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I have the crappy bendix abs system on my 89. The pump and master cylinder was replaced under warranty 4 years ago. Now it has started to cycle the pump very often. I just need to touch the pedal and it comes on for a few seconds. When I started it this morning it ran may be 30 seconds even...

I just changed my rear spring with new quadratec springs. What a difference. It increased height with more than two inches. The old spring looked like this: It is a wonder the bushing didnt come loose. I could pry it loose with a screwdriver Torfinn

I have just build and fitted a home made gear indicator for the AW4 transmission, into my 89 XJ. I used two 7-segment displays. One shows the gear position 1-4 and the other shows an L to indicate Lockup. I used 4 TTL circuits 3 optocoupler, 2 7-segment displays and a few other components. I...

I have some voltage fluctuations that acts like this: When driving in the dark and switching from hi to lo beam or low to hi the voltage starts to vary from 14 to 13 approximately and the lights varies accordingly. It varies with a frequency of 3-4 per second. And it lasts for a few seconds then...

I have just returned from my holiday. During this I towed my 2500 pounds camping trailer (caravan). I have stock setup 225 tires, AW4 and 4.0 and it is an 89. THe tranny has a cooler. The trip was almost 2500 km (1600 miles). No major problems at all. A minor problem is that when driving at...

I have an 89 with abs bendix brakes. What year rear axle can I use and still keep the abs system? Regards Torfinn

I need the partnumber for the breather hose that goes from the front valve cover to the air filter box. I think may be it is a complete set with vacuum lines etc, as the hose goes to the plug/socket with several other vacuum lines. The rubber ends of these hoses are in very bad condition. Are...

I am rebuilding my transfer case np242. I opened it up and found some metal shavings on the magnet. I guess it is normal. I also found that both gears (sprockets) for the chain are quite loose on their axles. I can wiggle them some. They are not exactly a tight fit. I can move the sprocket on...

My 89 XJ has totally worn factory lsd. When I rotate the rear driveshaft one wheel rotate forward and the other backward, like an open diff. So I guess my lsd is totally shot. Will it ruin the rear axle if I just leave it like it is, and dont rebuild it. Or will it contribute to a faster...

I have drained my radiator by the drain valve. Is there a drain valve in the engine block? I could not find one. It is an 89 XJ 4.0. The coolant were brown and i flushed the system and filled up with radiator cleaner, and did a second flush. Why does the coolant get so full of rust? I...

Some of the newer cars like porche use to cut out sylinder fuel injektors in order to save fuel. Has someone tried this? I am thinking you could cut 3 cylinders in downhill and light load conditions. In these fuel price times it could be worth looking into. regards Torfinn

I have gotten a howling noise from the transfer or the rear axle. I have order new parts for overhaul of the transfer. The noise is coming at around 30mph, and is constant. Not affected by drive/coast and/or turning. I cannot feel any play in the pinion. No oil leak. If it is the rear axle it...

I changed the brake shoes and drums last year. They were put exactly like the old ones. Now i come to think of it the long linings are at rear, and the short in front. Is this right? There is a picture in the haynes manual that shows this; long in the rear. I have always thought that the long...

I replaced my rear wheel bearing a few months ago due to a leaking seal. The bearing was completly full off green grease stuff. I did not add more grease. Should I have done that? The instructions that followed the bearing did not say anything about it. I have an 89 with non c-clip. I think...

I have noticed lately that I have a slight howl coming from the transfer case I think. It is a 89 4.0 with 242 transfer. I changed the oil and it is the same sound. I tried the low series and It changed to a much louder whine. The jeep has 230000 km which is about 140000miles. I drive in full...

I have a cracked exhaust manifold on my 89 XJ 4.0. I have looked for a replacement or a header. Most of the ones I have seen listed are for 91 and up. Why wont it fit? Are the bolt pattern for the manifolds different? I am aware that the 4.0 has changed during the years. regards Torfinn

I have an 89 XJ with AW4 and 4.0L. Recently I have noticed that lockup is not working. I results in higher rpms and lower mileage on highways. Where should I start looking? regards Torfinn

When was heated seats available? Is it possible to add heating elements to my 89 leather seats? Regards Torfinn

I have noticed lately that abs kicks in when breaking on dry roads. Today the check antilock light came on. I took it for a test drive later. It kicks in when breaking and turning left at the same time. I can feel the pulsation in the pedal and it is loosing breaking power. The light does not...

I have a little problem with my 89 4.0. It started after I was parked for two days in a snow storm. At first it started right up and I drove 5-6 miles. It sat for 30 min, and then would not start. I finally got it started and had it would not idle. It sputtered. I drove around for 30 minutes...