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UPDATE Well, just replaced the vent hose for a second time. The hose dropped and the u-joint rubbed against the heat shield and hose. This time I tie-wrapped the hose to the upper and lower control arms leaving slack. My previous method apparently didn't work (tied to about six different...

FWIW - just started following this thread. I have the exact same work bench complete with the 4ft shop light. I mounted a 6-outlet strip in the right vertical to make sure I had enough power sources. I have a 2001 XJ and an LS motor would be a great swap.

I'm temped to just replace the clutch and bearing. I found the kit on RockAuto for about $140. In researching this it appears that a good set of snap ring pliers is a must. Small nut on clutch and remove retaining ring for the hub. New bearing already installed in hub. New compressor $200...

Changed the plugs. Have seen an improvement in fuel mileage. Going to change plugs in the BMW also. Apparently Iridiums aren't all they're cracked up to be.

2001 Cherokee Sport 4.0 w/ AT 160,000 mi The bearing in my compressor has been squealing in cold weather for years. It has finally gotten bad along with the A/C clutch giving up. I can get a reman'ed compressor for $200 locally. In reading some part descriptions for new compressors it says...

Ah, didn't realize the plug change interval. Seems kind of low. I would expect at least 50k. My BMW has 100k intervals (I used NGK Iridiums so they should last). Not gonna put Iridiums in the Jeep though. New air filter. Thanks.

Coolant temp runs hotter with the new sensor. Ambient temps around here went from 52 F to 5 F in a few days. Just filled up and got about 14mpg which is better but still not that great.

Bought a CTS and I'll install it tomorrow and reset the the PCM. Thanks for the info. I'll repost when I have some credible results.

Yes, NTK sensors. Not certain what you mean by resetting the ECM. I have an OBDII monitor that also resets codes (although no codes ever showed up for this). Could I reset it by disconnecting the battery? Coolant is usually around 195-200*. I redid the cooling system several years ago and...

Searched and found discussions on cracked exhaust manifolds. 2001 Cherokee Sport, 4.0 with auto trans and 150,000 miles. Fuel mileage sucks (around 12mpg combined). Runs great, no codes, operating coolant temp fine. Poured Seafoam in TB to generate smoke to detect manifold leak. Didn't see any...

I drilled mine out. Used a 1/2" bolt and found a steel bushing with 1/2" I.D. and 5/8" O.D. I think it's because a 1/2" was the biggest bit I had. Drills made of kryptonite or something harder (!). Drill a small pilot hole then step up in size. Don't try to drill a 1/2" or 5/8" hole on the...

I have the same tires. I use 33 psi and will bump it up to 35 psi for a long trip. My 2001 Cherokee is one of the only vehicles I've owned which has even tire wear and they last as long as the manufacturer states.

I've checked the rear hatch wiring harness, rear wiper switch, and motor. I have isolated the issue as the pulse module attached to the rear wiper motor. I cannot find a replacement part on-line. Some of the GM modules look similar. I have the board out of the housing but I cannot disconnect...

Yup, planned on it. One is already leaking.

I have the Chrysler 8-1/4 rear axle. I have rear disks/hubs to put on and figured if there was something I could do it would happen when I pull the axles for the swap. I have an NP231, not a 232. duh...

Great! Thank you very much.

Replaced shocks all around. Other than a Crown Vic, the (newer) XJ's have the worst upper mounts of anything. That's a long story so here's the issue. with my wheels on and torqued I can grab the top of the tire and get a little movement and it sounds like the hub is hitting something. There's...

Update: The DE Heat shield worked perfectly and is the same size as the OEM part.

How about exhaust header wrap? Material in the OEM heat shield looks the same. Update: Found this - "Design Engineering Heat Shield" $14.99 @ local auto parts store 3' length, 3/4" I.D.

No experience with a Jeep manifold. But we had a loose exhaust manifold bolt on a racecar and we could hear it and it definitely affected performance. Technically, it could be a cracked or leaking manifold. Don't know what would cause it to crack though. For intake manifolds we used to spray...