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    Headliner Replacement for XJ

    I just took the headliner fabric out of my XJ because it was drooping beyond repair. Are there any tips and/or tricks on how to complete the project myself? What is the best adhesive to use and should I install a new piece of foam between the headliner board and the new fabric that I put on...
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    Discolored Oil Dipstick Pic - What Do You Think Is Going On?

    Here is a picture of the discoloration on my XJ's oil dipstick... Does this look like a condensation-related issue or does it look like a head gasket issue? http://www.jeepz.com/forum/cherokee-commander-wagoneer-liberty/28616-what-signs-bad-head-gasket-cracked-block.html That is the...
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    Older XJ Insurance Coverage Question

    Hello again to all the Jeepers out there... I know that everyone's situation is different, but I'd like some general advice regarding insurance coverage for an older Cherokee. When I was on the phone with an agent giving me a policy quote, he basically said my 88 XJ would be totalled at $800...
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    Drastic Oil Level Drop

    After a 30 mile round trip, I checked the oil level in my XJ and was surprised that the oil level had dropped from "FULL" to almost "ADD" when I checked it the day after the trip! It has leaked oil for a long time now, but it has never had such a drastic drop after such a short trip! I've...
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    Smoking Battery Terminal

    My lawn tractor has been in storage all winter and I decided to start it up yesterday for the first time in about 3 months. The one year old refurbished high power battery was completely disconnected while it was in storage so it wouldn't drain. It was in about 45F degrees in sunshine when I...
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    XJ Tires

    The tires on my XJ have enough tread on them to last awhile longer, but they have cracks around the wheel and two of them have persistent air leaks (one is a patched flat). I am starting my tire research and there are couple things I'd like to know about. (1) - Right now, I have 225 all...
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    What are the signs of a bad head gasket/cracked block?

    Hi everyone. I have a 1988 XJ with an automatic transmission, inline 6-cylinder 4.0 engine - both are the originals. What exactly are the signs of a blown head gasket/head gasket that is on the verge of going bad? Plus, how can you tell the difference between a blown head gasket and a...
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    Street Jeeps

    Does anyone here have a street jeep that is customized and doesn't go off-roading?
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    H4 Headlight Conversion Problems

    I was installing a set of unsealed beams and StreetGlow H4 90w/100w bulbs this afternoon and have had nothing but problems with it. (NOTE-I purchased them used from a friend and he said the bulbs are fine). I've replaced the sealed beam headlights in my 88 XJ many times before, but the unsealed...
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    PA XJ saying "hey"

    Here's a big *Jeep Wave* to everyone out there! I'm from PA and have a 1988 Jeep Cherokee. I'm looking to make some online Jeep friends/contacts and thought this would be a good place to start!
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    Rear Brake Noise

    Hi everyone. I'm a new member and need some help. I have a 1988 Jeep Cherokee. Last night the rear passenger's wheel was making a rubbing / grinding noise. I first heard it while I was driving through the mall parking lot...so I wasn't going more than 5MPH. It happened while I applied...
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