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I went with longer runner style Chinese header style (stainless steel) without the flexy bends. woo woo $110.. but boy did I pay in frustration.. All normal issues.. doesn't fit in 2 spots. (one spot due to Brown Dog motor mount other furthest exhaust tube just hit intake) heat and...

Overheating (while idling).. horrible gas mileage.. ? Check/replace water temp sensor (for 1996 xj back of engine water sensor). Swap with known working one to test? Good luck.

FYI YT comments are turned off..

.02 (just did this 2 weeks ago) When my downstream o2 sensor failed, engine ran rich and stumbled all over itself. Gas mileage dropped. Replaced and purring like a kitten again. Had to buy a cat (rockauto ~$140) too. There is a specific error code for downstream o2 sensor that wont change...

Any Error codes? Sounds like it went into limp mode. Might get lucky and fix by discounting the battery (for a few mins) to clear the PCM error codes.. Here is a link to good explanation of why a vehicle may into limp mode. https://automadesimply.com/jeeps/how-to-get-jeep-out-of-limp-mode/

Yes @210 ish sensor is good. According to the internet, 1996 jeep cherokee temperature sensor should turn electric fan on at ~217 F. https://www.cherokeetalk.com/threads/electric-radiator-fan-help.4571/ bought a new temp sensor (by mistake and installed cause newer is better).. never...

Make sure radiator system is full fluid. Burp it. No air bubbles. IF my memory is correct.. the temp sensor to PCM is on front thermostat housing. Temp sensor on back of engine is for the gauges. (Just did this test last month.) Test temp sensor to PCM: Does the electric fan turn on...

1996 4.0 135k miles. symptoms: Coolant.. emptied the overflow but radiator is full. (overflow was filled to full level few thousand miles ago) Don't think the leak is excessive. runs great. no overheating. oil is not milky. exhaust looks fine. But block is wet. Starts right at gasket...

Im interested too. Im still chasing leaks. But.. leaks ive found (not from cowl area.. thats another story) major leaks: steering column firewall pass through for fuse box (also want to keep up with this thread.)

2nd is connects to cruise control actuator. 3rd.. ?? mines not connected..

Jeep Cherokee XJ Side By Side Comparison - 2wd vs. 4wd More Different Than You'd Think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfKgkJzJ3AI worth it

Heated the bolt (maybe heating nut would work?) to just about red hot. Waited for it to cool down. Broke loose very easily. I tried penetrating oil for weeks. breaker bar + jack handle and got no where I recommend doing the front bolts first then moving to rear. Old timer gave "always...

opps thanks RCP For cowl cover and inside cowl draining, using those thin plastic painter's trays. Cut to fit. durable, cheap, easy to cut and mold with a little heat.

RPC thanks ! Cowl is not removal. part of the body. Drains seem to be inside the body cavities. Attempting.. Drap a plastic or aluminum sheet so all the water drains to passenger side. Plastic will need to be heavy gauge or need to be tightly held in place. High vent pulls alot of...

Follow up Question. Is the only purpose of the cowl vent to cool the wiper motor?