What goes bad? What to look for when buying?

10/7/2006 10:01:31 PM

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Air conditioner: If the air conditioner gradually stops cooling, the computer (PCM) may not be sending a signal to the compressor-clutch relay to cycle off, which causes the A/C evaporator to freeze up. (1993-95)
Air conditioner: If water leaks onto the floor on the passenger side or the air conditions stops cooling, the air conditioning drain hose might be blocked. (1993-96)

Automatic transmission: If the transmission will not engage when first started, chances are the torque converter is draining down. A check valve in the fluid line leading to the transmission cooler should remedy the problem. (1993)

Automatic transmission: The transmission won't upshift for about the first quarter mile in cool weather due to defective cast-iron seal rings in the governor drive. (1993-94)

Engine misfire: Rough idle and stalling can be traced to a defective idle-air-control motor. (1993-94)

Oil consumption and engine knock: Oil-pump-gear wear results in bucking and surging when the engine is warm and lack of lubrication when the engine is cold. (1993)

Oil leak: The rear main seals on 4.0-liter engines are prone to leakage if the vehicle is operated in dirty conditions. (1993-96)

Transmission leak: Automatic-transmission fluid leaks from the speed sensor in the transmission. (1993-94)

1993: Eccentric cam-adjuster bolts in both front lower-suspension arm-to-front axle-bracket attachments may fail, causing vehicle to pull to one side.

1993: Molded plastic pin that connects upper and lower steering-column shafts may be sheared; shafts could separate, causing total loss of steering control.

1993: Retainer clip that secures master-cylinder input rod to brake pedal could work loose, allowing separation, which may cause loss of braking.

1993: Safety improvement campaign advises that center rear seat belt buckle may not be accessible for cargo stowage when right side of seatback is folded down.

1993-98 in 15 states and Washington, D.C.: Front-disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for extensive period in "salt belt"; can eventually compromise structural integrity, allowing wear surface to separate from hub.


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10/7/2006 10:25:18 PM

Nice, thanks.

10/7/2006 10:27:27 PM

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"allowing wear surface to separate from hub. "

10/7/2006 10:51:07 PM

Transmission Slipping is the biggest problem i had on a 95....

10/8/2006 9:14:48 AM

if u don't have a tranny cooler (i.e. the towing package) i'd get 1 . another problem is the v.c. on the transfer case going out , even though it's drivable u'll go through tires pretty fast.

10/8/2006 10:15:54 AM

I've found one for about $900, I am thinking of taking a looksie at it today.

10/8/2006 11:32:26 AM

my family and i have owned several cherokees/grand cherokees and we always seem to have to put a waterpump on them(4.0L) not long after the 100k mark, but my 98gc with 115k hasnt given any trouble

10/8/2006 2:55:50 PM

Looking up the values they really hold them well. This one has 228k but has had mos components replaced. Going to look at it tonite, should make a nice around town dd.

10/8/2006 4:57:28 PM

my sister has had a 96 zj (92-98), and now she has a 99 wj. i really like them both, seems that the zj was a little more roomy, but the wj is really nice on the inside. i did have to do a waterpump on her zj, but that was the biggest thing that went wrong, until she got rearended i'd drive one for sure

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10/8/2006 5:01:34 PM

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"Has new radiator/new fan clutch/new water pump/gas tank"

10/8/2006 5:03:45 PM

i wouldn't get one with the 4.0/chrysler tranny combo...........horrible tranny

if you get lucky and find one that actually has the 4.0/aisin AW4 tranny combo then go for it........otherwise stick to the v8

10/9/2006 1:20:00 AM