but it was pure dumb luck. About a block from the police station, going down a hill, about 15 mph because I had just hit one ice patch, there's a van stopped way ahead about halfway down. I start to slow down. ABS kicks in, no traction at all, I mean I'm not slowing in the slightest. I...

Has anyone found a good replacement for those silly body fasteners that are used for the front pan and grille? They are p%%% poor and almost never come out without some assistance. I would love to replace them with something that works.. I need to try and get the headlights aimed better and...

In continuing to troubleshoot my way through my Grand Wagoneer's mechanical problems, I turn my attention now to the Air Conditioning System. My 1987 GW has Factory Air Conditioning. When selecting "AC" on the Air Conditioning control panel, nothing happens, i.e., no fan, no air, etc. Unlike...

I have a stock 2000 Cherokee limited (normal xj body and stock suspension). I didn't want to do a lot of Google searching to figure out my question. Thought i would ask here first, this group has been of very good help to me in the past. I have a change to get a good deal on some nice used tires:...

leftoverair wrote: > background: > -replaced power steering pump mount bracket w/ used part. > -replaced power steering pump & pulley w/ used part. > -replaced automatic tensioner & pulley w/ used part. > > still having alignment issues! the current ps pulley is still out past > the compressor's...

In order to replace a failed Grand Wagoneer PS Pump mount bracket, I had to remove the pump and drain all the PS fluid out, remove a line from the back of the pump, etc. When I get all this reassembled and new fluid in the reservoir, is there any procedure to purge air out of the PS lines and...

While changing a fan clutch, I decided to replace all my v-belts. While attempting to install the power steering belt, I went to tighten the belt at the pump and the whole thing flopped over. The mounting bracket is broken off about 1/2" above the inside (toward engine) attachment point. NAPA...

I'd appreciate help in diagnosing the actual parts needing replacement with the following symptoms: A chattering noise led me to note that the cooling fan blades were striking the fan shroud. Closer inspection revealed that the fan was wobbling, and even further inspection showed that the viscous...

Is there a way to tell if a Grand Wagoneer has "Trailering Package" option that was offered? I'm not sure what all it entails, but it would be helpful to know in preparing to tow a 19' travel trailer. Thanks to all.

The white plastic tractor track feed broke and I hate paying retail. I've scoured the net and youtube for a video on how to replace this but can only get sketchy instructions. Seems I can unbolt the window and slide all the way up and hold it up with shims placed in the weatherstrip in the door to...

Any advice would be very appreciated on how to free a muffler from a Catalytic Converter. After an afternoon's work and a gallon of Blaster penetrating oil, I managed to free all of the brackets from the exhaust system aft of the muffler, as well as the clam holding muffler and Catalytic...

I recently noticed that the battery charge gauge was showing no charge on the battery. I tested the battery and found it to be bad so I replaced it. Car starts without a problem every time and I have no other symptoms but the gauge is now reading low at start up and then goes to zero after about 10...

Jamie wrote: > Do anyone know how to get tailgate open on 2002 jeep liberty. It's > like its stuck in lock mode. Press the unlock button or use key and > you can hear it unlock but wont open. The tail gate window still > pops. Any ideas? Unfortunaly, yes. The little plastic clip inside the door...

Any advice would be appreciated regarding a good replacement for the OEM muffler on a 1987 Grand Wagoneer. There is a dizzying array of choices at NAPA and I am not sure which one would be the equivalent of the original equipment. I am not looking for loud sound or anything like that--just as...

I am having a bit of trouble with my power steering, in that it "feels" weak, i.e., the wheel oscillates when turning tight at low speed or out of a parking spot, and I've recently had the engine die in a tight turn. I've checked the belts. One noteworthy clue: I haven't had this GW long, and...

Today I was driving to work ( 03 Jeep Liberty ) and the "check engine" light came on. When I got to work and got out of the car I noticed my gas cap was off and just dangling there. I replaced the cap and went to work. When I got off work and headed home I noticed the "check engine" was still...

I have read a good many of the posts hereon pertaining to opinions and facts concerning synthetic oil, and as a result, have a question: Having found that AMSOIL has been thoroughly discredited for lack of certain industry standard certifications, I am wondering about Schaeffer full synthetic. I...

What causes extreme high fuel consumption? I checked my 1987 Grand Wagoneer over a 700-mile road trip, only to discover that it is getting 8.7 mpg! Now I wasn't expecting much over about 12-14 mpg, (the factory propaganda from the period touts 16 mpg--I've never gotten that much on any of my GWs)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJA3J--g_yI Its rather long at 5 mins, but watching you will find that you will be wishing you never go wheelin' with these type of ignorant folks. I think a /combined/ IQ of 100 is suspect. The question begs, do you kick yourself in the ass and(or) kill the ford...

The Jeep: '97 TJ 4cyl auto, basically stock. What's up: It's hard to shift into 4WD & 2WD. There is a gear type noise when driving that was never there for the first 14 years. Did something move in my driveline? Would it be cheaper to attempt to drive it 25 miles to my repair shop or get it towed...