test drive 97 cherokee

herb · 2004-04-27T04:49:33+00:00

Hi, AllTest drive a 97 cherokee country on the weekend, it's 4.0 Auto, Selec-tracwith 130, 000km, 3 owners. Driving is perfect, except when switching from Pto R or N to D, the truck was like slightly hit by something. Actually youcan see the truck was slightly push to the front while switching the gear.Shift the gear to Neutral, pulled the level to 4L, shift to D again, astronger hit . Is it a tranny problem? The owner said it's normal for ajeep.I tried to check out the selec-trac, I pulled the level to 4 Part time and4Full time (the level was very easy to slip off from the 4 Full Timeposition, I have to hold it ) while driving on pavement, I didn't feel likeit's pulling, as I switching to 4 wheel drive on my ford. When I was drivingon 4L, a sharp gear noise came out (sound like high rpm on 1st gear). Is theselec-trac wore out? What's the best way to check it out?The vehicle shows some sign of front end accident, any particular thing Ineed to check out?The rear differential was taken part before, I can see the red seal aroundthe differential cover.I have no expereience with Jeep, am I worrying too much? I appreciate withyour suggestion?ThanksHerb

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herb 22 years ago

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Bob 22 years ago

Finish it? why? it looks perfect! ;-) j/k

Driving around like that's gotta get some good looks from people... =D

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Cherokee-LTD 22 years ago

The approach angle modification has really paid off but my departure angle may be of some concern at this point.

-Brian

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Cherokee-LTD 22 years ago

Thanks Herb,

It's been a long, expensive process to achieve the "Can't believe it's 300k jeep" status. This is what it looked like when I started.

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photo is very flattering - as ugly as it is. This is some of the progress along the way.

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haven't updated the site in a long time because I found I was spending toomuch time on the site and not enough on the Jeep. I had the interview almost a month ago for the job I applied for almost a year and a half ago. Some extenuating circumstances have prolonged the process (promoted from within for a Hamilton job, hiring freeze for a London job, restructured the London operation to Sarnia, see how the Sarnia operation works out, seasonal slowdown in Sarnia and that brings us to now).

I know I aced the interview despite not having any voice the day before and very strained speech the day of and I have one thing on my side. An impromptu get together about a year ago after which one of the decision makers said to my 'inside guy' "unless someone comes in here that can walk on water, the job is his".

I can afford to be patient, although I don't enjoy the BS where I'm working now it's still a good gig and pays well. The new job however pays almost 40% more while working one less day a week with full pension and benefits. It's a giant carrot on the end of a shortening stick.

-Brian

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