2000 XJ (work in progress)

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Tue Dec 07, 2010 12:00 am

kskj wrote:

That looks practical. Do the XJ's have trans overheating problems like the libby?

Yes, especially when off-roading. These are great transmissions, very tough, but like any auto under stress, they will get hot. Oil coolers are cheap insurance.

rokee1998 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 09, 2010 3:10 pm

Rhett,

I will post pics of my gauge pod this evening, the puter at work sucks.....

here is the link where I got the gauge pod from, it fits the A post in the Cherokee perfectly, like a factory product

http://www.allcargauges.com/gauges/Auto ... 10488.html

here are the gauges I went with

http://www.egauges.com/vdo_ind.asp?Type ... PN=310-106

http://www.bobsgauges.com/servlet/the-6 ... emp/Detail

rokee1998 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:05 pm

A post gauge pod pics

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:29 pm

rokee1998 wrote:

here is the link where I got the gauge pod from, it fits the A post in the Cherokee perfectly, like a factory product

http://www.allcargauges.com/gauges/Auto ... 10488.html

According to the website, it fits 1988 - 1998 models. Do you think it will fit the 1999 - 2001 models?

rokee1998 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:35 pm

It should be the same trim

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:25 am

rokee1998 wrote:

It should be the same trim

Okay, I did some research. It appears that the 88-98 models have screw holes, whereas the 99 - 01 models do not. I have a one piece trim (with no screws) that goes up and over the door frame. There’s really no way that I could use it without some modification. :banghead:

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:03 am

rokee1998 wrote:

It should be the same trim

84-96 trim is different than 97-99 trim. 00-01 trim does not have screw holes. the 97-98 trim has a different profile than the 84-96 trim.

rokee1998 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:12 am

Sir Sam wrote:

rokee1998 wrote:

It should be the same trim

84-96 trim is different than 97-99 trim. 00-01 trim does not have screw holes. the 97-98 trim has a different profile than the 84-96 trim.

Mine is a 98, the interior trim should be the same shape minus the screw holes, you will have to drills holes in the trim anyway to mount the pod and run the wires

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:44 pm

The Cherokee stock headlights are pretty weak. So I’m moving “lights” up on the priority list. First, I’m going to make the heavy duty harness from:
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoHeadlightLoom.htm

I have no clue on bulbs. I’m looking at the SilverStar’s, IPF Fatboys, and the HID’s. Tough decisions as they all seem to have good reviews. :dizzy:

rokee1998 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:08 pm

dieselenthusiast wrote:

The Cherokee stock headlights are pretty weak. So I’m moving “lights” up on the priority list. First, I’m going to make the heavy duty harness from:
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoHeadlightLoom.htm

I have no clue on bulbs. I’m looking at the SilverStar’s, IPF Fatboys, and the HID’s. Tough decisions as they all seem to have good reviews. :dizzy:

Rhett, I went with these and I am super happy, they are alot brighter and you can upgrade to silver-star bulbs later if you wish to do so

http://www.quadratec.com/products/97009_501.htm

kskj · **Posted:** Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:41 pm

Those are nice I will have try them.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:26 am

I got a nice Christmas gift: 10,000 lb rated hitch hook and D-ring from Tiger Industrial. It's dang sexy. :mrgreen:

rockwerks · **Posted:** Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:55 pm

kskj wrote:

That looks practical. Do the XJ's have trans overheating problems like the libby?

Trans no but cooling system issues caused by the trans cooler in the radiator. I always just delete the in radiator cooler and use stand alone cooler and electric fan setup with adjustable T stat for the fan. It sits where the stock airbox was and a cone filter with adapter behind it. This unit is a VW air cooled stand alone oil cooler setup from bugpack

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:17 pm

I found this diagnostic tool for $20.00 dollars on ebay

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:28 am

I got a great deal on the StrongArm 4291 Jeep Cherokee Liftgate Lift Support that fits 1997-01 XJ’s. I bought them on special where you buy 1, get $5 off the second and free shipping. Total cost was $29.40

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:59 pm

After looking at headlight options, I think I'm going with LED headlights.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:13 pm

With all this snow, I decided it was time to replace these wore out stock carpeted floor mats with something more purposeful. I’ve been very happy with the Husky Liners that we have in our other vehicles so I decided to buy front and rear Husky Liners. I got them at 4 wheel parts for 15% off and free shipping.

kskj · **Posted:** Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:16 pm

I need a set of those.Just starting to snow here now.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Feb 13, 2011 1:33 am

I noticed that the coolant in my overflow reservoir looked pretty fowl. So I decided to get out the shop (wet) Vac and clean it up. In order to reach the bottom of the reservoir, I added a few attachments.

Once I got down to the bottom, my Shop Vac was losing suction. So I pulled out the vacuum tube and found this at the bottom.

As you can see, this sludge is nice and pasty.

Lastly, I finally got her clean.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:28 pm

I took off a few more OE badges today. Here's the before look:

You know the drill - Wife’s hair dryer, dental floss, and GOO GONE did the trick. They came off nicely as you can see.

And here’s the after look.

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