\'s a lot that you can do with them. I would get one again some day. Good luck with yours!
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on November 19, 2008, 05:28:04 PM
getting the new exhaust put on...hopefully itll help out a bit with the gas. the sputtering and surging hasnt happened in a few days thank god. does anyone know the law for fender flares? can i just get away with not having any? im not worried about the paint job haha
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on November 19, 2008, 05:53:14 PM
the law is that fenders have to stick out far enough to cover the tires
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on November 19, 2008, 06:48:32 PM
There is no tire coverage law in NY that I\'ve ever found or has been pointed out to me. PA requires full coverage. Some other states require mud flaps. I\'ve seen references to no \"excessive spray\" but that is all. If you know differently Jake I\'d love to see a reference.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: Wingman on November 19, 2008, 07:21:48 PM
I was going to disagree with Mike, but I did a little research and found that the section I was thinking of (375-25 VTL) only applies to commercial vehicles (ie. tractor trailers). I\'ll do some more research tomorrow.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on November 20, 2008, 08:33:36 AM
i heard somewhere that you needed full coverage but i never did the researsh myself. i guess you dont need it. its still a good idea tho
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: Wingman on November 21, 2008, 10:37:43 AM
OK, here is the final word...
Section 375 subdivision 25 of the Veh and Traffic Law and Title 15 part 47 of the Commissioner\'s Rules and Regs govern the placement and use of splash guards.
In summary, both of these sections stipulate that only commercial motor vehicles and combination vehicles such as tractor trailers are required to have this equipment.
Part 47.2 specifically exempts passenger cars, suburbans, and station wagons.
I interpret that to say that if you have passenger plates on your ride, you don\'t need mud flaps, splash guards, or even fenders.
It\'s still a good idea, though.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on November 21, 2008, 04:20:58 PM
so as long as we dont drive to PA were fine.
good job wingman.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on December 08, 2008, 10:51:47 AM
I found out all I needed was a computer chip. It\'s -15 in potsdam so I\'ll hope it starts. It barely turned over today
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on December 08, 2008, 01:30:49 PM
another thing...when i turn the wheel it makes a crunching noise only at certain spots. i took it to a mechanic and they said it is the u joint but i was always told that it would vibrate the hell out of me...what is it?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: gCracker on December 08, 2008, 01:33:25 PM
I have had wheel u-joints that were totally shot but did not give any vibrations. trust the mechanic on this one.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on December 08, 2008, 02:36:34 PM
vibrations will generally be from driveline joints. Often there\'s nearly no symptoms other than noise from axle joints.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on December 12, 2008, 11:02:58 AM
the sound goes away when its nice out so ill wait until i get home to fix it.
the snow up here is pretty bad. what do y\'all think about getting a front aussie locker. how would it handle around town or on the highway in bad conditions?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on December 12, 2008, 11:05:08 AM
the front end will push.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on December 12, 2008, 11:18:34 AM
do you think being a dana 30 will cause problems. i dont feel like replacing an axle
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on December 12, 2008, 11:51:31 AM
:dunno: :think: id ask Ryan, hed know
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on December 12, 2008, 01:28:37 PM
getting a front locker for winter traction is a bad idea. you don\'t have the option of unlocking a hub, so both front wheels will want to turn the same speed. a slick road doesn\'t have enough friction to unlock the locker, so it will not want to steer well on slick surfaces.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on January 03, 2009, 02:44:46 PM
Whenever it is really cold out my CB radio will transmit over my car stereo. There is nothing hooked up and it has only happened when it was below 0 so I am not sure if that could cause it. It reallllly freaked me out haha
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on January 05, 2009, 09:32:08 AM
odd that temperature would have anything to do with that. Maybe Dopple can offer some explanation if he checks in.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: Doppleganger on January 05, 2009, 10:02:37 AM
Grounds. Check your grounds. Your car stereo is probably hooked up to the factory harness, which should be well-grounded. If it\'s aftermarket, wouldn\'t be a bad idea to add a ground strap from the chassis of the radio, to the chassis of the vehicle.
The CB\'s grounds are even more important, since it\'s the one transmitting. Make sure the power wire is grounded to a good chassis ground, and that there is a good ground between your battery, and the engine, and the chassis, and even the exhaust. Also, wherever your antenna is mounted, make sure the ground there is good. Make sure your SWR is below 2:1, and preferrably below 1.5:1. The location of your antennas can have an effect on interference, too. Most of the interference I see is normally thru poorly shielded amps or line-level cables.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on January 14, 2009, 01:45:16 PM
So my jeep has another electrical issue. After I filled up today (its -15 here) I got in and started it up. My buzzer (it sounds like the open door or lights on alarm is on but faint. It won\'t go off. Does anyone know what could do that?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on January 15, 2009, 02:01:55 PM
moisture and freezing. thaw it out on someones garage and it will probably stop
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on February 16, 2009, 09:24:14 AM
cheapest place to get parts? quick
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on February 16, 2009, 09:26:00 AM
what parts...?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: CoraC143 on February 16, 2009, 09:26:02 AM
what kind of parts?
talk to Ryan at BlueDogJeep.com
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on February 16, 2009, 11:05:21 AM
small things like plugs wires o2 sensors
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on February 16, 2009, 02:02:57 PM
oxygensensors.com for the O2s, I like Advance for the rest. smike loves himself some Auto Zone. Dunno where the rest of yall go.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on February 16, 2009, 07:42:47 PM
found out the reason the jeep was running bad was because it had a really cheap 160 degree thermostat...damn used cars
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on February 17, 2009, 08:19:53 AM
haha, nice
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on February 17, 2009, 07:28:05 PM
how hard is it to put an o2 sensor in
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: rejeep on February 17, 2009, 09:09:26 PM
NU WAY AUTO PARTS...
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on February 17, 2009, 09:11:00 PM
o2 sensor is just like a spark plug
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on February 17, 2009, 09:43:58 PM
except with a pigtail that gets in the way and it\'s usually rusted in BADLY.
PB B\'laster is my choice for rusty things. bang on the bung with a hammer to help break it loose. you may have a fun time with clearances, and the plug is usually a pain to get at. I usually cut the pigtail off the one I\'m removing and do it with a deep well socket, and install the new one with a LOT of anti-seize and an open end wrench.
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on March 28, 2009, 10:51:48 PM
so the guy that owned the jeep before me did a lot of damage to it. he ruined the exhaust system and i dont even have the wires so ive got 1 o2 sensor instead of 2...he also put in the wrong type/size spark plug. just changing the plugs and distributer cap my gas mileage has gone up from around 10-11 to about 18 mpg. sweet!
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: MrMindless on March 29, 2009, 12:49:36 AM
nice!!
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on March 29, 2009, 11:07:04 AM
how much would an exhaust system go for?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: luvmyxj on March 29, 2009, 12:25:37 PM
depends, are you looking for a cat back system they range from $100-$600.for just headers $200-$400 ,CATALYTIC CONVERTER $50-$200
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on March 29, 2009, 02:19:43 PM
i just want to be able to afford to drive lol so whatever gives good gas mileage
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on March 29, 2009, 06:08:45 PM
then put road tires on it.
$60 muffler at autozone
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on March 30, 2009, 06:19:44 AM
its already got tiny tires on it
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: GTJake on March 30, 2009, 11:38:52 AM
its not about the size, its about tread pattern.
arent you selling that thing? or are you keeping it now?
Title: Re: My Jeep Cherokee
Post by: JordanWalk193 on July 08, 2009, 05:19:25 PM
