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2000 XJ 4.0L automatic. It has been sitting for a couple years, just got it running again. I've ran it about 4-6 times in the driveway and drove it around the block 2x yesterday. Started it up today after cleaning the IAC because of high/rough idle and it idled perfectly. I drove it up the...

I recently sold my Jetta TDI as I moved closer to work and wanted to only pay insurance on 1 car. I previously had a '89 XJ 4x4 and could get up to 25mpgs with it. A co-worker has a '96 and gets close to 25mpgs. All 3 of the XJ's I'm comparing are 5-speed rigs. My 1999 XJ is stock height with...

I recently bought an engine from an 2000 Wrangler and it came with the cats on the exhaust right off the manifold and I have another cat from an XJ. I was parting out my blown engine and a guy was telling me there was a place near St. Johns? that recycles them. Said they would probably pay...

What are the differences between the blocks on a 98 and 00 block? 1996-99......53020569.............................4883025 2000-01......53010449AA.......................5013166AB Does it have anthing to do with distributor vs distributorless ignition? In particular the mount for the cam...

So I have a good running 4.0L motor from a 98 XJ. I have an opportunity to purchase a 2000 WJ with the 4.0L that overheated and needs a new motor. I assume the 2000 is going to be distributorless (I am looking at it this weekend). what needs to be done to accomplish this feat? Can it be...

I recently upgraded from an 89 XJ to a 99 XJ. In the future I will be Stroking it as I already have a 12 weight crank and con rods, but until then I am trying to do some other mods. On my 89, the best mod I did was put the yellow top ford injector on it, so I am looking to put a set of Ford...

So I am going to be selling my 89 XJ and buying a 99 XJ. My 89 with the D30 front axle seems to be a locker (or maybe limited slip?). It is a stock, ex gov't XJ. Is that the way most D30's are in the front? Or is that a function of the NP231 package? I am curious because it is a nice...

Hey, I just saw the great diesel debate, and I owned one of those 2.1L Renault beasts. I have some pictures of the engine, rear gate that has turbo diesel on it instead of 4.0L and some of the dash with the fuel gauge which reads diesel fuel only, and has the factory boost gauge. It was...

A/C on the Jeep has been great for the 10+ years I've had it. Never a problem, but the 99 Jetta TDI needs a/c work. Anyone know of a good shop in Salem, or Portland, possibly Eugene... Don't want to take it to any joe, and want to have a second opinion before dumping $1,000+ into it. Thanks

Has anyone fit a brush gaurd for the 97-01 XJ on a 84-96 XJ? I currently have one of the older style brush gaurds on my 89 XJ and I ran across one for a new body style and was much more impressed with how it bolts on to the Jeep than the one I have. The newer style one is not going anywhere if...

Just saw the post that was closed asking about a new xj in a u pull it yard. The yard in turner has a newer xj, but it is pretty picked over. It is the first one I have seen out there. They have some older xjs that have not been picked over too bad yet either. Just thought I'd share the info.

Anybody know of a good diesel mechanic in the salem, OR area?

So I recently purchased an 86 XJ that has been sitting for about 2 years. Rebuilt the lower half of the engine and put her all back together and it runs great! But, the braking is weak. Really weak. I blead the entire system and it is still weak. The pedal is firm though. I don't want to...

Looking for info on how to prime the fuel system on my 86 XJ with the 2.1L Renault Turbo Diesel. I rebuilt the engine and put it all back together, but can't get the system primed. Can find it in the manual either. Please help.....

Ok, so I had this problem for the second time now. 1989 XJ 4.0, 5sp, 242K miles. about a year and a half ago I put a high output alternator on it. About 7 months ago I was driving down the highway and the radio started acting up, then the dash went dark and the jeep quit running. There was...

Since I just got a "new" 1986 XJ turbo diesel and there are not many of them out there, I figured it would be cool to start a thread to see where they are out there, how many miles you have, what kind of fuel milage you are getting and what the best mod is that you have done to improve the rig...

So I just purchased and picked up my new 1986 Cherokee Laredo Turbo Diesel. Looking for people who have worked on or know anything about these rigs and if there are any good places on the web for info/parts. The rig has a spun bearing on the number 4 cylinder. I can not see any galling or...