Recent content by Jackal1979

Thanks for the replies, When the mobile mechanic looked at it he checked for fuel, spark, injector pulse and all were good. He did no more than i could and he had no answer for me. When the car died on my wife, I drove to the car, verified it still would not start (well starts then stops...

I have had a recurring problem with my wifes car. Its a 1998 XJ sport. The problem is, every now and then the car refuses to start for her. It will start then run for a second and the stop. I know it did it the first time and stopped starting altogether, it would just keep on cranking over. I...

It's the transfer case hitting on the diagonal crossmember/protector. The transmission/engine mounts have possibly sagged allowing contact between the two. Should cause no harm in the short term except for difficult de-selecting of 4wd. Have someone (with park brake firmly applied and foot on...

I had my 1998 xj leak mysteriously a few months ago. I found it to be the heater core. Unlike most cars which leak onto the floor inside the jeep has a drain pan that leaks coolant to the back of the engine bay. The dead giveaway was moisture and coolant smell coming through the vents. I...