Absolutely agree. You’ve got to keep things maintained. I try to do something on my Jeep every week. Just did new muffler, cat and tailpipe. Fluid changes will be next ( although it doesn’t really need it ) then suspension stuff.
@@jonc2914 while hyundai motors were literally blowing up because the factory didn't clean chips out of the crank shaft. while new hemi's have top end oiling issues and will develop a tick if they idle for too long. what a dumb statement.
@@jonc2914 exactly, every car needs to be maintained that goes for any used car you buy, especially one that has over 100k on the odometer... the xj cherokee is easy and cheap to maintain though.
Cherokees from the 90s are very reliable and if you change your coolant every 4 years or 40k miles your radiator issues will be few and far between. Old coolant breaks down and causes all the problems you experienced. Hang onto that one. If you sell it you're nuts!
That’s definitely a must on these old cherokees. The problem is not everyone that bought these things new or used back in the day took good care of them and did the proper fluid flushed and changes. I know that back in the day I had some of the worst luck with buying sub 50k miles cherokees and the coolant was literally brown. I did have this listed for $8500 a couple days ago and got cold feet as soon as people started to message me. I’ve decided that I will keep this one , which is very unlike my normal buy , restore , maintain and sell routine.
@@wsbill14224not always. If people use newer type coolants in older vehicles like this they can react with the materials in the coolant system and the block and it fouls the coolant very rapidly. Ethylene glycol is the only thing safe to use in a 4.0
I was silly and installed 180 degree thermostat. Didn't get hot enough air from heater and fuel economy went crap. 195 Mopar OEM thermostat now installed and no issues, quick warmup and steady temperature control.
I did the same. Thought I was doing the jeep a favor but it only made my driving experience worse. Installed a new 195 thermostat and i have great heat, warms up perfect and fast now. Only thing I had to do was install the e-fan for my 5.9 instead of the mechanical fan that the previous owner installed, (and reconnect the temp switches for the fan relays.) The overheating issue was ONLY a thing because some idiot installed the wrong, or used (and incorrect) fan for the car, and disconnected the old fan wiring. Edit: oh, that and a proper coolant flush did help too (using proper coolant.)
I am a long time 1996 cherokee owner and I think you hit all of the important maintenance points. Maybe with the exception of addressing potential cabin water leak points. This is the best video I have seen on this issue.
I have had my XJ for 20 years now. Its a 1999. My recommendation is to get an aftermarket auxiliary transmission cooler. It looks like a mini radiator that attaches to the radiator. It keeps the transmission cooler. I have 398,000 miles on my jeep with the same transmission that shifts perfectly. Suggest also adding Lucas transmission additive for additional protection. Second suggestion is to add 2 leaf springs on the rear suspension. If you put any weight in the back (equipment, people, tools, camping gear, etc) the back will ride low. Adding 2 leaf springs is a cheaper alternative to a full lift kit. Not only is it functional but it makes the jeep look cooler. Also carry some spare fuses and a map of the fuse panel on your phone. I have had a few random fuses blow over the years and having a collection of different size fuses saved my bacon a few times. Watch for mice getting into the air filter box. Its about the size of a shoe box and mice will get in there and make a nest or store acorns for the winter. Finally get a roof rack to store the spare tire so you can free up space in the hatchback.
I rode shotgun in my 97 for the first time in forever the other day and I legitimately thought about doing this lol! I might do it now I know someone else has done it...
Ahhhh ? Because a big ass getting in and out of one seat EVERYtime the car is moved - is blown out - while the passenger seat is like new ? Every driver seat can tell you heaps about the car. @@Soothsayer-rs5nb
Thank you for this video. As long as I've had the one jeep its been in storage. I have a 2wd country edition i drive daily though. Im going to go clean that ground off right now because I know its filthy!
I've been daily driving a 2000 XJ for about 20 years now. No electrical problems or head issues. I did have to repair the wires going to the hatch a few times from normal wear and tear. I got stranded once from a blown water pump seal. A lot of the cooling system was replaced including the radiator, heater core, electric fan, hoses, and thermotat.
@@jayman1601 I understand. I replaced a heater core on a Datsun back in the late 70's. Parts were cheap but it took an entire weekend - 2 days @ 12 hours each. Had to remove the entire dashboard. Never again!
Great video. One thing I want to echo.... crank shaft sensor. MUST REPLACE WITH OEM! The after market sensors most likely will not work with the computer.
Great input , totally agree. What I usually do is get sensors off parts Jeeps that are factory units. I have tons of throttle body and others for diagnosis and spares. Thanks for the comment !
@piston_pusher Unfortunately the Mopar CPS was discontinued years ago and the parts supply has all but dried up. I have one left and I wouldn't sell it. Used or aftermarket is about the only option now.
Great video Man really enjoyed watching really informative. I’ve owned my 96 for around six months now and it came with its fair share of issues. Day 1-overheated when I tried driving it Home turned out to be a bad thermostat. I’d also like to add this car has been sitting for round three years before my ownership. Next thing was the heater valve. Then the blower motor. AC worked thank god! Brake calliper seized up on my front driver side. Fuel line split at the rear. Now my radio antenna is stuck up which all things considered isn’t a big deal. Also someone put the wrong fuel cap on and when driving had a strong smell. Had to chase the smell from front to back thinking it was a leaking injector or something, turned out to be simple as a bad fuel cap. All is done now hopefully nothing big will need doing for a long while, but I’m always looking under the hood and under the car checking!
Purchased a 1996 Cherokee XJ off a friend for $1000 that already had a 3.5" lift about 4 years ago that needed some TLC. Put about another $1000 into it e.g. fuel pump, starter, water pump and a few lines. Now its running strong and has been my daily driver for a while now. Starting to refresh all the steering/ supension. I will never sell it!
I’m way to much of a cheap ass to go rent when I can do a home brew seat cleaning 😂 I do agree , though. I bet the seats would have been that much better with a professional/ commercial style machine 👌
Definitely good things to look at ! Throughout the years I’ve maybe done one or two wheel bearings , some u joints and a ton of sway bar bushing stuff. Can you believe I’ve never had death wobble ? I’ve heard about it for ages but I’ve never really had a beat up XJ ( most are mint and low mileage ) so maybe my day is coming 😆
My grandmother had an XJ Sport with the 4.0 and 4 speed auto, got it for new back in 1995. The only reason she got rid of it was because the parking brake sensor started having trouble engaging the system as a whole. Outside of that, the car was structurally and mechanically mint condition. There were a few cosmetic problems but if she put maybe $500 into getting someone to clean up the interior and replacing the hood, it would've been showroom ready. She only ever used it for city driving so it was barely used to the extent other Jeeps are (it had maybe 130k miles on it). Instead, she sold it back in 2019, despite my brother begging her to sell it to him so we could keep it in the family. By now the car itself is probably long gone, it went right to auction after and it's probably in a junkyard or modified to all hell by now. But ever since then I've always wanted an XJ for myself. My dream would be to find an XJ that looks exactly like hers (white with the red sport striping on the sides) but as long as it runs I don't care the color.
@@johnsanford346 factory ground goes from battery negative, to the block, and then from the cylinder head to the firewall, through a braided ground strap. that's it. adding a ground to the fender will give the grounds a path of least resistance to the battery, you'll (most likely) see all of the accessories work faster & lights get brighter. on my old 89 I think I just grabbed the shortest eye-to-eye ground cable from Walmarts riding mower section
Excellent review. I have a 2000 XJ Limited. Bought it in 2003. It has been a good unit, with only a few minor repairs throughout our ownership. Cheers from Texas.
I want it for my wife. I have a 96xj. Driveway looks better with 2 jeep than it does with one. Very nice looking rig. Wish I still had the stock rims like yours.
Hysterical. Mice chewed all the wires up front of my 99 Classic...where that long conduit thing next to the fuel rail spits out and the O2 wires and radiator wires clip in. I didn't realize it was actually common!
I have a jeep cherokee pioneer 1990 bought it for a $1000 spent over $700 flushing all the fluids and changed, b4 Driving it, then replaced the Radiator Coolant Overflow Tank Reservoir about every two years, and replaced the fuel pumps 4 times before I got a good one that worked!
Great video with lots of useful information. I had a packrat build a nest in the air cleaner box of my 96 XJ. I put some wire mesh over the front airbox intake hole to deny the little bastards access. Besides peppermint oil you can buy a couple cheap 120 volt plug in led lights and mount them on a board having them shine down on each side of the engine. They don't like the light and won't try to nest there. If you live in a place with some security, you can just leave the hood propped open and that will discourage their assault. I am amazed at what a great and versatile vehicles the XJ's are.
Thanks for the comment ! I’m still going on this jeep getting things sorted but it’s running so good I’ve decided to take my time on the rest of the needed restoration stuff. Glad you’re enjoying yours , they’re such cool rigs and so easy to work on 👌
The difference between and XJ and a ToyTruck is repairability. Even a moderately experienced mechanic can repair an XJ, and there are very few 'special' tools required. A ToyTruck on the other hand is training and tool intensive. The Top Nail in the Toy's coffin as issues start to crop up is the Aluminum Cylinder Head. If you get it even moderately overheated, it's 'toast'. The Iron Head on the XJ's 4.0 will survive more abuse. My personal XJ that I purchased new in 1995 has 456,000 miles on the original Engine with only routine maintenance.
Only done one or two major engine repairs on the XJs throughout the years and it was head gaskets. I’ve done quite a bit of maintenance stuff on both the 4.0 v6 and 5.7 v8 Toyota engines. From spark plugs , water pumps , radiators and other things they’re pretty easy to work on. Major failure is very very uncommon on those two engines. I’m not going to argue about the complexity of the Toyota/Lexus engines , because they’re definitely complex. But overall , I’d take a Toyota over a Jeep every second and minute of the day.
That’s all preference. Tons of folks AZ have ran these XJs stock for years with no “ hood vents “ or low deg. t-stat. You definitely do not need to do it.
i was on trail and had the plastic heater control valve crack and spew out all of my coolant... had to cut and reroute the lines, and use zipties and wiper fluid as coolant.... wish i saw this yesterday LOL
Watching this as a proud new owner of a 1990 XJ also in Colorado, mines got about 260k miles but it runs pretty good. Ill definitely be looking into my cooling system and the electrical though. Just the other day it didnt want to start for some reason, just completely died, even the dome lights. After a few minutes I tried again and it fired right up, strange lol. Thanks for the video!
Yup , as stated in the other comment , check your grounds. You’ve got the older style renix engine management system , it’s can be tricky at times , but some say the overall build quality is better on that era 4.0 and I would have to agree. Good luck with that Jeep and have fun with it !
I agree with the other comments, disconnect and clean the battery terminal and the wiring. After 15-20 years you are probably looking at rewiring the battery system anyway. It will last for years and save you from getting stranded. More than once I have had the dreaded no start, I went out and fiddled with the battery connections and it started up and ran fine for a few weeks
I’ve definitely ran into that issue a couple times now. Mainly it was from the Jeep sitting for years. Definitely something to check when purchasing ! Thanks for the comment
The single greatest point of failure in these vehicles were the maintenance of the owners. I bought mine for $500. I added: Stainless brake lines, stainless clutch master cyl line, *metal* clutch slave and master cyl, Hd clutch, a ZJ fuel line to the rail, stainless fuel rail, ev6 injectors, hv fuel pump, water pump with a backing plate, copper brass radiator, adjustable track bar, battery cable upgrade, headlight relay harness, cooling fan ctrl relay. For the rest I use zinc oil additive. This thing is at 375k miles.
Spent 20 k in 88 on a laredo with 4.0 drove it 34 yesrs and loved it! 165 k miles nevef had cooling probs. Did replace radiator and water pump, thermostat needs to have a balancing pressure hole in it. Put the wrong one in and it got too hot climbing the Sierras to Tahoe..
So... I got a 98 Jeep Cherokee... I know the battery rubs a coolant line a bit, and other than that the Jeep stays at a perfect temp until winter. (It's Ohio winter) During winter seasons the damn thing just don't get hot, like not enough to even defrost and idk what to do. Other than that the thing runs great
That’s definitely a thermostat causing overcooling. I’ve got 5 in a row before on different t jeeps that were bad ! Sucks the quality of parts. I hate dealer with junky parts store shit.
Nice vid! I do all that and more to mine! I have been slacking on taking care of my coolant system but it runs at exactly 210. I'll do it before the first freeze. I always do a small lift and new tires/wheels.
Mine started giving a code after camping out one night and it rained, the Efan started acting weird, and I got a EVAP code that wouldn't go away and I couldn't pass emissions, so I got a used computer and replaced it and haven't had any problems since. And I have a spare one now to keep in it. It's right next to the drivers side wheel well, and air intake on mine, so it probably got wet or something Im thinking.
I just got my first jeep recently. Changed the fuel system and ran very good! Just the other day, my engine lost compression on cylinder 1. Just bought the engine, waiting to come in now. Definitely gonna refresh it with gasket and water pump.
@@glengoodwin7860 thank you! yeah definitely sounds like it, im a little nervous to drive it to the shop. My foreman said to remove the connector to the injector so it doesn’t like lock up or something. It has like 60-90psi but still lol
Hello sir - new to the channel - love this build and I see you are a Jeep enthusiast and I am just getting started. I have a 96 Cherokee (XJ) - pulled engine a couple months ago - got bored and sleeved - re-installed and I can't get it to start - it turns over - attempts to start (maybe 1 second) but then sounds like it is being "shutoff" - just stops. Have tested and even replaced ASD, replaced CPS, etc. but I don't know what else to check. ANY IDEAS ??? Thanks for this overview video.
The heat cover on the 00-01 on the intake manifold below fuel rail was to help prevent the fuel rail from heat soaking causing a missfire upon a start up after its warm esp on hot days. Ive had 63 xjs in the past 20 years. I do run 180 degree thermostats in mine. You do not need to if your cooling system is new and for the cost it should all be new its cheap easy to do like you said. I feel like with the 180 t stat i can get more power out of the 4.0 with the manifold already heating up the intake the other plus side is my ac is colder with the 180 t stat. Some ppl dissagree. My jeeps can sit in traffic all day and not go over 210 ever even off rev limiter for minutes on end in the woods offroad. I run the water pump that pumps more at low rpm for rock crawling trail runniing it works well. I loterally held my jeeps off limiter soo long i lost oil pressure from the oil getting that hot! And temp was a needle or 2 over 210 thats like glowing red manifold status lol. Ive never had sludge buildup or any adverse effects long term running 180 t stats. I woulda also recommended if its a renix put the cap style radiator in get rid of that capless junk system immediately. All that being said I mainly specialize in 97-01 xjs nowdays too hard to find rust free ones where I live. Nice video should help alot of new xj owners. I spray brake clean on the cps if it goes out that works like a champ i never tried water good tip i might try it next time. Id replace cap rotor and use brass tip ones with ngk plugs. Id also recommend doing idler pulley and serpentine belt immediately too. I go on rock auto spend 300$ and its bullet proofed
When I got the TSB in the mail for my 2000xj back in the day it stated the heat shield was dual purpose. But yes , it was mainly for heat soak issues. The TSB also included a little insulating sleeve around injector # 3. My buddy worked at Jeep dealer as a tech and this never solved the issue according to him. What worked for me with heat soak was putting a timer on the Efan to run 3 minutes after the engine had been shut down. Worked absolutely perfectly. Thanks for the kind words. I really enjoy documenting these jeeps. Got a 93 XJ I’m going through right now. Video is uploading as we speak ! Cheers !
Since someone else is now saying the insulated cover on intake manifold wasn’t dual purpose to keep heat and mice out here’s the letter I received in the mail from Jeep. www.jeep.com/universal/webselfservice/pdf/B06.pdf
The fuel line to the fuel rail has a mounting tab under the intake manifold. It rubs and rubs. In time, they leak right there from the abrasion. If you smell gas under the hood, check that line. Reach under the intake (when it is cool!) and feel that fuel line mount. If you can smell gas on your finger, you need to replace it. Make your own line to avoid that from reoccurring. Easy instructions are available on the forums.
Never heard or had this happen , but it definitely makes sense if motor mounts are shot and the Jeep has been driven for a long time with excessive vibration. Some years had a big problem with motor mount bolts shearing off compelty 😮
haha, A mouse built a nest on mine. Currently dealing with overheating. So time to get that new Rad with open cap. I wonder if I kept that rad overflow for the open rad system, would suck to have to buy that again.
@@hectorkills1 this 93 I just got has this one - www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/511594/10002/-1?msclkid=471d4421db101c39fd5422fc1a9b1191&WP_US_Bing_Shopping_555-Products%20-%20Standard&Long%20Tail%20SKUs
Crankshaft sensor went out on me while driving. Went and checked and it wasnt even the factory one in there. It had already been replaced. Definitely should replace it even if theres nothing wrong with it.
Yeah , those sensors can be a pain in the ass if not a quality replacement. So far , I’ve had good luck with napa. But some say napa sensors are terrible 🤷♂️
@@glengoodwin7860got a Mopar OEM from the Jeep dealership last year, it was expensive though, 200$ or close to it.. mine was randomly shutting off while driving, after getting heat soaked. It's easy to replace if you have long skinny arms lol and if it's lifted, you don't even need to jack it up lol
The cooliing system works fine if you simply replace everything. Radiator, water pump, hoses, t-stat. Delete the stupid heater core valve. Make sure all of the gaskets are done right with clean surfaces and coolant compatable permatex. Do it right once and you wont have sny overheating issues.
Other potential issues are failing door opening mechanisms/pushbuttons, constant minor oil leaks everywhere, flex plates getting loose. If you like to run around on empty you will burn up your fuel pump. The rear wiper sprayer mechanism will fail. Trans mount needs replacement at 200k. Never acquire an XJ with a bad heater core. If you never have to replace your engine or transmission you're most expensive maintenance is going to be the suspension.
With a lift I’d be going through suspension components , mounts and anything suspension related , really. Of course that lift it putting strain on pretty much everything on the Jeep. But I’d start with getting any bushing checked over and a good alignment. Check track bar for play as well.
Do you have any videos on door locks going crazy!?? Like constantly locking like a little ghost kid is messing with you? ?? I’m trying to track down the cause, it’s currently not the fuses…
I'd add that most if not all cooling system "upgrades" are actually downgrades, confused by the fact you probably fixed something and think it's actually better. 100% bone stock is the way. Missing fan shrouds and worn fan clutches are the biggest offenders.
im struggling to death with mine. 60k cherokee standard from 99. Overheating constantly, totally at random. Brand new cooling system. She still blew a radiator after install and will ocassionally get super hot and overheat and boil out of the reservouir seemingly independent of outside temp or how hard im working her. Sometimes a 10 minute drive will yield an overheat. Sometimes she'll go hours without an issue on a hot day. Pulling my hair out on this one
@@ivbqwljrf234 check that you’ve got the spring in lower radiator hose. I’d also pressure test the cooling system to make sure you’re not getting exhaust gasses pressurizing things. Hopefully it’s not a severe issue
Have a 96 XJ now for 10 years....also removed the heater valve as 2 plastic ones broke in a few years.....also recommend disabling the radio antenne motor (wire under passenger side caps in the dash) as my motor kept running....draining the battery. Also disconnected my Evap valve as it caused engine to idle very bad.....probably a vacuum leak somewhere.
Hi Glen, I have 1998 jeep cherokee classic 4.0 200,000 mi. Strange thing. No crank just clicking behind glove box. Changed starter twice, battery is 100% will start in morning when cold, will not crank when outside tempaerature is above 80 degrees. Cleaned and sanded all ground connections. any suggestions will help!! I am going to tie the battery cables together for a day. Recently changed out Neutral safety switch.
Hey Glenn, I have a 95 that is just like yours. Bought it new and have maintained it since. 235,000 miles. My question is the heater valve assembly. I'm probably on my 5th one now (the replacement ones were never as good as the original). How do you control the amount of coolant going into the heater core without it? Seems that it would just run hot all the time without it. Am I missing something here?
There’s a flap that covers the heater core ( or something along those lines ) but I’ve never experienced any warm air issues in the summer while running the AC with deleting the HCV. Jeep completely did away with the unit in 97 , so if you think about it , it’s not needed. Just a little over engineering imo
Going to replace my thermostat, thermostat housing, water pump, radiator hoses and heater hoses, and belt. Thinking of doing the radiator too but not sure what to go with. I have a stock 2000 Sport XJ that i do want to lift 3 inches or so in a year or 2. What radiator do i go with? Also while im doing the job is there anything else i should replace? And yes im going to flush the coolant :)
Wouldn’t pass smog in CA. PO had transfer case rebuilt and the guy who installed rebuilt TCase was an idiot. Speed sensor wasn’t installed correctly throwing a check engine light. Besides that “ the love “ was mainly my basic stuff as you see in this video and a tremendous amount of cleaning. It hadn’t been detailed in a very very long time. Had mold build up on the exterior and interior was pretty nasty.
Great video and interesting with great advice, We have a 1991 Cherokee (my wife's w/230K miles) and I have been looking for over a year to buy one myself where it doesn't have serious rot on the rockers and floor pans and where it has low miles, say 120K or lower.... It has been difficult to find one in NJ with low miles for a decent price when they do pop up. Again, great info. I gave you a Sub hoping to learn more great details from your channel. Phil Jersey Shore Area
@@davidtrevino5211 no. They’re not superior to the 3rd gen 4Runner at all. Toyota is definitely way more reliable and comfortable than the xj of this era. The 4Runner is built in Japan , jeep xj in Ohio. Come on man !
@glengoodwin7860 Well thx for the response.. lol. I currently own 2 of each , was just trying to see if you had any information on them that I wasn't aware of yet.. I agree love my 2 XJs , but the toyotas just feel like they're more durable.. Even the interior seems like it's sturdier and doesn't fall apart as quickly.. Not to mention all the electronics windows/locks/ rear window in the 3rd gen still work like new.. My Xjs and one ZJ I own electric windows work sporadically at best.. Great Video, one the most informative on XJs that I've viewed, and I've viewed alot.. Keep up the great work.....
@@davidtrevino5211 I’d still take an XJ over a 4R any day for a weekender. If well kept , the XJ really can ride very smooth and quiet. TBH a lot of folks just don’t have time for broken shit. That’s exactly why I daily Toyota/lexus vehicles. I always shoot for vehicles made straight in Japan : 4R , LX570 , LX470 , ls430 and so on. Not a bad year with any of those models unlike most manufacturers that always have a year or two of “ ones to avoid “
i need to have a date with my car and do all this stuff ALSO, i have rust in the cooling system because it was abandoned for 4 years, should i chemical flush it???
Rust in cooling system is a hard one to get entirely rid of. Do a couple flushes ( lightly , don’t get crazy with the water pressure or you’ll damage the heater core ) and just keep flushing and exchanging coolant every six months. From my experience with rusty coolant , you’ll never get it all out of there and it’ll just keep rusting internally , so just keep up with coolant exchange and light flushes.
I hate when people comment with completely irrelevant BS. So I’m assuming you’ve redlined a 4.0 for 5-10 mins while getting out of a hole ? Wow , so outstanding 🥱
I love my jeep. Can someone please help me. I have a 1996 Jeep cherokee, replaced all I know. Problem: turning the key it sounds like it want to cramk but want turn over n want crank. Battery is also being strained. Replace: spark plugs, battery, starter. Took to a shop they said it might be the brain not sure. Please help if u can. Thank you!
yeah , no shit…. In late 1996 Jeep did away with the gauge temp sensor on back on head( is that better terminology for you ?) Making the engine coolant sensor and gauge sensor one unit on the thermostat housing. If you go to the auto store it will be called engine coolant temp sensor…..
@@glengoodwin7860you're welcome actually have one I bought in California 23 years ago an 89 has 300k very clean but has been experiencing some issues definitely a cracked exhaust manifold also bought new injectors runs erratic till warmed up also some kind of binding when making a right turn definitely not u-joints or wheel bearings already did that going to change the transfer case fluid today and see actually runs decently cool with the original system did put a new radiator water pump hoses etc
@@RheoBartels oh man , you’re so right ! I didn’t get a letter in the mail back in the day for the TSB or anything , or have a buddy who worked at the Jeep dealer during that time….. www.jeep.com/universal/webselfservice/pdf/B06.pdf
@@RheoBartels make sure to check back in once you’ve read through the service bulletin. I’m sure you’ll have some more great false input about something LOL !
Hreat video, i have a mint 96 XJ Classic. Done all the maintenance and preventative stuff... 290000 klms now and its my 4 th one and a keeper. Aussie fan 🦘🇦🇺
I was a welder for 15 years and could seriously accomplish that. It would take a ton of time , though. Especially the windows and doors. I’m sure that 4” thick glass is crazy expensive.
I mean…… I was a welder for 15 years and I’m about a hour from granby CO , you know where the killdozer incident happened. I could very easily make this thing bullet proffed ( quite literally )
I love owned 5 Tacomas throughout the years from first gen to 3rd gen. Currently I daily a ‘19 Lexus LX570 ( it’s my 3rd one ) it’s definitely very reliable. Actually , it’s probably one of the most reliable vehicles ever made. I sold this Jeep last weekend. Currently hunting for a 2door 5 speed XJ.
the biggest problem is people think that bullet proof means maintenance free
Absolutely agree. You’ve got to keep things maintained. I try to do something on my Jeep every week. Just did new muffler, cat and tailpipe. Fluid changes will be next ( although it doesn’t really need it ) then suspension stuff.
Well than ANY car would be bullet proof as long as you "maintain" it. Kind of a dumb statement
@@jonc2914 while hyundai motors were literally blowing up because the factory didn't clean chips out of the crank shaft. while new hemi's have top end oiling issues and will develop a tick if they idle for too long. what a dumb statement.
@@artardFTW irrelevant, I never said any other brand was better... I just said new toyotas aren't as good as old toyotas
@@jonc2914 exactly, every car needs to be maintained that goes for any used car you buy, especially one that has over 100k on the odometer... the xj cherokee is easy and cheap to maintain though.
Best Jeep XJ video i have ever seen... and as a dedicated owner and XJ fan i've seen a lot. Thnx!
appreciate it ! 😎
Cherokees from the 90s are very reliable and if you change your coolant every 4 years or 40k miles your radiator issues will be few and far between. Old coolant breaks down and causes all the problems you experienced. Hang onto that one. If you sell it you're nuts!
That’s definitely a must on these old cherokees. The problem is not everyone that bought these things new or used back in the day took good care of them and did the proper fluid flushed and changes. I know that back in the day I had some of the worst luck with buying sub 50k miles cherokees and the coolant was literally brown.
I did have this listed for $8500 a couple days ago and got cold feet as soon as people started to message me. I’ve decided that I will keep this one , which is very unlike my normal buy , restore , maintain and sell routine.
@@glengoodwin7860 sounds like you're on top of it now but brown coolant means it's ancient. If you change it every 4 years it will never get brown.
@@wsbill14224not always. If people use newer type coolants in older vehicles like this they can react with the materials in the coolant system and the block and it fouls the coolant very rapidly. Ethylene glycol is the only thing safe to use in a 4.0
I was silly and installed 180 degree thermostat. Didn't get hot enough air from heater and fuel economy went crap. 195 Mopar OEM thermostat now installed and no issues, quick warmup and steady temperature control.
Glad to hear it’s running good 👍
I did the same. Thought I was doing the jeep a favor but it only made my driving experience worse. Installed a new 195 thermostat and i have great heat, warms up perfect and fast now. Only thing I had to do was install the e-fan for my 5.9 instead of the mechanical fan that the previous owner installed, (and reconnect the temp switches for the fan relays.) The overheating issue was ONLY a thing because some idiot installed the wrong, or used (and incorrect) fan for the car, and disconnected the old fan wiring.
Edit: oh, that and a proper coolant flush did help too (using proper coolant.)
I am a long time 1996 cherokee owner and I think you hit all of the important maintenance points. Maybe with the exception of addressing potential cabin water leak points. This is the best video I have seen on this issue.
Really good point
I have had my XJ for 20 years now. Its a 1999. My recommendation is to get an aftermarket auxiliary transmission cooler. It looks like a mini radiator that attaches to the radiator. It keeps the transmission cooler. I have 398,000 miles on my jeep with the same transmission that shifts perfectly. Suggest also adding Lucas transmission additive for additional protection.
Second suggestion is to add 2 leaf springs on the rear suspension. If you put any weight in the back (equipment, people, tools, camping gear, etc) the back will ride low. Adding 2 leaf springs is a cheaper alternative to a full lift kit. Not only is it functional but it makes the jeep look cooler.
Also carry some spare fuses and a map of the fuse panel on your phone. I have had a few random fuses blow over the years and having a collection of different size fuses saved my bacon a few times. Watch for mice getting into the air filter box. Its about the size of a shoe box and mice will get in there and make a nest or store acorns for the winter. Finally get a roof rack to store the spare tire so you can free up space in the hatchback.
There is the Lucas 10441 Conditioner and the 10009 Transmission Fix. ?? Both mention extending transmission life.
Cool Bro - don’t forget take the driver seat and switch it with the passenger seat - once you do it you will understand !
Ha ! Never done this.
I rode shotgun in my 97 for the first time in forever the other day and I legitimately thought about doing this lol! I might do it now I know someone else has done it...
Why is this a good idea ?
Ahhhh ? Because a big ass getting in and out of one seat EVERYtime the car is moved - is blown out - while the passenger seat is like new ? Every driver seat can tell you heaps about the car. @@Soothsayer-rs5nb
@@Soothsayer-rs5nb less wear on the seat, far more comfortable
I have two 93's and a 99, I took my lerners permit test in one of the 93's like 20+ years ago. Still have it. Still runs amazingly.
Thank you for this video. As long as I've had the one jeep its been in storage. I have a 2wd country edition i drive daily though. Im going to go clean that ground off right now because I know its filthy!
Awesome 😎 I took my learner in my moms 02 Grand Prix 😂
Hang onto that Jeep , you’ll regret it if you sell being you’ve had it so long.
@@glengoodwin7860oh I’ll have it forever. I’m working the 2WD I use as a daily driver for now. Little guy is a tank.
I've been daily driving a 2000 XJ for about 20 years now. No electrical problems or head issues. I did have to repair the wires going to the hatch a few times from normal wear and tear. I got stranded once from a blown water pump seal. A lot of the cooling system was replaced including the radiator, heater core, electric fan, hoses, and thermotat.
Glad to hear it’s been a good Jeep for you !
I understand replacing the heater core is a very expensive nightmare!
@@boomerguy9935 I did it myself so it was cheap but A LOT of work.
@@jayman1601 I understand. I replaced a heater core on a Datsun back in the late 70's. Parts were cheap but it took an entire weekend - 2 days @ 12 hours each. Had to remove the entire dashboard.
Never again!
@@jayman1601 There are shortcuts out there it is not real bad maybe 10 hrs
Great video. One thing I want to echo.... crank shaft sensor. MUST REPLACE WITH OEM! The after market sensors most likely will not work with the computer.
Great input , totally agree. What I usually do is get sensors off parts Jeeps that are factory units. I have tons of throttle body and others for diagnosis and spares. Thanks for the comment !
Happen to have a link to where I can get one? Rock auto didn't seem to have one.
@piston_pusher
Unfortunately the Mopar CPS was discontinued years ago and the parts supply has all but dried up. I have one left and I wouldn't sell it. Used or aftermarket is about the only option now.
Great video Man really enjoyed watching really informative. I’ve owned my 96 for around six months now and it came with its fair share of issues.
Day 1-overheated when I tried driving it Home turned out to be a bad thermostat. I’d also like to add this car has been sitting for round three years before my ownership.
Next thing was the heater valve.
Then the blower motor.
AC worked thank god!
Brake calliper seized up on my front driver side.
Fuel line split at the rear.
Now my radio antenna is stuck up which all things considered isn’t a big deal.
Also someone put the wrong fuel cap on and when driving had a strong smell. Had to chase the smell from front to back thinking it was a leaking injector or something, turned out to be simple as a bad fuel cap.
All is done now hopefully nothing big will need doing for a long while, but I’m always looking under the hood and under the car checking!
Purchased a 1996 Cherokee XJ off a friend for $1000 that already had a 3.5" lift about 4 years ago that needed some TLC. Put about another $1000 into it e.g. fuel pump, starter, water pump and a few lines. Now its running strong and has been my daily driver for a while now. Starting to refresh all the steering/ supension. I will never sell it!
Sounds like you’re on the right track ! Keep maintains that Jeep and it’ll last you a lifetime.
For the initial exorcism of the seats, it’s best to rent a rug doctor machine with the upholstery attachment. Nothing cleans better than that.
I’m way to much of a cheap ass to go rent when I can do a home brew seat cleaning 😂
I do agree , though. I bet the seats would have been that much better with a professional/ commercial style machine 👌
Great job! I'd add death wobble. Warn bushings, track bar for sure and also door locks, latches.
Definitely good things to look at ! Throughout the years I’ve maybe done one or two wheel bearings , some u joints and a ton of sway bar bushing stuff. Can you believe I’ve never had death wobble ? I’ve heard about it for ages but I’ve never really had a beat up XJ ( most are mint and low mileage ) so maybe my day is coming 😆
@@glengoodwin7860mainly an issue with oversized tires that are not balanced properly. At least in my case.
My grandmother had an XJ Sport with the 4.0 and 4 speed auto, got it for new back in 1995. The only reason she got rid of it was because the parking brake sensor started having trouble engaging the system as a whole. Outside of that, the car was structurally and mechanically mint condition. There were a few cosmetic problems but if she put maybe $500 into getting someone to clean up the interior and replacing the hood, it would've been showroom ready. She only ever used it for city driving so it was barely used to the extent other Jeeps are (it had maybe 130k miles on it). Instead, she sold it back in 2019, despite my brother begging her to sell it to him so we could keep it in the family. By now the car itself is probably long gone, it went right to auction after and it's probably in a junkyard or modified to all hell by now. But ever since then I've always wanted an XJ for myself. My dream would be to find an XJ that looks exactly like hers (white with the red sport striping on the sides) but as long as it runs I don't care the color.
that sounds like a really cool design i have a 2000 white sport that i love
Why did she sell it to someone else if your brother was offering to pay?
1987 to 1990 its crucial to add a short ground from the battery negative to the fender
Absolutely!
Could you explain why it's crucial to do so? I just purchased an 87.
@@johnsanford346 factory ground goes from battery negative, to the block, and then from the cylinder head to the firewall, through a braided ground strap. that's it.
adding a ground to the fender will give the grounds a path of least resistance to the battery, you'll (most likely) see all of the accessories work faster & lights get brighter.
on my old 89 I think I just grabbed the shortest eye-to-eye ground cable from Walmarts riding mower section
Excellent review. I have a 2000 XJ Limited. Bought it in 2003. It has been a good unit, with only a few minor repairs throughout our ownership. Cheers from Texas.
Love my station wagon, gotta do the oil filter adapter that leaks but another common problem with them. Good video
Thanks 👍
I want it for my wife. I have a 96xj. Driveway looks better with 2 jeep than it does with one. Very nice looking rig. Wish I still had the stock rims like yours.
Hysterical. Mice chewed all the wires up front of my 99 Classic...where that long conduit thing next to the fuel rail spits out and the O2 wires and radiator wires clip in. I didn't realize it was actually common!
I have a jeep cherokee pioneer 1990 bought it for a $1000 spent over $700 flushing all the fluids and changed, b4 Driving it, then replaced the Radiator Coolant Overflow Tank Reservoir about every two years, and replaced the fuel pumps 4 times before I got a good one that worked!
Keep up the good work restoring that Jeep , you won’t regret having it around in the future 👌
Great video with lots of useful information. I had a packrat build a nest in the air cleaner box of my 96 XJ. I put some wire mesh over the front airbox intake hole to deny the little bastards access. Besides peppermint oil you can buy a couple cheap 120 volt plug in led lights and mount them on a board having them shine down on each side of the engine. They don't like the light and won't try to nest there. If you live in a place with some security, you can just leave the hood propped open and that will discourage their assault. I am amazed at what a great and versatile vehicles the XJ's are.
Those are great ways to combat mice ! Fortunately my neiborhood has some wandering cats 👌
I had a mouse store 2 lbs of acorns in my air filter box 😂. Didn’t know it until I changed the air filter one day.
19:10 “I used to drink and drive a lot, when I lived in Michigan” 😂😂
@@anthonyhall2976 I really did. I was bad !!!!
Great video. I have a 96 and recently have started working on it myself. Love learning the process.
Thanks for the comment ! I’m still going on this jeep getting things sorted but it’s running so good I’ve decided to take my time on the rest of the needed restoration stuff. Glad you’re enjoying yours , they’re such cool rigs and so easy to work on 👌
The difference between and XJ and a ToyTruck is repairability. Even a moderately experienced mechanic can repair an XJ, and there are very few 'special' tools required. A ToyTruck on the other hand is training and tool intensive.
The Top Nail in the Toy's coffin as issues start to crop up is the Aluminum Cylinder Head. If you get it even moderately overheated, it's 'toast'. The Iron Head on the XJ's 4.0 will survive more abuse.
My personal XJ that I purchased new in 1995 has 456,000 miles on the original Engine with only routine maintenance.
Only done one or two major engine repairs on the XJs throughout the years and it was head gaskets. I’ve done quite a bit of maintenance stuff on both the 4.0 v6 and 5.7 v8 Toyota engines. From spark plugs , water pumps , radiators and other things they’re pretty easy to work on. Major failure is very very uncommon on those two engines. I’m not going to argue about the complexity of the Toyota/Lexus engines , because they’re definitely complex. But overall , I’d take a Toyota over a Jeep every second and minute of the day.
If youre in Phoenix you do need...and i repeat you absolutely DO NEED a 185 thermo. And hood vents with fans blowing hor air out
That’s all preference. Tons of folks AZ have ran these XJs stock for years with no “ hood vents “ or low deg. t-stat. You definitely do not need to do it.
Yes you are right! I have a 96 Cherokee, and I had to change the whole cooling system. Including the head gasket.
i was on trail and had the plastic heater control valve crack and spew out all of my coolant... had to cut and reroute the lines, and use zipties and wiper fluid as coolant.... wish i saw this yesterday LOL
Learn new things every day ! Get that junky heater control valve outa there , lol !
Watching this as a proud new owner of a 1990 XJ also in Colorado, mines got about 260k miles but it runs pretty good. Ill definitely be looking into my cooling system and the electrical though. Just the other day it didnt want to start for some reason, just completely died, even the dome lights. After a few minutes I tried again and it fired right up, strange lol. Thanks for the video!
might want to check your termical connections. Sounds portentially like a bad bettery connection or ground.
Yup , as stated in the other comment , check your grounds. You’ve got the older style renix engine management system , it’s can be tricky at times , but some say the overall build quality is better on that era 4.0 and I would have to agree. Good luck with that Jeep and have fun with it !
I agree with the other comments, disconnect and clean the battery terminal and the wiring. After 15-20 years you are probably looking at rewiring the battery system anyway. It will last for years and save you from getting stranded. More than once I have had the dreaded no start, I went out and fiddled with the battery connections and it started up and ran fine for a few weeks
Check the front brake calipers , they like to stick.
Greetings from Toluca Mex.
Keep jeeping
I’ve definitely ran into that issue a couple times now. Mainly it was from the Jeep sitting for years. Definitely something to check when purchasing ! Thanks for the comment
@@glengoodwin7860 🎉🙏
The single greatest point of failure in these vehicles were the maintenance of the owners.
I bought mine for $500. I added:
Stainless brake lines, stainless clutch master cyl line, *metal* clutch slave and master cyl, Hd clutch, a ZJ fuel line to the rail, stainless fuel rail, ev6 injectors, hv fuel pump, water pump with a backing plate, copper brass radiator, adjustable track bar, battery cable upgrade, headlight relay harness, cooling fan ctrl relay. For the rest I use zinc oil additive. This thing is at 375k miles.
Spent 20 k in 88 on a laredo with 4.0 drove it 34 yesrs and loved it! 165 k miles nevef had cooling probs. Did replace
radiator and water pump, thermostat needs to have a balancing pressure hole in it. Put the wrong one in and it got too hot climbing the Sierras to Tahoe..
Somehow...the upholstery was mint at 34 yrs old except headliner shot
So... I got a 98 Jeep Cherokee... I know the battery rubs a coolant line a bit, and other than that the Jeep stays at a perfect temp until winter. (It's Ohio winter) During winter seasons the damn thing just don't get hot, like not enough to even defrost and idk what to do. Other than that the thing runs great
That’s definitely a thermostat causing overcooling. I’ve got 5 in a row before on different t jeeps that were bad ! Sucks the quality of parts. I hate dealer with junky parts store shit.
Nice vid! I do all that and more to mine! I have been slacking on taking care of my coolant system but it runs at exactly 210. I'll do it before the first freeze. I always do a small lift and new tires/wheels.
Being in CO. Idk what your rain situation is, but here in pnw. We deal with our firewall leaking into the fuse box.
It’s terribly dry out here , so I’ve never experienced that issue. I grew up in Michigan , and never had a problem there either. Maybe I got lucky…
It’s terribly dry out here , so I’ve never experienced that issue. I grew up in Michigan , and never had a problem there either. Maybe I got lucky…
Mine started giving a code after camping out one night and it rained, the Efan started acting weird, and I got a EVAP code that wouldn't go away and I couldn't pass emissions, so I got a used computer and replaced it and haven't had any problems since. And I have a spare one now to keep in it. It's right next to the drivers side wheel well, and air intake on mine, so it probably got wet or something Im thinking.
I just got my first jeep recently. Changed the fuel system and ran very good! Just the other day, my engine lost compression on cylinder 1. Just bought the engine, waiting to come in now. Definitely gonna refresh it with gasket and water pump.
Nice ! Good luck on the engine swap. Could have had a leaking inj that washed out the 1 cyl.
@@glengoodwin7860 thank you! yeah definitely sounds like it, im a little nervous to drive it to the shop. My foreman said to remove the connector to the injector so it doesn’t like lock up or something. It has like 60-90psi but still lol
Hello sir - new to the channel - love this build and I see you are a Jeep enthusiast and I am just getting started. I have a 96 Cherokee (XJ) - pulled engine a couple months ago - got bored and sleeved - re-installed and I can't get it to start - it turns over - attempts to start (maybe 1 second) but then sounds like it is being "shutoff" - just stops. Have tested and even replaced ASD, replaced CPS, etc. but I don't know what else to check. ANY IDEAS ??? Thanks for this overview video.
The heat cover on the 00-01 on the intake manifold below fuel rail was to help prevent the fuel rail from heat soaking causing a missfire upon a start up after its warm esp on hot days. Ive had 63 xjs in the past 20 years. I do run 180 degree thermostats in mine. You do not need to if your cooling system is new and for the cost it should all be new its cheap easy to do like you said. I feel like with the 180 t stat i can get more power out of the 4.0 with the manifold already heating up the intake the other plus side is my ac is colder with the 180 t stat. Some ppl dissagree. My jeeps can sit in traffic all day and not go over 210 ever even off rev limiter for minutes on end in the woods offroad. I run the water pump that pumps more at low rpm for rock crawling trail runniing it works well. I loterally held my jeeps off limiter soo long i lost oil pressure from the oil getting that hot! And temp was a needle or 2 over 210 thats like glowing red manifold status lol. Ive never had sludge buildup or any adverse effects long term running 180 t stats. I woulda also recommended if its a renix put the cap style radiator in get rid of that capless junk system immediately. All that being said I mainly specialize in 97-01 xjs nowdays too hard to find rust free ones where I live.
Nice video should help alot of new xj owners. I spray brake clean on the cps if it goes out that works like a champ i never tried water good tip i might try it next time. Id replace cap rotor and use brass tip ones with ngk plugs. Id also recommend doing idler pulley and serpentine belt immediately too. I go on rock auto spend 300$ and its bullet proofed
When I got the TSB in the mail for my 2000xj back in the day it stated the heat shield was dual purpose. But yes , it was mainly for heat soak issues. The TSB also included a little insulating sleeve around injector # 3. My buddy worked at Jeep dealer as a tech and this never solved the issue according to him. What worked for me with heat soak was putting a timer on the Efan to run 3 minutes after the engine had been shut down. Worked absolutely perfectly.
Thanks for the kind words. I really enjoy documenting these jeeps. Got a 93 XJ I’m going through right now. Video is uploading as we speak !
Cheers !
Since someone else is now saying the insulated cover on intake manifold wasn’t dual purpose to keep heat and mice out here’s the letter I received in the mail from Jeep.
www.jeep.com/universal/webselfservice/pdf/B06.pdf
Ty Buddy got me an old 93 Jeep Cherokee still runs like a beast❤
Good to hear it’s still running good ! 93 is a good year ! I had a red 93 country back in the day , it ran great 👍
@@glengoodwin7860 My daily right now is a Red 93 Country. That's the one I've been working on lol
The fuel line to the fuel rail has a mounting tab under the intake manifold. It rubs and rubs. In time, they leak right there from the abrasion. If you smell gas under the hood, check that line. Reach under the intake (when it is cool!) and feel that fuel line mount. If you can smell gas on your finger, you need to replace it. Make your own line to avoid that from reoccurring. Easy instructions are available on the forums.
Never heard or had this happen , but it definitely makes sense if motor mounts are shot and the Jeep has been driven for a long time with excessive vibration. Some years had a big problem with motor mount bolts shearing off compelty 😮
You're right about cooling system. I have 97 with factory turbo diesel engine and I also had to deal with the cooling system. It's a Jeep thing. 😅
People just didn’t think of it as a maintenance item on these Jeeps when they were newer. The cooling systems on these XJs just aren’t aging well
The motorei diesel is amazing if you can find one.
@@scotteric8711 I'm from Europe,. They are not so rare here.
haha, A mouse built a nest on mine. Currently dealing with overheating. So time to get that new Rad with open cap. I wonder if I kept that rad overflow for the open rad system, would suck to have to buy that again.
I have a 93 zj it's been a challenge bit I'm getting there, thanks vary informative
Everything you pointed out I’ve had those problems with mine I need to get a new radiator since that’s my newest issue overheating and fan issues
Yup. It’s a vicious cycle. Working on 93 right now and sure enough cooling system stuff right off the bat , imagine that !!!!
@@glengoodwin7860 do you have any tips or radiator suggestions?been looking at 3 row aluminum raditors
@@hectorkills1 this 93 I just got has this one - www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/511594/10002/-1?msclkid=471d4421db101c39fd5422fc1a9b1191&WP_US_Bing_Shopping_555-Products%20-%20Standard&Long%20Tail%20SKUs
Great looking XJ! I’m always in the market for another one.
Crankshaft sensor went out on me while driving. Went and checked and it wasnt even the factory one in there. It had already been replaced. Definitely should replace it even if theres nothing wrong with it.
Yeah , those sensors can be a pain in the ass if not a quality replacement. So far , I’ve had good luck with napa. But some say napa sensors are terrible 🤷♂️
@@glengoodwin7860got a Mopar OEM from the Jeep dealership last year, it was expensive though, 200$ or close to it.. mine was randomly shutting off while driving, after getting heat soaked. It's easy to replace if you have long skinny arms lol and if it's lifted, you don't even need to jack it up lol
The cooliing system works fine if you simply replace everything. Radiator, water pump, hoses, t-stat. Delete the stupid heater core valve. Make sure all of the gaskets are done right with clean surfaces and coolant compatable permatex. Do it right once and you wont have sny overheating issues.
Right ! For a 25-30 year old vehicle, replacing the entire cooling system is definitely part of routine maintenance.
I agree. Cooling system problems are just a symptom of an old system. I swapped mine out and it's been very stable for years.
Other potential issues are failing door opening mechanisms/pushbuttons, constant minor oil leaks everywhere, flex plates getting loose. If you like to run around on empty you will burn up your fuel pump. The rear wiper sprayer mechanism will fail. Trans mount needs replacement at 200k. Never acquire an XJ with a bad heater core. If you never have to replace your engine or transmission you're most expensive maintenance is going to be the suspension.
My 92 Cherokee has 24945600 runs strong I put diesel 15w40 t4 oil
Any certain parts after 150,000 miles with a 4.5 inch lift you would recommend specifically? Just curious if I’m missing something.
With a lift I’d be going through suspension components , mounts and anything suspension related , really. Of course that lift it putting strain on pretty much everything on the Jeep. But I’d start with getting any bushing checked over and a good alignment. Check track bar for play as well.
I put a 195 thermostat in my jeep and it stays running at a cool 180 on the highway 200 on a stop and go situation
I think I'm having a vaper lock problem so they make a heat shelf for them or a wrap for it thanks love the videos
1989
Do you have any videos on door locks going crazy!?? Like constantly locking like a little ghost kid is messing with you? ?? I’m trying to track down the cause, it’s currently not the fuses…
Check the wiring in the rubber boot at Bolton of door by the hinge. Likely the culprit
I'd add that most if not all cooling system "upgrades" are actually downgrades, confused by the fact you probably fixed something and think it's actually better. 100% bone stock is the way. Missing fan shrouds and worn fan clutches are the biggest offenders.
Right. Keep the vehicle stock. The triple Efan setups on these are ridiculous. Mechanical fan and one efan is definitely just fine for this motor
A Flokooler water pump is an absolute must. Look them up! They pump more at idle than a stock pump. It’s a lifesaver.
@@TheRealestHi never dabbled with flowcooler. I’ll give them a shot next go around for sure ! Thanks for the comment 👌
im struggling to death with mine. 60k cherokee standard from 99. Overheating constantly, totally at random. Brand new cooling system. She still blew a radiator after install and will ocassionally get super hot and overheat and boil out of the reservouir seemingly independent of outside temp or how hard im working her. Sometimes a 10 minute drive will yield an overheat. Sometimes she'll go hours without an issue on a hot day. Pulling my hair out on this one
@@ivbqwljrf234 check that you’ve got the spring in lower radiator hose. I’d also pressure test the cooling system to make sure you’re not getting exhaust gasses pressurizing things. Hopefully it’s not a severe issue
Have a 96 XJ now for 10 years....also removed the heater valve as 2 plastic ones broke in a few years.....also recommend disabling the radio antenne motor (wire under passenger side caps in the dash) as my motor kept running....draining the battery. Also disconnected my Evap valve as it caused engine to idle very bad.....probably a vacuum leak somewhere.
All great ways to make the Jeep better for a daily driver ! Keep up the good work !
Hi Glen, I have 1998 jeep cherokee classic 4.0 200,000 mi. Strange thing. No crank just clicking behind glove box. Changed starter twice, battery is 100% will start in morning when cold, will not crank when outside tempaerature is above 80 degrees. Cleaned and sanded all ground connections. any suggestions will help!! I am going to tie the battery cables together for a day. Recently changed out Neutral safety switch.
Sounds like a wiring issue, but could be a ton of things. Any signs of mice ?
Hey Glenn, I have a 95 that is just like yours. Bought it new and have maintained it since. 235,000 miles. My question is the heater valve assembly. I'm probably on my 5th one now (the replacement ones were never as good as the original). How do you control the amount of coolant going into the heater core without it? Seems that it would just run hot all the time without it. Am I missing something here?
There’s a flap that covers the heater core ( or something along those lines ) but I’ve never experienced any warm air issues in the summer while running the AC with deleting the HCV. Jeep completely did away with the unit in 97 , so if you think about it , it’s not needed. Just a little over engineering imo
I'm looking for a cluster panel for a 99 jeep Cherokee sport and a rear latch assembly, do you have any to sell?
I’d check your local marketplace for a jeep being parted out ! Good luck 👍
Absolutely incredible video. Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate the kinds words !
When he says “Do the valve cover” What does that mean?
@@TheAppleMan. valve cover gasket. Pretty sure I say that multiple times throughout the video.
Going to replace my thermostat, thermostat housing, water pump, radiator hoses and heater hoses, and belt. Thinking of doing the radiator too but not sure what to go with. I have a stock 2000 Sport XJ that i do want to lift 3 inches or so in a year or 2. What radiator do i go with? Also while im doing the job is there anything else i should replace? And yes im going to flush the coolant :)
All solid info, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice Jeep! I have a 99 with an rpm surging issue I’m trying to track down
throttle positioning sensor
Could be a ton of different stuff ! I’d start with cleaning the throttle body and grounds.
Dude...103,000 miles is like new! Needed some love? What?
Wouldn’t pass smog in CA. PO had transfer case rebuilt and the guy who installed rebuilt TCase was an idiot. Speed sensor wasn’t installed correctly throwing a check engine light. Besides that “ the love “ was mainly my basic stuff as you see in this video and a tremendous amount of cleaning. It hadn’t been detailed in a very very long time. Had mold build up on the exterior and interior was pretty nasty.
This is a great video, thank you! Is that one for sale?
Thanks , had no idea it would get nearly 20k views in just a couple months. This Jeep has been sold to a old local guy. He’s super happy with it.
17:42 😂😂 he said doo doo 💀
Great video and interesting with great advice,
We have a 1991 Cherokee (my wife's w/230K miles) and I have been looking for over a year to buy one myself where it doesn't have serious rot on the rockers and floor pans and where it has low miles, say 120K or lower.... It has been difficult to find one in NJ with low miles for a decent price when they do pop up.
Again, great info. I gave you a Sub hoping to learn more great details from your channel.
Phil
Jersey Shore Area
Thanks for the comment ! Looking for another Cherokee to restore as I sold this one a month ago. Cheers !
Can you possibly make a video on how many ways the Cherokee XJ is superior to the 3rd gen 4runner ?
@@davidtrevino5211 no. They’re not superior to the 3rd gen 4Runner at all. Toyota is definitely way more reliable and comfortable than the xj of this era. The 4Runner is built in Japan , jeep xj in Ohio. Come on man !
@glengoodwin7860 Well thx for the response.. lol. I currently own 2 of each , was just trying to see if you had any information on them that I wasn't aware of yet.. I agree love my 2 XJs , but the toyotas just feel like they're more durable.. Even the interior seems like it's sturdier and doesn't fall apart as quickly.. Not to mention all the electronics windows/locks/ rear window in the 3rd gen still work like new.. My Xjs and one ZJ I own electric windows work sporadically at best.. Great Video, one the most informative on XJs that I've viewed, and I've viewed alot.. Keep up the great work.....
@@davidtrevino5211 I’d still take an XJ over a 4R any day for a weekender. If well kept , the XJ really can ride very smooth and quiet. TBH a lot of folks just don’t have time for broken shit. That’s exactly why I daily Toyota/lexus vehicles. I always shoot for vehicles made straight in Japan : 4R , LX570 , LX470 , ls430 and so on. Not a bad year with any of those models unlike most manufacturers that always have a year or two of “ ones to avoid “
@glengoodwin7860 OK great information to know about....
Awesome video!
Great video brother!
Appreciate it!
I had that heater valve in my 01 xj
Then it was a swapped motor or hoses. 96 was last year for heater valve
I have radio problems and display on the middle lower dash not working
i need to have a date with my car and do all this stuff
ALSO, i have rust in the cooling system because it was abandoned for 4 years, should i chemical flush it???
Rust in cooling system is a hard one to get entirely rid of. Do a couple flushes ( lightly , don’t get crazy with the water pressure or you’ll damage the heater core ) and just keep flushing and exchanging coolant every six months. From my experience with rusty coolant , you’ll never get it all out of there and it’ll just keep rusting internally , so just keep up with coolant exchange and light flushes.
Great information! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
65 !!!!! Man save some for us ! 😂
They made almost 3 million XJs , there’s still plenty to go around 👌
Do those wide seats fit an 88 jeep wagoneer ľimited xj?
I had an 89 it was awesome
Where can you buy those factory fog lamps I need some
I’ve seen a set on eBay. I also saw a plug in set that are made for these old Jeeps , look there.
Do you have dash and tail light trouble?
I hate when people say a 4.0 is bulletproof when they never redlined them for over 5 to 10 min trying to get out a hole
I hate when people comment with completely irrelevant BS. So I’m assuming you’ve redlined a 4.0 for 5-10 mins while getting out of a hole ? Wow , so outstanding 🥱
Really great information
I love my jeep.
Can someone please help me. I have a 1996 Jeep cherokee, replaced all I know. Problem: turning the key it sounds like it want to cramk but want turn over n want crank. Battery is also being strained.
Replace: spark plugs, battery, starter.
Took to a shop they said it might be the brain not sure.
Please help if u can.
Thank you!
Could be a ton of different things. I’d start with sensors and wiring. Look for age from mice , or burnt sensor pigtails.
Thank you! Will start there.
When she get a going, sister girl can go! I get stopped all the time from someone wanting to buy it! Lol!
Heat soak is another issue on some jeeps
Thts not coolant temp sensor. Tht has to d w efi system. Coolant temp sensor is on back of head
yeah , no shit…. In late 1996 Jeep did away with the gauge temp sensor on back on head( is that better terminology for you ?) Making the engine coolant sensor and gauge sensor one unit on the thermostat housing. If you go to the auto store it will be called engine coolant temp sensor…..
@@glengoodwin7860 yeah. Just trying to clarify. In case a person saw tht
Excellent Video !!
Appreciate the positive words !!! Keep jeepin !
Appreciate the positive words !!! Keep jeepin !
Appreciate the positive words !!! Keep jeepin !
@@glengoodwin7860you're welcome actually have one I bought in California 23 years ago an 89 has 300k very clean but has been experiencing some issues definitely a cracked exhaust manifold also bought new injectors runs erratic till warmed up also some kind of binding when making a right turn definitely not u-joints or wheel bearings already did that going to change the transfer case fluid today and see actually runs decently cool with the original system did put a new radiator water pump hoses etc
Lol they didn't make the heat shield to stop the mice, it was to prevent heat soak.
@@RheoBartels oh man , you’re so right ! I didn’t get a letter in the mail back in the day for the TSB or anything , or have a buddy who worked at the Jeep dealer during that time…..
www.jeep.com/universal/webselfservice/pdf/B06.pdf
@@RheoBartels make sure to check back in once you’ve read through the service bulletin. I’m sure you’ll have some more great false input about something LOL !
Also have ignition and fuel pump also issue
Ordered a6.5 in lift
Great page love it
Definitely!
What the best place to get a new engine
That all depends on location
Hreat video, i have a mint 96 XJ Classic. Done all the maintenance and preventative stuff... 290000 klms now and its my 4 th one and a keeper.
Aussie fan 🦘🇦🇺
Very nice
Thanks
Before Stilantis took over Jeep and fucked everything up
YES
Ha !
I'm ready to give up on XJ's..
'96 died from Rust..
'99 has Death Wobble..
Top speed is 45 mph on the highway.. smh..
Keep the cooling system flushed!
Im sure even small caliber bullets will penetrate this factory armor where's the bullet proofing ? This will be a necessity the way things are going .
I was a welder for 15 years and could seriously accomplish that. It would take a ton of time , though. Especially the windows and doors. I’m sure that 4” thick glass is crazy expensive.
@@glengoodwin7860 would need some beefy suspension work as well 😏
Didn't work. Bullet still penetrated into the cab!
WTF. WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH THEM.... ARE YOU USING THEM FOR CRASH TESTS 😂😂😂😂😂
Restoring them , daily driving them for a bit then passing them along to a new owner !
Replace the wires.....all of them
Well no shit.
Oh… I clicked thinking you meant literally bullet proof your jeep.
I mean…… I was a welder for 15 years and I’m about a hour from granby CO , you know where the killdozer incident happened. I could very easily make this thing bullet proffed ( quite literally )
@@glengoodwin7860 lmao what an awesome response
Sell it and buy a Tacoma, that’s how to ‘bullet proof it.’
I love owned 5 Tacomas throughout the years from first gen to 3rd gen. Currently I daily a ‘19 Lexus LX570 ( it’s my 3rd one ) it’s definitely very reliable. Actually , it’s probably one of the most reliable vehicles ever made. I sold this Jeep last weekend. Currently hunting for a 2door 5 speed XJ.
My son got a
‘97 Toyota 4 runner , looks pretty sweet.
I got a 01 Wj 4.0 L .
But I think his truck turning more eyes than me .
Jeep is an attitude. 😊