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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: omega3000 on 18 September 2013, 11:53:28
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1998 Jeep Cherokee petrol . The bloke has written this but does anyone know of the common problem that causes the Jeep to stop :-\ Thinking of buying it if it can be sorted .
Jeep will run but stops after 20 minutes. There is a sensor that has gone. I have tried to changed all of them virtually but cannot find fault. I know lots of Jeeps have the same issu
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They drink petrol in a different league, So I've been told, Plus 0-62 around the 10-11 second mark :o :-\
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They drink petrol in a different league, So I've been told, Plus 0-62 around the 10-11 second mark :o :-\
A 4.0 litre cherokee will keep an Omega honest to 60(around 8 secs) but your right about the fuel consumption :y
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They drink petrol in a different league, So I've been told, Plus 0-62 around the 10-11 second mark :o :-\
A 4.0 litre cherokee will keep an Omega honest to 60(around 8 secs) but your right about the fuel consumption :y
That's what AutoTrader say's :-\, Parker's 9.2 Sec with 112mph top speed presuming its Auto and this type
(http://parkers.bauercdn.com/Images/Cache/Archive/325x0/Jeep/Cherokee%20(93-01)/jeep_1997_cherokee.jpg)
These look better.
(http://parkers.bauercdn.com/Images/Cache/Archive/325x0/Jeep/Grand%20Cherokee%20(99-)/jeep_2004_grand_cherokee.jpg)
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They drink petrol in a different league, So I've been told, Plus 0-62 around the 10-11 second mark :o :-\
A 4.0 litre cherokee will keep an Omega honest to 60(around 8 secs) but your right about the fuel consumption :y
That's what AutoTrader say's :-\, Parker's 9.2 Sec with 112mph top speed presuming its Auto and this type
(http://parkers.bauercdn.com/Images/Cache/Archive/325x0/Jeep/Cherokee%20(93-01)/jeep_1997_cherokee.jpg)
These look better.
(http://parkers.bauercdn.com/Images/Cache/Archive/325x0/Jeep/Grand%20Cherokee%20(99-)/jeep_2004_grand_cherokee.jpg)
I used to look after one like the bottom picture,5.7 v8 from memory,that really went but couldn't do corners or stopping very well,very good at drinking unleaded though :-X
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Fairly well equipped by looks of it the bottom one, Comfy too i'd imagine.
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Two different models ::) bottom one is a Grand Cherokee, and is available with a selection of proper engines...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/56-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-5-7-V8-AUTO-HEMI-LEATHER-SAT-NAV-F-S-H-1-OWN-/290961667798?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43beaab6d6 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/56-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-5-7-V8-AUTO-HEMI-LEATHER-SAT-NAV-F-S-H-1-OWN-/290961667798?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43beaab6d6)
Which is nice 8)
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Fairly well equipped by looks of it the bottom one, Comfy too i'd imagine.
I had a Grand cherokee Turbo diesel and it was very comfy and dripping with toys,mine was a 2.5 which was a little tardy but later Merc engined versions get along nicely
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1998 Jeep Cherokee petrol .
Going by this it's probably one of these.
(http://parkers.bauercdn.com/Images/Cache/Archive/325x0/Jeep/Cherokee%20(93-01)/jeep_1997_cherokee.jpg)
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Given as that is a Cherokee, yup ::)
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Poor offroad, not particularly great on road. Why would anyone want one?
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They are a smidgen less unreliable than a Land Rover :-\
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Pros: Comfort, Lordly driving position, V8 sound.
Cons: Fuel consumption poor, Relatively slow, Ugly, Not much kit, Expensive to buy, Unreliable/Expensive parts ?, Insurance ?, Poor handling, Unless going off road or towing pointless.
Anyone care to add, I can't think of much else at the moment. Unless dirt cheap i wouldn't consider one then again if cheap it will most likely bite you in the behind. :-\
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Pros: Comfort, Lordly driving position, V8 sound.
Cons: Fuel consumption poor, Relatively slow, Ugly, Not much kit, Expensive to buy, Unreliable/Expensive parts ?, Insurance ?, Poor handling, Unless going off road or towing pointless.
Anyone care to add, I can't think of much else at the moment. Unless dirt cheap i wouldn't consider one then agin if cheap it will most likely bite you in the behind. :-\
Hows that then :-\ I thought the "4.0 liter" had the AMC straight 6 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_straight-6_engine)
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Mr Omegaman is a touch confuddled ::)
V8 comes in several sizes from 4.7-6.2 litres in the Grand Cherokee
Regular Cherokee only came with the 4.0 straight six you mention, or a 2.5 four pot diseasel :y
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Mr Omegaman is a touch confuddled ::)
V8 comes in several sizes from 4.7-6.2 litres in the Grand Cherokee
Regular Cherokee only came with the 4.0 straight six you mention, or a 2.5 four pot diseasel :y
:-[ Well that only means less Pros: ;D :-\
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They are a smidgen less unreliable than a Land Rover :-\
I beg to differ,my V8 disco has been much more reliable than my Grand Cherokee ever was.
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Fair dos :y though I wouldn't consider either to be particularly robust ::)
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Fair dos :y though I wouldn't consider either to be particularly robust ::)
Compared to what?,an Omega?,mine was more hands on than either and had done half the milage,there's good and bad in all things :y
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Omegas break predictably...
Crank sensor 120k
HBV 80k
Front Wishbone bushes 120-150k
Cam cover gaskets/breathers 80-120k
Coil packs 80-120k
Scuttle leaks 80-120k
Steering idler 120-150k
Nothing too strenuous there :y
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Omegas break predictably...
Crank sensor 120k
HBV 80k
Front Wishbone bushes 120-150k
Cam cover gaskets/breathers 80-120k
Coil packs 80-120k
Scuttle leaks 80-120k
Steering idler 120-150k
Nothing too strenuous there :y
Hmmm, less than 10 months, 5k ::)
Actually, wishbones, christ knows how many bushes I've had...
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Mileages assume genuine :y poly bushes should last almost indefinitely :y
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Mileages assume genuine :y poly bushes should last almost indefinitely :y
My original MV6 wishbones were shot when I bought it at 88k. TBE's at 60k. Same with idlers....
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A combination of poor geometry and abuse :-\
Might just be that the Plod set up is a bit more durable :-\
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They drink petrol in a different league, So I've been told, Plus 0-62 around the 10-11 second mark :o :-\
A 4.0 litre cherokee will keep an Omega honest to 60(around 8 secs) but your right about the fuel consumption :y
That's what AutoTrader say's :-\, Parker's 9.2 Sec with 112mph top speed presuming its Auto and this type
(http://parkers.bauercdn.com/Images/Cache/Archive/325x0/Jeep/Cherokee%20(93-01)/jeep_1997_cherokee.jpg)
These look better.
(http://parkers.bauercdn.com/Images/Cache/Archive/325x0/Jeep/Grand%20Cherokee%20(99-)/jeep_2004_grand_cherokee.jpg)
I have the second one in the photos but with the 2.7 Mercedes Turbo Diesel with matching Autobox, pretty quick if you want, just take the seasick pills if on a twisty country road..... :y :y
Used daily for work similar to a 2.2 Mig in fuel costs, comfy and high driving position suit me nicely, leather which I hate is only fault imo. Ignore TB off road comment, the Jeep is very competent off road and coped with floods and snow last winter extremely well.... :y :y
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Thanks for comments good and bad :y Looking for tow vehicle so something with a bit of grunt and capable of towing cars only . It wont be being slung into corners F1 style ::) Fuel consumption not a problem as it will get LPG ... the car in question has been pulled for what ever reason but there are a few with lpg .. Im sure this one i was watching was a V8 and didnt know they did a straight 6 which seems to be the preferred engine . Whether its good enough to tow is another question but then there is the diesel lump to look at also :-\
Maybe a different 4x4 would suit better for towing ;)
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Thanks for comments good and bad :y Looking for tow vehicle so something with a bit of grunt and capable of towing cars only . It wont be being slung into corners F1 style ::) Fuel consumption not a problem as it will get LPG ... the car in question has been pulled for what ever reason but there are a few with lpg .. Im sure this one i was watching was a V8 and didnt know they did a straight 6 which seems to be the preferred engine . Whether its good enough to tow is another question but then there is the diesel lump to look at also :-\
Maybe a different 4x4 would suit better for towing ;)
Pretty sure the old square side Cherokee only came with 4 and 6 pot motors,Grand cherokee had the 8 pot option as well :y
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Thanks for comments good and bad :y Looking for tow vehicle so something with a bit of grunt and capable of towing cars only . It wont be being slung into corners F1 style ::) Fuel consumption not a problem as it will get LPG ... the car in question has been pulled for what ever reason but there are a few with lpg .. Im sure this one i was watching was a V8 and didnt know they did a straight 6 which seems to be the preferred engine . Whether its good enough to tow is another question but then there is the diesel lump to look at also :-\
Maybe a different 4x4 would suit better for towing ;)
Pretty sure the old square side Cherokee only came with 4 and 6 pot motors,Grand cherokee had the 8 pot option as well :y
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Looking to tow flatbed long term ;)
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Is the Vectra that bad :o
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Is the Vectra that bad :o
;D :P
Vectra wont have enough guts till its got 3.2 innit ::) :P
But flatbed will come in handy for towing Omega's :D ;D
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Is the Vectra that bad :o
;D :P
Vectra wont have enough guts till its got 3.2 innit ::) :P
::) I meant, is it that bad that it needs a trailer to get around :P
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Edit to my last post ::) ::) :P :P
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:P