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True hahaha This is the weird part. The compressor itself wasn’t actually failing. I’m pretty sure the compressor itself is fine but the clutch was slipping and was barely allowing the compressor to turn to push the refrigerant around. Kinda odd since the compressor wasn’t that old unless the clutch was poor quality.

That’s an understatement Pete! But hey I brought an MJ back to life and a T-bird. What’s great is it’s GM the older brother of AMC so none of these parts and stuff are foreign. Plus my dad has a GMC so a lot of this stuff looks very familiar. And I ought to be able to find F-body stuff like the interior from Camaros.

First post has been updated with pics. It may look rough but that’s just the interior and body. Quite honestly it’s mostly surface rust. Took a while to get the hood to actually open but once I figured it out, lubed the hell out of the latch and hinges it now opens pretty freely. The good, it’s all there, top of the line 10th anniversary firebird in a one year only ext/int combo. The bad, engine has a possibility of being stuck, carb is stuck, drivers side door handle is broken, front fascia is warped, rear fascia is wayyy worse than the front annnnd interior is crumpling. And this is from the same backyard I got my MJ from! And this car has sat a bit longer than my MJ!!!

Holy cannoli!! Mud floor mats for the XJ!!!!

Probably. Chrysler always struck me as the kind of company that was for the corporate man. Not even the YJ remained fun with maybe the exception of the renegade package. But then again the 90’s is often associated with business progressivism.

It’s possible. 89-92 were the Chrysler years and these are more accurate than the AMC years(thanks Chrysler). So it’s possible tow mirrors, the running boards and camper shell were added on either by the dealer or a previous owner.

Right?! I always say that 84-85 seem like the cool years for the XJ. Lots of unique stuff was done. I wonder why they stopped doing the black powder coated steering wheel? It looks more sporty then the brushed look with the rest of the wheels.

It has the spirit of the great Comanche chief.

Heh. You can still readily get the thermistor. Hell I think I have a crown and a NOS OEM thermistor.

88 Cherokee XJ *X7 Seats - Cloth Low-Back Bucket -SA Charcoal ADA LIGHT PACKAGE AGJ Driver Assistance Group AHX TRAILER TOW GROUP APA MONOTONE PAINT PACKAGE BCQ Battery - Maintenance Free CAC BUCKET SEAT - LO BK CGW CGY CKA CARPETS - CLASS I SHORT PILE 8 - 12 OZ CLE ACCESSORY FLOOR MAT - FRONT REAR CSA SPARE TIRE COVER DGQ TRANSMISSION-4SPD AUTOMATIC ERB ENGINE - 4.0L I6 MPI GAS GAC ALL WINDOWS - TINTED GLASS GEC Window - Left Side, Front, Sliding JAY Instrument Cluster w/Tach JGB Clock - Digital JHA WINDSHIELD WIPERS - DELUXE JHB REAR WIPER/WASHER LDA UNDERHOOD COMPT LAMP LMA HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MDA FRT LICENSE PLATE ATTACH REQUIRED MWA LUGGAGE RACK - ROOF NAA ESA W/CATALYST (EXC CALIF SYSTEM) NFA TANK - 20 GAL FUEL NHM AUTO SPEED CONTROL PB3 MEDIUM BLUE PRIMARY COLOR - GB3 QB3 RAB Radio - AM/FM SBA Power Steering SCE STRG WHL - EURO/SPORT TYPE TBG SPARE TIRE - COMPACT WJD WHEELS - 15 X 7.0 STYLED STEEL, Build date 1/5/88 Body code JM74

*C1 TRIM STYLE C1 - CLOTH &&&& VINYL BENCH SEAT -SA CHARCOAL 143 Zone 43-Pittsburgh 1AA U.S. Dealer Retail 3V2 Customer Preferred Discount ALM APA Monotone Paint ARL BAP 75 Amp Alternator BCX Maint. Free Battery BGA Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes CBA Straight Back Bench Seat CKA Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions DGS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission DHA Lock-Up Torque Converter DHN Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System DHT Shift-on-the-Fly,P/Time T/Case DJH 230MM Front Axle DMD 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio DRJ Dana 35 Rear Axle ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine GAC Tinted Glass Windows GBB Tinted Windshield Glass GCB Front Door Tinted Glass GEC Front Left Side Sliding Window GFD Rear Sliding Window GRZ Left Remote Mirror GSZ Right Remote Control Mirror GTZ Manual Remote Mirrors HCD Do Not Use - See HCA JAZ DO NOT USE - See JP, KA classes JCA 85 MPH Primary Speedometer JHA Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers JJA Cigar Lighter K27 Do Not Use K2B STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR K3X STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR KKS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR KWS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR LBC Glove Box Lamp LMA Halogen Headlamps MB1 Black Front Bumper MBJ Black Bumper MFF Black Grille MHA Black Windshield Moldings MMC Rear Door Solid Window Insert MMG Belt Moldings MMK Lower Grille Surround-Painted Silver NAA Federal Emissions NBK EVAP Control System NF2 18.5 Gallon Fuel Tank PX8 QX8 RAA All Radio Equipped Vehicles RAB AM/FM Radio RCD 4 Speakers SBA Power Steering SCE Steering Wheel SFA Standard Duty Shock Absorbers SGA Rear Shock Absorbers TBB Full Size Spare Tire TBM Tire Carrier Winch TPF P205/75R15 BSW All Season Tires TZH Michelin Brand Tires WJD 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels WLY All Steel Wheels XBS Pickup Box YAA Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications YGE 5 Additional Gallons of Gas Z01 Rear Spring Group I Z5A GVW/Payload Rating Z65 Left Front Group XIV Z82 Right Front Spring Group XI Build date 10/26/90 Body code JL61 Sold by BOB KAY INC, BEDFORD OH

*D1 TRIM STYLE D1 - CLOTH BENCH -H9 167 Zone 67-Charlotte 1AA U.S. Dealer Retail 5AL APA Monotone Paint BAY 105 Amp Alternator BCY BATTERY, 58-475 CC BGA Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes BJA STD DUTY FRT DISC BRAKES BKP 10x2.5 Rear Drum Brakes CBA Straight Back Bench Seat CKJ Black Vinyl Floor Covering CSR Passenger Assist Handle DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions DGS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission DHA Lock-Up Torque Converter DHT DMD 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio DRJ Dana 35 Rear Axle EAA All Engines EAF ALL FUEL INJECTED ENGINES-GAS ERB ENGINE - 4.0L I6 MPI GAS GAC Tinted Glass Windows GBB Tinted Windshield Glass GCB Front Door Tinted Glass GEH Fixed Door Vent Glass GNA Rear View Day/Night Mirror GRV Left Manual Mirror GUA Open HAA Air Conditioning JAA Instrument Panel JAZ DO NOT USE - See JP, KA classes JBF Instrument Panel Black Bezel JCA 85 MPH Primary Speedometer JHA Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers JKB MOPAR Hood Lock K3Z STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR KDD LAF Seat Belt Alert-Driver Seat only LBC Glove Box Lamp LCJ DOME/READING LAMP B-PILLAR LMA Halogen Headlamps MB1 Black Front Bumper MFF Black Grille MHB Bright Windshield Moldings MMC MMG Belt Moldings MMJ DRIP TROUGH MLDG - TYPE I NAA Federal Emissions NBA NBK EVAP Control System NDA Catalytic Converter NF2 18.5 Gallon Fuel Tank PWB PEARL WHITE PRIMARY PAINT - HWB QWB PEARL WHITE SECONDARY PAINT - HWB RAA All Radio Equipped Vehicles RAF AM/FM Cassette Radio RCD 4 Speakers SBA Power Steering SCB Steering Whl SFA Standard Duty Shock Absorbers SGA Rear Shock Absorbers SUA Tilt Steering Column TAA All Tires TAE TBC Compact Spare Tire TBM Tire Carrier Winch TMW Tires WJM 15X7.0 Chrome Wheels XBS Pickup Box XFA -35F Protection Anti-Freeze YAA Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications YGE 5 Additional Gallons of Gas Z01 Rear Spring Group I Z1A GVW/Payload Rating Z59 Left Front Spring Group Ix Z78 Right Front Spring Group VIII Build date 4/6/89 Body code TL61 Sold by BLANTON CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH, SHELBY NC

I was showing my wife the difference between the three tans available for the XJ and I stumbled upon this in my 84 Cherokee ‘sport wagon’ brochure

Missing a digit from the VIN

*X3 -YY AGC APA MONOTONE PAINT PACKAGE CBA BENCH SEAT - STRAIGHT BK CGX Head Restraints-Outboard Seating, RR DCB Transmission - 4-Speed Manual EPD ENGINE - 2.5L I4 TBI GAS GAC ALL WINDOWS - TINTED GLASS JJA CIGAR LIGHTER - FRT COMP LAP FUEL ECONOMY SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT LMA HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MDA FRT LICENSE PLATE ATTACH REQUIRED NAA ESA W/CATALYST (EXC CALIF SYSTEM) PWB QWB RAC RADIO - AM/MTR SBA POWER STEERING TBG SPARE TIRE - COMPACT WMC BASE WHEEL DRESS - UP (INCLS TRIM RING) Build date 3/20/88 Body code TL61 Sold by MILLER JEEP-EAGLE INC, HOMESTEAD FL

*X1 -SA Charcoal 3LV AGJ Driver Assistance Group AGP APA MONOTONE PAINT PACKAGE BCQ Battery - Maintenance Free CBA BENCH SEAT - STRAIGHT BK CGX Head Restraints-Outboard Seating, RR CKA CARPETS - CLASS I SHORT PILE 8 - 12 OZ CLE ACCESSORY FLOOR MAT - FRONT DDQ Transmission - 5-Speed Manual ERB ENGINE - 4.0L I6 MPI GAS GAC ALL WINDOWS - TINTED GLASS GFD SLIDING RR WINDOW GSC MIRROR - RIGHT BLACK HAA AIR CONDITIONING - FRONT JHA WINDSHIELD WIPERS - DELUXE JJA CIGAR LIGHTER - FRT COMP K60 BODY SIDE MOLDINGS - VINYL LAP FUEL ECONOMY SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT LMA HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MBJ Bumper - Front, Black MDA FRT LICENSE PLATE ATTACH REQUIRED MWB SPORT BAR NAA ESA W/CATALYST (EXC CALIF SYSTEM) NHQ Transmission Heater PE4 Colorado Red QE4 Colorado Red RAB Radio - AM/FM SBA POWER STEERING SCE STRG WHL - EURO/SPORT TYPE SUA TILT STEERING COLUMN TBG SPARE TIRE - COMPACT WJN 15" Aluminum Wheels XEA TOW HOOKS Build date 4/7/8 Body code JM61 Sold by WHITTEN BROTHERS INC, RICHMOND VA

Wow, thats a literal pounding of the rear.... *B1 TRIM STYLE B1 - CLOTH &&&&&&&& VNL BENCH SEAT -H9 AGC APA MONOTONE PAINT PACKAGE CBA BENCH SEAT - STRAIGHT BK CGX Head Restraints-Outboard Seating, RR DCB Transmission - 4-Speed Manual EPD ENGINE - 2.5L I4 TBI GAS LAP FUEL ECONOMY SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT LMA HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MDA FRT LICENSE PLATE ATTACH REQUIRED NAA ESA W/CATALYST (EXC CALIF SYSTEM) PWB QWB TBG SPARE TIRE - COMPACT WMC BASE WHEEL DRESS - UP (INCLS TRIM RING) Build date 7/14/87 Body code TL61 Sold by NEAL POPE CHRY-PLYM-JEEP, ATLANTA GA

*X1 -SA Charcoal 3LV AGJ Driver Assistance Group AGP APA MONOTONE PAINT PACKAGE CBA BENCH SEAT - STRAIGHT BK CGX Head Restraints-Outboard Seating, RR CKA CARPETS - CLASS I SHORT PILE 8 - 12 OZ CLE ACCESSORY FLOOR MAT - FRONT DGW Transmission - 4-Spd. Automatic ERB ENGINE - 4.0L I6 MPI GAS GAC ALL WINDOWS - TINTED GLASS GFD SLIDING RR WINDOW GSC MIRROR - RIGHT BLACK JHA WINDSHIELD WIPERS - DELUXE JJA CIGAR LIGHTER - FRT COMP K60 BODY SIDE MOLDINGS - VINYL LMA HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MBJ Bumper - Front, Black MDA FRT LICENSE PLATE ATTACH REQUIRED NAA ESA W/CATALYST (EXC CALIF SYSTEM) PQ9 QQ9 RAB Radio - AM/FM SBA POWER STEERING SCE STRG WHL - EURO/SPORT TYPE TBG SPARE TIRE - COMPACT WJN 15" Aluminum Wheels Build date 6/26/88 Body code JM62 Sold by CONRAD JEEP-EAGLE, LEXINGTON KY

*ZZ -ZZ AJY Popular Equipment Package BAC 75 AMP ALTERNATOR BCQ Battery - Maintenance Free CGX Head Restraints-Outboard Seating, RR DDQ Transmission - 5-Speed Manual DMN 4.10 Axle Ratio EFB ENGINE - 2.8L GM 6CYL GAC ALL WINDOWS - TINTED GLASS GFD SLIDING RR WINDOW GSC MIRROR - RIGHT BLACK HAA AIR CONDITIONING - FRONT HCC HEATER W/UPR LEVEL VENTIL - TYPE II JJA CIGAR LIGHTER - FRT COMP K60 BODY SIDE MLDGS - VINYL LMA HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MBJ Bumper - Front, Black MDA FRT LICENSE PLATE ATTACH REQUIRED MFD BRIGHT GRILLE - TYPE I NAE EMISS CONTROL TESTING LABEL NFA TANK - 20 GAL FUEL NMB ENGINE COOLING - STANDARD DUTY RAC RADIO - AM/MTR SBA POWER STEERING SCE STRG WHL - EURO/SPORT TYPE WJD WHEELS - 15 X 7.0 STYLED STEEL Build date 2/15/86 Body code JM62 Looks like we should meet up at some point.

91 with the wrong decal kit….course i don't think anyone makes the HO decals.

Yes you need to put more in. 2.3lbs will do it(the tech I had fill mine did it to 2.4, no adverse effects). What probably needed to be done as you filled it was run the engine and turn on the AC to cycle some refrigerant through as your putting more in.

Mostly cab.

Yes. I found this out when I pulled a full cluster from an 85 and if you remove the black bezel from the cluster you’ll find a blue film to help dim the power of the lights. Which is why the Renix clusters are blue actually. The entire bell house and front retainer of the transmission with the clutch line. Great plug n play for us 4cyl guys. As for the engine compartment, there’s not much worth grabbing. The 4cyl carbed version is very rare as is and most guys who had them in CJs and probably Eagles swapped them out for the 6’s. The only thing from the carb set up I’d grab would be the air lid if it has the decals and the valve cover if it’s original. Otherwise I don’t know of anyone out there running the carb set up who need parts. I’ll be converting to the TBI set up in the future. I know I’m always after the wiring harnesses from 84-86 if you do go back.

Ooooo love me an 84. Interesting on the steering wheel, never ever seen that before. Those seats are worth a grab. The lower dash doesn’t have speaker grills and makes a good candidate for a clean interior look in the MJ. Those A-pillars are worth a grab just because they don’t use covers in 84-85. Since it’s a two door there probably is 2 door specific stuff to grab. Mine is a 4 door so it’s challenging on what to else to grab that I can use. Maybe the cluster if it’s a full cluster. Also the XJ has the good external slave set up for the 2.5L which makes that a good snag.

The two roll over vent valves on the top of the tank connect to a T that goes to the charcoal canister. So what matters is just the length of the hose to which ever valve. As for that hose from the canister to the air box, from my search that hose is tough to find and you might have to make something fit or if there’s a business that can custom make hoses near you, they might be able to help. Otherwise it’s a Mopar only part that is discontinued.