- #2537 of 4609
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Re: HIGH PITCHED HOWLING SOUND [blkhemi]
by momsjeep
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Jan 20, 2006 (8:37 pm)
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Replying to: blkhemi (Sep 06, 2005 5:58 pm)
With regards to your gas tank leak. I had the same thing happen to my 2000. After doing some recall research, I found a recall on my model that was not made general because Daimler Chrysler thought it was contained to a certain number of vin numbers. The problem is that the seams in the tank has popped. I had this confirmed by my dealer's repair shop and I contacted JEEP.com with my findings on the recall which I included the recall number look for this on the us government recall link. I told them that it did not matter that my vin was not there, a tank doesn't have a vin AND the problem is the same. They paid for my new tank---I paid the labor but I had my fuel pump replaced while they were in the same area of concern so I consider that I came out pretty good. If this is the problem do not back off! It's a EPA problem as well as a car problem. Good luck! 
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- #2538 of 4609
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Re: Grand Cherokee transmission problems [trickster]
by craig111
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Jan 21, 2006 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: trickster (Jan 20, 2006 5:55 pm)
wonderful - thanks a lot for the help.
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- #2539 of 4609
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Re: the trim over my fender [jeeper96]
by dixiecrawler
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Jan 21, 2006 (10:04 am)
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Replying to: jeeper96 (Jan 20, 2006 7:30 am)
You need to try and locate a salvage yard that has a Grand the same year as yours. You could probably order the trim from Jeep, but you're going to be able to tell b/c the other trim will be weathered a little and the new will not. It will also be substantially cheaper to get this piece used. If the dent is bad enough to keep the trim clips from engaging, and you don't want to spend an arm and a leg getting it repaired at a body shop, take a hammer, pry bar, etc..., and do what you gotta do. No one will be able to see damage behind the trim, but remember that if you "break" the paint, make sure you at least sand and prime that area to keep it from rusting before covering it with the trim!
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- #2540 of 4609
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Re: 2002 JGC/Coolant Low warning on overhead console [dsmans]
by dixiecrawler
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Jan 21, 2006 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: dsmans (Nov 01, 2005 4:04 pm)
I know this is a late reply, but anyone who is having this problem needs to keep a close eye on the oil in the engine, especially in '99-'04 models. This seemingly minor problem can cost anything from a headgasket replacement, to a head replacement, and even an engine replacement in the 4.0 inline six. For some reason the cast iron heads on these models must have had a problem during casting. They are very prone to cracking. I have a 2000, and I've never run it hot or anything, but the night before a trip to Kentucky from Alabama, I checked the fluids and there it was. The oil looked like a milkshake. I had changed the oil 3 weeks before and there was no problem. Turns out the truck was "rigged" for auction. Luckily the stop-leak let go before I went on the trip. It would have been a real pain getting back home for a trailer and truck (towing would have cost too much!) and we probably wouldn't have gotten much further than the Tennessee line (2 hrs)! Anyway, that's something to watch out for, especially if you also lose oil pressure from time to time when idling.
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- #2541 of 4609
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Re: Need to replace output speed sensor on 1999 JGC [mijomo]
by dixiecrawler
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Jan 21, 2006 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: mijomo (Aug 17, 2005 7:07 am)
What was the reason they said you needed to change this? What was your vehicle doing? I know you've had to have fixed this by now, so I won't tell you how to do what you've already done. Just curious as to why you needed to replace the output speed sensor. This may be what my problem is.
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- #2542 of 4609
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Transmisson Problem?
by lizzul
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Jan 21, 2006 (6:53 pm)
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Today when i was leaving my friends house i tried to put my '98 jeep grand cherokee in reverse and the rpm's went the higest to 3000. it wouldnt move. Also when i put it in neutral it drives as well as in drive. What could be the problem. Please Help
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- #2543 of 4609
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Re: HIGH PITCHED HOWLING SOUND [momsjeep]
by blkhemi
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Jan 21, 2006 (8:51 pm)
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Replying to: momsjeep (Jan 20, 2006 8:37 pm)
Thanks for the reply momsjeep. Which government recall link did you use? Also, did your JGC keep having the gas odor everytime you filled up?
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- #2544 of 4609
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Pulling to the right
by hornet2
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Jan 22, 2006 (6:19 am)
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I recently had new tires put on my 94 JGC hoping that would solve the problem of a minimal pull to the right I'm experiencing while in motion. When this didn't help, I replaced the front track bar and took the vehicle in for an alignment check. Upon completion of the check, I was told that my steering was in perfect alignment. The mechanic said he looked for any damage that may be causing the pull, but could not locate any. Since my Jeep has 316K on it, should I expect that there are some things, because of age, that cannot be corrected, or is there a chance that there is another reason for the pull?
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- #2545 of 4609
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Re: Pulling to the right [hornet2]
by dixiecrawler
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Jan 22, 2006 (2:21 pm)
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Replying to: hornet2 (Jan 22, 2006 6:19 am)
Take a look at all of the bushings in the frontend. The stock rubber bushings will deteriorate over time. While it's on the alignment rack, everything will be within spec, but while your actually in motion any play resulting from deteriorated bushings will show. You should be able to get your vehicle in alignment regardless of how many miles are on it as long as there is no damage to anything in the frontend. You can replace them, if need be, with stock rubber or polyurethane. Rubber will ride better but will again wear out in time. Poly bushings are more rigid and you have to keep them greased to prevent squeaking.
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- #2546 of 4609
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Re: the trim over my fender [dixiecrawler]
by jeeper96
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Jan 23, 2006 (6:21 am)
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Replying to: dixiecrawler (Jan 21, 2006 10:04 am)
Thanks, yeah its not to bad that i can't just try to pull it out so the clips will fit.
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