What does zj mean for jeep Videos

• 1. Adjusting the TV (kickdown) Cable on a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ
• 2. A jeep zj getting awesome mpg
• 3. V8 ZJ Jeep Grand Cherokee Selec Trac 242 Swap
• 4. Whirring/howling noise from differential '97 Jeep ZJ Grand Cherokee
• 5. Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ Off Road flexing
• 6. 1997 ZJ Jeep Grand Cherokee P0455 gross leak (Zj P0455 evap leak.)
• 7. Regular Car Reviews: 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• 8. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Start Up, Exhaust, In Depth Tour, and Test Drive

Adjusting the TV (kickdown) Cable on a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ

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nate ave commented on 04 Dec 2015

dont do what he is showing you its a big mistake i just paid 180$ for a TV adjustment cause you can seriously ruin your tranny if you mess with it. i was told by tranny shop to rebuild tranny and all it needed was a tv cable the problem was i was shifting from 0-22mph at 2500-3000rpm (1st to 2nd)

nate ave commented on 04 Dec 2015

now i shift at 18-20 at 1800-2000rpm

Gristle Von Raben commented on 11 Sep 2015

great video, thanks

Gristle Von Raben commented on 11 Sep 2015

This worked!

jrh00800 commented on 26 Feb 2015

IF you break your throttle bellcrank plastic clip: Below is a link to a replacement clip that simply slides onto existing cable. Works great on my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L, took about 5 min to install if you include crushing the old one up to take it off. Modeled after the original that broke on my jeep. Didn't want to install a new cable for something so small and seemingly easy to fix.... //shpws.me/F0rh For short style clip: //shpws.me/H32m Please let me know what ya think, how it works for you, or doesn't work right. Can be tweaked, just ask.

Dimo _ commented on 14 Apr 2015

+jrh00800 Thank you for the advice!

jrh00800 commented on 12 Apr 2015

Here is a link to the short version of the clip if you have that style      //shpws.me/H32m

jrh00800 commented on 12 Apr 2015

+Dimo _ There is no part number but here is an updated link //shpws.me/F0rh

Dimo _ commented on 12 Apr 2015

+jrh00800 What is the part number for that clip? I broke mine and the link that you've posted no longer works. Name of the part would help too because the guy at my parts store had no idea what I was talking about.

A jeep zj getting awesome mpg

V8 ZJ Jeep Grand Cherokee Selec Trac 242 Swap

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DGmotors NYS commented on 23 Jun 2012

All you need a NP242J transfer case from a 97 or 98 Grand Cherokee. and make sure the input shaft is the same as the one you pull off your Grand. Take the speed sensor out of your transfer case before you remove it (to prevent damaging during the removal) and put it in the 242 case. After that remove the information screen in front of your transmission shifter and unplug the red plugs and plug in the black wires. This makes the screen display the right modes (2wd, 4wd part-time, full-time, etc.)

DGmotors NYS commented on 14 Jun 2011

@vr1exe I'd be happy to. All I did was remove the switches on the sides of the seats and lift up the leather to get under to the element and found two broken wires (VERY THIN WIRES so be careful!) they are located at the back of the seats by the doors (closest to where you will be) and I soldered them together. There is a clip/bracket holding the leather down on the front of the seat (where your feet go while you're sitting) pull the Velcro holding the leather down (CAREFULLY IT TEARS EASILY)

DGmotors NYS commented on 12 Nov 2012

Thanks! and slightly better mpg, but it's nothing to jump for joy about. I'd say just the 2wd ability gave me .5-1.5 0mpg better. You got to look at the big picture though. With every 1 mpg better from our 23 gallon tanks is 23 miles more per tank so even just 4 mpg could be 92 miles difference. With all my current mods on top of this I have my Jeep getting an average of 20 mpg on the hwy. That's about 460 miles if I drive all highway. Not bad for an old V8 originally rated for 12 city 17 hwy

DGmotors NYS commented on 12 Oct 2012

Go for it. You should find an NP242 T-case while you're at it for Selec-Trac. That's what this video is showing. It offers a true 2wd mode while still offering a Full-Time 4wd like your 249 Quadra-Trac does, but without the infamous Viscous Coupler that goes bad causing worse than our already poor MPG. It also still has 4-LO and offer a 4wd Hi (Part-Time) as well. I picked this T-case up for $300 and it was a direct swap. Just get one from a 94 and it *should* (notice the *) fit right in.

DGmotors NYS commented on 01 Dec 2011

@Seabeast1000 I never called it a truck because of its V8. I call it a truck because of the work its done and the loads it has hauled. It's done the work of a truck. My 99 GMC Suburban is my Real Truck (and yes I know that's considered an SUV too) Let's face it a Suburban is a Silverado Pickup with an extended cab, a welded hard top, and seats bolted in the bed. Being a mechanic, I know because I've crawled under each of them.

jim dandy commented on 13 Nov 2012

I have a 96 5.2 running like new as no oil consumption and great compression, yes i get 12 mpg city normal driving, when pushing such a heavy vehicle i guess you cannot expect too much but when the snow hits and i drive by those 'toys' like Rav-4, etc. it's worth, my ZJ is mainly a weekend/winter vehicle and i love it, i have a 247 TC now, the 249 V/C was locking when it got hot so someone suggested a 247 which works fine

DGmotors NYS commented on 20 Nov 2012

If you look at under the leather in front of the seats you can pull the leather up and back to expose this tissue like surface. Carefully and slowly remove this material along the blue lines (it's Velcro but go slow because it rips easily.), where the back and bottom of the chair meet by the door you'll find two wires (probably 4 because they're torn.) Just solder these back together and put the chairs back together. =)

DGmotors NYS commented on 26 Nov 2012

the 242 i a direct swap as long as you get it from the same group of years. For example, my ZJ is a 96 and the 242 T-case I have is from a 97; so most 242s from any 96-98 would work with no mods or changes. If yours is older than 96 you need a 242 from a 93-95 ZJ and again Most will work but always double check the spline count and length of the input shafts. =)

viggoM35 commented on 19 Dec 2011

@Seabeast1000 L☺L people still do call these trucks. One with a bed, usually called a "pick-up" truck". Usually old schoolers that have been around before the "SUV" term became popular or known. I use my Grand just like a truck, hauling tools and parts around. So the term can be debatable. Since a pick up with a shell attached is pretty much the same thing.

viggoM35 commented on 19 Dec 2011

Wish I had the 242 t-case, I have the Quadra Trac 249, which works fine though the option to go to 2WD would be beneficial and would probably help MPG riding on pavement. Have a 95 Grand Cherokee Limited, and also had a 95 Cherokee Sport year ago. I prefer the Sport not only for the Select Trac but the 4.0 six for the MPG. Both great vehicles though.

xhenchmanx commented on 01 May 2013

Did you change the bearing yet? You should do it soon if not, The Grand Cherokee I just bought was driven on a bad bearing so bad it grooved the axle shaft, rendering it scrap metal. So it sat on blocks for a week till the next weekend to hit pull a part for a new axle shaft. Notta bad job just expected to change bearing and got surprized.

Seabeast1000 commented on 02 Dec 2011

@moneyhungry8604 I also am a machanic, and we also have a 95 GMC Suburban, and yes it is basically a sierra but even the suburban isn't a truck. Sure, we use it too haul stuff. When I say truck I mean something big, for example semis are trucks. To me, fullsize vehicles like a sierra, silverado aren't trucks, they are pickups not trucks.

SOUTHERNANDPROUD1861 commented on 11 Sep 2012

Im picking up a 1997 Orvis editon tomarrow it has 84.733 miles on the 5.2 it looks showroom new.The book said its worth over $5.800 with over 91 k miles thay dont list for under 91k.And your jeep has 37k WOW!.The inside of a 97 Orvis looks strange but thay only made 2733 of them.With the limited trim or Orvis ed your 4 wheeling in style.

VR commented on 14 Jun 2011

@moneyhungry8604 thanks for fast reply! Yeah, I have heard that the wires are very thin. Wanted to make sure that all have have problems with wiring not relays or elements. I already found a new redesigned wiring from Chrysler (there was a TSB about this problem). In case you are interested, part number is 05015478AA. Thanks for help )

SCdukeboy01 commented on 12 Oct 2012

I have a 1994 Grand Cherokee Laredo with the 5.2 V8 and I love it. I hate the fact that mine has the all time 4 wheel drive though. Its sucks up some gas really quick. Mine says that I average at about 14.6 MPG but i highly doubt it. I would like to put one of those super 44 exhaust on mine. I think it would sound pretty sick.

DGmotors NYS commented on 15 Jun 2012

Thanks! I'm actually just going to get the motor back tomorrow. I took it out and tore it down for a rebuild so the Jeep can go another 175,000 miles. I bored it .030 over, Comp Cam, Crane Rockers, Forged Pushrods, Fully Built Heads, New Pistons and Rods, etc... I can't wait to fire it up! It's going in tomorrow. Hopefully...

92bigeric commented on 21 Nov 2012

Thanks man gonna check it out today see if i can get them to work. its so cold without them lol. Also i see you do alot of 242 swaps. do you have anymore info? im looking at doing this swap not a fan of AWD but want info if i need new shafts? is it a plug and play? anything needed to be moded? thanks

DGmotors NYS commented on 14 Jun 2011

@vr1exe Just work the Velcro back with your fingers slowly and you'll find them. I found out the wires tear due to their thin size and the fact that we get in and out of the seats. (sad huh? but it's a relatively easy fix) Hope This Helps! =D

DGmotors NYS commented on 22 Jun 2012

Thanks I actually just got the motor rebuilt, bored .030 over, Comp Cam, Fully Built Heads, Crane 1.6 Rocker Arms. Love the way it sounds now. It's real throaty and torquey. I'm making the video as I type! It'll be up later tonight!!!

Luke K commented on 15 Aug 2015

$3.90 a gallon?!? That's fucking good...! Up here in Canada, our gas price is like $1.45 per litre....! What a joke...! But no problem with me as I have 2.5 Turbo Diesel XJ Cherokee 5 speed manual.

Danny Alford commented on 22 Jun 2012

ok so i want to do this with my 1997 jeep grand cherokee, go from a quad to a 2x4 and be able to change back and forth. i have got the 5.2 mag, what would i need to get and what would you recommend

Travis Delo commented on 30 May 2015

i have a 1995 jeep grand Cherokee limited with 318 side piped and I wana do the 242 t case swap cause I have the all wheel drive t case and it sucks what do I need to change to make it work

TommyVercettism commented on 12 Nov 2012

understood thanks, did you have any vibes problems with the 242? and if i'm not asking too much, can you post a full list of the mods? i ask because i own a 98 limited 318 with some bolt ons.

Michael Webster commented on 14 Mar 2015

Great video, im looking to do the same exact thing gonna switch the transfer case from a 98 jgc laredo select trac to my 97 jgc limited 5.2. any tips or issues i should look out for?

DGmotors NYS commented on 12 Nov 2012

No problems It works and shifts like a charm. Sure I updated the description. Watch my other videos to see my other mods this is actually the first video and mod I did.

whirring/howling noise from differential '97 Jeep ZJ Grand Cherokee

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Kactapuss commented on 21 Jul 2013

Yes. Check the Follow UP link in the description. The differential was going, bunch of cracked gear teeth and the carrier was really loose due to blown bearings. Ended up replacing the entire axle for $350 rather than trying to repair the diff.

Doug Boomgaarden commented on 03 Aug 2015

It's your pinion bearings I'm in the process of fixing mine now

squiresashley1911 commented on 21 Jul 2013

Did you ever figure out what the noise is?!?

Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ Off Road flexing

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H4MM3R D0WN commented on 17 Mar 2013

Nice rig, now it just needs some more scrapes, scratches, dents, trail rash.

Wayne Ingalsbe commented on 30 Oct 2013

Sweet check out my video flexn I have a 96 zj with a 4 inch lift

nicolitas123 commented on 16 Mar 2013

my favorite 4x4 i have the car same color but 6cil

Andre Bonastre commented on 07 Jun 2013

looks like LA front not sure about rear

bzmotoninja83 commented on 19 Nov 2012

somebody needs lockers

mada310 commented on 26 Feb 2013

long arm or short arm?

TazFC3s commented on 05 Oct 2013

how big is the lift?

edgar cisneros commented on 02 Aug 2012

How big is the lift

morrow770 commented on 06 Feb 2013

nice ride

1997 ZJ Jeep Grand Cherokee P0455 gross leak (Zj P0455 evap leak.)

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joe schmo commented on 14 Nov 2015

im calling the police!

Regular Car Reviews: 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Allen Thompson commented on 20 Sep 2015

Well,I rear ended a 3 series in 2010,I crashed into a tree a year later, hit a deer 3 months after the tree incident,and my friend hit his garage door when he is driving it. What car? My WJ 4.7 H.O. V8 Overland. Forget the Toyota Hilux,go for a Saab,a Volvo,or a Jeep. I've done 240k with it. Still runs like a champ.

Midnigh7Rider commented on 03 Oct 2015

I got an 04 v8 4.7L H.O. And it just hit a 164k miles

Heartagram commented on 22 Apr 2015

I had a 1996 v6 Grand Cherokee . I sold it to my aunt and it's still running at 300k fucking miles.. That thing is a tank

aramchek commented on 28 Nov 2015

+Zack Salter 4.7 stroker is the answer.

Zack Salter commented on 23 Oct 2015

+Y10Q Yea, the 3.6 pentastar they have in them now is a pile of crap and will blow a gasket in a million different areas if you stomp it, but the engine is crazy powerful and it does get a hell of a lot better mpg than the i6. I'd still rather have the underpowered and crap gas mileage of an i6 over the 3.6 though.

Y10Q commented on 11 Jul 2015

+Heartagramyeah, just saw the debate

Heartagram commented on 11 Jul 2015

+Y10Q *facepalm* You're blind as shit.

Y10Q commented on 11 Jul 2015

+Heartagram dude, there was no V6 in a Jeep, until fucking Chrysler installed it recently

Heartagram commented on 09 Jul 2015

+luke4090 Well I'll be damned..You're right lol. 

luke4090 commented on 09 Jul 2015

No, they only came in Inline-6 or V8.

Heartagram commented on 09 Jul 2015

+luke4090 IS V6

luke4090 commented on 08 Jul 2015

+Heartagram NOT V6

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Start Up, Exhaust, In Depth Tour, and Test Drive

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Beach22SC commented on 22 Jul 2015

10:50 kyles gf called and said shes home alone

Sebastian Dela Cruz commented on 18 Nov 2015

+Beach22SC it is not 10:50 it's 11:50

233345bcv commented on 30 Dec 2014

Better then the jeep with blown engine 

Patrick Langan commented on 25 Apr 2015

+233345bcv any working Jeep is better than a Jeep with a blown engine, ain't it?