Re: 94XJ blow-by (again, I know)
 

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408AE1CB.A8192246@sympatico.ca...
> Adonis wrote:
> >
> > I have decided I will fix this problem myself, being that I am a college
> > student money is a tight issue right now so I decided I will attempt to
> > repair this myself.
> >
> > Here is an image of the engine:
> > 94XJ SE 4.0L L-6
> > http://home.earthlink.net/~adonisv/engine.jpg
> >
> > I have several questions, I am in no way all that engine savvy so I will
be
> > wrong in some of my wording, and also this is an excuse for me to start
> > learning.
> >
> > 1. What are the part numbers/names of the circled items (the image link)
>
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
>
> > 2. How do I remove the grommets?
>
> The front one turns I 'think', same for the rear one. Unlikely the
> front one is plugged, but possible, if so you have some serious cleaning
> issues.
>
> > 3. Any recommended engine oil additives (brands?) to clean the engine?
> > Amount to put in (the additive)?
>
> Nope. Unless it is badly sludged up?
>
> > 4. I use Mobile 1 Synth. should I change the oil to this one with the
> > additive or should I used a different one so I can flush the system at a
> > cheaper rate?
>
> Why? Is the system badly sludged up?
>
> Mobile is probably the best at cleaning it depending on how long that
> back CCV grommet has been broken.
>
> If it is in bad shape you will see the sludge pouring out with the oil
> when changing it. If you look inside the oil filler cap how bad does it
> look?


When I stick my finger in on all sides I pick up decenlty large amount of
sludge.


>
> If it is in really bad shape you don't want to clean it out too fast,
> too much junk gets circulated.
>
> > 5. Anything else that I should check for?
>
> How much oil is blowing into the air filter?

Not a whole bunch, but a fair amount


>
> I also think I noticed although it's blurry, the main ground strap from
> the rear of your engine head to the firewall looking all frayed like it
> was about to fall apart. That is the main body ground and needs to be
> solid for good or any usually, running. They fail fast if frayed.
>
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: 94XJ blow-by (again, I know)
 

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408AE1CB.A8192246@sympatico.ca...
> Adonis wrote:
> >
> > I have decided I will fix this problem myself, being that I am a college
> > student money is a tight issue right now so I decided I will attempt to
> > repair this myself.
> >
> > Here is an image of the engine:
> > 94XJ SE 4.0L L-6
> > http://home.earthlink.net/~adonisv/engine.jpg
> >
> > I have several questions, I am in no way all that engine savvy so I will
be
> > wrong in some of my wording, and also this is an excuse for me to start
> > learning.
> >
> > 1. What are the part numbers/names of the circled items (the image link)
>
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
>
> > 2. How do I remove the grommets?
>
> The front one turns I 'think', same for the rear one. Unlikely the
> front one is plugged, but possible, if so you have some serious cleaning
> issues.
>
> > 3. Any recommended engine oil additives (brands?) to clean the engine?
> > Amount to put in (the additive)?
>
> Nope. Unless it is badly sludged up?
>
> > 4. I use Mobile 1 Synth. should I change the oil to this one with the
> > additive or should I used a different one so I can flush the system at a
> > cheaper rate?
>
> Why? Is the system badly sludged up?
>
> Mobile is probably the best at cleaning it depending on how long that
> back CCV grommet has been broken.
>
> If it is in bad shape you will see the sludge pouring out with the oil
> when changing it. If you look inside the oil filler cap how bad does it
> look?


When I stick my finger in on all sides I pick up decenlty large amount of
sludge.


>
> If it is in really bad shape you don't want to clean it out too fast,
> too much junk gets circulated.
>
> > 5. Anything else that I should check for?
>
> How much oil is blowing into the air filter?

Not a whole bunch, but a fair amount


>
> I also think I noticed although it's blurry, the main ground strap from
> the rear of your engine head to the firewall looking all frayed like it
> was about to fall apart. That is the main body ground and needs to be
> solid for good or any usually, running. They fail fast if frayed.
>
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: 94XJ blow-by (again, I know)
 

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408AE1CB.A8192246@sympatico.ca...
> Adonis wrote:
> >
> > I have decided I will fix this problem myself, being that I am a college
> > student money is a tight issue right now so I decided I will attempt to
> > repair this myself.
> >
> > Here is an image of the engine:
> > 94XJ SE 4.0L L-6
> > http://home.earthlink.net/~adonisv/engine.jpg
> >
> > I have several questions, I am in no way all that engine savvy so I will
be
> > wrong in some of my wording, and also this is an excuse for me to start
> > learning.
> >
> > 1. What are the part numbers/names of the circled items (the image link)
>
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
>
> > 2. How do I remove the grommets?
>
> The front one turns I 'think', same for the rear one. Unlikely the
> front one is plugged, but possible, if so you have some serious cleaning
> issues.
>
> > 3. Any recommended engine oil additives (brands?) to clean the engine?
> > Amount to put in (the additive)?
>
> Nope. Unless it is badly sludged up?
>
> > 4. I use Mobile 1 Synth. should I change the oil to this one with the
> > additive or should I used a different one so I can flush the system at a
> > cheaper rate?
>
> Why? Is the system badly sludged up?
>
> Mobile is probably the best at cleaning it depending on how long that
> back CCV grommet has been broken.
>
> If it is in bad shape you will see the sludge pouring out with the oil
> when changing it. If you look inside the oil filler cap how bad does it
> look?


When I stick my finger in on all sides I pick up decenlty large amount of
sludge.


>
> If it is in really bad shape you don't want to clean it out too fast,
> too much junk gets circulated.
>
> > 5. Anything else that I should check for?
>
> How much oil is blowing into the air filter?

Not a whole bunch, but a fair amount


>
> I also think I noticed although it's blurry, the main ground strap from
> the rear of your engine head to the firewall looking all frayed like it
> was about to fall apart. That is the main body ground and needs to be
> solid for good or any usually, running. They fail fast if frayed.
>
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: 94XJ blow-by (again, I know)
 

I think I would just get the CCV fixed to stop the sludge build up and
keep an eye on the shape of the oil when changing it on the regular
intervals. That Mobile 1 should clean it out pretty good and not too
fast and the oil should stop hitting the air filter.

When you pull the CCV grommet, if the valve cover is plugged with sludge
back there, then you might want to remove the cover and do a physical
clean.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Adonis wrote:
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:408AE1CB.A8192246@sympatico.ca...
> > Adonis wrote:
> > >
> > > I have decided I will fix this problem myself, being that I am a college
> > > student money is a tight issue right now so I decided I will attempt to
> > > repair this myself.
> > >
> > > Here is an image of the engine:
> > > 94XJ SE 4.0L L-6
> > > http://home.earthlink.net/~adonisv/engine.jpg
> > >
> > > I have several questions, I am in no way all that engine savvy so I will
> be
> > > wrong in some of my wording, and also this is an excuse for me to start
> > > learning.
> > >
> > > 1. What are the part numbers/names of the circled items (the image link)
> >
> > http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
> >
> > > 2. How do I remove the grommets?
> >
> > The front one turns I 'think', same for the rear one. Unlikely the
> > front one is plugged, but possible, if so you have some serious cleaning
> > issues.
> >
> > > 3. Any recommended engine oil additives (brands?) to clean the engine?
> > > Amount to put in (the additive)?
> >
> > Nope. Unless it is badly sludged up?
> >
> > > 4. I use Mobile 1 Synth. should I change the oil to this one with the
> > > additive or should I used a different one so I can flush the system at a
> > > cheaper rate?
> >
> > Why? Is the system badly sludged up?
> >
> > Mobile is probably the best at cleaning it depending on how long that
> > back CCV grommet has been broken.
> >
> > If it is in bad shape you will see the sludge pouring out with the oil
> > when changing it. If you look inside the oil filler cap how bad does it
> > look?
>
> When I stick my finger in on all sides I pick up decenlty large amount of
> sludge.
>
> >
> > If it is in really bad shape you don't want to clean it out too fast,
> > too much junk gets circulated.
> >
> > > 5. Anything else that I should check for?
> >
> > How much oil is blowing into the air filter?
>
> Not a whole bunch, but a fair amount
>
> >
> > I also think I noticed although it's blurry, the main ground strap from
> > the rear of your engine head to the firewall looking all frayed like it
> > was about to fall apart. That is the main body ground and needs to be
> > solid for good or any usually, running. They fail fast if frayed.
> >
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: 94XJ blow-by (again, I know)
 

I think I would just get the CCV fixed to stop the sludge build up and
keep an eye on the shape of the oil when changing it on the regular
intervals. That Mobile 1 should clean it out pretty good and not too
fast and the oil should stop hitting the air filter.

When you pull the CCV grommet, if the valve cover is plugged with sludge
back there, then you might want to remove the cover and do a physical
clean.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Adonis wrote:
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:408AE1CB.A8192246@sympatico.ca...
> > Adonis wrote:
> > >
> > > I have decided I will fix this problem myself, being that I am a college
> > > student money is a tight issue right now so I decided I will attempt to
> > > repair this myself.
> > >
> > > Here is an image of the engine:
> > > 94XJ SE 4.0L L-6
> > > http://home.earthlink.net/~adonisv/engine.jpg
> > >
> > > I have several questions, I am in no way all that engine savvy so I will
> be
> > > wrong in some of my wording, and also this is an excuse for me to start
> > > learning.
> > >
> > > 1. What are the part numbers/names of the circled items (the image link)
> >
> > http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
> >
> > > 2. How do I remove the grommets?
> >
> > The front one turns I 'think', same for the rear one. Unlikely the
> > front one is plugged, but possible, if so you have some serious cleaning
> > issues.
> >
> > > 3. Any recommended engine oil additives (brands?) to clean the engine?
> > > Amount to put in (the additive)?
> >
> > Nope. Unless it is badly sludged up?
> >
> > > 4. I use Mobile 1 Synth. should I change the oil to this one with the
> > > additive or should I used a different one so I can flush the system at a
> > > cheaper rate?
> >
> > Why? Is the system badly sludged up?
> >
> > Mobile is probably the best at cleaning it depending on how long that
> > back CCV grommet has been broken.
> >
> > If it is in bad shape you will see the sludge pouring out with the oil
> > when changing it. If you look inside the oil filler cap how bad does it
> > look?
>
> When I stick my finger in on all sides I pick up decenlty large amount of
> sludge.
>
> >
> > If it is in really bad shape you don't want to clean it out too fast,
> > too much junk gets circulated.
> >
> > > 5. Anything else that I should check for?
> >
> > How much oil is blowing into the air filter?
>
> Not a whole bunch, but a fair amount
>
> >
> > I also think I noticed although it's blurry, the main ground strap from
> > the rear of your engine head to the firewall looking all frayed like it
> > was about to fall apart. That is the main body ground and needs to be
> > solid for good or any usually, running. They fail fast if frayed.
> >
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: 94XJ blow-by (again, I know)
 

I think I would just get the CCV fixed to stop the sludge build up and
keep an eye on the shape of the oil when changing it on the regular
intervals. That Mobile 1 should clean it out pretty good and not too
fast and the oil should stop hitting the air filter.

When you pull the CCV grommet, if the valve cover is plugged with sludge
back there, then you might want to remove the cover and do a physical
clean.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Adonis wrote:
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:408AE1CB.A8192246@sympatico.ca...
> > Adonis wrote:
> > >
> > > I have decided I will fix this problem myself, being that I am a college
> > > student money is a tight issue right now so I decided I will attempt to
> > > repair this myself.
> > >
> > > Here is an image of the engine:
> > > 94XJ SE 4.0L L-6
> > > http://home.earthlink.net/~adonisv/engine.jpg
> > >
> > > I have several questions, I am in no way all that engine savvy so I will
> be
> > > wrong in some of my wording, and also this is an excuse for me to start
> > > learning.
> > >
> > > 1. What are the part numbers/names of the circled items (the image link)
> >
> > http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
> >
> > > 2. How do I remove the grommets?
> >
> > The front one turns I 'think', same for the rear one. Unlikely the
> > front one is plugged, but possible, if so you have some serious cleaning
> > issues.
> >
> > > 3. Any recommended engine oil additives (brands?) to clean the engine?
> > > Amount to put in (the additive)?
> >
> > Nope. Unless it is badly sludged up?
> >
> > > 4. I use Mobile 1 Synth. should I change the oil to this one with the
> > > additive or should I used a different one so I can flush the system at a
> > > cheaper rate?
> >
> > Why? Is the system badly sludged up?
> >
> > Mobile is probably the best at cleaning it depending on how long that
> > back CCV grommet has been broken.
> >
> > If it is in bad shape you will see the sludge pouring out with the oil
> > when changing it. If you look inside the oil filler cap how bad does it
> > look?
>
> When I stick my finger in on all sides I pick up decenlty large amount of
> sludge.
>
> >
> > If it is in really bad shape you don't want to clean it out too fast,
> > too much junk gets circulated.
> >
> > > 5. Anything else that I should check for?
> >
> > How much oil is blowing into the air filter?
>
> Not a whole bunch, but a fair amount
>
> >
> > I also think I noticed although it's blurry, the main ground strap from
> > the rear of your engine head to the firewall looking all frayed like it
> > was about to fall apart. That is the main body ground and needs to be
> > solid for good or any usually, running. They fail fast if frayed.
> >
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: 94XJ blow-by (again, I know)
 

I think I would just get the CCV fixed to stop the sludge build up and
keep an eye on the shape of the oil when changing it on the regular
intervals. That Mobile 1 should clean it out pretty good and not too
fast and the oil should stop hitting the air filter.

When you pull the CCV grommet, if the valve cover is plugged with sludge
back there, then you might want to remove the cover and do a physical
clean.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Adonis wrote:
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:408AE1CB.A8192246@sympatico.ca...
> > Adonis wrote:
> > >
> > > I have decided I will fix this problem myself, being that I am a college
> > > student money is a tight issue right now so I decided I will attempt to
> > > repair this myself.
> > >
> > > Here is an image of the engine:
> > > 94XJ SE 4.0L L-6
> > > http://home.earthlink.net/~adonisv/engine.jpg
> > >
> > > I have several questions, I am in no way all that engine savvy so I will
> be
> > > wrong in some of my wording, and also this is an excuse for me to start
> > > learning.
> > >
> > > 1. What are the part numbers/names of the circled items (the image link)
> >
> > http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ltr/blowby.htm
> >
> > > 2. How do I remove the grommets?
> >
> > The front one turns I 'think', same for the rear one. Unlikely the
> > front one is plugged, but possible, if so you have some serious cleaning
> > issues.
> >
> > > 3. Any recommended engine oil additives (brands?) to clean the engine?
> > > Amount to put in (the additive)?
> >
> > Nope. Unless it is badly sludged up?
> >
> > > 4. I use Mobile 1 Synth. should I change the oil to this one with the
> > > additive or should I used a different one so I can flush the system at a
> > > cheaper rate?
> >
> > Why? Is the system badly sludged up?
> >
> > Mobile is probably the best at cleaning it depending on how long that
> > back CCV grommet has been broken.
> >
> > If it is in bad shape you will see the sludge pouring out with the oil
> > when changing it. If you look inside the oil filler cap how bad does it
> > look?
>
> When I stick my finger in on all sides I pick up decenlty large amount of
> sludge.
>
> >
> > If it is in really bad shape you don't want to clean it out too fast,
> > too much junk gets circulated.
> >
> > > 5. Anything else that I should check for?
> >
> > How much oil is blowing into the air filter?
>
> Not a whole bunch, but a fair amount
>
> >
> > I also think I noticed although it's blurry, the main ground strap from
> > the rear of your engine head to the firewall looking all frayed like it
> > was about to fall apart. That is the main body ground and needs to be
> > solid for good or any usually, running. They fail fast if frayed.
> >
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's