G'day all from Aus!
I've been a member since late last year but haven't really gotten around to posting anything up until now. Just wanted to start by saying what a great forum you've got here - dedicated to what recently became my first car!
Anyhows its not all sunshine and daisies unfortunately, my 1996 Cherokee Sport 4.0L Petrol (converted to dual-fuel) is having some issues. Mostly minor and ill get to them if and when i solve this more pressing issue.
I've had the car for over a year now and basically in 2wd the car runs beautifully. Its done about 195000kms (~120000miles i believe) and is probably third hand. The owner once prior to the one i bought it off had it as a company car (Dewalt actually) and I'm pretty sure its seen little if any off road use.
Now what I've noticed as iv become more keen to take my baby off road is that when shifted to 4wd (Low, high, full and part time) I noticed groans that seemingly come from my rear differential and when i put it into a tight corner at slow speed i get awful groans from the front diff also. During the corner the car also rolls about the front axle and the wheel turns by itself slightly from side to side. I think this reads worse than it is but you can imagine that its not a situation I'm particularly fond of!
Also it is very reluctant to disengage 4wd, the light stays on and it can take ages for it to finally feel like its back in 2wd. My technical know how is limited at best but it feels to me that the diff isnt functioning properly at the front, like the two front wheels are trying to turn the same speed while turning...
I can only hope that I've explained it concisely and accurately and that someone out there knows what im dealing with.
Also i've read of somewhat similar situations attributed to transfer case linkage adjustment, is this perhaps all im dealing with? I plan on taking it to a jeep specialist but thought I'd ask about first!
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Alex.
I've been a member since late last year but haven't really gotten around to posting anything up until now. Just wanted to start by saying what a great forum you've got here - dedicated to what recently became my first car!
Anyhows its not all sunshine and daisies unfortunately, my 1996 Cherokee Sport 4.0L Petrol (converted to dual-fuel) is having some issues. Mostly minor and ill get to them if and when i solve this more pressing issue.
I've had the car for over a year now and basically in 2wd the car runs beautifully. Its done about 195000kms (~120000miles i believe) and is probably third hand. The owner once prior to the one i bought it off had it as a company car (Dewalt actually) and I'm pretty sure its seen little if any off road use.
Now what I've noticed as iv become more keen to take my baby off road is that when shifted to 4wd (Low, high, full and part time) I noticed groans that seemingly come from my rear differential and when i put it into a tight corner at slow speed i get awful groans from the front diff also. During the corner the car also rolls about the front axle and the wheel turns by itself slightly from side to side. I think this reads worse than it is but you can imagine that its not a situation I'm particularly fond of!
Also it is very reluctant to disengage 4wd, the light stays on and it can take ages for it to finally feel like its back in 2wd. My technical know how is limited at best but it feels to me that the diff isnt functioning properly at the front, like the two front wheels are trying to turn the same speed while turning...
I can only hope that I've explained it concisely and accurately and that someone out there knows what im dealing with.
Also i've read of somewhat similar situations attributed to transfer case linkage adjustment, is this perhaps all im dealing with? I plan on taking it to a jeep specialist but thought I'd ask about first!
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Alex.