I just purchased a well-preserved 1990 Wagoneer Limited 4.0 auto, complelty stock with 206K on the clock. I can see that the engine has been maintained well. There are actually no leaks anywhere on this XJ! The engine runs well and the vehicle drives great. My concern is the length of starter cranking time needed to start the engine, cold or warm. It seems somewhat excessive. The battery seems fine and the starter cranks at a good speed. It requires a few seconds of cranking. I previously owned a 1990 Laredo and cranking time was easily half, or less what this Jeep requires.
The plug wires look to be new. I replaced the cap and rotor. The spark plugs appear to be newer. I have not yet checked timing and have not cleaned the throttle body.
Any thoughts?
BTW- Yesterday the transmission would not shift past 1st gear. I followed Cruizer54's steps 1, 2 and 10 and viola!, problem solved! Thank you.
The plug wires look to be new. I replaced the cap and rotor. The spark plugs appear to be newer. I have not yet checked timing and have not cleaned the throttle body.
Any thoughts?
BTW- Yesterday the transmission would not shift past 1st gear. I followed Cruizer54's steps 1, 2 and 10 and viola!, problem solved! Thank you.