pbiancardi
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- Dyer, IN
Need help with a few questions that I have not found definitive answers to in my research:
2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited
1. Previous owner had the cracked head issue, was replaced with PowerTorque Cylinder Head Part # 2A34 (I have receipts plus know the mechanic personally so I know for a fact this was done). Is my 0331 issue now "solved"?
2. My Jeep leans a little to the left (about 1"), I have measured from ground to body, ground to bumpers, ground to frame all with similar 1" difference. Jeep already had a lift on it when I purchased. I have read that this is a common issue that could be caused by the torque of the engine wearing out the left spring faster than the right and that it is more pronounced with a lift installed. What I haven't read is do I need to worry about this? I am using the Jeep as a winter DD, no off road. Should I take somewhere to look at immediately or is it ok to wait?
3. My Jeep (I believe) has stock remote start but it only works within about 5' of the Jeep, do I need new fob or new battery?
4. I have heard that every exhaust manifold breaks and that if it hasnt been repaired I should assume its broken? I asked my mechanic about it (can't expect mechanic to know in's and out's of every make and model) and he told me he did a smoke test and confirms no exhaust leaks, does this make sense and can I check the manifold off of my list of things to worry about or will the smoke test not reveal the problem? To me the Jeep sounds a little loud but I have never driven the 4.0 before so I have no frame of reference.
Thanks in advance for any advice / answers.
2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited
1. Previous owner had the cracked head issue, was replaced with PowerTorque Cylinder Head Part # 2A34 (I have receipts plus know the mechanic personally so I know for a fact this was done). Is my 0331 issue now "solved"?
2. My Jeep leans a little to the left (about 1"), I have measured from ground to body, ground to bumpers, ground to frame all with similar 1" difference. Jeep already had a lift on it when I purchased. I have read that this is a common issue that could be caused by the torque of the engine wearing out the left spring faster than the right and that it is more pronounced with a lift installed. What I haven't read is do I need to worry about this? I am using the Jeep as a winter DD, no off road. Should I take somewhere to look at immediately or is it ok to wait?
3. My Jeep (I believe) has stock remote start but it only works within about 5' of the Jeep, do I need new fob or new battery?
4. I have heard that every exhaust manifold breaks and that if it hasnt been repaired I should assume its broken? I asked my mechanic about it (can't expect mechanic to know in's and out's of every make and model) and he told me he did a smoke test and confirms no exhaust leaks, does this make sense and can I check the manifold off of my list of things to worry about or will the smoke test not reveal the problem? To me the Jeep sounds a little loud but I have never driven the 4.0 before so I have no frame of reference.
Thanks in advance for any advice / answers.