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#4943 of 5136 In need of a new rear end by 98jeepnc

Sep 18, 2011 (7:53 pm)

i have a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. Two saturdays ago i stopped at a red and i think a ring gear broke and went though the rear pumpkin and put a nice little hole in. It was grinding and i thought it was brakes.Was there any i could have done to prevent that from happing ? it pushed the reardriveshift out and i was picking up peices for about five minutes .Any ideas on what to do ?
 
I love Jeeps and will always buy them if i can.

#4944 of 5136 Re: front axle spring perch. [tdad71302] by mdieber

Oct 08, 2011 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: tdad71302 (Oct 19, 2007 2:10 pm)
Did you find an aftermarket spring perch? I have the same problem on my 96 grand cherokee and cant find one.

#4945 of 5136 HELP HELP CHEROKEE WONT FIRE!!! by tenwolvz

Oct 15, 2011 (10:03 am)

I have a 95 cherokee limited straight 6 all wheel drive. The other day I was driving down the hwy and it just died. It would turn over but not fire up. So I got it towed back home. I thought it was the fuel pump but when i spray starter fluid into the air intake it dosent fire and if it was the pump it should. So i moved on and so far I replaced the ignition coil still no fire. Then i thought maybe the pick up in the distributor and replaced that. Still no fire. Then i thought must be the engine control module computer so I replaced that and thought for sure it would start but again no fire up. Im not getting a spark at the distributor and dont know what else it could be. this is my only car and i need it fixed bad. If any one can help please do so. HELP NO SPARK!!!!

#4946 of 5136 CHEROKEE WONT FIRE!!! by tenwolvz by offroadpep

Oct 15, 2011 (11:48 am)

tenwolvz ..........
 
Try checking the Crankshaft / Flywheel Sensor, and the Cam Sensor
 
Shame you already replaced the ECM, may have not needed that ?

#4947 of 5136 Re: CHEROKEE WONT FIRE!!! by tenwolvz [offroadpep] by cski

Oct 17, 2011 (2:39 am)

Replying to: offroadpep (Oct 15, 2011 11:48 am)
I agree with offroadpep. Is the engine cranking freely? Is it getting air & fuel?

#4948 of 5136 Re: HELP HELP CHEROKEE WONT FIRE!!! [tenwolvz] by rwengr

Oct 17, 2011 (7:53 am)

Replying to: tenwolvz (Oct 15, 2011 10:03 am)
You will need a digital voltmeter and wiring diagram. You may have blown a fusible link or have a bad ground. When checking continuity on a ground wire make sure one clip lead goes all the way back to the (-) terminal of the battery. Unfortunately, this will all take time and as you have already seen, experimenting with solutions is not cost effective. I once replaced a rear wiper motor and the problem was the switch that turns the wiper on. I replaced a power window motor and the problem was the track. I'm an electrical engineer and it has taken me days to track down electrical problems. I hope you kept your old engine computer so you will have a spare. There was probably nothing wrong with it. Basically, if you need it fixed right away you will have to go to a mechanic $$$.

#4949 of 5136 Re: HELP HELP CHEROKEE WONT FIRE!!! [rwengr] by wpatters

Oct 17, 2011 (8:56 am)

Replying to: rwengr (Oct 17, 2011 7:53 am)
I was lucky when the same thing happened to me going up a 13% grade. The coil burned out...150k miles on a 93 gc 6 cyc. Was getting fuel but no spark. Pulled the coil wire and there was nothing. Replaced and all OK...but was told if that did not fix it check the crank sensor. Pulling a hard grade like that in an old jeep is common to put such a load on the coil that it frys. In that area the Napa guy said they have seen coils that actually looked hot!!
 
Good luck

#4950 of 5136 Valve guides needed 4.7L cherokee limited 2001 model by rsi1

Oct 19, 2011 (2:19 pm)

Could some please help me with this. Need Valve guides for my Grand Cherokee 2001. I'm from South Africa and the supplier here do not sell the valve guides on there own ( need to buy the hole head .... crazy i think ??? ) Please could any one help ?
 
Any one that can help can mail me at delteurinternext.co.za
 
Thanks guys

#4951 of 5136 Re: Valve guides needed 4.7L cherokee limited 2001 model [rsi1] by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Oct 19, 2011 (2:29 pm)

Replying to: rsi1 (Oct 19, 2011 2:19 pm)
Try RockAuto.com. They ship worldwide.
 
Use this code and you may get 5% off:
 
70510425849584

#4952 of 5136 Checked E-Bay 4 you-valve guide 4.7 by cski

Oct 25, 2011 (3:57 pm)

I checked e-bay motors for you, nothing there.
 
Otherwise, you will have to buy at a USA shop that is willing to ship overseas. I bought my Jeep and deal with Safford motors (I have a 99 4.7)
 
703-866-1700. Springfield, VA, USA 22150 Good luck.

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