Recent content by Rick VanRossen

Problem started or was exagerated after lift kit was put on. Problem got worse after I replaced the stock trac bar two weeks ago. Tires have been swapped back to front and have always had same pressure. I have 170k miles and have not replaced anything other than the trac bar. I agree that the...

'98, xj limited, 4.0, 3" rough ctry, auto new trac bar, steering stabil., balanced 4 times last 3 months. Bad wobble at 45mph. Local shop says UCA bushings should clear up prob. Any comments? Rick.

Replacing rad. in 98xj-4.0. Have everything off except the lower hydreaulic hose. This is a snap on thype fitting and I can't remember how it comes off. Last one I changed (89xj) had a "pinch fit" and came off easily. Amny help will get to wal-mart and get the wife off my back. Rick

"98 xj, auto, 145k. Won't crank without jumping from my 96. Then starts right up? New Battery last month. Been driving 150 mi. a day to work? Problem started fri. nite. Jumped, drove home, restarted on its own. Sat., problem occured twice and didn't restart on its own. Please offer suggestions...

History: Owned 5 XJ"s. Have tried 3" pro comp :stiff Skyjacker 3" Now,on my 5th XJ: I want 3-4 in. of lift! I want to maintain the factory "ride" ?: do need to replace the LCA? what kit will help me achieve my modest request. I will be running 31's I use this vehicle daily! Sometimes I'm in...

Any suggestions on how to protect the carpet in the back of my XJ's? Tired of dog hair,mud, etc. Am using the plastic "cup" mats ,but still getting hair on wheel wells and seat back. TIA.

vacuum pob. Original prob. Air flow, thru dash vents, stopped on acceleration or going uphill. cannister had both feet broken and holes, so replaced. Now, only get air thru dfrost vents, No air thru dash. Can't see any cracks in lines. Test drive seemed to cure original prob. So this is a new prob.

Vac lines All four lines attached to new cannister. Have searched for crack or leak in lines, nothing visible. Can these lines be replaced from local auto parts store or should I replace with oem lines from dealer. Understand it must be something I did during replacement of cannister, because I...

Found new canister, installed and now can only get a/c, heat and air flow thru defroster vents at windshield. Any idea what's happened. Test drive didn't indicate loss of air upon acceleration but no air flow thru dash vents. Any ideas on how to get this corrected. TIA.

Has anyone found a replacement vacuum canister for older ('89) xj. Called dealer to get new replacement and was told it was no longer avail. Am I relegated to junk yard/salvage or is their something else that will work. BTW: Am losing fan power on acceleration and haven't had cruise for some...

89 xj: blower motor stops on acceleration, or when going up incline. Easing off the gas allows air to come on full. Am driving 150 miles a day on rolling highway. Please give any advice that may help!

A/C (blower fan) dies upon acceleration or going up hill. Comes back to normal if I let up on gas or start down-hill. Is this some sort of vacuum leak? 89 XJ Waqoneer 31 in. tires stock gear. TIA.