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#818 of 5134 Oil pressure problems by jgc1994

Jun 30, 2004 (8:17 pm)

This is for our 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1994.
 
I got a few problems. Maybe all related.
The oil pressure gauge keeps going up and down, depending on rpms. High rpms, high pressure and vice versa. It only does it when engine is hot though. I checked the oil. I am loosing (burning) some, maybe half a quart per 500 miles. But it has 104k miles. So that is not that strange. I opened the oil spout. At hot engine temp, there is very light smoke from the heat coming out. Is that normal?
Also, when I get out of the car after parking, there is a slight odor like that of warm, slightly burnt rubber. Could it be related?
 
Does anybody know what my problems are?
 
Should I even worry with 104k miles?
 
Thanks so much in advance.

#819 of 5134 Latest JD Power Ratings - Ergo, Buy a 4Runner by md4runnerman

Jul 01, 2004 (5:46 am)

http://www.jdpower.com/news/releases/pressrelease.asp?ID=2004055
 
I own the JGC and 4runner. I worry about the jeep often, no worries about the 4runner. I won't buy any more jeeps after this.

#820 of 5134 Resale/trade value by zman2

Jul 02, 2004 (12:39 pm)

I have a 2001 JGC and am looking to get rid of it. I am on the 4th set of brakes (warped rotors) and it is currently in the shop for transmission problems (53K miles). I only have 20K miles left on the extended warranty and want to get rid of it while it still has some value. What kind of trade/resale value can I expect? Is the trade estimator close?

#821 of 5134 Re: 99 JGC leaking coolant [md4runnerman #807] by mikeyp53

Jul 03, 2004 (8:28 am)

Replying to: md4runnerman (Jun 23, 2004 8:31 am)
Water pump bearings can go any time. Have you changed anti freeze every 36 months? If not, its your fault the bearing seals were eroded by acid buildup in dirty AF! Most premature failures like this are maintenance related. "pay now, or pay a lot more later!"

#822 of 5134 Re: 1995 JGCL very bad odor [95jgcownerinpa #813] by mikeyp53

Jul 03, 2004 (8:34 am)

Replying to: 95jgcownerinpa (Jun 28, 2004 7:41 pm)
You probably have debris in the intake air vents. Remove the cover and clean it out making sure drain holes are clear. Flush with mild clorox solution. My Dodge did the same thing too.

#823 of 5134 Re: Aftermarket Rotors [mjday1972 #785] by mikeyp53

Jul 03, 2004 (8:38 am)

Replying to: mjday1972 (Apr 08, 2004 3:41 am)
Try Auto Zone or PEP Boys. Their standard rotors are pretty good out of the box. You may want to try the organic brake pads instaed of the metallic. Don't last as long but cheaper and dissipate heat better.

#824 of 5134 Rotors, have you replaced the calipers by janz

Jul 06, 2004 (8:46 am)

There was a TSB (easy to find in this string via search) that indicated the problems was faulty calipers that did not release from the rotors. Heat builds up and they warp, that is why replacing the rotors does not solve the problem.

#825 of 5134 Re: 99 JGC leaking coolant [mikeyp53] by md4runnerman

Jul 08, 2004 (5:12 am)

Replying to: mikeyp53 (Jul 03, 2004 8:28 am)
I absolutely had it maintained properly. I don't have my service file in front of me now, but I know I had the coolant serviced well within the limits, I believe I did it at 24 months with around 24000 miles.

#826 of 5134 Ac Problem by crookster

Jul 14, 2004 (8:26 pm)

In my 2004 jeep after 2 months that i had it i had to bring it in for a ac problem that was it was blowing hot air on the passengers side What could that be?

#827 of 5134 Re: Resale/trade value [zman2] by crookster

Jul 14, 2004 (8:31 pm)

Replying to: zman2 (Jul 02, 2004 12:39 pm)
expect 11g's if it is in good condition

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