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I have no advice on the engine swap. Unfortunately, it comes with the territory, most of the engine swaps out there are very hack and slash. Is it possible to order new oem wiring for the engine? What's hacked together? Power to the engine? Or engine and sensors to the dash gauges? I'm guessing it's just spliced into the trucks original wiring? As for the seat, you can talk to any auto upholstery shop, or vinyl repair place. There a chain of guys called Dr. Vinyl which I'm going to try out when I get back from Canada. They specialize in that sort of thing. A realistic option is removing both seats and dropping them off some place for a few hundred to get them recovered, thats if you care about matching seats.
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Braincloud posted:It's your blower switch. $30 from the dealer. I had the same problem with my TJ - the fan only worked on level 2 (4 if I wiggled it). The switches have a reputation for going out. You know, now that I think of it.. I think it's gone out before for the previous owner. It would explain why I don't have the A/C snowflake when I have the factory installed A/C. Anyways, I'll try to pick up a switch before I head over to Sedona to break her in.
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Jul 26, 2008 15:49
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skinner posted:wiring and seat BJ's Offroad sells wiring harnesses, and you can probably pick one up off the IFSJA forums. And some wiring diagrams for ya. A lot of the stuff is the same between years. BJ's also has full replacement vinyl and leather seat covers (expensive!). You might want to look for a used set, I see them go for dirt cheap sometimes.
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Jul 26, 2008 17:19
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http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=757699 The owner says that this 1987 Cherokee with 180k miles will pass safety and emissions. I want to buy a old 4x4 as a winter beater, its either that or suffer another northern utah winter in my 2wd Chevy S-10. I must resist...the....temptation!
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Jul 26, 2008 17:25
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I pulled apart my center dash and put in the new blower control switch. The old one was melted.. and so was a big chunk of the plastic connection on the wiring. I just ignored it and installed the new switch and it worked on all speeds. Thanks for the tip braincloud!
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Jul 26, 2008 19:08
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somewhere out there is a guide on how to upgrade the melted part. I'd check the jeep forums but someone out there makes upgraded poo poo that won't melt. fyi for future......stuff.
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Jul 26, 2008 20:10
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SNiPER_Magnum posted:BJ's Offroad sells wiring harnesses, and you can probably pick one up off the IFSJA forums. And some wiring diagrams for ya. A lot of the stuff is the same between years. Thanks for the links, especially the oljeep.com site. Maybe the folks at IFSJA will have some tips as to the starter.
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Jul 26, 2008 20:15
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That'd be the best place to ask about the starter. Mine does the same thing, but it's so infrequent that I just don't care.
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Jul 26, 2008 21:05
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a few Comanche questions- What major things are different between a Comanche and a Cherokee? If I were to swap a gauge cluster in that had, you know, gauges (not idiot lights), would I have to replace all the sensors, and would I have to replace anything to get the tachometer to work as mine doesn't have one? And finally, is there any easy way to lift the rear of the truck other than a spring over axle lift? thanks
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Jul 26, 2008 21:35
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russ6570 posted:a few Comanche questions- Comanches have stiffer springs, they are also spring under. They have a variable rear brake proportional valve, according to the load in the truck bed. They have a 'frame' that extends past the unibody so as to make it more truck-like. (Enabling you to take the bed off of the frame). Some had bench seats. To replace the gauge cluster, all you need to do is replace the idiot light sensors with variable resistance sensors. The wiring is all there I believe.
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Jul 26, 2008 21:44
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ethanol posted:I pulled apart my center dash and put in the new blower control switch. The old one was melted.. and so was a big chunk of the plastic connection on the wiring. I just ignored it and installed the new switch and it worked on all speeds. Thanks for the tip braincloud! If your poo poo was melted, you need to install some aftermarket relays in addition to your new switch, otherwise you'll eventually have the same problem. For some reason, some TJs have an issue with the switches getting super hot and destroying all sorts of wiring. Luckily, mine didn't have that problem. Tossed_Salad_Man posted:somewhere out there is a guide on how to upgrade the melted part. I'd check the jeep forums but someone out there makes upgraded poo poo that won't melt. fyi for future......stuff. Here is an article about it, although the how-to is a little sparse: http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticles/electrical/154_0710_jeep_fire_prevention/index.html I've seen a more in depth how-to on a jeep forum but can't find it at the moment. With a bit of searching, I'm sure you can come up with it. I highly suggest you do this though, since you have the melty problem.
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Jul 27, 2008 18:52
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New question: What would make the steering wheel groan at very low speed turns? I checked the power steering fluid levels and they seemed fine. I'm thinking of flushing the fluid and putting mopar fluid in it because I don't know what the previous owner put in.
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Jul 28, 2008 15:49
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ethanol posted:New question: Since you didn't tell us what year, model and engine this Jeep has/is, I am going to reference my 1990 F-150.. I had to replace my power steering pump on my '90 F-150 5.0 a while back as it was making a whining noise on slow turns. Now my '84 Cherokee has just started groaning at low speed and the power steering assist just stops. It worked fine before I replaced the hoses. I think some dirt/mud fell into the hose connects as I was replacing them. Now I get to replace the pump. Fun.
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Jul 28, 2008 16:00
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Slack3r posted:Since you didn't tell us what year, model and engine this Jeep has/is, I am going to reference my 1990 F-150.. I was just talking about it so I forgot to mention it's a 99 TJ 4.0 sport. I also should mention this started happening after a bumpy trail ride. It doesn't sound like it's coming from the power steering pump.. it almost sounds like it's from the column itself.. after work I'm gonna check for air in the pump and spray some dry lubricant on the column joints. edit: the dry lubricant solved the problem. I sprayed it where the column goes through the firewall. ethanol fucked around with this message at 21:13 on Jul 28, 2008 |
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Jul 28, 2008 16:07
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I can't get my drat jeep to start after the engine swap. Any help you guys? http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=2915306
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Jul 28, 2008 21:48
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Brand new Jeep owner checking in. The wife and I bought a certified 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited with 39k on the clock. Funny thing is, the purchase started as a simple oil change for my 2001 Chevy Cavalier. What was going to be $30, turned into $1000 of repairs (plugs, wiring, all filters, induction, valve covers, all liquids flushed, etc..etc..etc). So instead of plunking down $1000 on a car that was maybe worth $1500, we decided to drive around to the local dealers while my car's oil was getting changed. Walked onto a local Chrysler/Jeep lot just wanting to see what they had and well fell in love with the Jeep. It had everything we were looking for, 4WD, low mileage, and a warranty. So about 4 hours and a test drive later, we traded in my Cavalier with new oil for the Liberty. So yeah, love at first sight and I couldn't be happier. 
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Jul 29, 2008 02:20
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My blower switch melted again. I took out that lovely plastic clip harness and replaced it with individual plastic clamps from radio shack. I decided to skip the relay for now because the site hosting the relay guide is down.. it looked relatively simple but I just decided to keep it out for now and see if the radio shack clamps melt or not. When the ultimatejeep forums pop back up, I'll take a look at their relay guide and decide whether I want to redo the medium and high settings.
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Jul 29, 2008 04:37
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Question. I recently had my 99 Cherokee off road, went to go up steep little hill, and after a little struggling got up the hill and noticed a burning smell. Smelled kind of like burning brakes, my 11 year old nephew said it smelled like food burning.  It lasted just for a bit and then went away, I went up the same hill two more times later, but in 4WD low, and didn't notice it again. Any ideas what the burning was? Also, after the off road outing with my nephew, he said "holy crap I want a Jeep".
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Browsing 4wd.com and jcwhitney, I know for sure I am picking up a posi-lock setup, but I'm thinking of a couple more things too. Any opinions on the following before I pull the trigger?: Bestop Trunk Storage System- is this poo poo worthless? I'm not going to be storing bars of gold, just some off-road/camping gear. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...+storage+system Should I get a steering wheel lock? Seems too easy to defeat like the club, was thinking about getting an in-line kill switch and hiding it instead? Any ideas? Right now I'm running with no top and no doors. http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+115+320012&D=320012 APOLLO OHNO-UDIDNT fucked around with this message at 17:14 on Jul 29, 2008 |
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russ6570 posted:a few Comanche questions- As for swapping the gauge cluster, I have done this and it is the best modification I have ever done in any vehicle I have ever owned. If your truck is a pre '91 you need to get one with a cable speedo, if it is a 91 or 92 you will need an electronic one. The only sensors you need to swap are the oil pressure (they stocked this at my local autozone) and the temp sensor (I had to order this from Napa online). Also take the time to calibrate your odometer, this like will help give you an idea of what the swap involves, it is very easy once you locate all three parts. http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=921205 How much are you wanting to lift your truck? There is shackles you can get that will put it up an inch or so, but anything beyond that you will have to do spring over axle.
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Does anybody know what the steering wheel diameter should be for an '87 Jeep Comanche? I've got this  steering wheel on mine that's only 12.5 inches in diameter. I think it makes the beast more nervous than a hooker in church.  I'm thinking if I got a larger diameter wheel on it, it wouldn't be so nervous feeling, especially on the highway. Bonus picture of my clutch pedal, which is really a bicycle pedal. For a total ghetto fix, it works quite well and feels good under boots, even in the winter.  EDIT: with a bonus mystery wire. Where does it go? 
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I just measured my 87 Comanches steering wheel and it is 15" exactly. Is that wire hooked up to your pedal?
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Jul 29, 2008 19:13
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tonedef131 posted:I just measured my 87 Comanches steering wheel and it is 15" exactly. Is that wire hooked up to your pedal? Ah, thanks. Maybe I'll get a larger diameter one then, which should alleviate the problem. Naw, that orange mystery wire just hangs down there. I can't trace it back to where it's supposed to go, but I think it's for the fog lights that have never worked.
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leica posted:Question. I recently had my 99 Cherokee off road, went to go up steep little hill, and after a little struggling got up the hill and noticed a burning smell. Smelled kind of like burning brakes, my 11 year old nephew said it smelled like food burning. Is it a manual? Sounds like your clutch was slipping.
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Jul 29, 2008 19:25
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Leave the wheel the same size but get the CHAIN/LOVE MACHEEN wheel.
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Tossed_Salad_Man posted:Leave the wheel the same size but get the CHAIN/LOVE MACHEEN wheel. Chrome don't get ya home, and those are way too expensive, like, $14.00 and your hands freeze to them in the winter. They look hella cool though.
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Jul 29, 2008 20:51
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grzydj posted:Chrome don't get ya home, and those are way too expensive, like, $14.00 and your hands freeze to them in the winter. They look hella cool though. lets compromise and go for big barefoot gas pedal then.
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Tossed_Salad_Man posted:lets compromise and go for big barefoot gas pedal then. The big barefoot gas pedal and that bike/clutch pedal are made for each other.
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Braincloud posted:Is it a manual? Sounds like your clutch was slipping. Nope, automatic. Should have mentioned that. Funny, because it did smell like a clutch burning. 
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Jul 29, 2008 23:04
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I'm thinking about swapping in some different shocks on my TJ. I'm just wondering how I can nail down the lift size? I know it's a rancho kit with rancho shocks included... it's either 2.5" to 3". Is the .5" small enough that I can buy a 3" rated shock and fit it? I'm thinking about Bilsteins or OMEs.
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I am really trying not to buy my sister-in-law's 94 GC V8. I need a small truck not a v8 600' to the gallon monster that I will break every weekend. But it would be so much fun.
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Jul 29, 2008 23:47
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evilnissan posted:I need a small truck not a v8 600' to the gallon monster that I will break every weekend. Fold down the rear seats and it is a small truck! Problem solved! Well, maybe not the breaking it every weekend part...
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This is a pretty easy question I think, but I could not find the answer through searching google and jeep forum. How big is the fuel tank on my 1999 XJ? Thanks in advance
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be Creative posted:This is a pretty easy question I think, but I could not find the answer through searching google and jeep forum. 20 Gallons
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Molten Llama posted:Fold down the rear seats and it is a small truck! Problem solved! The old lady says my next automobile has to be usefull and were bumming my grandfather truck every other weekend for something that too big for a car or needs to go to the dump but this would be a hard deal to pass up other than the high miles and assuming still busted heater doors/hvac issue. Not to thrilled about the full time transfer case that I dont know much about. evilnissan fucked around with this message at 10:37 on Jul 30, 2008 |
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Please tell me if this is normal: my gas gauge reads 3/4 a tank and I've only gone 20 miles since my last fillup... 
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ethanol posted:Please tell me if this is normal: my gas gauge reads 3/4 a tank and I've only gone 20 miles since my last fillup...
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Mine dropped 1/8th tank taking it around the neighborhood. ...the road is a small square.
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ethanol posted:Please tell me if this is normal: my gas gauge reads 3/4 a tank and I've only gone 20 miles since my last fillup... I've not heard of TJs having gauge problems. Not like YJs but who knows. Mine floats all over the place and when it starts bouncing between 1/4 and 1/2 it's time to fill up. But usually I fill up around 130 miles, just to be safe. I'm still uncertain of my gas tank size. I don't know if it's 20 or 15, I've never run it empty to find out and don't plan on it. To be safe you could fill up every 140 or 190 miles depending on your tank size.
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Tossed_Salad_Man posted:I've not heard of TJs having gauge problems. Not like YJs but who knows. Mine floats all over the place and when it starts bouncing between 1/4 and 1/2 it's time to fill up. But usually I fill up around 130 miles, just to be safe. I'm still uncertain of my gas tank size. I don't know if it's 20 or 15, I've never run it empty to find out and don't plan on it. My oil pressure gauge works intermittently, as do my turn signal indicators, speedometer and fuel gauge. My volt meter appears to be spot on all the time though. I love Jeeps.
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