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If you're in CA, you can get it to pass "even if you don't pass." If you don't pass, immediately start tracking how much money you're paying in repair work to get it to pass. There's a maximum amount that you need to pay where you no longer need to pay any more and the CA DMV will "exempt"...

Thanks for the message. The Jeep isn't lifted. It is completely stock. I know because I was with my dad when he bought it and I've taken care of it since then.

I don't have many quality ones, but here you go ...

It is all-time four-wheel drive -- the hubs cannot be unlocked. (It gets between 9mpg and 10mpg.) Can you elaborate about the possibility of the rear shaft pulling out? The transmission is a TH400 Quadra-Trac and the transfer case is a Borg-Warner 13-05-107-903.

My 1979 Jeep Cherokee needed a U-joint replaced on the front driveshaft (propeller shaft). I removed the shaft and ordered a new one after getting its specs. I went on some forums to determine other people's experiences regarding driving without the front driveshaft. Everyone wrote that they...

Thanks for the story about your experience with a shop that worked on your vehicle and the advice about contacting the Federal Exchange Commission. But is the Federal Exchange Commission involved involved in automotive repair disputes? I followed through on my plan. I changed the fluid in...

No insult taken. And you're correct -- I should take the Jeep to another shop and have the original shop pay for it. What a hassle it would be, but that might be the solution. Meanwhile, I attached a breather cap to the end of the fuel line hose. As expected, the transfer case fluid still...

Thanks for your response. In return ... I cannot see or smell ATF in the leaking fluid. But as you know, the T/C fluid is darker and stronger smelling than ATF fluid. So that makes it harder to see or smell ATF in the leaking fluid. What I am going to do is attach a metal container to the...

I have done a lot of research since my last posting on March 7th. That includes perusing Jeep-related forums, perusing Borg Warner transfer case-related forums, speaking with employees at Jeep/Chrysler/Chevrolet/Dodge dealerships, speaking with employees at parts stores, and speaking with...

I spoke to a person at a local auto repair shop that specializes in drive trains who seems very knowledgeable about transmissions systems, especially ones with transfer cases. The things that he mentioned might be the reason(s) for transfer case fluid to be leaking out of the vent tube were the...

Thanks for the responses and the images. I now understand what you mean by a dash mounted switch. I had forgotten about it until you mentioned it. I haven't determined the two lines that feed to the emergency drive switch located in the glove box/compartment. Hopefully I will determine it...

If there is a dash mounted switch, I am not aware of it. Questions about it -- 1) Is there a standard location for it? 2) What is its purpose? 3) Would a dash mounted switch relate to the issue in my original post -- Why is transfer case fluid leaking out of a tube connected to the transfer...

Thanks for the response. Some responses and questions -- 1) Well, one of the vent tubes definitely has transfer case fluid coming out of it. It is visibly leaking and it's not transmission fluid because, as you know, the difference of the smells of transmission and transfer case fluids is...

I have a 4-door, 1979 Jeep Cherokee. It has a 360 engine, an automatic TH400 transmission with a Quadra-Trac transfer case. It is one of those all-time 4-wheel drive vehicles. I had a transmission shop work on it fixing leaks on both the transmission and the transfer case. They replaced the...

Thank you for the response and the information. I'm off to some junk yards ... Craig

Good Day, According to a mechanic, I have a Perfect Circle Series J (or 'J Series') cruise control system on my 1979 Jeep Cherokee. The rubber vacuum bellows/diaphragm that activates the system needs to replaced. Or the entire cruise control should be replaced. I would like to know what...

I'd like to continue this thread, but I need to move on in order to take care of both this issue and other issues. I've enjoyed conversing with you and I appreciate your information and feedback. Best of luck.

Using NADA, the specs to use to find my Jeep are (1) 4x4 4-door "Station Wagon Chief", and (2) Full Size Chrysler 360 V8 Engine. (I believe that it is a chief because is has the Indian chief head logos on the front quarter panels. However, the (original) pinstripes read "Cherokee" without...

I understand. I think that it's worth $20,000. What's your counteroffer? Of course, if it's not in the ballpark (within a few thousand dollars), then you don't need to bother. Regarding "Those Jeeps are a dime a dozen around here...", can you give me the names and contact information for...

It makes common sense to enter any endeavor after previously gathering information about the endeavor. With that in mind, I am asking $20,000 for the Cherokee.