Forum: Jeep
March 28th 16, 08:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Jeep Cherokee headlights - worthless
On 3/19/2016 10:55 PM, Budd Cochran wrote:
> On 3/16/2016 9:57 PM, ps56k wrote:
>> I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee,
>> and was really interested in the new Jeep Cherokee (smaller version).
>> BUT - I...
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Forum: Jeep
March 17th 16, 03:57 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,568
Jeep Cherokee headlights - worthless
I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee,
and was really interested in the new Jeep Cherokee (smaller version).
BUT - I talked to a person that had one at the grocery store,
and she said that the headlights are...
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Forum: Jeep
December 29th 14, 09:07 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,031
2001 GC negative battery cable
"ps56k" > wrote in message
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> Have a 2001 GC - mostly comes out in Chicago area winters...
> Several years ago, the "negative"...
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Forum: Jeep
December 29th 14, 06:54 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,031
2001 GC negative battery cable
Have a 2001 GC - mostly comes out in Chicago area winters...
Several years ago, the "negative" battery terminal corroded,
and was cut, and attached with a clamp-style cable connector.
Now, after a...
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Forum: Jeep
August 13th 14, 06:36 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,206
2001 GC - P/S leak
"ps56k" > wrote in message
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> He finally took it to a local shop -
> It was the hose - a little nick/crack.
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> They asked if he...
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Forum: Jeep
June 19th 14, 06:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,206
2001 GC - P/S leak
He finally took it to a local shop -
It was the hose - a little nick/crack.
They asked if he smelled anything burning,
as it appeared to be spraying onto the manifold
and could have started a fire.
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Forum: Jeep
June 10th 14, 11:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,206
2001 GC - P/S leak
>> I'm also not a fan of leaks apart from the occasional oil marking.
>> P/S fluid can be coming from lots of places. Often the pump bushing.
>> Best thing to do is to wipe down all the hoses and...
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Forum: Jeep
April 22nd 14, 10:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,206
2001 GC - P/S leak
"DougW" > wrote in message
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> ps56k wrote:
>> "ps56k" wrote ...
>>> Our son was home for Easter.
>>> He has our old 2001 Grand...
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Forum: Jeep
April 21st 14, 07:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,206
2001 GC - P/S leak
"ps56k" > wrote in message
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> Our son was home for Easter.
> He has our old 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo.
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> Noticed a spot on the...
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Forum: Jeep
April 21st 14, 07:00 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,206
2001 GC - P/S leak
Our son was home for Easter.
He has our old 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo.
Noticed a spot on the street.
Opened hood.
Looks like the Power Steering "area",
just under the air intake & box filter.
The...
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Forum: Jeep
November 6th 13, 10:19 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,181
lugnuts - covers breaking
"Budd Cochran" > wrote in message
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> Instead go down to your local parts store and get regular chrome plated
> acorn style nuts and use...
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Forum: Jeep
September 30th 13, 09:47 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,181
lugnuts - covers breaking
"ps56k" > wrote in message ...
> Have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo -
> Our son now has it up in Wisc.... for kayaking... below is...
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Forum: Jeep
September 30th 13, 08:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,181
lugnuts - covers breaking
I am thinking of just getting a handful for replacements when they break.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Wrangler-Liberty-Grand-Cherokee-Commander-Factory-OEM-Lug-Nuts-Lugs-1-2-20-/171033037156
are...
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Forum: Jeep
September 30th 13, 08:39 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,181
lugnuts - covers breaking
Have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado -
Our son now has it up in Wisc.... for kayaking... below is email
discussion...
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A friend had a flat tire, and could not get the lugnuts off - tire iron...
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Forum: Jeep
May 3rd 13, 03:23 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,872
Wobble in 2001 WJ Front
"Mindy" > wrote in message
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> getting a wobble in the steering wheel after running over say a rail road
> track or...
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Forum: Jeep
April 25th 13, 11:26 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,626
87,89,93
In looking to fill up wife's new Ford Focus,
we used the premium 93 stuff.... but then did some web surfing.
It appeaes that the octane rating does not improve mpg,
but is merely aimed at...
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Forum: Jeep
April 25th 13, 11:22 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,587
keys - waterproof ?
"DougW" > wrote in message ...
> ps56k wrote:
>> Our son has kidnapped our 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
>> to take on his whitewater...
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Forum: Jeep
April 25th 13, 04:03 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,587
keys - waterproof ?
Our son has kidnapped our 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
to take on his whitewater kayaking trips...
In his web surfing, he found something that implied
that the keys with the RFID chips inside the molded...
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Forum: Jeep
March 28th 13, 12:19 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,563
oil - 5w20
"ps56k" > wrote in message ...
> Wife just bought a Ford Focus today...
> Interesting looking under the hood, noticed oil was - 5w20
>...
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Forum: Jeep
March 28th 13, 12:14 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,563
oil - 5w20
Wife just bought a Ford Focus today...
Interesting looking under the hood, noticed oil was - 5w20
Great... now another blend to put on the shelf.
What's with 5w20 vs say our normal 10w30 ?
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Forum: Jeep
February 16th 13, 11:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,271
squealing belt
When we start up - we get a squealing noise - guessing a glazed belt ?
After a minute it's gone....
Suggestions/comments - vs just replacing the belt -
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Forum: Jeep
June 28th 12, 08:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,854
2001 GC - fan clutch replaced
"Will Honea" > wrote in message
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> The clutch is a fluid type. Basically, the little coil on the outside is
> a
> temperature sensor that...
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Forum: Jeep
June 27th 12, 06:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,958
new battery - about 5yrs
ok - since we are here with the new battery,
and a chopped "negative" battery cable
that was/is now in the screw/clamp terminal on the post....
#1 - What can we use to smear on the terminal post,...
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Forum: Jeep
June 27th 12, 06:01 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,854
2001 GC - fan clutch replaced
2001 Grand Cherokee - 102k -
Had the oil sensor replaced - now reading more normal..
Could it have just been dirty contacts after last oil change ?
They also noticed the fan blade wobbled on...
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Forum: Jeep
June 19th 12, 07:32 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,958
new battery - about 5yrs
Just replaced the battery in our 2001 Grand Cherokee.
So, the orig battery was 2001, then replaced at 2006, now again at 2012.
This would imply a general life of about 5 or 6 years.
Since I was...
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