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What size serpentine belt do I need I'd I want to bypass the A/C compressor on a 1996 ZJ 5.2L? Thanks in advance!

I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic (4.0L RWD automatic) The AC compressor started making a lot of noise recently. Makes more noise when AC is OFF, but still makes quite bearing noise when the entire compressor turns and AC is ON. I'm worried that the compressor will seize before I have an...

I need torque specs for a few bolts: Pitman arm nut, and 3x steering gearbox bolts (the ones that hold the gearbox to the frame.) Thanks!

2000 Cherokee Classic RWD 4.0L My registration has just expired because I cannot get my Jeep to pass emissions. No codes or check engine light coming up, Jeep runs absolutely fine, gets great gas mileage, etc.. Can't pass emissions because the ECU reports not ready for testing. The three...

2000 Cherokee classic 4.0L RWD I just replaced my lower control arm bushings, sway bar bushings, front shocks, and many of the joints in the tie rod / drag link / pitman arm / etc. I was unable to get the upper control arm bushings replaced this weekend as I needed the car drivable by today, so...

My 2000 XJ has pre-cats built onto the stock exhaust manifold... Is it even legal to put a header on this vehicle?

Just as the title says, my XJ runs funny for a short period of time after being restarted when the engine is hot. I live in AZ. The car does not over heat when its in operation, not even when in stop-and-go rush hour traffic or when stationary and idling. The temperature sits dead center of the...

I have a 2000 Cherokee classic 2WD and I I don't know what size sway bar bushings I need... please help. Thanks!

I am confused... My Cherokee owners manual says that my 4.0L with auto takes Dexron / Mercon II ATF. Then, the very next paragraph says use only ATF 3+ fluid to prevent damage to seals and internals. So which one is it? To further confuse me, I asked a guy who claimed to be a technician at a...

Is there a way of disabling the key-chip recognition system on a 2000 XJ? I broke off the key in the ignition today, and upon removing it and having a copy made I discovered that it was a chipped key and the copy I had made wouldn't start the car. Long story short, I could care less about this...

1) My feet vent setting and my mix-door don't seem to be working properly. With heat of full blast, sometimes I get blasts of chilly air, and the feet vent doesn't seem to be fully engaging, as about 50% of the air blows out the defrost vents up top. 2) Idle speed slowly oscillates up and down...

Yesterday the Check Engine light came on while I was on my way out of town. So today, I use an OBD2 scanner and reveal the code for "Cylinder1 misfire" I thought that was odd, so I cleared it, but it just popped right back up. Funny thing is, the car has developed a vibration at idle, yet the...

I think my oil pump is failing. A little background on the issue: several months ago, my Cherokee 4.0L started making a noise. It sounds like a combination of a bad bearing and a mechanical problem. Using a stethoscope, I believed the water pump bearing was bad, as that is where the waterpump...

Ok, here's the deal. I got my 2WD jeep stuck in some soft sand the day after a rainstorm in the desert. I stopped under a tree to get some water from the back. When I put it in reverse, the tires spun and dug themselves into a hole. I put it in D hoping maybe going the other direction would...

I am in the process of replacing the water pump. New water pump came with a typical fiber/paper gasket. Do you guys also use RTV in addition to the gasket? I always have in the past I've always used Permatex blue in addition to the gasket for water pumps and thermostat housing, but recently I've...

As the title says. I live in Phoenix AZ, its hot here. In my 300ZX I typically run less, like 15% antifreeze/85% water. Is 33/66 OK for the XJ? I notice mine typically runs right at 210* according to the gauge, whereas my Z usually runs around 190*. I realize the system is pressurized so the...

It says I don't have the appropriate privileges to post in the Jeep Pictures forum and a few others. I can't find anything obvious telling me why not... must I be a donating member or something? Please help! Thanks!

So my Jeep doesn't like going in a straight line. I've owned 2 XJs in the past so I know they are a bit touchy, but this one seems to require far more effort than the previous ones. I literally feel like I may get pulled over on suspicion of DUI! OK, so my previous two XJs were both early 90s...

Well I've owned this 2000 Cherokee Classic now for about 2 months. I have a receipt from the PO which shows that the serpentine belt had been replaced about a month before I purchased the vehicle. The belt does appear to be new, do damage, cracking or glazing. Problem is that occasionally on...