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Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on July 16, 2012, 09:09:22 am
Thought I should start a thread for my Cherokee XJ.

It's a '99/00 2.5TD Orvis editon, stock.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/IMG_20120610_115637.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/IMG_20120609_180618.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/IMG_20120609_180601.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/JeepCherokeeMats4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/JeepCherokeeMats3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/JeepCherokeeMats1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/Snow-Off-road-III.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/Snow-Off-road-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/DSCF0302.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/DSCF0301.jpg)

Bought it from the nicest, most genuine old boy ever. A total pleasure buying the vehicle for a change instead of hassle. Also, after doing nearly 23k on it so far, everything he told me about the Cherokee was true, which as most people know from buying second-hand cars, is very rare.

Originally bought it as a run about as it was local and my '97 1.8 petrol Ford Mondeo Estate had broke, but the more I drove it, the more I liked it. The cruise control, air conditioning, electric windows, comfortable seats and nice cruising driving position also help.

I do a lot of miles, about 22k usually and I was worried about the MPG, but because of the type of roads I usually travel on and speed I tend to keep do, I average 35mpg, which is only a couple less than my old, lighter Ford Mondeo. So it worked out just about feasible.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/screenshot-1342428917830.png)

This is what I've done to it so far:



Recent MOT!

Had the smallest fail and advisory sheet on the Cherokee against any other car I've had considering the age, weight and miles it is doing!

Small bit of welding was needed around the O/S driver's sill, near the seat-belt mounting and it went through!

A couple of advisories about small oil leaks on axles and a tyre.

I've done nearly 23k in it now!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/Untitled.jpg)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on July 16, 2012, 10:35:38 am
so you are gald you bought it ..(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
its a good job you didnt listen to most of us..(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

im glad its worked out well for ya...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on July 16, 2012, 11:00:21 am
Quoting: art b
im glad its worked out well for ya...


For now...... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on July 16, 2012, 04:17:21 pm
I do like the Jeeps . . . Nice size and good position on the road.

Surprisingly I found my 4.0L one sluggish . . . It seemed to be running fine but just didn't seem to have any legs . . .
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Andy on July 17, 2012, 06:13:29 am
Whats special about the Orvis edition?
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on July 17, 2012, 08:11:56 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Surprisingly I found my 4.0L one sluggish


The TD is agricultural being an old indirect design, but as long as you let the gears do the work it chugs along and has loads of torque. The turbo is great for over-taking in 5th gear from 40 and accelerate to 70/75.

I know for the commuting I'm doing it would be a better idea to have a Diesel Mondeo for fuel econonmy, but I like the Cherokee and the MPG isn't that far different from the petrol Mondeo, so as long as it works, I'll use it.

I've never driven the 4L petrol so can't really compare.

Quoting: Andy
Whats special about the Orvis edition?


Fatter spoke alloy wheels that are wider and bigger, front spot-lights integrated into the bumper and heated mirrors I think. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on October 24, 2012, 12:15:49 pm
Added an 'official' boot cover with the adjustable hooks, correct for the model year, curtsy of JamesH  on Jeep-Club  :bravo:   :thumbup:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/IMG_20121024_121141_zps9652db88.jpg)

It's the wrong colour, but that doesn't matter as it does its job just fine  :D
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on October 24, 2012, 12:19:23 pm
The simple pleasures of a 4x4 - finding deep, muddy puddles to play in on the way to work  :mrgreen:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/2012-1_zps0873d964.jpeg)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Andy on October 24, 2012, 02:15:40 pm
Trying to work out if that genuinely is the boot cover or just you hanging a towel up to dry. Is that seriously all you got to cover the boot?!
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on October 24, 2012, 02:31:31 pm
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Added an 'official' boot cover with the adjustable hooks, correct for the model year, curtsy of JamesH on Jeep-Club :bravo: :thumbup:


More copying and pasting. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/nono.gif)

It just makes me feel less special . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on October 24, 2012, 07:05:08 pm
@Andy

Yup, that's it! I was a bit dissapointed compared to the retractable cover in my old Mondeo estate, but it does the job (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

Weird thing is, it looks like a prototype cover doesnt it? The older Cherokees have a proper retractable cover, the same as the Grand Cherokees, but for some reason the later models have thiia cheap cover. I assume it was a cost saving excersise. :(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on October 24, 2012, 07:21:32 pm
@RK

You will always be my special little guy.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/hug.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Andy on October 25, 2012, 06:17:01 am
Well I guess there are less mechanical things to go wrong with it (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Bet you can't wait for winter with that to have fun! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on October 25, 2012, 12:31:00 pm
Love you too, CP.  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/kiss.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on October 25, 2012, 04:48:27 pm
we love :mr green:
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on November 17, 2012, 01:53:48 pm
Had to give the Cherokee a bit of love.

New rear-plate bulbs and some stainless screws donated from the bus as the old ones were so corroded, they weren't going to come out another time.

Also topped up the Diffs and Axles along with the other levels. One good thing about a 4x4 is you don't need to jack it up to get underneath!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/DSCF4014.jpeg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/DSCF4012.jpeg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/DSCF4016.jpeg)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on November 18, 2012, 10:05:50 pm
CP, I found a set of head and side light bulbs I bought for my old Cherokee which I never used.  
Any use to you ?
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on November 19, 2012, 08:21:26 am
Sure, to put on the shelf as spares (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

Are they standard bulbs? Not those Xeon blue ones or anything like that? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on November 19, 2012, 09:04:47 am
Think so.  I'll check.
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on November 20, 2012, 01:38:52 pm
Can't remember what I ordered but here's a pic :

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/IMAG1667.jpg)

Seem to recall they were bright white ones . . . . I don't think I would've gone for blue tinted ones as I'm not a fan of those at all . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/new_russian.gif)

EDIT - To clarify, I have a pair of these.
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on November 20, 2012, 02:02:42 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Seem to recall they were bright white ones


Hmm I think I'll leave them dude. I only replaced the headlight bulbs last year, so hopefully hey should be good for a while.

Thanks anyway (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/thumbsup.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on November 20, 2012, 03:23:25 pm
No worries.  

I didn't pay much for them but thought I'd check before binning them. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on February 17, 2013, 05:05:30 pm
Nice day today, so cleaned off some of the dirt and road-salt from winter.

I also fitted some new number-plate caps to tidy them up.  :thumbup:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/IMG_20130217_160708.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/IMG_20130217_160647.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/IMG_20130217_160637.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/Jeep%20Cherokee/IMG_20130217_160619.jpg)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on February 17, 2013, 09:03:44 pm
duh ...
you have scrubbed the numbers off of ya number plate...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on February 17, 2013, 10:17:50 pm
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

I like it 'FBody' clean..
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: F Body on February 18, 2013, 07:45:30 am
You scrub up nicely Mr Green (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/polish.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on March 14, 2013, 02:15:12 pm
good work there mr...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

dodgy glove thou....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on March 14, 2013, 03:10:12 pm
Quoting: Cunning Plan
or stabiliser bar as the Americans have it down as


Or sway bar.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Nice work. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Andy on May 12, 2013, 07:52:39 pm
I replaced mine in my Mondeo after one split down the M40. Replaced it with bog standard fuel line and then jubilee'd it at either end. Never had any issues, think I had it for 2 years after that.
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on May 13, 2013, 07:23:05 am
How did you get a Jubilee clip over them? They are tiny! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/huh.gif)

Unless you are talking about a different pipe? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: F Body on May 13, 2013, 11:43:21 am
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Some people don't understand why I am not into small sports cars, but today the Cherokee reinforced my interest in big, useful vehicles.


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shag.gif)

:Mr green:
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Andy on May 13, 2013, 12:33:52 pm
I'm on about the little pipes that feed between the injectors. Been googling for an image, but can't find one that gives enough detail.

They're about 5-6" long and just loop from one injector to the next. Then there is a blanked off one at the end.

I think the fuel line had an od of about 1/2" maybe 5/8" but easily done up. Felt I had to after how much just a hair line fracture in the previous hose had sprayed all over the bay.

Nothing beats that fear of turning the blower on and just smelling diesel! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Andy on May 13, 2013, 12:40:55 pm
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/andydpics/cat_zps938a4645.jpg)

Heres what I'm talking about.
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on May 13, 2013, 12:44:10 pm
Quoting: Andy
Heres what I'm talking about.


Yup, we are talking about the same thing.

Still no idea how you got a jubilee clip on though as there doesn't seem like there would be enough space between the injector and the pipe! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/huh.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Andy on May 13, 2013, 02:29:27 pm
I said I put a jubilee on either end, I never said it clamped anything (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

I really can't remember too much about it, I know I put some on there but can't remember how close fit it was.
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on July 08, 2013, 02:50:35 pm
Looks good. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

But, come on.  Edit your post before copying-and-pasting . . .  

Quoting: Cunning Plan
:sure:

Quoting: Cunning Plan
:D

Quoting: Cunning Plan
:ekhm:


 . . . It makes me feel more special. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cowboy.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on July 09, 2013, 08:12:36 am
Quoting: Roadkill
. . . It makes me feel more special.  


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/iagree.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on July 29, 2013, 09:50:00 am
I do love the Cherokee's . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: F Body on September 01, 2013, 07:38:29 pm
Quoting: Cunning Plan
finding another one in a local scrap-yard with mud-guards.


Jeeze the Environmental Police obviously have made it out into the sticks yet (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

There are no traditional scrap yards with rows of cars left in Bedfordshire now, if your lucky you might find a parts recycling centre, but you pay through the nose (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on September 01, 2013, 10:06:56 pm
What a brilliant idea re the grip tape.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Looks good.  It's nice quick, little projects like these that can really pick you up and re-motivate you when battling a long-term build.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on September 01, 2013, 10:22:56 pm
Quoting: F Body

Jeeze the Environmental Police obviously have made it out into the sticks yet  

There are no traditional scrap yards with rows of cars left in Bedfordshire now, if your lucky you might find a parts recycling centre, but you pay through the nose



there are a couple here in northants...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Andy on September 01, 2013, 11:06:20 pm
I miss my local scrappy! Had many a fun time going round our one with mates hooking bits off cars, sometimes having a look and seeing how bits worked.

Place burnt to the ground about 5 years ago and then they ended up getting rid of all the cars and clearing the site. Now have to go to a place like Martin says where they pick the part for you, can't see the car yourself. Dead boring.

Good work there CP. That grip tape idea is a treat! Off Jeep topic, but on the mondys you can get chrome strips that go along there to add some bling factor! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on September 02, 2013, 07:53:21 am
Quoting: F Body
Jeeze the Environmental Police obviously have made it out into the sticks yet  

There are no traditional scrap yards with rows of cars left in Bedfordshire now, if your lucky you might find a parts recycling centre, but you pay through the nose


Yep, the ones I called around me were exactly that. You go to a counter to buy the item which they have just torn from the vehicle and charge almost as much as a new part.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

This yard was in the Fens.

Quoting: art b
there are a couple here in northants...


Where about's? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Quoting: Andy
Good work there CP. That grip tape idea is a treat!


Quoting: Roadkill
What a brilliant idea re the grip tape.

Looks good. It's nice quick, little projects like these that can really pick you up and re-motivate you when battling a long-term build.


Yah the tape really suits 'utility' vehicles. I don't think it would work for other car-types as much.
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on September 02, 2013, 05:00:41 pm
Quoting: Andy
but on the mondys you can get chrome strips that go along there to add some bling factor!


Yeah - they're about £40 !!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on January 20, 2014, 09:19:15 pm
A common problem on the 2.5TD Cherokee is the number 1 injector. It has a wire coming from it which sends a signal from the position sensor in the injector to the ECU. When it stops sending a signal, the engine goes into a crude limp-mode and limits revs to 2k rpm.

A very long time ago, I learnt this because it went into limp mode. I detached the wire from everything else and played with it, reconnected it and for 15k miles, it has been fine. However, today it is now back in limp-mode. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)

I wonder if the really cold weather this morning has anything to do with it. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif) I guess it could have got some moisture on the delecate connection..

So, I have the special injector socket on order and I need to find a reasonable Jeep breakers for one of these:

(http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mkIZIpMurQZEoD_sFAbXY6w.jpg)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on January 21, 2014, 08:19:37 am
Drove to work today and it is..... fine! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/huh.gif)

I think the position sensor on the number 1 injector is faulty. It will probably be more intermittent now.

I'll keep looking for a replacement injector.

Please give me a shout if you know of one being broken (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/security.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on January 21, 2014, 10:09:22 am
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Drove to work today and it is..... fine!


The fairies have been in, yay !!  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Probably, as you say, moisture getting in and messing about. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on May 19, 2014, 08:11:23 pm
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Tidier I think.


Agreed.  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: FUBAR on May 19, 2014, 08:30:27 pm
the new tyres fill the arches quite nicely don't they (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on July 22, 2014, 07:57:56 am
Had the MOT on Friday and....... it passed first time, again!!!!

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

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Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on January 29, 2015, 09:45:06 am
You ain't doing it right unless there's mud on the roof !!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on January 29, 2015, 10:10:36 am
Quoting: Roadkill
You ain't doing it right unless there's mud on the roof !!!


I know, my XJ looks far too pampered compared to other 4x4s when I park near them (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/itsok.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on January 29, 2015, 03:05:36 pm
it aint very hilly out there....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

get it in that river ...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on January 29, 2015, 03:20:30 pm
Quoting: art b
it aint very hilly out there....


Narp.

Do you know any good lanes near Northampton? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Being my daily and not wanting to break anything, I would not want to be rock-crawling or mud-bogging but a little mud and some sliding is all good! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mooncar.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on February 04, 2015, 11:33:31 am
Nice work...
Well jel....lol




Top job posting pics too..(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on February 04, 2015, 03:49:47 pm
Quoting: art b
Well jel....lol


Shame you have not still got that 4x4 Nissan (was it a Nissan? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)).
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on February 04, 2015, 06:39:00 pm
this one...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g74/artburge/DSCF0996.jpg)



 it was good in the snow i had a vid somewhere ...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)



(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g74/artburge/DSCF0182.jpg)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on February 05, 2015, 09:12:34 am
Still no mud on the roof.  That is the standard that needs to be met !! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on February 05, 2015, 11:04:46 am
Quoting: art b
this one...


Yeah! That 'thing' (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)

Quoting: Roadkill
That is the standard that needs to be met !!


Yes sir (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/iagree.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on February 05, 2015, 01:30:02 pm
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Shame you have not still got that 4x4 Nissan (was it a Nissan? ).




i think my chevy tahoe would have been better ...


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)


(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g74/artburge/tahoeaaaci006.jpg)




(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g74/artburge/fadd5ce5.jpg)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on February 05, 2015, 05:36:26 pm
That Tahoe is a beast! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on February 08, 2015, 04:30:00 pm
.
Title: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on February 10, 2015, 12:47:52 pm
Better, But still room for improvement.  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on March 23, 2015, 08:25:09 am
Like...

You have done well looking after her.. :mechanic2:
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on April 20, 2015, 09:56:23 am
I'm too lazy to rotate tyres but yours are certainly holding up well . . . I normally get about 25000-35000 outta mine but my driving is 80% motorway.
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on April 21, 2015, 08:49:56 pm
You're the least lazy person I know..
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on July 13, 2015, 06:05:58 pm
Nice fix . . . :up:

Although it looks like your rear exhaust hanger clamp has gone south, too . . . :P
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on July 13, 2015, 08:54:44 pm
Quote from: Roadkill on July 13, 2015, 06:05:58 pm
Nice fix . . . :up:

Although it looks like your rear exhaust hanger clamp has gone south, too . . . :P

Well spotted and you're right, it has, but, it is still held securely, so, as I understand it should not effect the MOT..
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on July 15, 2015, 10:37:23 am
List of tasks to do before the MOT:

[10%] Tank Fixing Strap (currently still with the engineer being repaired ready for refitting).
[0%] Check Levels
[0%] Window Wash
[0%] Top Up Diffs
[0%] Grease Front Ball-Joints
[0%] Check front shock leaks
[0%] Check Lights
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on July 15, 2015, 01:57:18 pm
Quote from: Cunning Plan on July 15, 2015, 10:37:23 am
List of tasks to do before the MOT:

[10%] Tank Fixing Strap (currently still with the engineer being repaired ready for refitting).
[0%] Check Levels
[0%] Window Wash
[0%] Top Up Diffs
[0%] Grease Front Ball-Joints
[0%] Check front shock leaks
[0%] Check Lights
[0%] replace exhaust clamp
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on July 15, 2015, 03:02:01 pm
Quote from: art b on July 15, 2015, 01:57:18 pm
[0%] replace exhaust clamp



Stop it  :P

Do you think it will fail like that? My understanding is that if the item is securely fixed, or, there is movement within reason, it will pass.

Otherwise, I will have to also do the anti-roll-bar bushes, AGAIN, becuase the ones I have put on have desintegrated and are cracked again. I only installed them, last year I think?! :rasp:

The roll bar is solid though, no movement in it. :chiny:

Shit quality parts   :rtfm:  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on July 15, 2015, 03:17:29 pm
I'll just order another clamp, it is an easy job that is not worth failing on.

[10%] Tank Fixing Strap (currently still with the engineer being repaired ready for refitting).
[0%] Check Levels
[0%] Window Wash
[0%] Top Up Diffs
[0%] Grease Front Ball-Joints
[0%] Check front shock leaks
[0%] Check Lights
[0%] Replace exhaust clamp
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on July 15, 2015, 09:38:19 pm
Quote from: Cunning Plan on July 15, 2015, 03:17:29 pm
I'll just order another clamp, it is an easy job that is not worth failing on.

[10%] Tank Fixing Strap (currently still with the engineer being repaired ready for refitting).
[0%] Check Levels
[0%] Window Wash
[0%] Top Up Diffs
[0%] Grease Front Ball-Joints
[0%] Check front shock leaks
[0%] Check Lights
[0%] Replace exhaust clamp

Mission accomplished... :up:
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on July 15, 2015, 09:39:13 pm
Quote from: Cunning Plan on July 15, 2015, 03:17:29 pm
I'll just order another clamp, it is an easy job that is not worth failing on.

[10%] Tank Fixing Strap (currently still with the engineer being repaired ready for refitting).
[0%] Check Levels
[0%] Window Wash
[0%] Top Up Diffs
[0%] Grease Front Ball-Joints
[0%] Check front shock leaks
[0%] Check Lights
[0%] Replace exhaust clamp
  Check wipers...
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on July 16, 2015, 07:38:21 am
Quote from: art b on July 15, 2015, 09:39:13 pm
Check wipers...

Well, they should be okay as they were new last year...  :rasp:

Anything else?  :pass: :smirk:
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Roadkill on July 17, 2015, 08:29:40 am
Hahahaha, I think this is called peer pressure . . . . . :P
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Cunning Plan on July 17, 2015, 10:34:42 am
Quote from: art b on July 15, 2015, 09:38:19 pm
Mission accomplished...

I was going to buy the U-Clamp online as it is usually cheaper, but it would not have arrived in time. Have you ever used Parrs Parts near the Rugby Stadium? They were very helpful, one of the guys there couldn't find the awkuardly sized clamp to start with and went though parts manuals to find it, then called me back to let me know he found it and ordered one in for me, which was £2.34 inc. VAT, so around the same price as online.

Recommended.  :thumbsup:

Quote from: Roadkill on July 17, 2015, 08:29:40 am
Hahahaha, I think this is called peer pressure . . . . . :P

 :NEW_smirk:
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: art b on July 18, 2015, 05:07:49 pm
nice ..  :up:

''we'' did well there ... :P:
Title: Re: Cunning Jeep Cherokee XJ
Post by: Incursus on July 18, 2015, 10:58:03 pm
:up: