bghurc
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Baltimore, md
So I got a free xj from my mother in-law, thing is, it's been sitting in the driveway for almost 3 years. it's a 96 4.0 with 195k miles. I did a once-over on the chassis - which is in great condition - but the engine is a mess.
Before starting, I: installed a new battery, cleaned the wires, checked all spark plugs, changed the oil, and used HEET in the gas tank, then added Sea Foam to the oil.
My issue:
Once I got it started, I couldn't keep it running (bad gas probably), and it's squeeling like a raped pig. I figure trying to burn the rest of the tank then putting in some high-octane will help it run a little better...but the squeeling is an issue.
I sprayed some wd-40 on the pully's and belt tensioner and that seemed to help a little. The sound seems to be comming from the air conditioner-tensioner area on the left hand side of the engine. Everything is moving freely, but it still sounds like hell...any ideas?
Anyone in the Baltimore Metro area that wants to swing by and give me an opinion...feel free, beer will be used as payment of course
Before starting, I: installed a new battery, cleaned the wires, checked all spark plugs, changed the oil, and used HEET in the gas tank, then added Sea Foam to the oil.
My issue:
Once I got it started, I couldn't keep it running (bad gas probably), and it's squeeling like a raped pig. I figure trying to burn the rest of the tank then putting in some high-octane will help it run a little better...but the squeeling is an issue.
I sprayed some wd-40 on the pully's and belt tensioner and that seemed to help a little. The sound seems to be comming from the air conditioner-tensioner area on the left hand side of the engine. Everything is moving freely, but it still sounds like hell...any ideas?
Anyone in the Baltimore Metro area that wants to swing by and give me an opinion...feel free, beer will be used as payment of course