The on and off-road four wheel drive vehicle

Just bought a 1990 Blazer. This makes the third one, after a 78 and 84.

Anyway, I’d like to get the shop manuals, and I think the company that sells
them is called HELM, in Detroit (duh) somewhere.

Anyone have the address/phone number?

                        Thanks!
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Anyone else going!!! Bloomsburg PA that is. July 7-11 I think. I’m planning on adding
a lift kit to my ’93 Jeep Wrangler. Any recommendations would be appreciated. I’ve
been thinking though that most people with Wranglers might not be in the computing
scene!? I’m 31 and it has been the best toy I’ve ever bought. I got rid of my motorcycles
and feel that it’s much more "convertible" than any motorcyle!!! Enjoy!

I need input as to whether the additional bucks for a Toyota
4runner is justified over the Isuzu Rodeo.  Reliability,
performance, serviceability are main criteria.  One key item
is air-conditioner longevity as I live in Phoenix, AZ.  I’ve
heard from mechanics that the Japanese units don’t hold up
well to our heat here.  All input is appreciated whether posted
to the group or e-mailed direct to me.

Also, if you have any alternative vehicles to the two I have
selected, feel free to voice your selections.

Thanks in advance.
Please e-mail to:  b…@sunnet.chotel.com

Bob

The Breather Element in my Cherokee is shot, so I went to the local
parts store to get a new one, and they said they don’t make them.
I didn’t see any at the store that would fit either.  I have a
1984 V6 2.8l Cherokee.  I need help, thanks in advance.  Oh one
more thing, how often should the 4×4 fluids be changed?    
Scott

I just had ARBs installed front and rear on my Wrangler. The
front is ok since there is a vent on the top of the casing. But
since I have had the rear differential installed (on Dana 35C
with C-Clip eliminator kit), oil is comming out of the breather
vent on the rear axle.

Question: This doesn’t look like it’s ok. Is it? Should I have
another vent installed (drilled) on top of the pumpkin.

Thanks for any feedback on this problem…

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Benoit Menendez
Santa Rosa, California
beno…@crl.com

I just read in Car and Driver that the orphaned 5.0 will be put in the Explorers
next year. It will carry a 215 hp rating. Also I read the new Bronco will apear in
1997 and be renamed the Expedition(dumb name).

Jeff Wilson
jwil…@shore.intercom.net

     I have a few questions concerning my ’95 Explorer XLT related to the
4WC AUTO setting ( ie. "full-time" 4WD ):

- When to shift between 2WD and 4WD AUTO?

     My dealer’s Service dep’t thinks it’s crazy to shifting to/from 4WD AUTO
     near highway speeds, but the Owner’s Manual states any speed is fine.
     Should I be concerned with transfer case wear if shifting while at a
     higher speed?

- When driving in 4WD AUTO, the drivetrain begins humming and the whole
   truck vibrates increasingly after 60mph.  The Service folks say Ford has
   had question about vibration, and they give the "everything is normal"
   answer.  Does this make any sense?

     Hey, my friend’s Jeep Grand Cherokee with QuadraTrac doesn’t become
     annoying like this at similar speeds, so why should I accept that the
     Ford 4WD AUTO system is so much worse ( until I’m given some factual
     reasons ?  Do other ’95 Explorer owners notice these symptoms?

- The Service folks ( again ) tell me that the front wheels are getting about
   20% of the power when 4WD AUTO is engaged – more when their is
   rear slippage.  Is this accurate?

     This ( again ) flies in the face of what I’ve read in the Owner’s Manual
     all reviews of the Explorer – I thought that the front axle only got
     power when the rear started to slip.  Actually, my second Q: above
     seems to be related to the front wheels getting power when they
     shouldn’t be ( ie. no slippage, just testing things out ).

Any real or educated guess info would be humbly appreciated – I’m a bit
nervous about this whole 4WD AUTO thing now, and starting to re-think
my purchase decision a bit ( I just couldn’t get comfortable in a Jeep GC,
though perhaps I should have tried harder ).

Sincerely,

Wade R. Boaz             28-)
wa…@ritz.mordor.com

The above post represents my views.
Mine.  Me.
Nobody else is intentionally represented.
Not even my employer.
So there.

Dear Moderator,

Could we start an Anti Anti Bull Bar Campaign thread?  I think this subject
has pretty much been beaten to death, and everyone is running in circles
biting their tails.  Enough is enough.

brett

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

     Luke 12:34

How can I get more power out of my ’86 Jeep Cherokee (California model)
with 2.8 liter V-6 (must be smog legal)?  Are there bolt on parts
available; e.g. intake manifold, computer PROM, etc. that aren’t too
expensive?  Is there a fuel injection system that is smog legal that can
replace the carburetor (Holley may make one, but is it any better than the
carb?)?

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Mike DeMicco  <demic…@llnl.gov>

I have a problem with my wife’s 87 YJ. It stutters, backfires and will
lock up and stall from time to time. This appears to be an
intermittent problem and my mechanic has not been able to trace the
source. We thought it was when we had wet weather but it doesn’t seem
to be selective. Any other Jeep owners had this problem? If so, please
e-mail me with your thoughts or solutions. Thanks.