98NWCherokee
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Portland, OR
I've got a slow crank condition that's been developing over the last few weeks. I know it's not the infamous fuel pump check valve because it always starts on the 1st try and it's the speed of the crank that is causing an issue. Today it finally gave me a scare and almost wouldn't start. The battery tests good so I did a volt drop on the starter and it's showing as bad. I've got 159k on it and since it's a 2wd model I believe it's been a short trip, in-town princess since I bought it at 133k. Is this a normal service life for a starter? Also, I recently recplaced the OFA seals which stopped a leak, but the starter is oily. Any chance I can clean the connections and be ok, or should I just stop being cheap and replace the unit?
Jeep has received all new brakes, new wheel cylinders, new distributor, new idler pulley, new belt and 4 new shocks in the last month so I'm running out of money. Is 160k a normal point for things to start falling apart all at once? I need this XJ to last at least another year.
Thank you
Jeep has received all new brakes, new wheel cylinders, new distributor, new idler pulley, new belt and 4 new shocks in the last month so I'm running out of money. Is 160k a normal point for things to start falling apart all at once? I need this XJ to last at least another year.
Thank you