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It seems one of my fans isn't coming on in my 89 XJ which is causing a bit of overheating on long drives. Anyone have suggestions on what could possibly be causing this and if its an easy fix? Might just rig up some on/off switch myself if its not something common.
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# ? Oct 23, 2008 19:17 |
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# ? May 11, 2024 13:05 |
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Our '90 has the same issue. We just put a switch on it.
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# ? Oct 23, 2008 19:25 |
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ALSO: Click here for the full 1120x840 image. That is not MY jeep. This is proof 33s will FIT with no suspension mods.
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# ? Oct 24, 2008 00:50 |
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pr0zac posted:It seems one of my fans isn't coming on in my 89 XJ which is causing a bit of overheating on long drives. Anyone have suggestions on what could possibly be causing this and if its an easy fix? Might just rig up some on/off switch myself if its not something common. Failed temperature switch? Beyond that, you're going to have to do some diagnosis yourself on the fan's wiring to fix this fault. Check all connections, grounds, etc.
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# ? Oct 24, 2008 01:02 |
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Does anyone here own one of the CRD libertys? It was a diesel edition that was around in 05- I'm pretty interested in it, but there aren't that many. From my understanding diesel prices went way up above gas in recent years- Would I be shooting myself in the foot in commiting myself to a diesel rig? Running biodiesel might be interesting, but I have my doubts to how practical\realistic it is.
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# ? Oct 24, 2008 04:26 |
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My 1997 ZJ is still for sale if anyone's interested in a killer winter vehicle. I'm in Tasmania studying until 15 November, you'd be dealing with the parents of a goon.
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# ? Oct 24, 2008 05:01 |
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Tossed_Salad_Man posted:ALSO: Well, yeah, they fit so long as you don't go off even pavement.
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# ? Oct 24, 2008 05:17 |
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angryhampster posted:I'm in Tasmania studying until 15 November, you'd be dealing with the parents of a goon. When you get back, you wanna deal on my Focus? Or are we bets off with that? Just lemme know.
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# ? Oct 24, 2008 06:11 |
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kimbo305 posted:When you get back, you wanna deal on my Focus? Or are we bets off with that? Just lemme know. OH poo poo I completely forgot to contact you regarding that. I'll send you an email via your CL post.
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# ? Oct 24, 2008 06:12 |
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n0tqu1tesane posted:Well, yeah, they fit so long as you don't go off even pavement. PFFFFT. details. This guy was interesting to watch. He posts were always referred to as DON'T DO THIS.
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# ? Oct 24, 2008 12:51 |
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Tossed_Salad_Man posted:ALSO: That's a good basis of comparison for me, I have the same lovely plastic flares and those things that barely qualify for bumpers. My clearcoat's worn away so I'm going to spray it this spring. This opens it up for some body work as well. I don't think I'd do that with mine, and cutting away fender to open up more room leaves me with the problem of finding flares that fit correctly. I'd still want to ride a little higher and would probably max out on 31" or 32" for now. I'm on the edge of the rust belt but there's nothing serious under there; with some penetrating oil the shackles shouldn't be too tough.
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# ? Oct 24, 2008 16:04 |
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glasyalabolas posted:That's a good basis of comparison for me, I have the same lovely plastic flares and those things that barely qualify for bumpers. My clearcoat's worn away so I'm going to spray it this spring. This opens it up for some body work as well. I don't think I'd do that with mine, and cutting away fender to open up more room leaves me with the problem of finding flares that fit correctly. I'd still want to ride a little higher and would probably max out on 31" or 32" for now. I'm on the edge of the rust belt but there's nothing serious under there; with some penetrating oil the shackles shouldn't be too tough. There are a set of oversize flares that actually have you cut the wheel well out to make the new flares fit: http://www.quadratec.com/products/12510_501_07.htm I'm pretty sure you cut out the rear because they are "TJ style rear flares". PDF instructions say yes.
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# ? Oct 24, 2008 16:12 |
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charliecantsurf posted:Does anyone here own one of the CRD libertys? It was a diesel edition that was around in 05- I'm pretty interested in it, but there aren't that many. Eh, a big red flag goes up in my mind if you notice that they deprecate a lot more than most diesel vehicles out there I was interested in Liberty CRDs just like you until I googled "Liberty CRD problem". Keep in mind that Jeep Liberties already have tranny problems because they're so heavy for the size, so when the CRD came out they had to do a lot of recalls and neuter a lot of the power it made so that the diesel engine would stop shredding transmissions. You can't drive it like a gasser either, if you take it on short cold trips you are going to be replacing the EGR valve, a lot. Besides, you can just go get a late 80s early 90s Wagoneer/Cherokee that gets you 24 city / 32 hwy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_rxGUL3h1w Telven fucked around with this message at 01:43 on Oct 25, 2008 |
# ? Oct 24, 2008 23:53 |
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So, I have about 40 pictures from Jeeptober Fest in Ocala, Florida from this weekend, and waffle images doesn't have a mass upload feature. Anyone recommend me something?
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# ? Oct 26, 2008 22:29 |
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Eh, used imgload. Jeeptoberfest
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# ? Oct 26, 2008 22:57 |
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Wow, the auto liberty transmissions really suck I guess. We have an '02 with the manual, and its still running strong after 80k miles. And yeah, liberties are total fat asses, but still pretty sweet.
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# ? Oct 27, 2008 00:46 |
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I was told that a good and cheap way to raise my 99 XJ 2-3 inches, is to use front springs from a V8 Grand, and then just put blocks under the rear leafs. Confirm/deny
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# ? Oct 27, 2008 02:29 |
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the coils up front will work. However i would not recommend the blocks in back as that tends to be unstable and can possible warp the leaf springs faster.
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# ? Oct 27, 2008 03:00 |
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s10 bastard pack for the rear. Blocks are bad, they allow tons more axle wrap and when the spring is weak enough it will snap.
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# ? Oct 27, 2008 05:12 |
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an add a leaf in the rear would be much MUCH better than a block. Most kits for XJs are just that. New coils and add a leafs, or replacement spring packs in the rear on the more expensive lifts.
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# ? Oct 27, 2008 14:23 |
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Veeb0rg posted:s10 bastard pack Please explain, I've never heard of this.
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# ? Oct 27, 2008 16:22 |
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leica posted:Please explain, I've never heard of this. You mix some of the XJ springs with some of the stiffer S10 springs and it can give you a few inches of lift, with much better ride quality than an add a leaf. Do a search on NAXJA or JeepForum about it, it's pretty well covered.
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# ? Oct 27, 2008 18:46 |
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Does anybody have the link to the old Jeep commercial advertising the 4.0L? It was an amazing commercial and I've since lost it and havn't been able to find it. Edit: Holy poo poo I found it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r51zDVrzEB8&feature=related Such an amazing ad. MrZig fucked around with this message at 08:14 on Oct 28, 2008 |
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MrZig posted:Does anybody have the link to the old Jeep commercial advertising the 4.0L? It was an amazing commercial and I've since lost it and havn't been able to find it. Speed and power, that is EXACTLY what I think of with my '97 ZJ.
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# ? Oct 28, 2008 08:27 |
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So, I parked the Jeep for a few days and now it will start...idle for roughly 2 seconds, then die....Anyone want to tell me what the hell is goin on? It'll die even if I give it gas, the battery is fine....
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# ? Oct 28, 2008 21:42 |
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angryhampster posted:Speed and power, that is EXACTLY what I think of with my '97 ZJ. Hey, it was a huge improvement over the GM 2.8 V6 that had a whopping 115 horsepower the years before. The 4.0 was more powerful than the V8's that they sold in the Grand Wagoneers the same years.
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# ? Oct 28, 2008 21:44 |
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angryhampster posted:Speed and power, that is EXACTLY what I think of with my '97 ZJ.
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# ? Oct 28, 2008 22:45 |
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tonedef131 posted:Your 97 ZJ also doesn't weight 3k pounds like an 87 MJ does either. 3475 IIRC. Not too far off. I agree though, it was a drat good engine in its era.
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# ? Oct 28, 2008 23:32 |
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Say what you want, but a 4.0L XJ will get up and go for what it is. Can't say the same for my 4.0L ZJ (42RE), though.
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# ? Oct 29, 2008 00:50 |
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Even with all the talk of how good the 4.0L is, I'm always surprised by how easily it pulls this 5,000 pound bastard up the boat launch. Also, considering that my leaf springs are made almost entirely out of rust at this point I'm surprised the back end stays off the axle (that front wheel on the trailer isn't supporting any weight). Click here for the full 1365x1024 image.
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# ? Oct 29, 2008 08:03 |
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Cat Hatter posted:Even with all the talk of how good the 4.0L is, I'm always surprised by how easily it pulls this 5,000 pound bastard up the boat launch. Also, considering that my leaf springs are made almost entirely out of rust at this point I'm surprised the back end stays off the axle (that front wheel on the trailer isn't supporting any weight). Tell me about it. I always thought the rear leafs in my '89 were in great shape until I replaced the shocks. Turns out they were load leveler shocks with the springs on them - as soon as I hammered it off, the back end fell down an inch or two. It's still doing better than a coworker's 98 whos leaf springs were actually INVERTED. I don't know how it even functioned.
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# ? Oct 29, 2008 08:59 |
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Yeah, I dread renting car dollies with my Jeep (Ought to just buy one at the rate I need them... Stupid older cars) because I always get the "You can't tow with that, our system says so, and I've never heard of a Jeep that can tow a car." Not even a hesitation on the Jeep's part, just keeps chugging right along. Now, shut up and rent me the dolly.
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# ? Oct 29, 2008 09:06 |
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My buddy rented a tow dolly to pull an 85 FJ60 back that was 300 miles away. He told them he was going to be towing a Honda Prelude and they still said that my Jeep couldn't pull it. Needless to say my Comanche drove there and pulled it back without a hiccup, but he was probably pretty lucky it wasn't too windy. I wouldn't regularly pull 5k pounds with an MJ, but that is just because it is so light and the brakes aren't really set up for it. But the engine always acts like it's no big deal. I would bet that if you upgraded the cooling system it could pull a good bit more than 5k.
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# ? Oct 29, 2008 13:53 |
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I've got a question about tires. I have a 1998 XJ with stock rims. am I stuck with 225s or can I go with 235s?
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# ? Oct 29, 2008 17:49 |
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I run 235's on my 1990 w/ stock rims and get just the slightest bit of rubbing if I attempt to turn the wheel all the way to the left. I adjusted easily to the problem and now barely notice.
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# ? Oct 29, 2008 18:29 |
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UH OH WHAT DID I DO I bought another Cherokee, that's what I did. IMMACULATE interior. And notice that little stick in the console? I'm officially cool in AI now. gently caress what's wrong with the seat how can that possibly happen It's cool brah, the PO "threw in" this awesome replacement seat from a 92. SWEET. Not all that bad considering I paid only a grand for it. 1997 with 104k.
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# ? Oct 29, 2008 23:14 |
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leica posted:UH OH WHAT DID I DO Nice deal!! I love beaters.
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# ? Oct 29, 2008 23:57 |
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spiralbrain posted:Nice deal!! I love beaters. It might be a beater now, but once I'm done with it, it will be a gem. There's NO RUST anywhere besides surface rust underneath, the body is perfect and just needs a good cleaning/waxing, the seat frame will be welded, all seat covers and carpet thoroughly cleaned, fender flares dyed, etc, etc. Once I get it to where I want it (hopefully by next winter) I may sell the white Cherokee to get a Wrangler
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# ? Oct 30, 2008 00:43 |
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I used to think Cherokees were garbage, but man this thread has really turned me on to them. But oops I just bought a Wrangler.
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# ? Oct 30, 2008 02:00 |
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incredibull posted:I used to think Cherokees were garbage, but man this thread has really turned me on to them. But oops I just bought a Wrangler. I'm thinking of dumping my Wrangler for an XJ. Thinking.
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