Jeep Cherokee

Replying to: kendo77 (Sep 30, 2009 11:16 am)

well,the stale "petrol" -we call it "gasoline,and stuck rings could be the black smoke..
take it out for a long drive-cell phone handy !,and it might get her cleared out..also,put the highest octane-best fuel in it you can..even leave it sit and idle-making shure it's not overheating,and get her loosened up..
-the transmisssion being difficult might mean THAT fluid-and filter need changing..or,it's nearing where it needs rebuilt..if it's automatic..(i assume)..ain't it fun getting old-forgotten trucks to live again??..make shure to check for dry-rotted rubber hoses..heard where a fella found a old corvette in a barn..figured to "just drive it around the block..",fuel line gave way,spraying fuel on the hot engine--burnt it to the ground..!he was not happy..
--be careful,and have fun !..glad th phram filter worked out!

Replies to this message:
• kendo77 (Oct 04, 2009 6:35 am)
  • loosenut (Oct 04, 2009 8:26 am)

Replying to: jeepgirl3 (May 26, 2009 6:26 am)

Wow JEEPGIRL3! I was so glad to read your post as I too am a jeepgirl. I love my 1999 JGC so I can relate. Except....for the part about the boyfriend!!!
Are you kidding me? I'd have kicked his funny butt out at the next highest peak.
Besides he's just jealous of your expertise and the amount of time you 'wasted' on your Jeep.

Replying to: loosenut (Sep 30, 2009 4:41 pm)

babe passed MOT test yahoo! your right about old fuel - Its a diesel, manuel gearbox 5 speed. I'll be nursing it for a little to keep an eye on things. I do hope to run it on bio fuel ( save the planet and all that) ha ha. Really chuffed with it - my first 4x4. Its rough and ready but thats just fine with me. No airs or graces! Cheers again good buddy.....

Replies to this message:
• loosenut (Oct 04, 2009 8:26 am)

Replying to: kendo77 (Oct 04, 2009 6:35 am)

glad to hear it!,and thrilled one of my babelings helped someone..
-yes,jeeps are "ruff -and-ready",all gears and steel.!
-and "babe" is a great name for her..with a word of caution..if you start bragging about her-that's when they break down,usually with one of those "mystery" ailments..
-so,the "cure" is -every now and again,curse her just a bit-kick her in the bumper-somewhere it's not gonna dent,and she'll run forever..start talking good about it,and you-and your mate-may end up using "shoe leather express"(rofl)..best of luck with babe..sounds like you got a good one..(slap-boink!)-to her..
p.s;
if it's been setting that long,change the axle grease,and the transfer case oil..show it SOME love?!..

Replies to this message:
• ryan99 (Oct 05, 2009 5:05 pm)
  • paule (Oct 05, 2009 6:03 pm)
  • garry7 (Oct 05, 2009 6:56 pm)
• loosenut (Oct 09, 2009 5:51 pm)
  • ryan99 (Oct 10, 2009 5:00 pm)
    • loosenut (Oct 10, 2009 7:58 pm)
    • loosenut (Oct 10, 2009 8:06 pm) and 6 more...

Replying to: ryan99 (Oct 05, 2009 5:03 pm)

Replies to this message:
• paule (Oct 05, 2009 6:03 pm)
• garry7 (Oct 05, 2009 6:56 pm)

Replying to: ryan99 (Oct 05, 2009 5:05 pm)

Replying to: ryan99 (Oct 05, 2009 5:05 pm)

Replying to: ryan99 (Oct 05, 2009 5:03 pm)

use the "ohmn" setting,and test the rear window grid..
-you should get resistance from the two terminals at the glass(a complete circut)..
-next,see if you get any power at the window..then,check the ground side..(that's the one that always got me stuck!)
--if the amber light isn't coming on-it could just be the amber light-if the switch checks out ? !..check and see if the amber light gets power,then check it's ground..
--electrical problems are some of the hardest things to diagnose,and with cars getting more complicated-it ain't gonna get any easier ! !-especially when we get-(shudder. ! )-electric cars! !..that's gonna be a LOT of fun! !

Replies to this message:
• ryan99 (Oct 10, 2009 5:00 pm)
  • loosenut (Oct 10, 2009 7:58 pm)
  • loosenut (Oct 10, 2009 8:06 pm)
    • ryan99 (Oct 11, 2009 10:50 am) and 5 more...

Replying to: loosenut (Oct 09, 2009 5:51 pm)

Replies to this message:
• loosenut (Oct 10, 2009 7:58 pm)
• loosenut (Oct 10, 2009 8:06 pm)
  • ryan99 (Oct 11, 2009 10:50 am)
    • loosenut (Oct 11, 2009 7:45 pm) and 4 more...