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Great information. ABS is definitely out. I am not completely set on a 2000/2001. I will look at 97-99's as well. Thanks everyone. Keep it coming if there are other things to look/look out for. Geoff

I have owned a 1990 4.0 Auto for seven years. I am now in the market to upgrade and I am thinking about a 2000-2001. What features should I insist on the Jeep having before I buy it? I am looking for things like, "Make sure it has a factory tow package because that means it will come with an...

Thanks for the suggestions. I took it to Autozone looking for a torch and the associate put it in a vise and broke it loose for me. Next problem... I started this entire process because my car overheated a week ago Monday. It was acting as if the thermostat wasn't opening unless it had some...

By the way... The pump and metal tube have been removed from the vehicle. Geoff

Last step before installation... I cannot get the metal tube that is threaded into the water pump to twist out. Do you have any ideas? I have tried channel locks and cannot get the sucker to break loose. Geoff

Where is this bolt that goes into the block on the power steering pump? I know I only have one more bolt to take out, because the power steering pump is loose. Thanks Geoff

Got the mechanical fan off and I am now working on the power steering pump. Whoever the genius was that replace the water pump last turned the bolt of the hose clamp so it cannot be loosened unless the power steering pump comes all the way out. I have all of the "attachment bolts" (as defined...

Well it sounds like my problem may be solved if I don't need to take off the fan. I was following my Chilson (or Haynes) manual and removing the fan was the first step. Should I just skip that step and move on to the next one? Is removing the fan just meant to give you more room to work? I...

Flathead screwdriver. What a fing brilliant idea (that I haven't tried). I think this idea will restore my confidence. I have replaced my rear main seal and everything else that has ever broken on my heep, so I should be able to tackle this, once those damn bolts are off. I tell you guys...

Thanks for describing the process for me Rich. Unfortunately I can even get to the point where your description starts. I cannot remove the bolts that hold the fan to the pull. Every time I crank on one of them, the pulley turns prior to the bolts breaking. I would love to get some advice...

I have tried for long enough on this water pump I have been working on without luck. Can anyone recommend a shop in Fort Collins, CO to me to get it put on? Better yet, is there anyone out there that would do it for me at my house for a fee? If so, what is that fee? Thanks for the help...

And if you don't have a pry bar?? How much would a shop charge for this job? I am running low on patience. Thanks Geoff

You are right Eagle. 1990 4.0 is the vehicle in question. I just spent the last half hour trying to loosen the fan/clutch assembly and did nothing but turn the pulley in place. First, I doubt that I should be able to do this without the bolts breaking loose first, so do I have a problem with...

Thanks. I will go with the Quadretec model. Geoff

Much better deal. Has anyone ever used a standard bottle from Autozone or the like?

I am replacing my water pump this weekend and I want to also replace my overflow. What aftermarket overflows are you guys using and what do you think about them? Thanks Geoff

I had to cut the lower track bar bolt off, drill a hole in it, and then use an EZ out to finally pull that sucker out. It was a process. Geoff

I understand that 170,000 is not that old for a 4.0 but I want the confidence that everything is in order. It is starting to show signs of its age, and I really don't want to put a ton of money into a motor that has 170,000 miles on it when I can get a new one installed. Thanks for the heads...

I am thinking about swapping the motor in my 1990 4.0 4wd daily driver. The jeep has 170,000 but I need a reliable car and would much rather put a new engine in my current vehicle than buy a new car. Has anyone in Colorado taken their rig to a shop in Colorado for an engine swap? Even better...

I haven't purchased the Auto Zone pump yet but was planning on doing so tonight. I want to replace the entire assembly. Does Bosch make the entire kit for simplicity sake? Geoff