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Started putting stuff back together..mostly all the engine components are brand new everything off ebay, Starter, alternator, waterpump, power steering gearbox, plugs, leads, injectors, all sensors..IAC, CPS, TPS etc.. new oil filter adapter o-ring, filters both engine and transmission, Felpro Gaskets.. New Dorman vaccum harnesses all rubber lines and hoses.. brand new a/c Condenser...

Started getting ready to put the engine back in.. Being that i don't have a garage this is being done outdoors and its difficult to move the hoist along the ground.. it rained a couple days the ground got soft and the engine and hoist fell over a few times while i was trying to put it in and doing this alone isnt making it any easier but anyway after a few days of trial and error i finally got this thing in and sitting properly...

Ok Picked up a small mig welder of ebay with the condition the truck is in i decided that welding is something i wasnt getting away from so i was ready to try my hand at it.. so decided to give it a go.. :teehee: Wanted to paint inside the engine bay so i could start putting the motor back in So my first attempt was some rust holes under the battery tray cut the rust out with the grinder and cut some pieces of sheet metal to to weld in... hehe :rotfl2: not sure if thats how its done but gave it a try .. Went ahead and paint the entire engine caompartment with POR-15

Started painting after cleaning up the engine and after a few cans of Rustoleum High Heat from home depot was very pleased with how it turned out...was the first time i ever painted any thing..YAY Meee!!! :banana:

After a Few cans of ''Easy-Off oven cleaner'' That stuff is the best degreaser ive used btw and some pressure washing this is where i'm at...

Before this truck i didnt even own a tool box lol :teehee: got a small craftsman tool kit from home depot for about $50 and got this Cherry picker off ebay and Started pulling out the engine..ended up using the sawzall on the piping for the exahust cause i couldnt get the bolts off the header it was too heavily rusted.. i'm the only one doing this so learning as i go along..took me a couple days lol but got her out eventually...

Thanks for the reply so basicllay everything other than the leafs and back shocks

Hi I was just wondering Which components from the RC xj x-series kit wouldn't fit on the mj cause i'm thinking it might be cheaper to get that kit since it has a lot of the upgrades i wanna put on my mj like the sway bar disconnects.. track bar.. adjustable upper and lower control arms etc...if i were to get the mj kit which doesn't come with alot of the stuff the x-series kit has and purchase the extra stuff separately it would amount to more than that xj x-series kit cost any feedback would be greatly appreciated

Thanks limeyjeeper but I don't think that's the correct part I had already seen that part and it looked like part of the fender which actually attaches to the part I'm looking for...but then again I may be wrong

Yes buckwheat that is exactly the part...I am unable to get it at a salvage yard is there any place i can buy it new?

Does anyone know the part number for the fender brackets on a 97+ xj needed for headerpanel swap on MJ or even better where can I purchase them

Thanks for the reply guys ..appreciate it

Hi when i start comanche and put in drive its very sluggish have to rev it hard so it could move feels like its starting in second gear if i put it in 1st it works like in should but if put in drive after i start moves really slow any idea what could be the cause does this mean my transmission is bad?

i tried cruisers tips also put in brand new new tps iac still no luck i read somewhere else it could be transmission solenoid...any one can relate to that?

Of my tips listed below in my signature, how many have you completed?Haven't done everything in your tips I've cleand iac refreshed grounds new vacuum harness new cps haven't tested tps but ordered a new one should get it on the weekend haven't refreshed coil u have a lot of tips is there any in particular that could be a cause of my problem or should I start working on your tips 1 by 1? 1,3,4, and 5 are the foundation. Thank you I'll get to it

Of my tips listed below in my signature, how many have you completed? Haven't done everything in your tips I've cleand iac refreshed grounds new vacuum harness new cps haven't tested tps but ordered a new one should get it on the weekend haven't refreshed coil u have a lot of tips is there any in particular that could be a cause of my problem or should I start working on your tips 1 by 1?

MJ idling fine when started but stalls after high rev rpm drops low and stalls I cleaned iac checked vacuum lines no leaks that I know of any help as to why it's doing that would be greatly appreciated

Thanks guys but I have a new harness what I wanna know is what the two lines indicated in the picture is connected to

can someone please tell me what these lines connect to..

This website redirect you to www.ebay.com does anyone know if he still makes headliners? and how to get in touch with him?

^^^ Correct. And I believe you posted in one of your first posts that there are a lot of Cherokees even though there aren't many Comanches. Remember, the Comanche was the pickup truck version of the Cherokee -- just like the Ranger and the Explorer. The floors are different so the seat risers won't interchange, but otherwise basically everything from the rear of the car forward is the same as from a 4-door Cherokee. And the Cherokee started two years earlier, so for a dashboard cover you have your pick of 1984 through 1996 Cherokees. Would the 95 cherokee dash fit?...it looks different

^^^ Correct. And I believe you posted in one of your first posts that there are a lot of Cherokees even though there aren't many Comanches. Remember, the Comanche was the pickup truck version of the Cherokee -- just like the Ranger and the Explorer. The floors are different so the seat risers won't interchange, but otherwise basically everything from the rear of the car forward is the same as from a 4-door Cherokee. And the Cherokee started two years earlier, so for a dashboard cover you have your pick of 1984 through 1996 Cherokees. Would the 95 cherokee dash fit?...it looks different

Have never did this sort of thing before but managed to do a little bit toward pulling out that motor... Noticeable problems so far steering gearbox is leaking very bad also valve cover is leaking noticed some water leaking under the engine don't know if it's the water pump or a hose or something my guess is the water pump..needs new starter as well and alternator doesn't look pretty either all hoses might need replacing saw a few broken wires maybe the guys on here can help me identify and repair them..

Thanks for the suggestions I would love to change the dash out but Comanches are very few here I doubt I would find a replacement dash think I'm gonna try some type of repair of some sought if I don't like it I'll just get a dash mat and cover it

Hi the top of my dash board is cracked I guess from excessive sun is there anyway to upholster the dash or restore it somewhat...I can't contemplate changing the entire dash any alternatives?