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    Any Jeep guys in here?

    If so I need your opinion on this cherokee I am going to go look at tonight. Its an 92 Cherokee with the 4.0 inline 6. He said it has a power steering leak and has a very slow coolant leak. It has 230,000 on it and he is asking $1200. Are these 4.0's known for going a long time or is that engine pretty much on the brink of death? Here is a link to the craigslist ad. Any know problems these cars have? Thanks for your input

    http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/car/564016785.html

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    I have a 96 Cherokee 4x4 with the 4.0L, auto and the NP242 T-Case. Thing has 152K on it and runs like a beast. Mine burns no oil although it does leak some from the rear main and the oil filter adapter. I suppose it could burn a little but after 3K miles its usually down less then a quart and im assuming thats just leakage.

    I have the AW4 transmission, does not miss a beat. Only problems ive had so far was having to replace U-joints on the front axles and pads and rotors.

    All in all they are great machines. I drive mine all the time, pretty much my daily driver.

    Id say $1000 should take that home though, just basing it on milage.

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    That's pretty pricey for the mileage. I bought a slightly rough '87 with 210,xxx for $500. Basically the same car with a different interior. And I've seen some late 80s-early 90s XJs on CL around here for under a grand. The 4.0 engine is indestructable though, and it's got good torque. Severe lack of horsepower in the older models though.

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    The 4.0L is one of the best engines Chrysler or anyone else for that matter ever made. It runs virtually forever. Any straight 6 is a great engine design to begin with by nature - 7 main bearings, lots of main and rod bearing area, ideal balance without couterweights, etc. My Comanche has 300K miles on it and still runs perfect.
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    Jeez my old GC ran had 275k if I remember correctly and is still on the road. I think that price is high for a just a Cherokee though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yooformula View Post
    Jeez my old GC ran had 275k if I remember correctly and is still on the road. I think that price is high for a just a Cherokee though.
    Dude...it had 305,000+ when you bought it from me
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    hahahahaahaha. sorry Chris. I wish I still had it!
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    What do you think I should offer him 800?

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    The power steering leak will most likely be a PITA. It's probably at the rack, which is pretty common. Coolant leak isn't a big deal. But yeah around $800 doesn't seem too bad. Make sure the 4x4 engages/disengages well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by slickwilly View Post
    The power steering leak will most likely be a PITA. It's probably at the rack, which is pretty common. Coolant leak isn't a big deal. But yeah around $800 doesn't seem too bad. Make sure the 4x4 engages/disengages well.
    Negative.
    Jeep XJ has no 'rack'.
    Pump or resovoir, maybe the steering box.
    All common and cheap and easy fixes.
    Parts are plentiful.
    Offer $800, but take $1000.
    If the engine feels strong, the tranny shifts well, and there are no 'clunks', $1000 is about right.
    Engines will see 300k before rebuild if properly maintained.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeeprz View Post
    Negative.
    Jeep XJ has no 'rack'.
    Pump or resovoir, maybe the steering box.
    All common and cheap and easy fixes.
    Parts are plentiful.
    Offer $800, but take $1000.
    If the engine feels strong, the tranny shifts well, and there are no 'clunks', $1000 is about right.
    Engines will see 300k before rebuild if properly maintained.
    Hm, I've been misinformed. I take back what I said.
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    Quote Originally Posted by slickwilly View Post
    Hm, I've been misinformed. I take back what I said.
    Ya think?

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    I love my 88 POS Heep and you really cant beat that old AMC six cylinder, mine is 500 miles away from 180k and doesnt burn any oil. And starts great even in todays weather.

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    That 4.0 is basically unchanged since it was a 232 in 1964.
    They like 87 octane, regular oil, Champion Truck plugs (4412s are key), and little else.
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    My family has a 96 cherokee with the 4L, a 93 cherokee with the 4L, an 05 grand with the 3.7, and an 05 grand with the hemi and not one of them has needed anything other than routine maintenance. i'd say go for it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by loud91rs View Post
    My family has a 96 cherokee with the 4L, a 93 cherokee with the 4L, an 05 grand with the 3.7, and an 05 grand with the hemi and not one of them has needed anything other than routine maintenance. i'd say go for it.
    LOL at your avatar! I love Top Gear.

    Hey were you trying to sell that '91 on CL?
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    No, but I have seen a few teal 91's on there lately. Are you in the market for one or something?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yooformula View Post
    hahahahaahaha. sorry Chris. I wish I still had it!
    Its closing in on 322,000 with no major issues....and no, you cant have it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by loud91rs View Post
    No, but I have seen a few teal 91's on there lately. Are you in the market for one or something?
    I'm really looking for a Mustang but I glance at the Camaros every so often.
    -Patrick TSi
    I want to be able to spend my retirement years driving my Buick at wide open throttle, at 45 mph, 'cause I shifted into L instead of D. But it's my own damn business and not the government's.

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