My 04 cherokee has been fine the last 13 years and I just got it from my stepdad.. Regular oil changes, tires, breaks, rotors, and reg maintenence is all we've done.. And it's still a beast
my dad had a 04 cherooke he bought it in 06 the 4.7 one and till this day it still run perfect he change it in 2019-2020 but still keep it in the garage
My wife had a whole for about 7 years. It had the 4.0l. I had to put a battery in it when we first met, and a crank sensor a few years ago. That’s it with 180,000+ miles, other than regular maintenance. I wish she never totaled it. It was her 3rd totaled jeep. It was a sad day loosing it with all the memories we made in it. I currently have a zj with the 4.0l with 275,000+ miles and still going strong. Needless to say she’s not allowed to drive it.
Sad to hear three of them had to be totaled, especially one with memories. I regret getting rid of my 1976 MGB for that reason. Glad she made it every time. “Needless to say she’s not allowed to drive it” Love that 😂 Keep that ZJ going. It’s got 400k in her.
My current WJ 4.7 Overland is still going perfectly at just under 120,000 miles. I sadly have to sell it but only because I came across an identical car with 26,000 miles. One old fella bought it new in 2003 and has just had to stop driving. Mine's great but this one drives like brand new. 9:06
The 545RFE is a very good transmission and it only came paired with the 4.7 V8. My Dad owned a 2001 WJ 4.7 that had 337k miles when we sold it. The engine had been replaced but the transmission was still the original as far as we knew. It shifted just fine, too!
My old 04 WJ has been awesome. 210K miles and has only let me down once. Love the old girl and she's been the best vehicle I've ever owned. Hands down.
When I purchased my WJ 4.7L LMT 6 years ago, there were 2 thing wrong. 1) the engine tick (as advertised) was an engine knock, big end bearing failure. 2) the blend doors were not working. So the car price of $4000 went down to $500 purchase price. In went a new reco engine. Out came the dash and HVAC. All blend doors were replaces (2 broken) and also replaced the ac condenser and heater core. The cars exterior and interior are near perfect, and it goes very well. Since then I've done more work but I love the car and I want to keep it fpr a long time so I take care of it
nice video, I have a 4.7 H.0 and have worked on both the 4.0 and 4.7ho. I like the 4.7 better, gas mileage is about the same, but the 4.7 has to have the cooling system dialed in and oil changes religiously every3k miles or it dies, but power wise, it is an awesome car. got mine for 600. and had a valve seat down, fixed it myself and has been a daily for about 3 years now, no issues at all. I changed the fuel pump, because it would pass 75 and at 75 the engine light will come on, would disconnect the battery and do another 100 miles or so and as soon as the 75 mph would it the light would come on with a code that said. lack of fuel or something, (cant remember)and so replaced the fuel pump and it has been great since. cold ac and hot seats and heater, 1 battery and about to do a mild lift and new tires. it is awesome off road. wasn't expecting it to handle major obstacles but it does just like my land cruiser for a fraction of the price. about to get a 2.7 diesel 2002 .
Viscous coupler section is wrong. WJs with Quadra Drive came with a 247 transfer case, which is gears driven. Viscous coupler is the 249 transfer case, which came in the ZJ, previous generation. Also, technicality, but there is no frame, it's a unibody.
I think there is a Mopar friction additive you are supposed to use when changing the lube in the transfer and maybe also in the final drive "pumpkins" if it is Quadradrive some I think have only one speed transfer,mine has 2 speed (has Lo range)@@davidherrilko4200
Yeah people that don't understand the engine well hate on it. Got 214K miles on my 4.7L HO. Change the oil every 3k miles with dyno or 5k with full synthetic with the filter, keep on top of the cooling system and make sure you use HOAT coolant when you flush it and it can last over 150k no problem. The 545RFE transmission is much better than the 42Rfe the 4.0s have.
Original owner of a 1999 4.7L Limited. It currently has 175K miles. Had the transmission rebuilt at 115K. Driver side window regulator replaced 10 years ago. Radiator replaced at 150K and fuel pump replaced at 160K. She’s been good other than those issues.
I’ve had 2 of these- power window regulators will fail and needs replacement. Power steering pump failure in both of my jeeps, blend door noise easy fix. Airbag light came on one. Ease of working on this is great.
Try not to ever power the window hard to the top stop or bottom stop-let off the button just before it runs out of space and keep the passengers' window buttons turned off.
I just bought a used 2002 jeep Cherokee wj 4.0 with 208k miles only had to replace the battery so far and I do notice the thermostat gets hot when I accelerate but it's still good lol.
I bought a 1999 4.7l 4 or 5 years ago for $800, I have put about $1500 in it maybe. everything works except the passenger side back window and the seatbelt lights/alarm I absolutely love my jeep, it runs good
If you take care of the 4.7 (regular oil change’s, correct coolant, fixing sensors right away if they go bad) then it will last you well into the 300k+ range with a heck of a lot more power than the 4.0. If you’re a lazy car owner though go for the 4.0 but if you’re a responsible adult 4.7 is your dream engine.
Regular 4.7 require 89 octane gas? The high comp. one with the tailpipe bugle tip requires 91 octane? All require synthetic oil and/or not over 3,000 miles before oil change? Is the factory installed radiator better on the ones with the heavy duty trailer tow package? (Has the heavy reinforcing drawbar for the hitch receiver mounted behind the flimsy rear bumper piece)
Think that engine bay is tight - try the 4.7 V8... PS: Mine had the "tick of doom", but it was the purge solenoid - there's a mounting mod, and it shuts it up. About 30 minute's work, and is pretty much just about insulating the solenoid from the body. Cheap and cheerful.
I am in the uk ,I own a 2004 grand jeep cherokee 2.7 diesel merc engine ,my gripe is the hand brake lever has a mind of its own sometimes it works other times it does not, replaced discs shoes everything freed up ,and the cable replaced ,
Everyone hates on the 4.7 meanwhile a ton of people have the 4.7 and have zero issues. Make sure your plugs are gapped properly, make sure you bleed the cooling system properly. The transmissions are also heavy duty and haven’t given me any issues. Proper maintenance on any ANY vehicle is key. I love the 4.7 and if I had my choice I’d stay with the 4.7 for that extra power needed in this beauty.
"Your window regulator may fail" Wrong. Your window regulators WILL fail. It's not the quality of the part. They are just a bad design. Figure on replacing the front regulators every 5 years or so. Replace the door panel clips when you do, or the door panel will pop out when the door is closed.
The newest WJ's when this video was made were 18yrs old. Any vehicle that old will have issues. Additionally they came with both the 4.0l and 4.7l engines.
So basically what your saying is any 20 year old vehicle will need work not just a jeep wj with 4.7 and Quadra drive mine has 217 k mikes on it just bought it in may as a daily driver. Will see how she does in snow soon
We had a 2001 4.7. Ran great until Thermostat went out at 270k. Replaced Thermostat and used wrong coolant. Ended up blowing a head gasket after burst radiator.
Your manner is right on. Your content is succinct and I feel the same way you do about D & E in the garage. I don't understand 33.3% of what you say. You're swallowing your words going too fast...maybe. You GOTTA work on this in a targeted, dedicated manner IMHO. You didn't ask my opinion, but I NEED your content. I NEED to be able to understand WTF you're saying, dude.
There’s also the driver’s door wiring harness. The wires eventually break and it tells you the door is open and interior lights won’t shut off. Plus every seal eventually leaks. I would buy another 4.7 WJ mainly because I now know how to replace almost everything and I’ve got all the tools and extra fluids laying around to do it. I’ve had many adventures in it though so that’s the price I guess.
I have learned owning a 2011 jeep grand Cherokee limited with the 5.7 hemi that jeep stands for just empty every pocket, because every time I turn around it's costing me $100 here and $200 there! Last week my alternator went out and it costed $500 for a new alternator. I love my grand and it's the most comfortable and durable vehicle I've ever owned, and even though I bought it used, I've spent thousands in repairs after only putting 30,000 miles on it and I've done all the repairs myself. I thought VW parts were expensive until I got my jeep. I love it, but it's turned into a money pit. So my advice is if you want a jeep, be prepared for frequent breakdowns and spending lots of money for repairs. JEEPS AIN'T CHEAP
That's crazy, I wonder if the newer versions aren't as reliable as like the wj's 4.0. I have a 2003 4.0 and so far only had to replace front drive shaft and the radiator lol, "only".. now I hear something else squeaking and I see a tear in my front passenger CV boot and I'm only a little more than 20K miles in.. no regurts though
For the skim issue could go to the junkyard and get lucky if you find one with the key that works you can get the ignition switch assembly and the skim module I did this once
I drive -00 gc 4.7 daily in winter time here in northern Finland. It has over 200k miles and it just keeps working. No matter if it over -30C. It will start. These new german SUVs are just crap..always on a tow truck when it gets a bit colder. My friend bought new mb two years ago and said it has been more in the repair shop than on the road.
Been driving them for 20 years. Mine have been great. I am however an experienced mechanic and don't do the stupid things that silly amateurs and hopeless mechanics do.
I’ve got a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo it runs and drives but has a bit of issues, a lot of what you touched on no turn signals, airbag light on no horn or cruise control heat takes forever to heat up rough idle shuts off when it gets to about 80 but other than that it’s gets from point a to point b very reliable despite the issues
Actually the electric fan does more than cool the radiator, it also provides extra air flow for better AC performance in stop and go and low speed driving conditions.
I have 01 jeep gc limited 4.7 and I'm havin trouble with bleeding the powetsteering pump and I think the fan is out to it will blow the lines and loose all the pump fluid and I've tried to bleed it with no success and I been working on it for bout 4 months now any help would be appreciated thank you.
Easy target! Well take Nissan Path or 4runner of same era and you will find as much horror stories. I had many transmission and electronic issues with my 04 4runner. By comparison, i have put more than 200k miles on each of my 4.7 wj.
You are perfectly right about 4.0 vs 4.7 motors. However there are other components should be taken into consideration. 4.0 came with crappy 4-speed transmission, very good Selec-Trac transfer case, and weak Dana 30 axle. 4.7 models (2002+), on other side, came with excellent 5-speed 545RFE transmission, dull AWD transfer case, and much stronger Dana 44 axle. So the ideal combination would be to get a 4.0 model, swap the axle from 4.7 model, and also take the transmission from 4.7 2002+. The axle swap is bolt-on. The only question I did not find the answer is how difficult would be to pair 545RFE with 4.0 engine. Do you know anything about that?
You can occasionally find the 4.7L equipped Grand Cherokees with the 242 selec-trac transfer case...or you can pull the 242 transfer case out of another Jeep and swap the input/output shafts and throw it in as well. The Grand Cherokee (ZJ) 1993-1998 had a 231, 242, or 249 transfer case option which was Command Trac (231), Selec-Trac (242), or Quadra-Trac (249). The Quadra-Trac transfer case had a viscous coupler in it that would fail and turn your full time 4WD into part time 4WD, still drivable, but you'd have binding and hopping in tight turns as a result of the failure...many people swapped them out for the 231 or 242 transfer case. The Grand Cherokee (WJ) 1999-2004 had the 242 or 247 transfer case option....They dropped the part time only Command Trac (231) in 1998, hardly anybody ordered them that way, most people that originally bought the Grand Cherokee bought them as a family car, vacation vehicle, winter car, so they wanted the ease of not having to mess with 4wd shift levers, it was in full time 4WD all the time, so they never had to mess with it....the 247 transfer case had a gerotor coupler rather than the viscous coupler...a bit better system, until people started putting the wrong fluid in the transfer case and it would mess with the clutch pack rendering it permanently damaged. The 247 transfer case was the base for both the Quadra-Trac and Quadra-Drive 4WD systems. The Quadra-Drive system added front and rear vari-lok differentials that could progressively lock anywhere between an open differential and fully locked....many of them were damaged as well from people using the wrong fluids in the differentials and not adding the friction modifier additives for the clutch packs. The Grand Cherokee had 2 different V8's, the 4.7L and the 4.7L HO....if you find an HO model buy it, they had heavier engine internals and far less failure problems than the standard 4.7L's did.
Love mine. Almost 400,000 on it. Just replaced all the original ball joints, tie rods, and control arms. Pretty simple to do as long as you have the correct press with attachments. Next job to do is replace all four original coil springs and insulators.
My 2004 has 618k on original engine transmission was replaced at 350k have bought a parts 2000 jeep has 65k on it waiting for engine to poop but daily drive this gas sipping brick and never messes up.
Purchased a very clean and maintained 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L with automatic transmission and selec-trac 4x4, Dana 35 and 44 Diff's & 242 transfer case with 183k miles about a month ago. The only thing that popped up under reviewing the carfax history has been a track bar replacement, heater core, blend door actuator. The only thing I've had to do so far has been normal maintenance ie: outer TRE's, pcv valve, radiator & power steering fluid flush, along with 02 sensors, and regular oil/filter changes. No Issues with fuel rail, or cooling issues, basically it's like any other vehicle out there you either pay attention to your vehicle's operating systems, care and maintain those systems or don't be surprised when your vehicle goes to crap and winds up being nothing but one costly repair after another.
The 4.7 is possessed by the devil I stg. That thing overheats sitting at a stoplight. I love my ol Bessie but she's a pain sometimes. That being said, if you take care of the engine it'll last a lifetime. My 04 has 323k on it and it's still going strong.
You have to use the remote to unlock the doors. Its part of the anti-theft system/alarm system....my 2003 Jeep Liberty does the same, you have to use the key fob to unlock the doors....as stupid as it is, and honestly a dumb design.
I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee limited 4.7 which runs fine in the colder months but cuts off during the warmer months and won't restart until it cools off wherever it's at even while driving! Anybody have any advice?
The pcm on these has trouble in hot weather. Possibly a pcm replacement might fix it. I live in Las Vegas and have replaced my pcm twice over the years.
Advice from me, stay away from 3.1 vm, its shit engine like 2.5 vm in grand cherokee zj and cherokee xj. 2.7 CRD is diffrent breed has enough torque like 4.7, relaible, low consumption, with some upgrades it is a beast.
3.1td is underpowered, more fuel consuption, engine is not reliable. 2.7crd is a beast, big power, reliable, low fuel consuption, good for towing, and things, bit heavy 1960kg, but its one of the best.
Not stupid at all. You just need some information. Yes. All model year 1999-2004 Grand Cherokees are WJ's, regardless of the trim level (Laredo, Limited, etc.).
Can anyone help me please, i have a 02 jeep grand cherokee v8 4.7 and say when im going 30 mph and i want to floor it, it doesnt go anywhere it just revs the engine
Think your transmission is done for sounds like it can’t grab a gear so it just revs you need to rebuild it or get another one or get rid of the truck.
@@danielpierson692 sounds like it went into 'limp mode' for the trany it does this to protect the rest of transmission. i had to get mine rebuilt [2001 laredo] at about 150,000 miles.
After you mention replacing the transmission fluid and then proceed to show a draining transfer case and mention frame rust and show pictures of a full framed vehicle while these are unibody kinda made me think you don’t know squat. Do better
I was about to put an offer on a 4.7 Grand Cherokee Limited, but after watching this they sound as crap as my last V8 Ford Explorer, think I might run away
That's exactly why so many like to hate that engine, they never maintained them, so of course when things break....well its the vehicle's fault, rather than blaming their own self for not maintaining the vehicle.
I had an Overland, but some fool had lifted it. It was awful. Wobbly as fuck. Steered from the rear. Overlands were meant to be lower, because they were faster. Duhhh. I think a nice, low mileage WJ would be great, but I'd never by a TJ/JK. They're trucks. Yup, but you can't avoid the valve seats coming adrift. They were machined wrong. $4K NZ for the head work. + gaskets, + labour. My trans was brilliant, and, sad to say, I junked a blue Overland at 417K, I'd have been better to keep driving it. It was perfect, owned by a doctor and serviced all the time. I'm angry with me.
I usually learn more about each individual car when I do videos about them because I do hours of research on the cars, but from what I know is that the 5.2l v8 is far more reliable compared to the 5.9l. The I6 is by far superior in the reliability department, but that’s pretty much standard with all the engines keeps came with. There is some issues with the 4 speed autos, but most the issues seems to be caused the TV cable that needs to be re-adjusted
@@cwbusrides those are by inferior. Honestly, I don’t know much about the liberty and the compass besides that they are highly unreliable and have frequent issues. Many of the people I know who have owned one or the other stated that their cars have been in and out of the shop. Wouldn’t mind doing a video on the liberty soon!
The 4.7 is crap, period. They blow head gaskets, drop valve seats, eat oil pumps. There is very little room to service them. For all the technology in that engine , its a MAJOR failure on every front. At 287 ci, it doesnt make 1 hp per ci with overhead cam, multi port injection, hi flow heads, hot cam. even the HO version is weak, consider a 1957 chevy 283 made 283 hp with mechanical injection and a mild cam. Parts are insanely expensive. Junk. Jeep was fine until Chysler get involve and worse after Mercedes. Chysler built junk and they knew it , didnt stand behind their product and told the customer 'we got your money, fuck off"...
@@leolincoln6728 . Good to hear yours is great, I dont know how I survived the last 57 years with out this pertinent information . Judging by the amount of 4.7 powered anythings that one can buy for cheap, cause they all have a blown up 4.7 and the amount of available 4.7 engines that actually run, Id say you are just lucky, not skilled.
Says the jeepers throughout my comments who give out more info. The goal for this video is to educate potential buyers so they know what to look for. I did not say every jeep will have these issues. Not once did I claim that. There is nothing out there to give folks a quick guide with this kind of information.
2005 was the first year of the WK Grand Cherokee, and first year without the solid front axle....wasn't that great, and even worse now with everything electronically controlled including if it decides you get 4WD or not. I have an 03 Liberty, still not all that happy with the front independent suspension, you feel every road imperfection because of it.
My 04 cherokee has been fine the last 13 years and I just got it from my stepdad.. Regular oil changes, tires, breaks, rotors, and reg maintenence is all we've done.. And it's still a beast
my dad had a 04 cherooke he bought it in 06 the 4.7 one and till this day it still run perfect he change it in 2019-2020 but still keep it in the garage
When you watch these types of videos after you've already bought the vehicle😂
Is it a good vehicle?
@LandonMartienhe didn't reply because he sold his Internet modem to save money for the car
My wife had a whole for about 7 years. It had the 4.0l. I had to put a battery in it when we first met, and a crank sensor a few years ago. That’s it with 180,000+ miles, other than regular maintenance. I wish she never totaled it. It was her 3rd totaled jeep. It was a sad day loosing it with all the memories we made in it.
I currently have a zj with the 4.0l with 275,000+ miles and still going strong. Needless to say she’s not allowed to drive it.
Sad to hear three of them had to be totaled, especially one with memories. I regret getting rid of my 1976 MGB for that reason.
Glad she made it every time.
“Needless to say she’s not allowed to drive it”
Love that 😂
Keep that ZJ going. It’s got 400k in her.
What happened to her whole?
dam shawty cant drive
Should I obtain one that has 180,000 miles but maintained well?
My current WJ 4.7 Overland is still going perfectly at just under 120,000 miles. I sadly have to sell it but only because I came across an identical car with 26,000 miles. One old fella bought it new in 2003 and has just had to stop driving. Mine's great but this one drives like brand new. 9:06
The 545RFE is a very good transmission and it only came paired with the 4.7 V8. My Dad owned a 2001 WJ 4.7 that had 337k miles when we sold it. The engine had been replaced but the transmission was still the original as far as we knew. It shifted just fine, too!
My old 04 WJ has been awesome.
210K miles and has only let me down once. Love the old girl and she's been the best vehicle I've ever owned. Hands down.
When I purchased my WJ 4.7L LMT 6 years ago, there were 2 thing wrong. 1) the engine tick (as advertised) was an engine knock, big end bearing failure. 2) the blend doors were not working. So the car price of $4000 went down to $500 purchase price. In went a new reco engine. Out came the dash and HVAC. All blend doors were replaces (2 broken) and also replaced the ac condenser and heater core. The cars exterior and interior are near perfect, and it goes very well. Since then I've done more work but I love the car and I want to keep it fpr a long time so I take care of it
We think the same my frienf
I've daily driven a 4.7 HO 04 overland for last 18 years in pa
nice video, I have a 4.7 H.0 and have worked on both the 4.0 and 4.7ho. I like the 4.7 better, gas mileage is about the same, but the 4.7 has to have the cooling system dialed in and oil changes religiously every3k miles or it dies, but power wise, it is an awesome car. got mine for 600. and had a valve seat down, fixed it myself and has been a daily for about 3 years now, no issues at all. I changed the fuel pump, because it would pass 75 and at 75 the engine light will come on, would disconnect the battery and do another 100 miles or so and as soon as the 75 mph would it the light would come on with a code that said. lack of fuel or something, (cant remember)and so replaced the fuel pump and it has been great since. cold ac and hot seats and heater, 1 battery and about to do a mild lift and new tires. it is awesome off road. wasn't expecting it to handle major obstacles but it does just like my land cruiser for a fraction of the price. about to get a 2.7 diesel 2002 .
My 2004 WJ in-line 6 cylinder 4.0 L is coming up on 200k and I had to rebuild the transmission at 185k, still running great
I bought a 2000 4.0 4x4 Laredo a few months ago for my son to use. I want another one for me!
Viscous coupler section is wrong. WJs with Quadra Drive came with a 247 transfer case, which is gears driven. Viscous coupler is the 249 transfer case, which came in the ZJ, previous generation.
Also, technicality, but there is no frame, it's a unibody.
the rear wheel shudder is caused by improper fluid being used in the dana44 rear end mopar only and mopar in transfer case
I think there is a Mopar friction additive you are supposed to use when changing the lube in the transfer and maybe also in the final drive "pumpkins" if it is Quadradrive
some I think have only one speed transfer,mine has 2 speed (has Lo range)@@davidherrilko4200
Damn everyone hates the 4.7! Mine has been good so far 🤞🏻 “knock on wood”
Same just change that fucking oil and never let her get hot
Yeah people that don't understand the engine well hate on it. Got 214K miles on my 4.7L HO.
Change the oil every 3k miles with dyno or 5k with full synthetic with the filter, keep on top of the cooling system and make sure you use HOAT coolant when you flush it and it can last over 150k no problem.
The 545RFE transmission is much better than the 42Rfe the 4.0s have.
All of these replies are spot on. Change the oil - switch to synthetic. Probably golden for a very long time.
Mine has 210000 on it and still going strong. Love the 4.7
My step dad is giving me his 4.7 jeep grand cherokee limited and it has 235000 and it is still running strong.
I’ve had my 04 4.0l for 6 years now. She only has 49k on it today, I’ve put 39k of those miles on it. Super capable and never let me down.
What??? That’s crazy low mileage. I got 187K on my clock lol
@@silverrain99205 I got 158k
I’m getting one used is it worth it
Original owner of a 1999 4.7L Limited. It currently has 175K miles. Had the transmission rebuilt at 115K. Driver side window regulator replaced 10 years ago. Radiator replaced at 150K and fuel pump replaced at 160K. She’s been good other than those issues.
I’ve had 2 of these- power window regulators will fail and needs replacement. Power steering pump failure in both of my jeeps, blend door noise easy fix. Airbag light came on one.
Ease of working on this is great.
Try not to ever power the window hard to the top stop or bottom stop-let off the button just before it runs out of space and keep the passengers' window buttons turned off.
South Africa, I got my 2003 2.7 diesel wj for 10 years minor issues not serious ,never thought of selling it, rides every day.
Still driving my original 2001 WJ 4.7. 235,000k. Got lifetimes oil change for Lithia dealer. still running strong.
I just bought a used 2002 jeep Cherokee wj 4.0 with 208k miles only had to replace the battery so far and I do notice the thermostat gets hot when I accelerate but it's still good lol.
I bought a 1999 4.7l 4 or 5 years ago for $800, I have put about $1500 in it maybe. everything works except the passenger side back window and the seatbelt lights/alarm I absolutely love my jeep, it runs good
If you take care of the 4.7 (regular oil change’s, correct coolant, fixing sensors right away if they go bad) then it will last you well into the 300k+ range with a heck of a lot more power than the 4.0. If you’re a lazy car owner though go for the 4.0 but if you’re a responsible adult 4.7 is your dream engine.
Regular 4.7 require 89 octane gas? The high comp. one with the tailpipe bugle tip requires 91 octane? All require synthetic oil and/or not over 3,000 miles before oil change?
Is the factory installed radiator better on the ones with the heavy duty trailer tow package? (Has the heavy reinforcing drawbar for the hitch receiver mounted behind the flimsy rear bumper piece)
Im buying one for my wife so I guess Ill get her the 4.0 :)
Think that engine bay is tight - try the 4.7 V8...
PS: Mine had the "tick of doom", but it was the purge solenoid - there's a mounting mod, and it shuts it up.
About 30 minute's work, and is pretty much just about insulating the solenoid from the body.
Cheap and cheerful.
I wish there was a video showing this. I had a tick of doom and just swapped out the whole engine. The
I am in the uk ,I own a 2004 grand jeep cherokee 2.7 diesel merc engine ,my gripe is the hand brake lever has a mind of its own sometimes it works other times it does not, replaced discs shoes everything freed up ,and the cable replaced ,
Everyone hates on the 4.7 meanwhile a ton of people have the 4.7 and have zero issues. Make sure your plugs are gapped properly, make sure you bleed the cooling system properly. The transmissions are also heavy duty and haven’t given me any issues. Proper maintenance on any ANY vehicle is key. I love the 4.7 and if I had my choice I’d stay with the 4.7 for that extra power needed in this beauty.
I just bought one hopefully I don’t regret it
@Emilioooo it’s been a month and so far so good fingers crossed only thing I had to buy was an evap
Is it still running? How many miles?
"Your window regulator may fail" Wrong. Your window regulators WILL fail. It's not the quality of the part. They are just a bad design. Figure on replacing the front regulators every 5 years or so. Replace the door panel clips when you do, or the door panel will pop out when the door is closed.
Mine haven’t failed yet lol.
Mine neither
My dad it failed 2 times driver side and front passenger side
The newest WJ's when this video was made were 18yrs old. Any vehicle that old will have issues. Additionally they came with both the 4.0l and 4.7l engines.
So basically what your saying is any 20 year old vehicle will need work not just a jeep wj with 4.7 and Quadra drive mine has 217 k mikes on it just bought it in may as a daily driver. Will see how she does in snow soon
We had a 2001 4.7. Ran great until Thermostat went out at 270k. Replaced Thermostat and used wrong coolant. Ended up blowing a head gasket after burst radiator.
Your manner is right on. Your content is succinct and I feel the same way you do about D & E in the garage. I don't understand 33.3% of what you say. You're swallowing your words going too fast...maybe. You GOTTA work on this in a targeted, dedicated manner IMHO. You didn't ask my opinion, but I NEED your content. I NEED to be able to understand WTF you're saying, dude.
There’s also the driver’s door wiring harness. The wires eventually break and it tells you the door is open and interior lights won’t shut off. Plus every seal eventually leaks. I would buy another 4.7 WJ mainly because I now know how to replace almost everything and I’ve got all the tools and extra fluids laying around to do it. I’ve had many adventures in it though so that’s the price I guess.
I have learned owning a 2011 jeep grand Cherokee limited with the 5.7 hemi that jeep stands for just empty every pocket, because every time I turn around it's costing me $100 here and $200 there! Last week my alternator went out and it costed $500 for a new alternator. I love my grand and it's the most comfortable and durable vehicle I've ever owned, and even though I bought it used, I've spent thousands in repairs after only putting 30,000 miles on it and I've done all the repairs myself. I thought VW parts were expensive until I got my jeep. I love it, but it's turned into a money pit. So my advice is if you want a jeep, be prepared for frequent breakdowns and spending lots of money for repairs. JEEPS AIN'T CHEAP
That's crazy, I wonder if the newer versions aren't as reliable as like the wj's 4.0. I have a 2003 4.0 and so far only had to replace front drive shaft and the radiator lol, "only".. now I hear something else squeaking and I see a tear in my front passenger CV boot and I'm only a little more than 20K miles in.. no regurts though
Sounds like you bought a piece of junk my 04 is durable and dependable and I rarely have to work on my 4.7
For the skim issue could go to the junkyard and get lucky if you find one with the key that works you can get the ignition switch assembly and the skim module I did this once
Miss my WJ 99. Very Easy to repair.
I drive -00 gc 4.7 daily in winter time here in northern Finland. It has over 200k miles and it just keeps working. No matter if it over -30C. It will start. These new german SUVs are just crap..always on a tow truck when it gets a bit colder. My friend bought new mb two years ago and said it has been more in the repair shop than on the road.
That’s good information on jeeps 😊
Been driving them for 20 years. Mine have been great. I am however an experienced mechanic and don't do the stupid things that silly amateurs and hopeless mechanics do.
I’ve got a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo it runs and drives but has a bit of issues, a lot of what you touched on no turn signals, airbag light on no horn or cruise control heat takes forever to heat up rough idle shuts off when it gets to about 80 but other than that it’s gets from point a to point b very reliable despite the issues
My 2004 limited is the best vehicle I ever owned.
I also have a 04 special edition ! 4.0 it has 332000 miles
If you have a good working viscous fan than you do not need an electric fan on the rad. And nly use hiflow rads :) Great vid!
Actually the electric fan does more than cool the radiator, it also provides extra air flow for better AC performance in stop and go and low speed driving conditions.
The woman shaking her head makes this video so much better
I've just bought 2002 4.0 petrol love it but heavy on the juice
Just keep your mechanic shop on speed dial and with the help of all the little loan companies you will do just fine .
I have 01 jeep gc limited 4.7 and I'm havin trouble with bleeding the powetsteering pump and I think the fan is out to it will blow the lines and loose all the pump fluid and I've tried to bleed it with no success and I been working on it for bout 4 months now any help would be appreciated thank you.
Easy target! Well take Nissan Path or 4runner of same era and you will find as much horror stories. I had many transmission and electronic issues with my 04 4runner. By comparison, i have put more than 200k miles on each of my 4.7 wj.
Bought a 04 4.0L Freedom edition, I loved it but it had so many issues I couldn’t keep up with…
The engine ended up blowing around 205k miles
You are perfectly right about 4.0 vs 4.7 motors. However there are other components should be taken into consideration. 4.0 came with crappy 4-speed transmission, very good Selec-Trac transfer case, and weak Dana 30 axle. 4.7 models (2002+), on other side, came with excellent 5-speed 545RFE transmission, dull AWD transfer case, and much stronger Dana 44 axle. So the ideal combination would be to get a 4.0 model, swap the axle from 4.7 model, and also take the transmission from 4.7 2002+. The axle swap is bolt-on. The only question I did not find the answer is how difficult would be to pair 545RFE with 4.0 engine. Do you know anything about that?
Should I obtain one that has 180,000 miles but maintained well?
You can’t put that trans on the 4.0
You can occasionally find the 4.7L equipped Grand Cherokees with the 242 selec-trac transfer case...or you can pull the 242 transfer case out of another Jeep and swap the input/output shafts and throw it in as well.
The Grand Cherokee (ZJ) 1993-1998 had a 231, 242, or 249 transfer case option which was Command Trac (231), Selec-Trac (242), or Quadra-Trac (249). The Quadra-Trac transfer case had a viscous coupler in it that would fail and turn your full time 4WD into part time 4WD, still drivable, but you'd have binding and hopping in tight turns as a result of the failure...many people swapped them out for the 231 or 242 transfer case.
The Grand Cherokee (WJ) 1999-2004 had the 242 or 247 transfer case option....They dropped the part time only Command Trac (231) in 1998, hardly anybody ordered them that way, most people that originally bought the Grand Cherokee bought them as a family car, vacation vehicle, winter car, so they wanted the ease of not having to mess with 4wd shift levers, it was in full time 4WD all the time, so they never had to mess with it....the 247 transfer case had a gerotor coupler rather than the viscous coupler...a bit better system, until people started putting the wrong fluid in the transfer case and it would mess with the clutch pack rendering it permanently damaged. The 247 transfer case was the base for both the Quadra-Trac and Quadra-Drive 4WD systems. The Quadra-Drive system added front and rear vari-lok differentials that could progressively lock anywhere between an open differential and fully locked....many of them were damaged as well from people using the wrong fluids in the differentials and not adding the friction modifier additives for the clutch packs.
The Grand Cherokee had 2 different V8's, the 4.7L and the 4.7L HO....if you find an HO model buy it, they had heavier engine internals and far less failure problems than the standard 4.7L's did.
When looking to purchase one what mileage and price should I stay under ?
How good is the WJ 4.0 special edition?
Love mine. Almost 400,000 on it. Just replaced all the original ball joints, tie rods, and control arms. Pretty simple to do as long as you have the correct press with attachments. Next job to do is replace all four original coil springs and insulators.
My 2004 has 618k on original engine transmission was replaced at 350k have bought a parts 2000 jeep has 65k on it waiting for engine to poop but daily drive this gas sipping brick and never messes up.
Waht is the link to Fix the Blend doors shortcut so I don't have to remove the Dashboard.
So.eone wants to sells me a jeep grand cherokee for 3000 but he rebuilt the engine is it a good buy?
Get a pre purchase inspection.
did you buy it? what year was/is it?
Purchased a very clean and maintained 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L with automatic transmission and selec-trac 4x4, Dana 35 and 44 Diff's & 242 transfer case with 183k miles about a month ago. The only thing that popped up under reviewing the carfax history has been a track bar replacement, heater core, blend door actuator. The only thing I've had to do so far has been normal maintenance ie: outer TRE's, pcv valve, radiator & power steering fluid flush, along with 02 sensors, and regular oil/filter changes. No Issues with fuel rail, or cooling issues, basically it's like any other vehicle out there you either pay attention to your vehicle's operating systems, care and maintain those systems or don't be surprised when your vehicle goes to crap and winds up being nothing but one costly repair after another.
Selec-Trac is the 242 transfer case LOL...no need to mention both HAHA!!!
The 4.7 is possessed by the devil I stg. That thing overheats sitting at a stoplight. I love my ol Bessie but she's a pain sometimes. That being said, if you take care of the engine it'll last a lifetime. My 04 has 323k on it and it's still going strong.
No CRD? No 3.1?
Can anyone help with how do deactivate the alarm? It goes off every time I unlock the car with the key and open the drivers side handle
You have to use the remote to unlock the doors. Its part of the anti-theft system/alarm system....my 2003 Jeep Liberty does the same, you have to use the key fob to unlock the doors....as stupid as it is, and honestly a dumb design.
I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee limited 4.7 which runs fine in the colder months but cuts off during the warmer months and won't restart until it cools off wherever it's at even while driving! Anybody have any advice?
The pcm on these has trouble in hot weather. Possibly a pcm replacement might fix it. I live in Las Vegas and have replaced my pcm twice over the years.
Pcm/ecm - engine control module is what I mean.
What do you think about the European om 612 2.7L or the vm 3.1L?
Advice from me, stay away from 3.1 vm, its shit engine like 2.5 vm in grand cherokee zj and cherokee xj. 2.7 CRD is diffrent breed has enough torque like 4.7, relaible, low consumption, with some upgrades it is a beast.
Daily driven 3.1 Turbo diesel 9 years so far. Mine is 2000y. Never had a problem never let me down no matter whether.
oh the ol' wj
WJ is such a capable and solid platform
@@AutoMotivate What do you think of the WK Grand Cherokee
Thanks for NOT sharing the 4.3 L V8 same model year.
Still drive my 03 limited 4.7 has 155k on it runs great leaks oil 😂
255k on my 04 4.7 so far.
What are the diesels like??
3.1td is underpowered, more fuel consuption, engine is not reliable.
2.7crd is a beast, big power, reliable, low fuel consuption, good for towing, and things, bit heavy 1960kg, but its one of the best.
Im stupid~
Is a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Laredo the same as the WJ???
Not stupid at all. You just need some information. Yes. All model year 1999-2004 Grand Cherokees are WJ's, regardless of the trim level (Laredo, Limited, etc.).
@@bobbish782 Awesome, thanks! : )
No...the Jeep Cherokee from 1983-2001 was an XJ, slightly smaller, less luxurious.
Can anyone help me please, i have a 02 jeep grand cherokee v8 4.7 and say when im going 30 mph and i want to floor it, it doesnt go anywhere it just revs the engine
Does the RPMs try to raise or does it go out of gear?
Think your transmission is done for sounds like it can’t grab a gear so it just revs you need to rebuild it or get another one or get rid of the truck.
Transmission trouble
@@danielpierson692 sounds like it went into 'limp mode' for the trany it does this to protect the rest of transmission. i had to get mine rebuilt [2001 laredo] at about 150,000 miles.
Transmission needs rebuilt.
4.0s die suddenly, for no apparent reason - i.e. lock up solid.
Weird.
There is and the only one the V8, instantly I understand you know nothing you can tell me about this car!
What?
Double what🤪
Triple what
If you think the 4.7 is junk watch nuetral drop or the burn out truck from chillin with chet
After you mention replacing the transmission fluid and then proceed to show a draining transfer case and mention frame rust and show pictures of a full framed vehicle while these are unibody kinda made me think you don’t know squat.
Do better
bad image, but the concept is true: look it up
I was about to put an offer on a 4.7 Grand Cherokee Limited, but after watching this they sound as crap as my last V8 Ford Explorer, think I might run away
Like the older V8 Ford, you’ll need to work in the car. The Cherokee is just a bit more work to get to a reliable and stress free point.
The 4.7 is a great engine unless you're an idiot who thinks they can just gas and go and never do any maintenance, then you get what you deserve.
That's exactly why so many like to hate that engine, they never maintained them, so of course when things break....well its the vehicle's fault, rather than blaming their own self for not maintaining the vehicle.
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I had an Overland, but some fool had lifted it.
It was awful. Wobbly as fuck.
Steered from the rear.
Overlands were meant to be lower, because they were faster.
Duhhh.
I think a nice, low mileage WJ would be great, but I'd never by a TJ/JK. They're trucks.
Yup, but you can't avoid the valve seats coming adrift.
They were machined wrong.
$4K NZ for the head work. + gaskets, + labour.
My trans was brilliant, and, sad to say, I junked a blue Overland at 417K,
I'd have been better to keep driving it.
It was perfect, owned by a doctor and serviced all the time.
I'm angry with me.
Good video, but I couldn't finish watching because of the unnecessary woman nodding her head...
English a second language?
5th
Oh and don't buy the 4.7 V8s they self destruct
If they have been overheated in the past, that can happen sadly.
Overheating the 4.7 it’s close to a death sentence.
@@AutoMotivate What do you think of the ZJ Grand Cherokee
I usually learn more about each individual car when I do videos about them because I do hours of research on the cars, but from what I know is that the 5.2l v8 is far more reliable compared to the 5.9l.
The I6 is by far superior in the reliability department, but that’s pretty much standard with all the engines keeps came with.
There is some issues with the 4 speed autos, but most the issues seems to be caused the TV cable that needs to be re-adjusted
@@AutoMotivate What do you think of the first gen Jeep Liberty
@@cwbusrides those are by inferior.
Honestly, I don’t know much about the liberty and the compass besides that they are highly unreliable and have frequent issues. Many of the people I know who have owned one or the other stated that their cars have been in and out of the shop.
Wouldn’t mind doing a video on the liberty soon!
clickbait.
Thumbnail “is it reliable”
I proceed to break down all it’s reported issues
The 4.7 is crap, period. They blow head gaskets, drop valve seats, eat oil pumps. There is very little room to service them. For all the technology in that engine , its a MAJOR failure on every front. At 287 ci, it doesnt make 1 hp per ci with overhead cam, multi port injection, hi flow heads, hot cam. even the HO version is weak, consider a 1957 chevy 283 made 283 hp with mechanical injection and a mild cam. Parts are insanely expensive. Junk. Jeep was fine until Chysler get involve and worse after Mercedes. Chysler built junk and they knew it , didnt stand behind their product and told the customer 'we got your money, fuck off"...
Mine is great 235,000 still going strong you must not know how to maintain your vehicle
@@leolincoln6728 . Good to hear yours is great, I dont know how I survived the last 57 years with out this pertinent information . Judging by the amount of 4.7 powered anythings that one can buy for cheap, cause they all have a blown up 4.7 and the amount of available 4.7 engines that actually run, Id say you are just lucky, not skilled.
Don't waste your time on this jibberish if you're jeeper.................. there is a lot better info out there.
Says the jeepers throughout my comments who give out more info. The goal for this video is to educate potential buyers so they know what to look for. I did not say every jeep will have these issues. Not once did I claim that.
There is nothing out there to give folks a quick guide with this kind of information.
Any newer jeep I'd say from 2005 onward is a junk car
2005 was the first year of the WK Grand Cherokee, and first year without the solid front axle....wasn't that great, and even worse now with everything electronically controlled including if it decides you get 4WD or not.
I have an 03 Liberty, still not all that happy with the front independent suspension, you feel every road imperfection because of it.
Dont buy one just run