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97 xj, 4.0, auto, D35 limited slip, 242 (police package), ~49k miles (yes, that's it). What has been happening: After driving in a straight line for more than a few minutes at speeds over 45-50 mph, I come to a stop (either at the top of an off-ramp or at a light/stop sign), then turn left...

I recently (fall) got myself a 'new' 97 Cherokee. It's a police package/service model (242, LSD, Upcountry-ish suspension, tow package, hooks, skids, ext idle, 120mph speedo-lol, etc). I paid $3000. It has/had 42k on it. Yes, a 12 year old with 42k. And I sold my 'old' 97 to a friend for $2800...

I have finally decided to modify my XJ with a lift, etc, but understand that adding recovery points is my first step. I've appropriated a nice OEM-type receiver hitch that (in theory) bolts right up to the holes in the underside of the frame, including all of the nut strips, hardware, etc...

Ok; rather than the usual my-compressor/fan-cycles-on-every-3-seconds thread, this one is a bit different. My fan/ac does not cycle. By not cycling, I mean it's on the whole time (an AC mode is selected). It blows cold, hasn't frozen up (like it used to about 3-4 years ago before I replaced the...

I noticed that I was getting some pinging under acceleration, etc, lately. Must be the "cheap" ($2.70/gal) gas. I added some "Octane 104" or something like that and the truck runs MUCH smoother, and actually seems to be getting better mileage (anything's an improvement over the 13mpg I average)...

I want to install a switch which prevents the AC/compressor/etc from kicking on when Defrost mode (or any other AC mode, for that matter) is selected. On most cars made today, there is a switch that lets you run the AC in any mode. I'd interested in the opposite. Last winter, I could hear the...

Well, I thought it was my brakes, but being brake-retarded, I had my mechanic check. He said it's not the wear-indicator squeal, and he has no idea what it is. Occurs at about 5-10 mph, and is pretty loud. Sometimes it's constant, sometimes it's intermittent; stops and starts suddenly. It...

Now that summer is here, this seems to be a common problem with XJ's, just like marginal cooling systems, rear main seals, gauges working when they feel like it, etc. Who here has had thier evaporator leak? Who had it replaced, and at what cost? If you didn't have it replaced, how often...

I've had my 97 Cherokee in the shop (many moons ago, when it was still under warranty) to have the AC checked. They gave me that "operating to spec" line, and I accepted it. This is after replacing the high pressure switch that was causing the AC to go from acceptably cool to nothing, because...

I am getting the often-mentioned/never solved TC lock/unlock clunk at 40-50 mph. Changed the TPS--Didn't fix it (runs better, however). $80. Fluid's OK. Left the battery unplugged overnight after changing the TPS. Brake lights are working normal; I even shimmed the plunger by zip-tying a...