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The time has come again for the annual test on my 1994 XJ. Last year it just squeaked through by 0.1%. This year I feel that it might not make it at all. Can anyone suggest ways that will cut the emissions. I have tried all sorts with little success, so ANY SUGGESTIONS will be welcome. Just...

As is often said two countries divided by common language. Here's an update. I still have the problem. I have replaced the front 'sway bar' bushes with polyprop ones and all other bushes nearby as well, no change, in fact it's got worse as even normal cornering makes the clunk now. I don't...

As is often said two countries divided by common language. Here's an update. I still have the problem. I have replaced the front 'sway bar' bushes with polyprop ones and all other bushes nearby as well, no change, in fact it's got worse as even normal cornering makes the clunk now. I don't...

Thanks for all the suggestions. That will give be something to check out over the weekend. I hadn't actually thought of this particular part. As a Brit, the American terminology caused us to think a bit. Thank heavens for Google. We call them anti-roll bars. I have already got front bushes...

Recently my Cherokee has been knocking at the back end when cornering or going round roundabouts. It knocks when you go one way and it knocks when you go back. It literally sounds like someone hammering on the chassis, very loud. We have crawled around underneath checking everything. Springs...

My Cherokee is on LPG (propane) and I noticed a whiff of gas at the back end today. It's got two 60lit tanks in the back which are vented to the outside. I found that one of the safety valves had started weeping. Legally they have to be swapped every two or three years, mine haven't been...

Thanks for the advice. I give all the suggestions a try over the weekend. I would still like to get hold of the section of the manual that tells you all about it.

I very seldom move the 4WD selector lever. Today I did, because I needed it in neutral whilst working on the rear brakes. It did not move easily but now the light on the dash is lit up and I seem to be stuck in part time 4WD even with the lever back in 2WD. I have never really understood what...

Things have taken a turn for the worse. After my last post things went back to normal so all was good. The other day I pressed the trip reset button and it stuck partly reset. I pressed it a few more times but did not manage to get it to reset. What has happened now is the the main mileometer...

Thanks again for the suggestions. As the weekend is coming I'll get the screwdrivers out. If I need a replacement head has anyone got one they would part with (for a small fee)?

Thank you for the suggestions. I looked at gears on the net and there seem to be dozens to choose from. Why are there so many? I think I'll get underneath and see if it has a cable or a sender attached. I agree about clocking the clock but is just from my convenience and to keep it right on the...

On my 1994 XJ RHD my speedo has sometimes started jumping up to 80kmh irrespective of what speed I am doing. (It came with KM/H rather than MPH). Sometimes it is fine. If I continue to drive with it stuck at 80 it may suddenly start to give the right reading. The needle is steady and does not...

Hello again, Since last time I have been through everything I can think of. There is no play in any ball joints or UJ. I have fitted two new front tyres because in Spain both tyres on each axle must be identical, mine were not. That would be a fail on the test. Smilar is not good enough. That...

Hello again. This is not a reply but more of an extension to the original. But it is still a noise. This last week I have been getting a new noise from one of the diffs. I can't work out which one. It only happens when going left round corners like roundabouts (traffic circles I think you guys...

I have just got one more thing to add. The 'O' ring I fitted came from a plumbers kit so I was not certain if the material was compatible with fuel. I have now replaced it with a Nitrile one and all seems OK, the pressure is still holding and starting is back to how it used to be. Just for...

The sun came out today so I had a go at the problem and I have found the probable cause without even going underneath. I thought I would start under the bonnet (hood). I removed the return pipe from the regulator and checked the flow, which was good. When the pump stopped after a few seconds...

You are made of sterner stuff then I am. Perhaps I have got too used to the hot summers!!!

Thanks for the link. It is a very good video and perfectly address my problem. The check valve he fitted is identical to the one I fitted. I don't fancy pulling the injectors until I have done his air pump checks at the tank. That will identify if I have got the check valve in the right line...

Thanks for the help. Look forward to your suggestions. I did think about changing the pump but two things came to mind. First a new check valve to replace the 'dodgy' one in the tank is a very cheap fix (less than $2) and second, having looked at the tank I thought that by the time I got the old...

Hello, When I do the key thing it starts quickly, every time after a short crank, even on a cold morning. Sometimes when I don't do the key trick it starts instantly, like it used to. It runs like a clock. Plugs are as they should be. Fuel consumption has not changed. Please bear in mind I...