Search results

  1. K

    Changing bolt pattern

    I just ran into some wj rims. I know the bolt pattern is 5 on 5,while the jeep is 5 on 4.5. Anyone know how hard it is to change the bolt pattern or what would be the easiest way? I am guessing it would be too hard, but want to check it out. Thanks K
  2. K

    Jeep overcooling?

    1985 XT 600 Hey, I have a 89 cherokee I6 4X4, still closed system. Recently the jeep was overheating, so I found a leak and replaced the upper radiator hose and flushed out the heater core. Now the engine (reading from inst. panel) won't even heat up to 210. It has only rarely gotten to 210...
  3. K

    89 Pressure bottle burst!

    Well after complaining about a leak in my coolant bottlke, it finally burst on me today. Now before this my engine got really hot (260, in the red) and coolant was just spewing out from the bottle. I was wondering if the leaking of the pressure bottle was the cause of this overheating (not...
  4. K

    TPS

    Cleaned the TPS and in the Haynes manual it says to have the TPS adjusted. Is this something I can do myself? I noticed when I put it on there was some variation in the rotation it could be put on so that the throttle would make more or less of a difference by pushing the TPS more or less via...
  5. K

    Closed system coolant bottle

    My 89 Cherokee Laredo 4X4 I-6, the coolant bottle has a hole in it on the passengers side that I know is supposed to be there (to the passenger side of the cap). It looks like it is threaded for some kind of screw or something and I know that I have popped the hood and seen it leak out. Should...
  6. K

    Swap newer overhead console into 89 XJ?

    I know I have seen someones write up on swapping a new overhead console into a 89 cherokee? Mainly I would like to use the compass and the newer remote door unlocks (ones that use RF, not IR). Any ideas or can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks again, Kellen
  7. K

    Whats this?

    Hey, now my 2nd "whats this thing" post. Sorry. Car is a 89 XJ 4X4 Laredo w/ auto. Basically it is a 3 prong wire connector that is coming from the under the dash in the middle. It looks somewhat like a CD changer control, but the car is an 89. It has a long (4') cable and travels up to my...
  8. K

    Replacing 89 Cherokee 4 door "swing" seats

    Has anyone ever replaced the cherokee's swing bucket seats with ones from a different jeep that actually have a back that articulates? The ones in my car just swing and I have seen them in the 2 doors that have backs that actually move independently. Also what is required to do this? Do I...
  9. K

    Fluid, Amounts and changing intervals

    Hello, Car didn't come with manual and have been hunting on internet, but to no avail. I wanted to change out the differentials, transfer case, coolant and ATF on my 89 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, I6. What is the recommended change intervals for each and the fill amounts. Also any...
  10. K

    New to Jeepz

    Going to replace clutch.... Perhaps this should have been my first post, but oh well. Got a 89 cherokee laredo, 4X4, auto. Free to me, but has to last. Has a couple of problems that have noticed wafter reading all these posts. 1- plan on redoing ccv and pcv valves this weekend. Also going...
  11. K

    Wire on 89 XJ

    Hey everyone. My 89 Cherokee Laredo, I6, 4Dr, 4X4, has a red wire that is just sitting in the engine compartment. It is located under the coolant pressure bottle on the passenger side towards the rear of the vehicle. There is also a black wire that comes out with it, that is plugged in that...
Back
Top