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A good tip for when looking for front end and underhood parts is to try an XJ. Sounds odd but honestly more aftermarket recognizes the XJ than they do the MJ.

Excellent! And for taking your VIN to the dealer and cutting your key, I am not sure what they will be able to pull. I seem to have lost that function since I’ve returned to the dealer but there’s a few steps they have to do to get a code and the keys are no longer available. I have never tried to pull a key code for myself so I don’t even know if Chrysler has the codes for our locks. You can try by all means but I can not guarantee it’ll go how we would like it to.

Yeah I can see PNW stuff being rust piles. There’s a really clean MJ Laredo by my girlfriends house in Everett that the lady has owned since new and it’s pretty clean, well taken care of and probably no rust.

The vent problem can easily be the plastic line from the cab to the vac ball behind the bumper could be rotted and gone. Usually when that system has no vac, it defaults to defrost mode. My truck had a GM key and ignition cylinder, wasn’t sure why. As for the door keys though, don’t swap those cylinders out yet, it could very easily be something stuck with the latch mechanism. Suspect the latch mechanism to be dirty and in need of lubrication and cleaning. That tach sitting at 2k is correct behavior for that cluster of the time period. The tach on the early clusters have a circuit board on the back of them so when it loses power it just goes to a default position. 84-86 clusters have some weird behaviors to them. Clean up the grounds, take the cluster apart and clean the contacts for the gauges and they might act right or better. Also engine grounds too as the sensors themselves rely on those.

I mean if it had the correct mirrors and seats sure we could move on to the engine. Now as far as collectible, it has the LEAST desirable engine. I’m sure folks would buy a diesel quicker than a blown 2.8L. I would imagine the 2.5L in an early XJ will be more sought after. A 2 door though is pretty uncommon so I can see it being a collectible faster than the 4 door like my 84.

Yeah I have. The later style uses a different set up that requires me to change the bell. The 84-86 external set up just has me drop the trans, swap the input shaft cover and put in the external set up with the bell house and done. I already have the external slave and trans cross over pipe.

Greatly appreciate it!

Bump. Any one found anything of this vintage lately with an AX4/5?

Run through Cruisers tips. Also check O2 sensor and the condition of the valves and the springs. I had an issue where Cyl 3 intake valve would stick until it warmed up and would causes a rough idle. Also its Throttle Body Injected. Carbed 2.5L went away in 86.

I wish this was fake too but I opened up marketplace and saw this power for used coffins. Had to see the description. Thats enough marketplace for one day.

Whoops. Thought I clicked the ebay section.

Listed to fit an XJ but it is an MJ bench seat cover. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Seat-Hinge-Cover-55009135-Jeep-Cherokee-NOS/124374009413?hash=item1cf544c645:g:KWQAAOSwOCdff-gK

Does the company really say you have to cut the radiator support?! Factory ones just bolted in behind the bumper with a very reinforced bracket.

My father and I cut a big enough hole in that spot because the flag but rusted apart.

Lol yeah it definitely is. Which means sometime by the mid 90's Chrysler stopped servicing those alts. Honestly, not sure if I could bring myself to install this alt if I ever needed to.

I get that. But rest assured this came from a dealer in your state too. Berthrod Motors and it sat on their shelf since '93.

It was $60 for a NOS 74amp reman alt for my 2.5L

150 CID AMC 2.5L I4. Pet peeve of mine. Anyways So I would check your belt tension, it can be adjusted via the Power Steering bracket or the alt bracket if you have AC. Only 84- early 86 2.5L has the V-belt set up and that set up is obnoxious and slightly nerve-racking when you watch the belt flop up and down with the AC on. As for those pesky vibes. Is it just in 5th around 50-60 mph(80-95kph) or is it specifically 5th gear? I have some pesky vibes still at 45+ and I've changed damn near everything suspension related except the front coils and the passenger leaf spring. Honestly, I think those vibes are just the age of the vehicle and the balance that is the 2.5L. I recommend replacing everything that is rubber, so engine mounts, trans mount, bushings, coil to body bushing. If its rubber, replace it. No urethane. Wouldnt hurt to have the drive shaft balanced and your tires checked too.

Yeah its quite the difference especially when you don't change your spark plugs when you should. I accidentally reset my trip-meter when I was at 36 miles and I am at 130 miles with little under half a tank left. Damn, 166 miles from a little over full(I blame the sender and 16 gallon tank) to a little under half is good for the 2.5L. And I only drive about 8 miles to and from work which I feel isnt enough distance to justify good mileage but hey, as long as I don't have to fill up often.

Another one is being built. I kinda have these things down now. I might consider opening up to anyone else who is interested, but you will have to provide your own console, so long as the front half after the E-brake is in good shape. That being said, you will need the duct, lower dash vent and the black bezel.

I was seeing pretty poor mileage after a couple years of being on the same spark plugs. I was averaging 260 miles per tank or less depending on how harsh I was to the gas pedal. Then after realizing I havent done the spark plugs for a couple years after remembering my comment about how hard it will be to change spark plug one after I installed AC, I was seeing 240 per tank for the year with AC and then it started dipping below that seeing about 220 per tank. Now I should see 260 after this recent fill up with the new plugs.

*Q7 Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats -SA Charcoal 173 Zone 73-San Francisco 1AA U.S. Dealer Retail 4AF American Coin Merchandising 5AS Dodge City Tracking 5KR Midland Corporation ADA Light Group ADH Heavy Duty Electrical Group ALR GTS Interior Package APA Monotone Paint BA1 100 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 CAC Low Back Bucket Seats CDB Reclining Front Seats CKA Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area CSR Passenger Assist Handles CUF Full Length Floor Console DBB All Manual Transmissions DDQ 5-Speed Manual Transmission DMM 3.07 Rear Axle Ratio DRK Dana 44/226MM Rear Axle DSA Anti-Spin Differential 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 GFD Rear Sliding Window GNA Rear View Day/Night Mirror GNB Driver Side Illuminated Sun Visor GRZ Left Remote Mirror GSZ Right Remote Control Mirror GTZ Manual Remote Mirrors HCD Do Not Use - See HCA JAA Instrument Panel JAY DO NOT USE - See JP, KA classes JBD BEZEL-I/PANEL CLUSTER - BRIGHT JCA 85 MPH Primary Speedometer JGB Digital Clock JHA Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers JJA Cigar Lighter JKB MOPAR Hood Lock K2B STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR K3D STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR KLH LAF Seat Belt Alert-Driver Seat only LAJ Headlamps On Warning Chimes LAP Shift Indicator Warning Lamp LBB Courtesy Lamps LBC Glove Box Lamp LBD Ash Tray Lamp LBE IP LED Ambient Light Pipe LCJ DOME/READING LAMP B-PILLAR LDH U/Hood, Removable/Rechargeable Lamp LHD Headlamp Off Time Delay LMA Halogen Headlamps LNJ Front Fog Lamps LPE Cargo Lamp MB1 Black Front Bumper MBJ Black Powder Coated Front Bumper MCA Rear Body Color Applique MDA Front License Plate Bracket MFK Body Color Grille MHA Black Windshield Moldings MMC Rear Door Solid Window Insert MMG Belt Moldings MMK Lower Grille Surround-Painted Silver NAE California Emissions NBA LIGHT DUTY CYCLE NBK EVAP Control System NDA Catalytic Converter NF2 18.5 Gallon Fuel Tank PS3 DOVER GREY MET CL CT PRIMARY PAINT - HS3 QS3 DOVER GREY MET C C SECONDARY PAINT - HS3 RAA All Radio Equipped Vehicles RAF AM/FM Cassette Radio RCD 4 Speakers SBA Power Rack and Pinion Steering SCG Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel SFA Standard Duty Shock Absorbers SGA Rear Shock Absorbers SUA Tilt Steering Column TAA All Tires TAD HIGHWAY TREAD TBB Full Size Spare Tire TBM Tire Carrier Winch TRM P225/75R16 BSW On/Off Road Tires WJH 15X7 Aluminum 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 Z58 Left Front Spring Group Viii Z78 Right Front Spring Group VIII Build date 5/31/89 Body code TS61

Me. It’s easier to get through me, won’t charge list price, only what I pay for but it takes longer.

From my latest cheap alternator buy:

MoPar. There’s some left.