Hello all, and this is my first post in .
I have a 1988 Cherokee Pioneer, that I am currently in the middle of rebuilding/modifing to be a decent UAV. I am having a little difficulty locating parts, or the right parts for my vehicle, concidering that there were so many wide range parts available. Need a lot of guidance as to what to be looking for. Manufacturer isnt really a biggie, since most of the parts going on here are made by multiples, I just need peticulars of what to look for, and then who will be decided by whats available. So if you would look over what I have, what I have done to start, and maybe give me a great direction to travel on this project, or what would be the smart, or best move for preping to the next step, that would be great.
The goods:
88 Cherokee Pioneer 4x4 (4) door with Rear Lift Gate
4.0L with full rebuild. 5000 miles on motor(1st rebuild)/151000 Chassis
Pace Setter Headers with Aero Muffler (Corsa Design)
Pro Comp 3" Lift with 255/70/16 Yokohama Geolander AT-S
PW 140 Amp Alternator
PW Torquemaster XS Starter
Red Top
Power Slot slotted brake rotors and new pads
Issues(no peticular order):
Chasing the short of a life time, replaced with NEW parts:
Ignition module(OEM)/coil, Starter, Alternator, Charging wire, Ground wires, ignition column/key switch. (May have solved by ordering a different pulley for the Alt. worried it might not be charging fully the battery, (3) mechanincs have had it on there systems, wtih no issues in the electrical system) Sometimes it just wont fire. You will go out, put the key in, here the buzz of the ignition and turn it, with not even a single crank. revers the roll of the key back to the off, and return, and it tries to start... I have tried several anticks, and sometimes it fires, and sometimes it don't. I have also replaced the CPS 3 times in the last year. I dont really ever here the fuel pump either.
Fuel pump observation or interesting issue:
When I do get it started after a few minutes of the ignition fun, I pull it out of the garage, walk around the back of the jeep to put some stuff away in the garage. When I look under the jeep, the fuel pump seems to pump about a pint of gasoline out of the hose headed towards the front of the vehicle. Its right on the edge of the tank where the hose clamps or connects to travel forward. It has enough pressure to stretch the hose, and leak. I had it checked out, and the lines are ok, and the clamp is ok...I am not sure how it is doing it, but it does. It doesnt do this all the time, but some times. Leads me to believe that the fuel pump/pressure regulator also may be going bad, and be giving some added simptoms to the battery, charging, electrical issue.
Braking system seems to be all on the front, and has some issues of not stopping fast enough, with brake fade. Dont really feel anything coming from the rear. thinking it might have something to do with the 4whd and vacuum pressure.
4 Wheel drive does not engage. Looking into vacuum leak, and /or possible replacment of NP231 unit with Atlas or Rebuild, not sure who to go with either on this one.
If I start it, let it idle for a few, and then rev the motor with some short bursts, after 1 - 2 revs, and I let complety off the gas, everything starts to lug, lumber, dim, fade, etc. Motor dips in idle severly, battery gauge dips to 9 v, lights dim, etc. Possible linked to the Alt. pulley or charging system not fully charging.
Steering as always been a litle wierd or floaty. Now with the lift, it tightened up, but its now binding, and at times, will float. I have been meening to replace the steering gear box, stearing pump, Tie Rod, and steering wheel. The bushings on the tie rod are cracked. I have been looking at Rustys Tie Rod conversion, or stock Tie Rod Replacement. Not sure what it takes to do the over the knuckle conversion, and if I am confusing that with the Rustys Tie Rod, etc.
Chassis Squeeking an whineing, and most of the door/window seal's have started to show significant wear.
Parts I am looking to buy within the next couple months:
Energy Suspension Master Kit #: 218105 (http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=2.18105)
Steel Braided Brake lines (Looking for good manufacturer)
AGR Super Box 2 #: 262352 (SUPERBOX2 )
AGR TCPump #: 816256 (TCPUMP )
Rustys Steering Brace: (RS-SB75-XJhttp://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/mercha...stys&Product_Code=SUPERBOX2&Category_Code=ste)
Rustys Replacment Tie Rod (RS-STRPK )/Conversion Tie Rod (RS-SC250-UV)/Over The knuckle steering conversion (RS-SC300-UV), not sure what I need...
Carter Fuel Pump (http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=CRT-P74155http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/mercha...stys&Product_Code=SUPERBOX2&Category_Code=ste)
+ anything else that is a must ot clear most of the issues I described above.
Any help from anyone here would be greatly appreciated.
I have a 1988 Cherokee Pioneer, that I am currently in the middle of rebuilding/modifing to be a decent UAV. I am having a little difficulty locating parts, or the right parts for my vehicle, concidering that there were so many wide range parts available. Need a lot of guidance as to what to be looking for. Manufacturer isnt really a biggie, since most of the parts going on here are made by multiples, I just need peticulars of what to look for, and then who will be decided by whats available. So if you would look over what I have, what I have done to start, and maybe give me a great direction to travel on this project, or what would be the smart, or best move for preping to the next step, that would be great.
The goods:
88 Cherokee Pioneer 4x4 (4) door with Rear Lift Gate
4.0L with full rebuild. 5000 miles on motor(1st rebuild)/151000 Chassis
Pace Setter Headers with Aero Muffler (Corsa Design)
Pro Comp 3" Lift with 255/70/16 Yokohama Geolander AT-S
PW 140 Amp Alternator
PW Torquemaster XS Starter
Red Top
Power Slot slotted brake rotors and new pads
Issues(no peticular order):
Chasing the short of a life time, replaced with NEW parts:
Ignition module(OEM)/coil, Starter, Alternator, Charging wire, Ground wires, ignition column/key switch. (May have solved by ordering a different pulley for the Alt. worried it might not be charging fully the battery, (3) mechanincs have had it on there systems, wtih no issues in the electrical system) Sometimes it just wont fire. You will go out, put the key in, here the buzz of the ignition and turn it, with not even a single crank. revers the roll of the key back to the off, and return, and it tries to start... I have tried several anticks, and sometimes it fires, and sometimes it don't. I have also replaced the CPS 3 times in the last year. I dont really ever here the fuel pump either.
Fuel pump observation or interesting issue:
When I do get it started after a few minutes of the ignition fun, I pull it out of the garage, walk around the back of the jeep to put some stuff away in the garage. When I look under the jeep, the fuel pump seems to pump about a pint of gasoline out of the hose headed towards the front of the vehicle. Its right on the edge of the tank where the hose clamps or connects to travel forward. It has enough pressure to stretch the hose, and leak. I had it checked out, and the lines are ok, and the clamp is ok...I am not sure how it is doing it, but it does. It doesnt do this all the time, but some times. Leads me to believe that the fuel pump/pressure regulator also may be going bad, and be giving some added simptoms to the battery, charging, electrical issue.
Braking system seems to be all on the front, and has some issues of not stopping fast enough, with brake fade. Dont really feel anything coming from the rear. thinking it might have something to do with the 4whd and vacuum pressure.
4 Wheel drive does not engage. Looking into vacuum leak, and /or possible replacment of NP231 unit with Atlas or Rebuild, not sure who to go with either on this one.
If I start it, let it idle for a few, and then rev the motor with some short bursts, after 1 - 2 revs, and I let complety off the gas, everything starts to lug, lumber, dim, fade, etc. Motor dips in idle severly, battery gauge dips to 9 v, lights dim, etc. Possible linked to the Alt. pulley or charging system not fully charging.
Steering as always been a litle wierd or floaty. Now with the lift, it tightened up, but its now binding, and at times, will float. I have been meening to replace the steering gear box, stearing pump, Tie Rod, and steering wheel. The bushings on the tie rod are cracked. I have been looking at Rustys Tie Rod conversion, or stock Tie Rod Replacement. Not sure what it takes to do the over the knuckle conversion, and if I am confusing that with the Rustys Tie Rod, etc.
Chassis Squeeking an whineing, and most of the door/window seal's have started to show significant wear.
Parts I am looking to buy within the next couple months:
Energy Suspension Master Kit #: 218105 (http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=2.18105)
Steel Braided Brake lines (Looking for good manufacturer)
AGR Super Box 2 #: 262352 (SUPERBOX2 )
AGR TCPump #: 816256 (TCPUMP )
Rustys Steering Brace: (RS-SB75-XJhttp://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/mercha...stys&Product_Code=SUPERBOX2&Category_Code=ste)
Rustys Replacment Tie Rod (RS-STRPK )/Conversion Tie Rod (RS-SC250-UV)/Over The knuckle steering conversion (RS-SC300-UV), not sure what I need...
Carter Fuel Pump (http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=CRT-P74155http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/mercha...stys&Product_Code=SUPERBOX2&Category_Code=ste)
+ anything else that is a must ot clear most of the issues I described above.
Any help from anyone here would be greatly appreciated.
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