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I have gone through 2 OEM fog light switches on my 97 XJ. It appears that Chrysler now has a $150 + fix. The upgrade includes a new switch with a second relay added into the wiring. My thought is that I could duplicate this upgrade by adding in a second relay before the dash switch. I purchased...

97 XJ 4.0LTR. w/ 166 K Miles 2 years ago at 130K miles the OEM radiator went. I decided that it would be wise to also replace the OEM water pump. I found a Bosch at Pep Boys with the exact casting numbers etc as the OEM. Happy camper I thought that would be the last water pump I would need for...

97 4.0 LTR 161K miles At 145 K miles I installed a new radiator. I also decided it was best to replace the original water pump and thermostat. The water pump is a Bosch branded pump which had the identical casting numbers etc. as the OEM it replaced. Today, with no prior signs of leaking the...

My wife was driving our 97 XJ today (154K miles) . When she got home she told me it was leaking coolant . When I checked it out it appears that the coolant discharged from the overflow port on the recovery bottle. Here is the strange part. The coolant level is still at the full mark, where...

My 97 4.0 LTR. w /150 K miles has developed a slight main seal leak. In 06 I replaced the oil filter adapter O rings and the rubber ends on the trans lines. There is no evidence of a leak from the valve cover. The main seal has always been wet but no actual drops. The only thing that has...

Need auxiliary fan blade or blade /motor /shroud for a 1997 XJ . Must have no cracks or chips. I think 1997 -2001 are the same. Please e-mail: [email protected]

This weekend I replaced my radiator, water pump, thermostat and serpentine belt. The new belt is a Good Year Gator Back. I adjusted the belt to 160 and rechecked after driving a couple of hours. The tension is now at 140. I have always had a slight vibration when the AC clutch engaged, But now...

I try buying US made products whenever possible. I will even pay more for them. Gave up years ago on clothes. The once strong US textile industry is virtually non existent. Today here in Atlanta they closed a Ford plant that made Taurus/Sable. The GM plant that makes GM mini vans is also...

I am replacing my 150K original radiator and decided to replace the original water pump also. I purchased a Bosch but decided if the original had lasted 10 years and 150 K miles I should pay the difference for OEM quality. I Found out some very interesting things about who actually makes...

My Jeep is a 1997 4X4 Country with the factory UP Country package. I used some metric wrenches to gauge the size of the front sway bar. The best fit seems to be 27 mm. The only problem is that the Jeep dealer says it has to be either 25mm or 28mm. I am afraid 28mm will be too loose, but the...

I have a persistent noise in the front of my 97 XJ 4X4 with 145K miles. The sound is not metallic but an intermittent, rubber like squeak. The noise sometimes occurs over bumps but not all the time. Sometimes it occurs pulling up a steep driveway other times it does not. The strange thing is...

I love this forum ! I am an avid reader of the OEM tech discussion. Rarely do I post unless it is a question. I do not come close to even being a shade tree mechanic. However, with the help of the search feature I can generally find the answer to my problem. The forum has saved me hundreds of...

On my last rear diff fluid change I used dino oil and the Mopar additive for posi. I am about to change again and have heard some good things on the forum about synthetic. Do I still need the additive ?And any brand recommendations ? Thanks, Jeff

I have a 97 Xj with automatic . I have no back-up lights. Unless I am missing it there is no fuse listed in the owners manual specific to back-up lights. I searched the forum past posts and realize I may have a NSS issue, but would like to eliminate the fuse question before tackling that...

I have a 97 XJ 4.0. It has the very typical leak at the base of the oil filter mount. I read through previous posts and decided I could handle the repair at my next oil change. I purchased a socket with the correct torx and removed it from the socket. I than used a wrench on the torx bit with...

My 97 Country has developed a problem with the driver's side power seat. One of the three motors internal gears is either jammed or broken. Per a local Jeep dealer the only way to repair it is to buy the entire base assembly with the motors at $1000. There has to be a more economical repair...

The three clamps that go around the rear leaf springs are loose on my 97 4X4 . They rattle and clang over any slight road unevenness. It is really annoying. I do not see any way to tighten or slide them to a position where they will not be loose. Any suggestions? Jeff Atlanta GA

97 XJ 4X4. Rear springs clatter over slightest bumps. It appears to be coming from the clamps around the springs. Are they supposed to have any type of rubber bushings or can they just be tightened? Thanks, Jeff

97 XJ with 120K miles. Complete new tuneup and sea foam through manifold. Also have run several different injector cleaners through gas. Still have a very slight rough idle at 750 rpm. Also engine knock/ping under load. Is the factory TSB flashing the computer for knock sensor setting the only...