Recent content by MJM_Tex

I have a 97 XJ Sport with a large hole in the exhaust manifold at the merge. 140,000 miles on the original stuff. While I'm replacing the manifold what other things should I replace while it is apart? Thanks

Yep, I will add heater hoses to my list. Thanks

Thanks for the info. Who designed a vehicle where you have to remove the grill and a light just to drain the radiator?

Yeah, I would rather have an all metal radiator too. Is the idler bearing the same as a belt tensioner? Thanks

Thanks for the info. I know the tranny and a/c are probably going to complicate things and will make sure I have the right disconnect tools.

It's a 97 Cherokee sport with 4.0L and auto tranny. 126,000 miles on it and runs fine other than the leak.* From what I can see it currently has all original parts still on it. Since I'm going to be taking things apart I might as well replace other items before they fail out on the road...

Where is the petcock on this thing and how do you get to it? Looks like everything is blocked off by the skid plate. Any tips? Thanks

It is a 97 4.0L with auto trans. The coolant looked good when I bought it, and I have put 20,000+ miles on it with no problems (now 120,000+ total). My oil, trans fluid, and PS fluid look decent and I don't have abnormal amounts of usage of them. I will flush it out this weekend and run...

I'm going to flush and use new coolant and distiller water (vehicle is new to me). Runs fine, oil and tranny fluid seem fine. PS fluid is ok too. Just wondering how radiator coolant can get so crappy. Thanks