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Technical Advice and Questions / ZJ wiring question
« on: November 21, 2014, 07:35:38 pm »
Ok - I need to replace the dimmer switch on my ZJ - plan is to buy a new one and fix the old one - my question is - when these vehicles were  built did the wire harness include all options?  Currently I do NOT have driving lights - I'd like to add them - so I'm curious if I can avoid running wires and a switch by using something that is already in the vehicle.  I know I'll need to add a relay and lights - just wondering if I'll need to add the wiring, fuse and other stuff.

Cheers

Steve

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Technical Advice and Questions / Odd noise - only when going > 70MPH
« on: November 18, 2014, 09:26:41 pm »
1997 ZJ 4.0 - driving home from Michigan today when going > 70 MPH (most of the states West of PA are posted at 70 SO I figure 10% over is OK), only when NOT using cruise control, I had a sound that for all the world sounded like a failing bearing.  When I stopped for gas (by the way, with the 40+MPH tail-wind on I80 in Ohio (dead freaking flat) I was getting 24MPG) I checked the accessory pulleys and serp belt - everything seems fine - when accelerating up to speed no noise until I exceeded 65MPH - any ideas?  The sound seemed to come from right in front of the glove box (doesn't seem to be anything noise worthy there) and again - sounded like a bearing on the brink of failure.  Once I pulled off the TP at RT 15 it was quiet all the way home down 15 and 194 to Abbottstown.  I've had her past 80 MPH before and didn't notice this noise.  Ideas welcomed (except suggestions to slow down).

Cheers

Steve

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General Discussion / Example of Jeep and social justice!
« on: September 25, 2014, 06:21:26 am »
https://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/jeep-owner-gets-last-laugh-corvette-drivers-greedy-233800315--abc-news-topstories.html

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Technical Advice and Questions / Dash light rheostat - '97 ZJ
« on: September 22, 2014, 06:38:58 pm »
1997 ZJ 4.0 - great vehicle - however - when I hit a bump my dash lights shut off (or dim) - if I tap the area next to the rheostat they'll come back on - this can be disconcerting when driving on PA highways at night - is there a known fix for this (other than replacing the switch cluster) - I'm fine with the dash lights being "full on" - meaning that by-passing the rheostat (or potentiometer, as the case may be) would be fine by me - just wondering before I dismantle the gauge panel to access the switch cluster.

Thanks

Steve

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General Discussion / ROAD TRIP!!!!
« on: July 31, 2014, 05:09:18 pm »
 ;D Ok - Abbottstown PA to Gouverneur NY then to the 1000 islands then to Rochester NY then back home - over 1300 miles @ 21.2 MPG in a 1997 ZJ 4.0 with a slushbox - along the way pulled a CRV out of the mud, enjoyed the really comfy leather seats, cruise control, fresh door seals (thanks to careless Kayak strapping) + the on-demand power of a 4.0 - great ride -
By the way - 390 through NY and the 4 lane sections of 15 reminded me of Austria and Germany - beautiful scenery, great pavement, very little traffic and few enough cops to run 85MPH much of the way!

Road trips - is there anything that better defines being American?

Cheers

Steve

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Technical Advice and Questions / Check Engine Light - 97 ZJ 4.0
« on: July 17, 2014, 08:25:45 pm »
Driving to Manchester TN on Sunday my '97 ZJ 4.0 threw a CEL in South Western VA - it cleared by Bristol TN.  Drove the rest of the way to Manchester (think Nashville), no CEL, coming back around Wytheville VA (I think the spelling is right) after filling up (for $3.189/gallon) it came back on and has persisted since.  Is there a way to read the codes myself (like OBD1 where you'd read blink codes) or am I stuck going to autozone or some other retail establishment to get my codes read?  Just wondering 'cause I'd like to see what's causing the code.
As an aside, I averaged 19.6MPG for the trip (around 1370 miles over 2 days) - not bad for a real vehicle with a genuine engine!

Cheers

Steve

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Technical Advice and Questions / Coolant sensor message - 1997 ZJ 4.0
« on: June 21, 2014, 11:52:23 am »
Intermittent issue (man, they're just the greatest!) on my '97 ZJ - every once in a while the "coolant sensor failed" message will appear on the information panel in front of the shifter - I'll get an annoying "beep beep" and an orange square will appear within the outline of the hood on the display.  Coolant level is fine, temperature runs at a steady 190F no matter the outside temp - think this is a "real actual" problem or just a bad connector somewhere in the wiring harness?

Cheers

Steve

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Work In Progress / The beginning of a "Grand" affair
« on: March 22, 2014, 06:39:09 pm »


Ok, YJ's, XJ's, 2 CJ's (one 5, one 2) - this is my first ZJ and my first attempt at using photobucket - show's 150K on the clock but it received a new Jasper rebuilt engine, transmission and t-case @ 80K.  Also my first "selectrack" transfercase - if it gives me any trouble it'll get swapped for a 231.  Runs great, all the gee-gaws work, leather and carpet are in great shape, I'm the 2nd owner - apparently the 1st owner took care of his or her stuff!

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For Sale - NON Jeep Related / FREE SAAB WHEELS
« on: March 18, 2014, 08:02:16 pm »




4 of 'em - tires might pass inspection BUT they've been in my basement for 5 years - fits SAAB 93 or an NG900 15" rim diameter - might be good for recycling as well - I just want them out of my basement -

I live in Abbottstown PA - drop me a message if you're interested in picking them up - I'll be happy to arrange a time and date.

Cheers

Steve

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Technical Advice and Questions / Buying a grand
« on: September 29, 2013, 06:49:07 pm »
Looking to buy a Grand Cherokee - other than rust is are there weaknesses that I should be looking out for?  Currently looking at a 1995 - damn nice condition but lots of miles (230K) - figuring on replacing the engine and trans (Chrysler crate for both) eventually - would like it to be my last vehicle - (currently 55 so things may change - but not much!)

cheers

Steve

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Technical Advice and Questions / 4.0 XJ Exhaust
« on: April 10, 2012, 08:25:59 pm »
Sorry if this question is redundant in nature, however, I have a 1995 XJ with a knackered exhaust system - in paticular the pipe from the headers (LS of the Jeep) to the exhaust (under the tranny to the RS of the jeep) is shot.  Looking for parts this particular pipe seems a bit, um, expensive, yeah, that's the word!  Living in Adams county with no emissions inspection required, is there a fairly simple way (for a somewhat simple person) to fabricate an exhaust, minus the cat (or with the cat, I have noting against cats!) that would exit the LEFT side of the XJ rather than the right?
Thanks - and my dues will be on their way tomorrow evening!

Cheers

Steve

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Technical Advice and Questions / ball joints
« on: February 26, 2012, 06:38:15 pm »
How much of a pain is it to install new ball joints in an XJ front end?  Mine are knackered - if special tools are required I'll take it to my pro-wrench - but if it's not a big deal I'll tackle it in the garage next weekend -

cheers

Steve

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Technical Advice and Questions / low speed vibrations
« on: November 10, 2011, 06:37:35 pm »
Going to dig into this tomorrow - but recently (last couple of days) when I'm going forward (and only forward) at slow speed, when I turn the wheel it feels like a wheel is about to fall off - so waddya figure - ball joint?  Wheel bearing?  Tie rod end?

Prepping for an "under the jeep" session tomorrow morning - just looking to short-cut the diagnosis if possible

cheers - and thanks -

Steve

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Technical Advice and Questions / mild lift on an XJ
« on: April 02, 2011, 01:12:52 pm »
Just curious - I'm going to install a budget boost (2") on my XJ - should I plan on dropping the transfer case cross member to mitigate drive shaft vibrations or should I be OK without doing so?  Just asking 'cause once I get it up on jack stands I'd prefer to do everything at once - and yeah - I know - I should join up again and pay my dues!

thanks

Steve

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Technical Advice and Questions / May seem a bit daft, but ....
« on: October 31, 2010, 10:07:27 am »
Has any one mounted a spare tire to the HOOD of their XJ, the way vintage land rovers carried them?  I was thinking of using a gate mount from a YJ centered on the hood of my XJ to hold a spare.  I don't want it on the roof, I don't want it taking up 80% of my cargo area and I'm not keen on the way most swing away rear bumper mounts work (plus I feel the prices for them are absurd).  Just wondered if any of ya'all had experience with this type of mount -

Cheers
steve

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