Support the channel with your Amazon purchase: www.amazon.com... Follow me on Instagram at guyinwy Exclusive content available at www.patreon.com/guyinwy
Haven't seen you on lately.. missed the whole summer.. I notice ya didn't say anything about Chevy/GM.. I have a 97 2wd 1500 that has 278,000 on the ole clock that is as reliable as all day every day
My 1974 304 gave me 145k miles and 30 years of service four wheeling without ever tearing into it and always got me home. I’ve only heard good things from others too. My 1973 258 is pretty young with only 41k but sure runs nice too.
I have a 89 XJ, replaced engine gaskets, rear seal, and such, runs great. It has lived, and is living in a garage, and was my dads. The auto locks do not work, not sure if I will fix that or not. I had the battery cables replaced, the battery stays charged now. These are nice cars for driving the back roads. I miss the cup holders.
I had a 90s XJ Cherokee back when it was pretty new and had an engine fire. I put it out but not before it had burned into a bunch of plastic, electrical and rubber. After three months, I went to check on it at the dealership shop and there were 5 or so others there that had fires as well. I have always had a Jeep around it seems. Currently have a Wrangler. I've been thinking about getting another of these now old Cherokees... so thanks for the reminder lol
Old Jeeps are either love em or hate em. I just brought in my 15th Wrangler to fix and play with. That puts me in the love em column....Sweet little 1989 with the 4.2L 6 cyl. Just needs some TLC and it'll be another goodun.
FYI- the "oil pressure gauge" on these old jeeps is fake. It is actually an "oil light". It will always read either in the middle or low just like an idiot light. I don't know why they did this but the sending unit is simply "on or off". The readings are meaningless. Don't depend on it. Get a real oil pressure gauge if you want to know what the reading actually is. All that can do is tell you if you have oil pressure or not. Yes, those fog lights are after-market. You will be surprised when you see how thin the bumper is. It is only sheet metal with a Styrofoam core.
I have to disagree with you on the oil pressure gauge. The older ones it was a real gauge I know cause I own one that has a real gauge and my mom had the same cherokee and it was a real gauge. Jeep went to a dummy gauge in 2002 or 2003 the oil pressure is bad that's why is was showing high oil pressure I know cause i had the same problem and i replaced the sensor and it was fine
yeah, thats a big negative. AMC designed and put the 4.0 in the XJ. The XJ is not a Chrysler product what so ever and fiat wasnt in the game till 2014. The 4.0 and AW4 is easily the most reliable combo ever created.
My 92 has 270k. Ive slowly been replacing everything .. cooling system, u joints, control armsx ball joints, track bar, starter, suspension, door seals, glass, carpet, never ends
I had a 1996 4.0L of these. My brother-in-law fell in love with it and wanted to buy it from me. I sold it to him ans when I went out in it with him somewhere, I got in it and had forgotten how comfy the seats were. Smooth drive, very quiet. Mint condition with a 2 inch lift kit installed. I was surprised it wasnt too bad on fuel too, being it was a 4 litre auto.
😊I had 1998 Jeep Cherokee with the inline 6. It would smoke the tires. The engine was an designed by American Motors and used by Chrysler when they bought Jeep from American Motors. Since Fiat bought Chrysler in 2009, Jeeps are not what they use to. The Chrysler Jeep build period was the best in my opinion
I had a 95 jeep the same and i draged a box trailer full of tools for 198,000 miles and only a water pump at 100,000 and a wiring problem which i never fixed when after 60 miles the head lights would turn off so i would have a break every 60 miles at night
We had a 1988 Jeep Cherokee Laredo and it was plagued with problems. Warped cylinder head, upper door hinge fell off same as yours, smoke (fire) coming out of the dash, paint falling off, rusting out, seats made for a munchkin, transmission failed, airbox filled with oil, engine revving uncontollably (unpredictabley). I could go on and on but we did go on a lot of fishing trips to the upper mountain lakes. Someone else now has it to play with.
@7:48 That heater bypass valve is definitely a failure prone part. You are correct it's the same in the Ranger. My '95 Ranger XLT has had two of them explode while driving on 90F days, requiring over a gallon of coolant to refill. At least yours broke while sitting cold in the garage!
You’re not alone. Colorado use to not suck but the transplants bring their political ideals with them, in most cases why they left their state of origin.
my 91 jeep yj caught fire too,due to a bakelight type of material on the valve cover,should of been made out off metal ,the oil poured out onto the headers
The one you like the best. Seriously. Every brand wears out, breaks down, and has issues eventually. I’m familiar with Ford trucks and like them, but think Chevy has a much better van since Ford dropped the E series. Dodge/ Chrysler and I have never gotten along well, but they’ve been great vehicles for millions of other people.
Eh, just like Guy in WY says, you're going to get ''crap'' from ALL brands of vehicles. I've had TERRIBLE luck with Toyota personally, and hate their parts are so expensive. I've have had 4 of these Jeep Cherokee's with 4.0 within our family. All have made it to 300K miles without serious issue. Currently driving a 1990 XJ. ''Buy what you like, and are comfortable repairing.'' Great quote from this video.
Save the Jeep! I have a 95 Cherokee probably the most reliable vehicle i own. Sitting at 292,000 miles.
My sister owned 2 Cherokees, drove both well over 200k with almost no problems.
thank you very much .. truly gordon mackinnon
Haven't seen you on lately.. missed the whole summer.. I notice ya didn't say anything about Chevy/GM.. I have a 97 2wd 1500 that has 278,000 on the ole clock that is as reliable as all day every day
The "old" AMC 232 and 258 straight 6 motors were very dependable. Sadly, you can't say the same thing about the 304 .....
My 1974 304 gave me 145k miles and 30 years of service four wheeling without ever tearing into it and always got me home. I’ve only heard good things from others too. My 1973 258 is pretty young with only 41k but sure runs nice too.
the comments are mint.. like one time at band camp I caught a fish this big 🤏
I have a 89 XJ, replaced engine gaskets, rear seal, and such, runs great. It has lived, and is living in a garage, and was my dads. The auto locks do not work, not sure if I will fix that or not. I had the battery cables replaced, the battery stays charged now. These are nice cars for driving the back roads. I miss the cup holders.
The 4.0L Inline 6 Was almost bullet proof. The Manual Transmission was Garbage.
I have a 1998 grand Cherokee, over 200000 and going strong. Been a good vehicle.
I had a 90s XJ Cherokee back when it was pretty new and had an engine fire. I put it out but not before it had burned into a bunch of plastic, electrical and rubber. After three months, I went to check on it at the dealership shop and there were 5 or so others there that had fires as well.
I have always had a Jeep around it seems. Currently have a Wrangler.
I've been thinking about getting another of these now old Cherokees... so thanks for the reminder lol
Thanks for another video buddy, always interested to see what you're up to. Take care!
Old Jeeps are either love em or hate em. I just brought in my 15th Wrangler to fix and play with. That puts me in the love em column....Sweet little 1989 with the 4.2L 6 cyl. Just needs some TLC and it'll be another goodun.
Ok Blake the XJ is good, I have a 93 that has 240Kon the clock. But have to ask how that ford or the Massy tractor are doing?
how are your tractor doing . did you ever get married looking forward to more videos
FYI- the "oil pressure gauge" on these old jeeps is fake. It is actually an "oil light". It will always read either in the middle or low just like an idiot light. I don't know why they did this but the sending unit is simply "on or off". The readings are meaningless. Don't depend on it. Get a real oil pressure gauge if you want to know what the reading actually is. All that can do is tell you if you have oil pressure or not. Yes, those fog lights are after-market. You will be surprised when you see how thin the bumper is. It is only sheet metal with a Styrofoam core.
I have to disagree with you on the oil pressure gauge. The older ones it was a real gauge I know cause I own one that has a real gauge and my mom had the same cherokee and it was a real gauge. Jeep went to a dummy gauge in 2002 or 2003 the oil pressure is bad that's why is was showing high oil pressure I know cause i had the same problem and i replaced the sensor and it was fine
Hell my 94 had 200,000 miles on it 10 years ago. That jeep has a lot of life left in it.
I wonder where is that little ford tractor
In the garage just behind the camera
The inline 6 Jeep motor is all JEEP and has nothing to due with Chrysler.
The inline 6 4.2L or 258 CID was Jeep until June 1991, then after that it became a 4.0L or 242 CID it was Chrysler.
yeah, thats a big negative. AMC designed and put the 4.0 in the XJ. The XJ is not a Chrysler product what so ever and fiat wasnt in the game till 2014. The 4.0 and AW4 is easily the most reliable combo ever created.
My 92 has 270k. Ive slowly been replacing everything .. cooling system, u joints, control armsx ball joints, track bar, starter, suspension, door seals, glass, carpet, never ends
I had a 1996 4.0L of these. My brother-in-law fell in love with it and wanted to buy it from me. I sold it to him ans when I went out in it with him somewhere, I got in it and had forgotten how comfy the seats were. Smooth drive, very quiet. Mint condition with a 2 inch lift kit installed. I was surprised it wasnt too bad on fuel too, being it was a 4 litre auto.
You're a handy fellow, keeping the Jeep operating well. I enjoy watching your dogs at play. God bless, stay warm!
Maybe Mont Eagle is what burned down the old jeep.
😊I had 1998 Jeep Cherokee with the inline 6. It would smoke the tires. The engine was an designed by American Motors and used by Chrysler when they bought Jeep from American Motors. Since Fiat bought Chrysler in 2009, Jeeps are not what they use to. The Chrysler Jeep build period was the best in my opinion
One of the best vehicle ever made!
I have a 1999 jeep grand Cherokee it runs good have some issues
I've got a 600,000 km old Toyota and have never had any problems at all, literally, other than maintenance, no repairs at all.
Good deal, missed your videos!!!
Yours too! Thanks!
If you ever did all the videos you say your gonna do we would have days of videos. Keep it up, great content.
Sometimes the long way is the short way.
I would not recommend the 99 or 2000 of the Cherokee. I had a 95, 97 and now have a 94 and they are good for the most part.
Come to think of this, havent seen one of your videos for months. Wondered if you dropped off youtube.
These jeeps in the two door manual are hard to find for sale.
My volkswagen Jetta get fire. It is one of the reason I never bought an other one.
Love your content as always Blake. Watching from Sydney Australia.
the 4.0 in these jeeps are awesome and the cherokee this year or older were great
so glad to you been missing your videos
Great video Blake looking forward to the updates. 🙂🐶👍
I had a 95 jeep the same and i draged a box trailer full of tools for 198,000 miles and only a water pump at 100,000 and a wiring problem which i never fixed when after 60 miles the head lights would turn off so i would have a break every 60 miles at night
like your content 👍👍
We had a 1988 Jeep Cherokee Laredo and it was plagued with problems. Warped cylinder head, upper door hinge fell off same as yours, smoke (fire) coming out of the dash, paint falling off, rusting out, seats made for a munchkin, transmission failed, airbox filled with oil, engine revving uncontollably (unpredictabley). I could go on and on but we did go on a lot of fishing trips to the upper mountain lakes. Someone else now has it to play with.
@7:48 That heater bypass valve is definitely a failure prone part. You are correct it's the same in the Ranger. My '95 Ranger XLT has had two of them explode while driving on 90F days, requiring over a gallon of coolant to refill. At least yours broke while sitting cold in the garage!
Love the channel buddy just wish you posted more
I’m trying.
@@GuyinWY thats all you can do buddy is try
Wyoming’s a great state, a great way of life but 30°F in September sucks. I’m in California California sucks but it’s 90°
You’re not alone. Colorado use to not suck but the transplants bring their political ideals with them, in most cases why they left their state of origin.
This was our first winter storm of the season...in September.
Wyoming has a lot of great folks too but honestly I can’t live in that climate. Life is too short to live in a frozen waste land most of your life.
@@mikecanaday5731 it's definitely not for the meek.
my 91 jeep yj caught fire too,due to a bakelight type of material on the valve cover,should of been made out off metal ,the oil poured out onto the headers
Hiya Blake
And just like that Blake is doing body work.
Great video, I was thinking of buying one of those in line 6 Cherokees for a project, as well as an 80s Suzuki Samurai.
Both are great choices, and not too expensive.
My still says to this day her favorite car she has ever owned was a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Good to see you posting again blake!
what is the best truck in your eyes .. just asking lol ok
The one you like the best. Seriously. Every brand wears out, breaks down, and has issues eventually. I’m familiar with Ford trucks and like them, but think Chevy has a much better van since Ford dropped the E series. Dodge/ Chrysler and I have never gotten along well, but they’ve been great vehicles for millions of other people.
Is it a customers Jeep or you fixing it to sell it
It will be sold.
Good video
Nice older Jeep! Is it a flip?
It will be sold at some point, but I can’t say exactly when. Might be a nice commuter car for the winter.
1st comment!
Well done, lean = vacuum leak???
Most likely
If I remember right. Nickel creek is one hell of a good bluegrass band
I’ll have to see if I can get it to play in something. Everybody loves good bluegrass, don’t they?
@@GuyinWY yup they do. See if you can find a song by them called "when you come back down" was my favorite. Used to listen to them about ten years ago
@@GuyinWY sorry my two favorite songs by them
Like women and outlet clothing, look for defects you can live with. Never choose either if you can’t identify the issue.
Their quality are really bad! I would buy a Toyota Landcruiser then this crapp! Rust is destroying this car once it leaves the factory!
Eh, just like Guy in WY says, you're going to get ''crap'' from ALL brands of vehicles. I've had TERRIBLE luck with Toyota personally, and hate their parts are so expensive. I've have had 4 of these Jeep Cherokee's with 4.0 within our family. All have made it to 300K miles without serious issue. Currently driving a 1990 XJ. ''Buy what you like, and are comfortable repairing.'' Great quote from this video.
I really like to see you get going on the 8n. So what the story on it to far gone, cash what
I’d like to see that too!