1_Sick_XJ
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- Tampa, FL.
I just bought a '98 XJ Classic 4x4 Automatic with 3.55 Chrysler 8.25 open diff and a NP231 Transfer case. It is completely stock for the next month til my goods come in.
I have a few questions or should I say issues.
OK for starters, when the vehicle sits for a while for instance over night and I start it up and go to leave for work in the morning, It is very hesitant for the first couple blocks and no matter how much pedal I give it there is still no response. Once I make it a few blocks like that it clears up. I tested the fuel pressure and it has a constant 50 psi and I just did a full tune up on it (plugs, wires, cap, rotor, sea foam). I have no check engine light on either. Any ideas?
Now problem two...
My friend has a stock '98 XJ Sport with the same differentials and gears and t case. His accelerates a lot faster than mine as if mine is being bogged down. Any Ideas?
Last Problem... I just replaced all three u-joints in the front drive shaft, the two in the rear drive shaft and I am now doing the front axle joints. I put all new bushing in the front end too. I have a nasty vibration in the front end which feels like it is in the drive train that starts right around 55+ mph. I checked the balance of the tires already and checked the hub bearings and the tie rod ends are all good.
Any ideas?
I am new to the jeep world and plan on having fun with this XJ hopefully one my stuff comes in and once I figure out this craziness.
Thanks for all your help.
I have a few questions or should I say issues.
OK for starters, when the vehicle sits for a while for instance over night and I start it up and go to leave for work in the morning, It is very hesitant for the first couple blocks and no matter how much pedal I give it there is still no response. Once I make it a few blocks like that it clears up. I tested the fuel pressure and it has a constant 50 psi and I just did a full tune up on it (plugs, wires, cap, rotor, sea foam). I have no check engine light on either. Any ideas?
Now problem two...
My friend has a stock '98 XJ Sport with the same differentials and gears and t case. His accelerates a lot faster than mine as if mine is being bogged down. Any Ideas?
Last Problem... I just replaced all three u-joints in the front drive shaft, the two in the rear drive shaft and I am now doing the front axle joints. I put all new bushing in the front end too. I have a nasty vibration in the front end which feels like it is in the drive train that starts right around 55+ mph. I checked the balance of the tires already and checked the hub bearings and the tie rod ends are all good.
Any ideas?
I am new to the jeep world and plan on having fun with this XJ hopefully one my stuff comes in and once I figure out this craziness.
Thanks for all your help.