Recent content by blakelock

another possibility is the flex-plate (i think it's called). i previously had the typical rod rattle but it was getting much worse. the increasing noise turned out to be loose bolts on the automatic tranny flex plate. i removed the sheet metal dust cover (pain to squeeze it in and out) then...

howdy, i had a similar rattling noise that turned out to be the transfer case! it was my first 4wd vehicle and i didn't know that i needed to check the transfer case oil. it was bone dry and the gears got completely chewed up. the noise started as a bit of squeaking then became rattling. i...

I think it's great and am completely satisfied so far. My replacement is fine so far (~2000 miles) but I don't know how long the stockers last. Considering how common the cracks are, I'm guessing not very long. I'm was getting exactly the same milage (14-16mpg) for 2 tanks then it...

Re: Summary As I said in my previous post, I noticed improved performance after the manifold replacement but this was probably due to cleaning the buildup in the intake manifold (it was a nasty mess in there). Also, Iv'e been monitoring my gas mileage and have seen no improvement. :( It...

The replacement header bolted directly on to the factory exhaust pipe. There was a very noticable noise DECREASE after header replacement since my previous manifold was practically broken in half! blakelock

I can definitely feel stronger and smoother acceleration. I don't know how much of this improvement is due to the header or the fact that I cleaned out a bunch of oily gunk out of the intake manifold, the intake ports on the head and the throttle body. I also replaced the injector o-rings...

Hey there, Just a quick note or 2 on my install experiences. The new unit went on easily enough but I had to use a wrench on 2 of the underside bolts holding the header on the head (specifically, the 2 lower middle bolts). It wasn't that big of a deal but it meant I couldn't use a torque...

a little off-topic but I guess I started it Since you ask... I've owned the cherokee for ~4 years. It originally had a ticking/knocking that I was afraid might be rod/main bearings. I got the seller to knock $1500 off the price and I took a chance. It was fine for ~3 years (regular oil...

I bought it!!! I bought the manifold that looks like a Banks imitation from automotive parts network and installed it yesterday. I am very pleased. the manifold arrived about a week after I ordered it. It included the gaskets for the head and the donut gasket and the pair of nuts and bolts...

thanks for all the input. I found something strange yesterday when I took apart the taillight. There are 4 holes on the back of the taillight assembly. From the bottom, they are: reverse light, hazard/blinker, EMPTY HOLE, then the top position is a 2 filament bulb for taillights and brake...

thanks for the suggestion heeperman. Should I put the silicone grease between the light bulb fixture and the taillight housing or actually between the metal portion of the bulb itself and the fixture that the bulb plugs into.

Howdy, I've replaced one of my taillight bulbs in my '95 Cherokee 3 times in the last year. The bulbs go into a small receptable which pops into the larger taillight housing. Then you give the recepticle a 1/4 turn and the new bulb is installed. I did notice that the plastic housing where...