test drive 97 cherokee
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Re: test drive 97 cherokee
Herb.
I am in Toronto, Yonge and Finch area, just off the 401 and certainly
wouldn't mind checking out a Jeep for you.
I currently am on a small disability payment from a car accident so
usually check things out or supervise repairs for gas and beer....
I am sitting home every day going half stir crazy so would love to come
give my fairly educated opinion on the Jeep. Or you could bring it here
to get a test drive on it.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
herb wrote:
>
> Brian,
> I am not really concern about the mileage as long as the vehicle has been
> taking care of. I live in Mississauga Ontario, if it's not too far from you,
> I would like to see some pictures of the vehicle. Could you send email to
> me? What year is it?
>
> Herb
> "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> news:BnJjc.828$huU.725@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com...
> > Hey Herb,
> > This Cherokee sounds like a complete nightmare. If you're looking for a
> > Cherokee (older or newer) don't concern yourself with the mileage so much
> as
> > the condition. I have 310,000 km on mine with the engine rebuilt at
> > 301,000... the rest of the drivetrain is original (4.0, AW4, NP242, D30,
> > D35).
> > Buy one with a spotless body/original paint - preferably 1 owner.
> > -Brian
> >
> > "herb" <haizhong_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:FZijc.18705$OU.394109@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> > : Hi, All
> > : Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> Selec-trac
> > : with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> from
> > P
> > : to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something. Actually
> you
> > : can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> gear.
> > : Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again, a
> > : stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal for a
> > : jeep.
> > :
> > : I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part time
> and
> > : 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > : position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't feel
> > like
> > : it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > : on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st gear). Is
> > the
> > : selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > :
> > : The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular thing
> I
> > : need to check out?
> > : The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> around
> > : the differential cover.
> > :
> > : I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I appreciate
> with
> > : your suggestion?
> > :
> > : Thanks
> > :
> > : Herb
> > :
> > :
> > :
> > :
> >
> >
I am in Toronto, Yonge and Finch area, just off the 401 and certainly
wouldn't mind checking out a Jeep for you.
I currently am on a small disability payment from a car accident so
usually check things out or supervise repairs for gas and beer....
I am sitting home every day going half stir crazy so would love to come
give my fairly educated opinion on the Jeep. Or you could bring it here
to get a test drive on it.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
herb wrote:
>
> Brian,
> I am not really concern about the mileage as long as the vehicle has been
> taking care of. I live in Mississauga Ontario, if it's not too far from you,
> I would like to see some pictures of the vehicle. Could you send email to
> me? What year is it?
>
> Herb
> "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> news:BnJjc.828$huU.725@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com...
> > Hey Herb,
> > This Cherokee sounds like a complete nightmare. If you're looking for a
> > Cherokee (older or newer) don't concern yourself with the mileage so much
> as
> > the condition. I have 310,000 km on mine with the engine rebuilt at
> > 301,000... the rest of the drivetrain is original (4.0, AW4, NP242, D30,
> > D35).
> > Buy one with a spotless body/original paint - preferably 1 owner.
> > -Brian
> >
> > "herb" <haizhong_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:FZijc.18705$OU.394109@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> > : Hi, All
> > : Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> Selec-trac
> > : with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> from
> > P
> > : to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something. Actually
> you
> > : can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> gear.
> > : Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again, a
> > : stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal for a
> > : jeep.
> > :
> > : I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part time
> and
> > : 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > : position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't feel
> > like
> > : it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > : on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st gear). Is
> > the
> > : selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > :
> > : The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular thing
> I
> > : need to check out?
> > : The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> around
> > : the differential cover.
> > :
> > : I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I appreciate
> with
> > : your suggestion?
> > :
> > : Thanks
> > :
> > : Herb
> > :
> > :
> > :
> > :
> >
> >
#52
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Posts: n/a
Re: test drive 97 cherokee
Herb.
I am in Toronto, Yonge and Finch area, just off the 401 and certainly
wouldn't mind checking out a Jeep for you.
I currently am on a small disability payment from a car accident so
usually check things out or supervise repairs for gas and beer....
I am sitting home every day going half stir crazy so would love to come
give my fairly educated opinion on the Jeep. Or you could bring it here
to get a test drive on it.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
herb wrote:
>
> Brian,
> I am not really concern about the mileage as long as the vehicle has been
> taking care of. I live in Mississauga Ontario, if it's not too far from you,
> I would like to see some pictures of the vehicle. Could you send email to
> me? What year is it?
>
> Herb
> "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> news:BnJjc.828$huU.725@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com...
> > Hey Herb,
> > This Cherokee sounds like a complete nightmare. If you're looking for a
> > Cherokee (older or newer) don't concern yourself with the mileage so much
> as
> > the condition. I have 310,000 km on mine with the engine rebuilt at
> > 301,000... the rest of the drivetrain is original (4.0, AW4, NP242, D30,
> > D35).
> > Buy one with a spotless body/original paint - preferably 1 owner.
> > -Brian
> >
> > "herb" <haizhong_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:FZijc.18705$OU.394109@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> > : Hi, All
> > : Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> Selec-trac
> > : with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> from
> > P
> > : to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something. Actually
> you
> > : can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> gear.
> > : Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again, a
> > : stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal for a
> > : jeep.
> > :
> > : I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part time
> and
> > : 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > : position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't feel
> > like
> > : it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > : on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st gear). Is
> > the
> > : selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > :
> > : The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular thing
> I
> > : need to check out?
> > : The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> around
> > : the differential cover.
> > :
> > : I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I appreciate
> with
> > : your suggestion?
> > :
> > : Thanks
> > :
> > : Herb
> > :
> > :
> > :
> > :
> >
> >
I am in Toronto, Yonge and Finch area, just off the 401 and certainly
wouldn't mind checking out a Jeep for you.
I currently am on a small disability payment from a car accident so
usually check things out or supervise repairs for gas and beer....
I am sitting home every day going half stir crazy so would love to come
give my fairly educated opinion on the Jeep. Or you could bring it here
to get a test drive on it.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
herb wrote:
>
> Brian,
> I am not really concern about the mileage as long as the vehicle has been
> taking care of. I live in Mississauga Ontario, if it's not too far from you,
> I would like to see some pictures of the vehicle. Could you send email to
> me? What year is it?
>
> Herb
> "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> news:BnJjc.828$huU.725@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com...
> > Hey Herb,
> > This Cherokee sounds like a complete nightmare. If you're looking for a
> > Cherokee (older or newer) don't concern yourself with the mileage so much
> as
> > the condition. I have 310,000 km on mine with the engine rebuilt at
> > 301,000... the rest of the drivetrain is original (4.0, AW4, NP242, D30,
> > D35).
> > Buy one with a spotless body/original paint - preferably 1 owner.
> > -Brian
> >
> > "herb" <haizhong_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:FZijc.18705$OU.394109@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> > : Hi, All
> > : Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> Selec-trac
> > : with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> from
> > P
> > : to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something. Actually
> you
> > : can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> gear.
> > : Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again, a
> > : stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal for a
> > : jeep.
> > :
> > : I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part time
> and
> > : 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > : position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't feel
> > like
> > : it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > : on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st gear). Is
> > the
> > : selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > :
> > : The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular thing
> I
> > : need to check out?
> > : The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> around
> > : the differential cover.
> > :
> > : I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I appreciate
> with
> > : your suggestion?
> > :
> > : Thanks
> > :
> > : Herb
> > :
> > :
> > :
> > :
> >
> >
#53
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: test drive 97 cherokee
Herb.
I am in Toronto, Yonge and Finch area, just off the 401 and certainly
wouldn't mind checking out a Jeep for you.
I currently am on a small disability payment from a car accident so
usually check things out or supervise repairs for gas and beer....
I am sitting home every day going half stir crazy so would love to come
give my fairly educated opinion on the Jeep. Or you could bring it here
to get a test drive on it.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
herb wrote:
>
> Brian,
> I am not really concern about the mileage as long as the vehicle has been
> taking care of. I live in Mississauga Ontario, if it's not too far from you,
> I would like to see some pictures of the vehicle. Could you send email to
> me? What year is it?
>
> Herb
> "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> news:BnJjc.828$huU.725@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com...
> > Hey Herb,
> > This Cherokee sounds like a complete nightmare. If you're looking for a
> > Cherokee (older or newer) don't concern yourself with the mileage so much
> as
> > the condition. I have 310,000 km on mine with the engine rebuilt at
> > 301,000... the rest of the drivetrain is original (4.0, AW4, NP242, D30,
> > D35).
> > Buy one with a spotless body/original paint - preferably 1 owner.
> > -Brian
> >
> > "herb" <haizhong_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:FZijc.18705$OU.394109@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> > : Hi, All
> > : Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> Selec-trac
> > : with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> from
> > P
> > : to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something. Actually
> you
> > : can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> gear.
> > : Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again, a
> > : stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal for a
> > : jeep.
> > :
> > : I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part time
> and
> > : 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > : position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't feel
> > like
> > : it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > : on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st gear). Is
> > the
> > : selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > :
> > : The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular thing
> I
> > : need to check out?
> > : The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> around
> > : the differential cover.
> > :
> > : I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I appreciate
> with
> > : your suggestion?
> > :
> > : Thanks
> > :
> > : Herb
> > :
> > :
> > :
> > :
> >
> >
I am in Toronto, Yonge and Finch area, just off the 401 and certainly
wouldn't mind checking out a Jeep for you.
I currently am on a small disability payment from a car accident so
usually check things out or supervise repairs for gas and beer....
I am sitting home every day going half stir crazy so would love to come
give my fairly educated opinion on the Jeep. Or you could bring it here
to get a test drive on it.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
herb wrote:
>
> Brian,
> I am not really concern about the mileage as long as the vehicle has been
> taking care of. I live in Mississauga Ontario, if it's not too far from you,
> I would like to see some pictures of the vehicle. Could you send email to
> me? What year is it?
>
> Herb
> "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> news:BnJjc.828$huU.725@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com...
> > Hey Herb,
> > This Cherokee sounds like a complete nightmare. If you're looking for a
> > Cherokee (older or newer) don't concern yourself with the mileage so much
> as
> > the condition. I have 310,000 km on mine with the engine rebuilt at
> > 301,000... the rest of the drivetrain is original (4.0, AW4, NP242, D30,
> > D35).
> > Buy one with a spotless body/original paint - preferably 1 owner.
> > -Brian
> >
> > "herb" <haizhong_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:FZijc.18705$OU.394109@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> > : Hi, All
> > : Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> Selec-trac
> > : with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> from
> > P
> > : to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something. Actually
> you
> > : can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> gear.
> > : Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again, a
> > : stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal for a
> > : jeep.
> > :
> > : I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part time
> and
> > : 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > : position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't feel
> > like
> > : it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > : on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st gear). Is
> > the
> > : selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > :
> > : The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular thing
> I
> > : need to check out?
> > : The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> around
> > : the differential cover.
> > :
> > : I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I appreciate
> with
> > : your suggestion?
> > :
> > : Thanks
> > :
> > : Herb
> > :
> > :
> > :
> > :
> >
> >
#54
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Re: test drive 97 cherokee
Thank you so much, Mike. I gonna to get a jeep to join this salom.
Herb
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408FAFB6.C894713F@sympatico.ca...
> Usually the rear tires wear out first or all 4 wear even if rotated.
>
> When the frame is bent, the 4 wheel alignment is off and usually the
> front tires are the one to wear bad.
>
> Folks drive the 'repaired' vehicle for a while, then figure out it will
> never have tire life, so they put 2 new tires on to cover up the bad
> wear marks and dump the vehicle to some other sucker.
>
> So when I see 'new' fenders and paint along with 'new' or mismatched
> tires, I tell the person to run away fast. ( I do go look at vehicles
> for folks. I am good at spotting 'repairs' and have toys like
> compression testers and vacuum gauges to test the engines out quick)
>
> Jumping into gear can be a lot of things besides engine troubles. That
> and the gear shift not working 'could' be broken engine or tranny
> mounts. You can tell really fast. Open the hood and watch the engine
> when it gets put into gear with the brakes on. Then have the person
> give it a little rev while holding the brake. Then watch it when it is
> put into reverse. If there is a broken mount, the engine will either
> lift on one side or the 'tail' of it will slide sideways big time if the
> tranny mount is busted.
>
> Mike
>
>
> herb wrote:
> >
> > The front bumper, fenders, hood and doors on the left side was
repainted,
> > the sheet metal doesn't fit well, the front bumper is bent out in the
> > middle. I looked at the bottom of the front end, no damage on the frame.
> >
> > why the front tires are newer is a bad sign?
> > My 94 ford explorer had the "jumping" when going into gears before the
> > tranny died. is it a tranny problem or the engine mount, expensie to
fix?
> >
> > The transfer case shifter is very easy to slip towards 4Part Time, when
I
> > hold it for a while then release, it stays. I never used selec-trac, I
guess
> > it's not normal.
> >
> > Herb
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:408E92AA.C5E26D69@sympatico.ca...
> > > The jumping a bit when going into gear is only 'normal' if the idle is
> > > set too high. You cannot set the idle on that engine, so something is
> > > wrong with it to be up that high.
> > >
> > > The fact that the transfer case shifter will not hold into top gear is
> > > bad news. This implies the frame is bent bad enough that the shifter
is
> > > hitting the body.
> > >
> > > How bad was the front end damage anyway? Check the tires out
> > > carefully! If they are worn strange or if the front ones are newer
than
> > > the rear ones, run away fast.
> > >
> > > The whine in 4 low is normal, 4 low is noisy.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > herb wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi, All
> > > > Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> > Selec-trac
> > > > with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> > from P
> > > > to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something.
Actually
> > you
> > > > can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> > gear.
> > > > Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again,
a
> > > > stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal
for a
> > > > jeep.
> > > >
> > > > I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part
time
> > and
> > > > 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > > > position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't
feel
> > like
> > > > it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > > > on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st
gear). Is
> > the
> > > > selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > > >
> > > > The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular
thing
> > I
> > > > need to check out?
> > > > The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> > around
> > > > the differential cover.
> > > >
> > > > I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I
appreciate
> > with
> > > > your suggestion?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Herb
Herb
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408FAFB6.C894713F@sympatico.ca...
> Usually the rear tires wear out first or all 4 wear even if rotated.
>
> When the frame is bent, the 4 wheel alignment is off and usually the
> front tires are the one to wear bad.
>
> Folks drive the 'repaired' vehicle for a while, then figure out it will
> never have tire life, so they put 2 new tires on to cover up the bad
> wear marks and dump the vehicle to some other sucker.
>
> So when I see 'new' fenders and paint along with 'new' or mismatched
> tires, I tell the person to run away fast. ( I do go look at vehicles
> for folks. I am good at spotting 'repairs' and have toys like
> compression testers and vacuum gauges to test the engines out quick)
>
> Jumping into gear can be a lot of things besides engine troubles. That
> and the gear shift not working 'could' be broken engine or tranny
> mounts. You can tell really fast. Open the hood and watch the engine
> when it gets put into gear with the brakes on. Then have the person
> give it a little rev while holding the brake. Then watch it when it is
> put into reverse. If there is a broken mount, the engine will either
> lift on one side or the 'tail' of it will slide sideways big time if the
> tranny mount is busted.
>
> Mike
>
>
> herb wrote:
> >
> > The front bumper, fenders, hood and doors on the left side was
repainted,
> > the sheet metal doesn't fit well, the front bumper is bent out in the
> > middle. I looked at the bottom of the front end, no damage on the frame.
> >
> > why the front tires are newer is a bad sign?
> > My 94 ford explorer had the "jumping" when going into gears before the
> > tranny died. is it a tranny problem or the engine mount, expensie to
fix?
> >
> > The transfer case shifter is very easy to slip towards 4Part Time, when
I
> > hold it for a while then release, it stays. I never used selec-trac, I
guess
> > it's not normal.
> >
> > Herb
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:408E92AA.C5E26D69@sympatico.ca...
> > > The jumping a bit when going into gear is only 'normal' if the idle is
> > > set too high. You cannot set the idle on that engine, so something is
> > > wrong with it to be up that high.
> > >
> > > The fact that the transfer case shifter will not hold into top gear is
> > > bad news. This implies the frame is bent bad enough that the shifter
is
> > > hitting the body.
> > >
> > > How bad was the front end damage anyway? Check the tires out
> > > carefully! If they are worn strange or if the front ones are newer
than
> > > the rear ones, run away fast.
> > >
> > > The whine in 4 low is normal, 4 low is noisy.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > herb wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi, All
> > > > Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> > Selec-trac
> > > > with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> > from P
> > > > to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something.
Actually
> > you
> > > > can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> > gear.
> > > > Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again,
a
> > > > stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal
for a
> > > > jeep.
> > > >
> > > > I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part
time
> > and
> > > > 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > > > position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't
feel
> > like
> > > > it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > > > on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st
gear). Is
> > the
> > > > selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > > >
> > > > The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular
thing
> > I
> > > > need to check out?
> > > > The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> > around
> > > > the differential cover.
> > > >
> > > > I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I
appreciate
> > with
> > > > your suggestion?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Herb
#55
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: test drive 97 cherokee
Thank you so much, Mike. I gonna to get a jeep to join this salom.
Herb
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408FAFB6.C894713F@sympatico.ca...
> Usually the rear tires wear out first or all 4 wear even if rotated.
>
> When the frame is bent, the 4 wheel alignment is off and usually the
> front tires are the one to wear bad.
>
> Folks drive the 'repaired' vehicle for a while, then figure out it will
> never have tire life, so they put 2 new tires on to cover up the bad
> wear marks and dump the vehicle to some other sucker.
>
> So when I see 'new' fenders and paint along with 'new' or mismatched
> tires, I tell the person to run away fast. ( I do go look at vehicles
> for folks. I am good at spotting 'repairs' and have toys like
> compression testers and vacuum gauges to test the engines out quick)
>
> Jumping into gear can be a lot of things besides engine troubles. That
> and the gear shift not working 'could' be broken engine or tranny
> mounts. You can tell really fast. Open the hood and watch the engine
> when it gets put into gear with the brakes on. Then have the person
> give it a little rev while holding the brake. Then watch it when it is
> put into reverse. If there is a broken mount, the engine will either
> lift on one side or the 'tail' of it will slide sideways big time if the
> tranny mount is busted.
>
> Mike
>
>
> herb wrote:
> >
> > The front bumper, fenders, hood and doors on the left side was
repainted,
> > the sheet metal doesn't fit well, the front bumper is bent out in the
> > middle. I looked at the bottom of the front end, no damage on the frame.
> >
> > why the front tires are newer is a bad sign?
> > My 94 ford explorer had the "jumping" when going into gears before the
> > tranny died. is it a tranny problem or the engine mount, expensie to
fix?
> >
> > The transfer case shifter is very easy to slip towards 4Part Time, when
I
> > hold it for a while then release, it stays. I never used selec-trac, I
guess
> > it's not normal.
> >
> > Herb
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:408E92AA.C5E26D69@sympatico.ca...
> > > The jumping a bit when going into gear is only 'normal' if the idle is
> > > set too high. You cannot set the idle on that engine, so something is
> > > wrong with it to be up that high.
> > >
> > > The fact that the transfer case shifter will not hold into top gear is
> > > bad news. This implies the frame is bent bad enough that the shifter
is
> > > hitting the body.
> > >
> > > How bad was the front end damage anyway? Check the tires out
> > > carefully! If they are worn strange or if the front ones are newer
than
> > > the rear ones, run away fast.
> > >
> > > The whine in 4 low is normal, 4 low is noisy.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > herb wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi, All
> > > > Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> > Selec-trac
> > > > with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> > from P
> > > > to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something.
Actually
> > you
> > > > can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> > gear.
> > > > Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again,
a
> > > > stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal
for a
> > > > jeep.
> > > >
> > > > I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part
time
> > and
> > > > 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > > > position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't
feel
> > like
> > > > it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > > > on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st
gear). Is
> > the
> > > > selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > > >
> > > > The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular
thing
> > I
> > > > need to check out?
> > > > The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> > around
> > > > the differential cover.
> > > >
> > > > I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I
appreciate
> > with
> > > > your suggestion?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Herb
Herb
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408FAFB6.C894713F@sympatico.ca...
> Usually the rear tires wear out first or all 4 wear even if rotated.
>
> When the frame is bent, the 4 wheel alignment is off and usually the
> front tires are the one to wear bad.
>
> Folks drive the 'repaired' vehicle for a while, then figure out it will
> never have tire life, so they put 2 new tires on to cover up the bad
> wear marks and dump the vehicle to some other sucker.
>
> So when I see 'new' fenders and paint along with 'new' or mismatched
> tires, I tell the person to run away fast. ( I do go look at vehicles
> for folks. I am good at spotting 'repairs' and have toys like
> compression testers and vacuum gauges to test the engines out quick)
>
> Jumping into gear can be a lot of things besides engine troubles. That
> and the gear shift not working 'could' be broken engine or tranny
> mounts. You can tell really fast. Open the hood and watch the engine
> when it gets put into gear with the brakes on. Then have the person
> give it a little rev while holding the brake. Then watch it when it is
> put into reverse. If there is a broken mount, the engine will either
> lift on one side or the 'tail' of it will slide sideways big time if the
> tranny mount is busted.
>
> Mike
>
>
> herb wrote:
> >
> > The front bumper, fenders, hood and doors on the left side was
repainted,
> > the sheet metal doesn't fit well, the front bumper is bent out in the
> > middle. I looked at the bottom of the front end, no damage on the frame.
> >
> > why the front tires are newer is a bad sign?
> > My 94 ford explorer had the "jumping" when going into gears before the
> > tranny died. is it a tranny problem or the engine mount, expensie to
fix?
> >
> > The transfer case shifter is very easy to slip towards 4Part Time, when
I
> > hold it for a while then release, it stays. I never used selec-trac, I
guess
> > it's not normal.
> >
> > Herb
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:408E92AA.C5E26D69@sympatico.ca...
> > > The jumping a bit when going into gear is only 'normal' if the idle is
> > > set too high. You cannot set the idle on that engine, so something is
> > > wrong with it to be up that high.
> > >
> > > The fact that the transfer case shifter will not hold into top gear is
> > > bad news. This implies the frame is bent bad enough that the shifter
is
> > > hitting the body.
> > >
> > > How bad was the front end damage anyway? Check the tires out
> > > carefully! If they are worn strange or if the front ones are newer
than
> > > the rear ones, run away fast.
> > >
> > > The whine in 4 low is normal, 4 low is noisy.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > herb wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi, All
> > > > Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> > Selec-trac
> > > > with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> > from P
> > > > to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something.
Actually
> > you
> > > > can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> > gear.
> > > > Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again,
a
> > > > stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal
for a
> > > > jeep.
> > > >
> > > > I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part
time
> > and
> > > > 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > > > position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't
feel
> > like
> > > > it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > > > on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st
gear). Is
> > the
> > > > selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > > >
> > > > The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular
thing
> > I
> > > > need to check out?
> > > > The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> > around
> > > > the differential cover.
> > > >
> > > > I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I
appreciate
> > with
> > > > your suggestion?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Herb
#56
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: test drive 97 cherokee
Thank you so much, Mike. I gonna to get a jeep to join this salom.
Herb
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408FAFB6.C894713F@sympatico.ca...
> Usually the rear tires wear out first or all 4 wear even if rotated.
>
> When the frame is bent, the 4 wheel alignment is off and usually the
> front tires are the one to wear bad.
>
> Folks drive the 'repaired' vehicle for a while, then figure out it will
> never have tire life, so they put 2 new tires on to cover up the bad
> wear marks and dump the vehicle to some other sucker.
>
> So when I see 'new' fenders and paint along with 'new' or mismatched
> tires, I tell the person to run away fast. ( I do go look at vehicles
> for folks. I am good at spotting 'repairs' and have toys like
> compression testers and vacuum gauges to test the engines out quick)
>
> Jumping into gear can be a lot of things besides engine troubles. That
> and the gear shift not working 'could' be broken engine or tranny
> mounts. You can tell really fast. Open the hood and watch the engine
> when it gets put into gear with the brakes on. Then have the person
> give it a little rev while holding the brake. Then watch it when it is
> put into reverse. If there is a broken mount, the engine will either
> lift on one side or the 'tail' of it will slide sideways big time if the
> tranny mount is busted.
>
> Mike
>
>
> herb wrote:
> >
> > The front bumper, fenders, hood and doors on the left side was
repainted,
> > the sheet metal doesn't fit well, the front bumper is bent out in the
> > middle. I looked at the bottom of the front end, no damage on the frame.
> >
> > why the front tires are newer is a bad sign?
> > My 94 ford explorer had the "jumping" when going into gears before the
> > tranny died. is it a tranny problem or the engine mount, expensie to
fix?
> >
> > The transfer case shifter is very easy to slip towards 4Part Time, when
I
> > hold it for a while then release, it stays. I never used selec-trac, I
guess
> > it's not normal.
> >
> > Herb
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:408E92AA.C5E26D69@sympatico.ca...
> > > The jumping a bit when going into gear is only 'normal' if the idle is
> > > set too high. You cannot set the idle on that engine, so something is
> > > wrong with it to be up that high.
> > >
> > > The fact that the transfer case shifter will not hold into top gear is
> > > bad news. This implies the frame is bent bad enough that the shifter
is
> > > hitting the body.
> > >
> > > How bad was the front end damage anyway? Check the tires out
> > > carefully! If they are worn strange or if the front ones are newer
than
> > > the rear ones, run away fast.
> > >
> > > The whine in 4 low is normal, 4 low is noisy.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > herb wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi, All
> > > > Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> > Selec-trac
> > > > with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> > from P
> > > > to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something.
Actually
> > you
> > > > can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> > gear.
> > > > Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again,
a
> > > > stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal
for a
> > > > jeep.
> > > >
> > > > I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part
time
> > and
> > > > 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > > > position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't
feel
> > like
> > > > it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > > > on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st
gear). Is
> > the
> > > > selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > > >
> > > > The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular
thing
> > I
> > > > need to check out?
> > > > The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> > around
> > > > the differential cover.
> > > >
> > > > I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I
appreciate
> > with
> > > > your suggestion?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Herb
Herb
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408FAFB6.C894713F@sympatico.ca...
> Usually the rear tires wear out first or all 4 wear even if rotated.
>
> When the frame is bent, the 4 wheel alignment is off and usually the
> front tires are the one to wear bad.
>
> Folks drive the 'repaired' vehicle for a while, then figure out it will
> never have tire life, so they put 2 new tires on to cover up the bad
> wear marks and dump the vehicle to some other sucker.
>
> So when I see 'new' fenders and paint along with 'new' or mismatched
> tires, I tell the person to run away fast. ( I do go look at vehicles
> for folks. I am good at spotting 'repairs' and have toys like
> compression testers and vacuum gauges to test the engines out quick)
>
> Jumping into gear can be a lot of things besides engine troubles. That
> and the gear shift not working 'could' be broken engine or tranny
> mounts. You can tell really fast. Open the hood and watch the engine
> when it gets put into gear with the brakes on. Then have the person
> give it a little rev while holding the brake. Then watch it when it is
> put into reverse. If there is a broken mount, the engine will either
> lift on one side or the 'tail' of it will slide sideways big time if the
> tranny mount is busted.
>
> Mike
>
>
> herb wrote:
> >
> > The front bumper, fenders, hood and doors on the left side was
repainted,
> > the sheet metal doesn't fit well, the front bumper is bent out in the
> > middle. I looked at the bottom of the front end, no damage on the frame.
> >
> > why the front tires are newer is a bad sign?
> > My 94 ford explorer had the "jumping" when going into gears before the
> > tranny died. is it a tranny problem or the engine mount, expensie to
fix?
> >
> > The transfer case shifter is very easy to slip towards 4Part Time, when
I
> > hold it for a while then release, it stays. I never used selec-trac, I
guess
> > it's not normal.
> >
> > Herb
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:408E92AA.C5E26D69@sympatico.ca...
> > > The jumping a bit when going into gear is only 'normal' if the idle is
> > > set too high. You cannot set the idle on that engine, so something is
> > > wrong with it to be up that high.
> > >
> > > The fact that the transfer case shifter will not hold into top gear is
> > > bad news. This implies the frame is bent bad enough that the shifter
is
> > > hitting the body.
> > >
> > > How bad was the front end damage anyway? Check the tires out
> > > carefully! If they are worn strange or if the front ones are newer
than
> > > the rear ones, run away fast.
> > >
> > > The whine in 4 low is normal, 4 low is noisy.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > herb wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi, All
> > > > Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> > Selec-trac
> > > > with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> > from P
> > > > to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something.
Actually
> > you
> > > > can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> > gear.
> > > > Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again,
a
> > > > stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal
for a
> > > > jeep.
> > > >
> > > > I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part
time
> > and
> > > > 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > > > position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't
feel
> > like
> > > > it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > > > on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st
gear). Is
> > the
> > > > selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > > >
> > > > The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular
thing
> > I
> > > > need to check out?
> > > > The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> > around
> > > > the differential cover.
> > > >
> > > > I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I
appreciate
> > with
> > > > your suggestion?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Herb
#57
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: test drive 97 cherokee
Thank you so much, Mike. I gonna to get a jeep to join this salom.
Herb
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408FAFB6.C894713F@sympatico.ca...
> Usually the rear tires wear out first or all 4 wear even if rotated.
>
> When the frame is bent, the 4 wheel alignment is off and usually the
> front tires are the one to wear bad.
>
> Folks drive the 'repaired' vehicle for a while, then figure out it will
> never have tire life, so they put 2 new tires on to cover up the bad
> wear marks and dump the vehicle to some other sucker.
>
> So when I see 'new' fenders and paint along with 'new' or mismatched
> tires, I tell the person to run away fast. ( I do go look at vehicles
> for folks. I am good at spotting 'repairs' and have toys like
> compression testers and vacuum gauges to test the engines out quick)
>
> Jumping into gear can be a lot of things besides engine troubles. That
> and the gear shift not working 'could' be broken engine or tranny
> mounts. You can tell really fast. Open the hood and watch the engine
> when it gets put into gear with the brakes on. Then have the person
> give it a little rev while holding the brake. Then watch it when it is
> put into reverse. If there is a broken mount, the engine will either
> lift on one side or the 'tail' of it will slide sideways big time if the
> tranny mount is busted.
>
> Mike
>
>
> herb wrote:
> >
> > The front bumper, fenders, hood and doors on the left side was
repainted,
> > the sheet metal doesn't fit well, the front bumper is bent out in the
> > middle. I looked at the bottom of the front end, no damage on the frame.
> >
> > why the front tires are newer is a bad sign?
> > My 94 ford explorer had the "jumping" when going into gears before the
> > tranny died. is it a tranny problem or the engine mount, expensie to
fix?
> >
> > The transfer case shifter is very easy to slip towards 4Part Time, when
I
> > hold it for a while then release, it stays. I never used selec-trac, I
guess
> > it's not normal.
> >
> > Herb
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:408E92AA.C5E26D69@sympatico.ca...
> > > The jumping a bit when going into gear is only 'normal' if the idle is
> > > set too high. You cannot set the idle on that engine, so something is
> > > wrong with it to be up that high.
> > >
> > > The fact that the transfer case shifter will not hold into top gear is
> > > bad news. This implies the frame is bent bad enough that the shifter
is
> > > hitting the body.
> > >
> > > How bad was the front end damage anyway? Check the tires out
> > > carefully! If they are worn strange or if the front ones are newer
than
> > > the rear ones, run away fast.
> > >
> > > The whine in 4 low is normal, 4 low is noisy.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > herb wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi, All
> > > > Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> > Selec-trac
> > > > with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> > from P
> > > > to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something.
Actually
> > you
> > > > can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> > gear.
> > > > Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again,
a
> > > > stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal
for a
> > > > jeep.
> > > >
> > > > I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part
time
> > and
> > > > 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > > > position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't
feel
> > like
> > > > it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > > > on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st
gear). Is
> > the
> > > > selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > > >
> > > > The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular
thing
> > I
> > > > need to check out?
> > > > The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> > around
> > > > the differential cover.
> > > >
> > > > I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I
appreciate
> > with
> > > > your suggestion?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Herb
Herb
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408FAFB6.C894713F@sympatico.ca...
> Usually the rear tires wear out first or all 4 wear even if rotated.
>
> When the frame is bent, the 4 wheel alignment is off and usually the
> front tires are the one to wear bad.
>
> Folks drive the 'repaired' vehicle for a while, then figure out it will
> never have tire life, so they put 2 new tires on to cover up the bad
> wear marks and dump the vehicle to some other sucker.
>
> So when I see 'new' fenders and paint along with 'new' or mismatched
> tires, I tell the person to run away fast. ( I do go look at vehicles
> for folks. I am good at spotting 'repairs' and have toys like
> compression testers and vacuum gauges to test the engines out quick)
>
> Jumping into gear can be a lot of things besides engine troubles. That
> and the gear shift not working 'could' be broken engine or tranny
> mounts. You can tell really fast. Open the hood and watch the engine
> when it gets put into gear with the brakes on. Then have the person
> give it a little rev while holding the brake. Then watch it when it is
> put into reverse. If there is a broken mount, the engine will either
> lift on one side or the 'tail' of it will slide sideways big time if the
> tranny mount is busted.
>
> Mike
>
>
> herb wrote:
> >
> > The front bumper, fenders, hood and doors on the left side was
repainted,
> > the sheet metal doesn't fit well, the front bumper is bent out in the
> > middle. I looked at the bottom of the front end, no damage on the frame.
> >
> > why the front tires are newer is a bad sign?
> > My 94 ford explorer had the "jumping" when going into gears before the
> > tranny died. is it a tranny problem or the engine mount, expensie to
fix?
> >
> > The transfer case shifter is very easy to slip towards 4Part Time, when
I
> > hold it for a while then release, it stays. I never used selec-trac, I
guess
> > it's not normal.
> >
> > Herb
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:408E92AA.C5E26D69@sympatico.ca...
> > > The jumping a bit when going into gear is only 'normal' if the idle is
> > > set too high. You cannot set the idle on that engine, so something is
> > > wrong with it to be up that high.
> > >
> > > The fact that the transfer case shifter will not hold into top gear is
> > > bad news. This implies the frame is bent bad enough that the shifter
is
> > > hitting the body.
> > >
> > > How bad was the front end damage anyway? Check the tires out
> > > carefully! If they are worn strange or if the front ones are newer
than
> > > the rear ones, run away fast.
> > >
> > > The whine in 4 low is normal, 4 low is noisy.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > herb wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi, All
> > > > Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
> > Selec-trac
> > > > with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
> > from P
> > > > to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something.
Actually
> > you
> > > > can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
> > gear.
> > > > Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again,
a
> > > > stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal
for a
> > > > jeep.
> > > >
> > > > I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part
time
> > and
> > > > 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> > > > position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't
feel
> > like
> > > > it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> > driving
> > > > on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st
gear). Is
> > the
> > > > selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> > > >
> > > > The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular
thing
> > I
> > > > need to check out?
> > > > The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
> > around
> > > > the differential cover.
> > > >
> > > > I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I
appreciate
> > with
> > > > your suggestion?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Herb
#58
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: test drive 97 cherokee
Brian,
I am not really concern about the mileage as long as the vehicle has been
taking care of. I live in Mississauga Ontario, if it's not too far from you,
I would like to see some pictures of the vehicle. Could you send email to
me? What year is it?
Herb
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:BnJjc.828$huU.725@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com...
> Hey Herb,
> This Cherokee sounds like a complete nightmare. If you're looking for a
> Cherokee (older or newer) don't concern yourself with the mileage so much
as
> the condition. I have 310,000 km on mine with the engine rebuilt at
> 301,000... the rest of the drivetrain is original (4.0, AW4, NP242, D30,
> D35).
> Buy one with a spotless body/original paint - preferably 1 owner.
> -Brian
>
> "herb" <haizhong_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:FZijc.18705$OU.394109@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> : Hi, All
> : Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
Selec-trac
> : with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
from
> P
> : to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something. Actually
you
> : can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
gear.
> : Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again, a
> : stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal for a
> : jeep.
> :
> : I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part time
and
> : 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> : position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't feel
> like
> : it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> driving
> : on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st gear). Is
> the
> : selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> :
> : The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular thing
I
> : need to check out?
> : The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
around
> : the differential cover.
> :
> : I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I appreciate
with
> : your suggestion?
> :
> : Thanks
> :
> : Herb
> :
> :
> :
> :
>
>
I am not really concern about the mileage as long as the vehicle has been
taking care of. I live in Mississauga Ontario, if it's not too far from you,
I would like to see some pictures of the vehicle. Could you send email to
me? What year is it?
Herb
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:BnJjc.828$huU.725@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com...
> Hey Herb,
> This Cherokee sounds like a complete nightmare. If you're looking for a
> Cherokee (older or newer) don't concern yourself with the mileage so much
as
> the condition. I have 310,000 km on mine with the engine rebuilt at
> 301,000... the rest of the drivetrain is original (4.0, AW4, NP242, D30,
> D35).
> Buy one with a spotless body/original paint - preferably 1 owner.
> -Brian
>
> "herb" <haizhong_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:FZijc.18705$OU.394109@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> : Hi, All
> : Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
Selec-trac
> : with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
from
> P
> : to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something. Actually
you
> : can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
gear.
> : Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again, a
> : stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal for a
> : jeep.
> :
> : I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part time
and
> : 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> : position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't feel
> like
> : it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> driving
> : on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st gear). Is
> the
> : selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> :
> : The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular thing
I
> : need to check out?
> : The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
around
> : the differential cover.
> :
> : I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I appreciate
with
> : your suggestion?
> :
> : Thanks
> :
> : Herb
> :
> :
> :
> :
>
>
#59
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: test drive 97 cherokee
Brian,
I am not really concern about the mileage as long as the vehicle has been
taking care of. I live in Mississauga Ontario, if it's not too far from you,
I would like to see some pictures of the vehicle. Could you send email to
me? What year is it?
Herb
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:BnJjc.828$huU.725@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com...
> Hey Herb,
> This Cherokee sounds like a complete nightmare. If you're looking for a
> Cherokee (older or newer) don't concern yourself with the mileage so much
as
> the condition. I have 310,000 km on mine with the engine rebuilt at
> 301,000... the rest of the drivetrain is original (4.0, AW4, NP242, D30,
> D35).
> Buy one with a spotless body/original paint - preferably 1 owner.
> -Brian
>
> "herb" <haizhong_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:FZijc.18705$OU.394109@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> : Hi, All
> : Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
Selec-trac
> : with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
from
> P
> : to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something. Actually
you
> : can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
gear.
> : Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again, a
> : stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal for a
> : jeep.
> :
> : I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part time
and
> : 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> : position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't feel
> like
> : it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> driving
> : on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st gear). Is
> the
> : selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> :
> : The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular thing
I
> : need to check out?
> : The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
around
> : the differential cover.
> :
> : I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I appreciate
with
> : your suggestion?
> :
> : Thanks
> :
> : Herb
> :
> :
> :
> :
>
>
I am not really concern about the mileage as long as the vehicle has been
taking care of. I live in Mississauga Ontario, if it's not too far from you,
I would like to see some pictures of the vehicle. Could you send email to
me? What year is it?
Herb
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:BnJjc.828$huU.725@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com...
> Hey Herb,
> This Cherokee sounds like a complete nightmare. If you're looking for a
> Cherokee (older or newer) don't concern yourself with the mileage so much
as
> the condition. I have 310,000 km on mine with the engine rebuilt at
> 301,000... the rest of the drivetrain is original (4.0, AW4, NP242, D30,
> D35).
> Buy one with a spotless body/original paint - preferably 1 owner.
> -Brian
>
> "herb" <haizhong_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:FZijc.18705$OU.394109@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> : Hi, All
> : Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
Selec-trac
> : with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
from
> P
> : to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something. Actually
you
> : can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
gear.
> : Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again, a
> : stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal for a
> : jeep.
> :
> : I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part time
and
> : 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> : position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't feel
> like
> : it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> driving
> : on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st gear). Is
> the
> : selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> :
> : The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular thing
I
> : need to check out?
> : The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
around
> : the differential cover.
> :
> : I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I appreciate
with
> : your suggestion?
> :
> : Thanks
> :
> : Herb
> :
> :
> :
> :
>
>
#60
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: test drive 97 cherokee
Brian,
I am not really concern about the mileage as long as the vehicle has been
taking care of. I live in Mississauga Ontario, if it's not too far from you,
I would like to see some pictures of the vehicle. Could you send email to
me? What year is it?
Herb
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:BnJjc.828$huU.725@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com...
> Hey Herb,
> This Cherokee sounds like a complete nightmare. If you're looking for a
> Cherokee (older or newer) don't concern yourself with the mileage so much
as
> the condition. I have 310,000 km on mine with the engine rebuilt at
> 301,000... the rest of the drivetrain is original (4.0, AW4, NP242, D30,
> D35).
> Buy one with a spotless body/original paint - preferably 1 owner.
> -Brian
>
> "herb" <haizhong_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:FZijc.18705$OU.394109@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> : Hi, All
> : Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
Selec-trac
> : with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
from
> P
> : to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something. Actually
you
> : can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
gear.
> : Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again, a
> : stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal for a
> : jeep.
> :
> : I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part time
and
> : 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> : position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't feel
> like
> : it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> driving
> : on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st gear). Is
> the
> : selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> :
> : The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular thing
I
> : need to check out?
> : The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
around
> : the differential cover.
> :
> : I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I appreciate
with
> : your suggestion?
> :
> : Thanks
> :
> : Herb
> :
> :
> :
> :
>
>
I am not really concern about the mileage as long as the vehicle has been
taking care of. I live in Mississauga Ontario, if it's not too far from you,
I would like to see some pictures of the vehicle. Could you send email to
me? What year is it?
Herb
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:BnJjc.828$huU.725@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com...
> Hey Herb,
> This Cherokee sounds like a complete nightmare. If you're looking for a
> Cherokee (older or newer) don't concern yourself with the mileage so much
as
> the condition. I have 310,000 km on mine with the engine rebuilt at
> 301,000... the rest of the drivetrain is original (4.0, AW4, NP242, D30,
> D35).
> Buy one with a spotless body/original paint - preferably 1 owner.
> -Brian
>
> "herb" <haizhong_email@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:FZijc.18705$OU.394109@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> : Hi, All
> : Test drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto,
Selec-trac
> : with 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching
from
> P
> : to R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something. Actually
you
> : can see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the
gear.
> : Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again, a
> : stronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal for a
> : jeep.
> :
> : I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part time
and
> : 4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Time
> : position, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't feel
> like
> : it's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was
> driving
> : on 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st gear). Is
> the
> : selec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?
> :
> : The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular thing
I
> : need to check out?
> : The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal
around
> : the differential cover.
> :
> : I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I appreciate
with
> : your suggestion?
> :
> : Thanks
> :
> : Herb
> :
> :
> :
> :
>
>