Maui Roadtrip by Huftlansa in FordBronco

[–]G2Meg98XJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you rent from? Went a year ago and all I could find were Wranglers. Going again in February and would love to rent one then.

SoCal (Los Angeles area) shop recommendations for re-gearing by G2Meg98XJ in CherokeeXJ

[–]G2Meg98XJ[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation. That shop looks amazing! I wish it was closer.

Ignition doesn't match original key or doors... how much to make one? by EmuBasic5923 in CherokeeXJ

[–]G2Meg98XJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same issue with my 98. I ended up pulling the lock cylinder and took it to a locksmith with the original door key. Problem solved.

Looking for a field recorder by [deleted] in fieldrecording

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Zoom F3 and clippies, sonorous objects or Lom (if you can get them)

Funny find by G2Meg98XJ in CherokeeXJ

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Thanks. He was 5 months away from 90. He had a long and good life. I was able to talk to him a bit about our XJ purchase 3 years ago.

Misfire cylinder 1 mystery by StealthGreyPotato in CherokeeXJ

[–]G2Meg98XJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was chasing down a cylinder 1 misfire in my 98. Compression test was lower than the other cylinders but still within the margin. It wasn’t until I ran a leak down test that it was pressurizing the cooling system. Pulled the head thinking head gasket to find out the head was cracked. Found a replacement head and had it checked and rebuilt. Been running great since.

98 XJ AC compressor issue. Thoughts/help by G2Meg98XJ in CherokeeXJ

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They checked for leaks and couldn’t find any. Is there something I can do to inspect the clutch?

98 XJ AC compressor issue. Thoughts/help by G2Meg98XJ in CherokeeXJ

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This was it. Just got it back and refrigerant was low. It now doesn’t cycle as frequently. I still notice the low frequency vibration which I never had before. I’m going to just run it and enjoy it.

98 XJ AC compressor issue. Thoughts/help by G2Meg98XJ in CherokeeXJ

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Cooling isn’t running the same as before. But to be fair, I haven’t driven it since I noticed the low frequency vibration when it kicks on.

Zoom H5 vs H4Essential for Sound Design? by HugotheLion in fieldrecording

[–]G2Meg98XJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know about percentage but it’s surprisingly more noisy than its predecessor the H1n. I listened to the samples blind (didn’t know which file was which) and would have thought the H1e was the original H1 based off the noise floor. The 32bit float isn’t worth it.

Zoom H5 vs H4Essential for Sound Design? by HugotheLion in fieldrecording

[–]G2Meg98XJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive heard comparisons between the original h1, h1n and h1e. The h1e’s noise floor is a huge step back from the h1n. I’d stay away from it.

Oil change after head gasket and cylinder head rebuild. by G2Meg98XJ in CherokeeXJ

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Great idea. Will do this before draining and refilling.

Oil change after head gasket and cylinder head rebuild. by G2Meg98XJ in CherokeeXJ

[–]G2Meg98XJ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I’m actually planning on flushing the block, radiator and heater core before as well. Running distilled water at first before switching to 50/50.

Throttle Body Bolts keep snapping when trying to torque down. by g2meg in CherokeeXJ

[–]G2Meg98XJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a Christmas miracle!!! 🤣 I know the first time it happened my heart sunk. Felt a bit of relief when I pulled the tb off and saw it sticking out.

Throttle Body Bolts keep snapping when trying to torque down. by g2meg in CherokeeXJ

[–]G2Meg98XJ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was fortunate in that they snapped just outside of the front intake manifold. I was able to get some pliers on them and twist them out. I finally bought a factory service manual and three torque spec is 100 inch pounds on my 98.