Resurect Jeep

[soderlundbob]

Have a 1990 Cherokee. Ran fine when I parked it 3 years ago. Has 290000 hard miles on it, and I want to restore it. My first Item is to rebuild motor. I am interested in slight upgrades that would add power, but dont want to go nuts. Maybe cam and exhaust upgrades. Chip? Im looking for sugestions. It has the Inline 6 with MPI, but according to info I have found MPI did not start till 91. Late model 90's have MPI?

Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

 

[carnuck]

All 4.0L have MPEFI. People get confused because Wranglers didn't get EFI till '91 (and the 4.0L)

 

[soderlundbob]

Thanks!,

Any recomendations on places to get master rebuild kits? Im in NC, and I have found many for around 4-500 bucks on line. This is a project my son and I are doing together, and will eventuilay be his Jeep. Im trying to find a place that not only offers the kits, but upgrade parts as well (Cam, Exhaust, Chip, etc) prefereable someone who KNOWS Jeeps. When I use to do VW's all I needed was JC Whitney, but they are not the same company they use to be.

 

[mechanicbert]

PAW has master rebuild kits. as far as cams go look at crane cams since you are in the south east. or take a look at hesco. they offer stroker kits cams heads and fuel system upgrades. another option is to check the local wrecking yards for 4.0 h.o. engines out of any jeep vehicle. all of the external engine parts like intake and exhaust will bolt right up to the newer engines with the proper gaskets. a little junk yard diving goes a long way when it comes to jeep 4.0 engines. look for 93-94 intake manifolds. most of the sensors match up. the intake and throttle body flow more air and the exhaust manifold flows more, but requires some modification to the exhaust head pipe.

 

[soderlundbob]

OK yal, Im about ready to pull motor, and i have bout' wore google out. I have found all kinds of information, and think I have a good idea about what I need to do. Basicaly crank, rods from older AMC and a new cam, I just cant belive no one offers a rebuild kit with those parts. I have been to all the sites I could find. I can get master kits, and I can get stroker kits, but I cant seem to find one kit with everything. Anyone got any secret sites I dont know about? Also, if you factor in machine shop cost, rebuilding myself is a hard sell. Any ideas or information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[soderlundbob]

Just got my build sheet, Did 1990 have heated mirrors? If so how to operate?

Doesnt have engine or gear ratio's either

Sales Code Description
*Q7 Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats
ADH Heavy Duty Electrical Group
ADL Skid Plate Group
AHT Trailer Tow Group
ALR ST Value Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARCA Rubicon Group
ARN Laredo Decor Group
AWHA Power Equipment Group
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CDBP Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CKBP Floor Carpet
CKNP Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTP Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKVP MOPAR Third Row Cargo Bins w/Table
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSCP Cargo Compartment Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CUFP Full Length Floor Console
CUNA Overhead Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHP Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System
DHSS Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS Dana M30/181MM Front Axle
DMDS 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GECP Front Left Side Sliding Window
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GFAP Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GRBP Left Mirror
GSBP Right Convex Mirror
GTBP Power Heated Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAA Air Conditioning
HGDP Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JCAS 85 MPH Primary Speedometer
JGBP Digital Clock
JHAP Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
LAJP Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LBDP Ash Tray Lamp
LBEP Cigar Lighter
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LDHP U/Hood, Removable/Rechargeable Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LNJA Fog Lamps
MB3P Body Color/Bright Front Fascia
MB7P Bright Rear Bumper w/Accent Color
MCAP Front Bumper Guards
MCBP Rear Bumper Guards
MDA Front License Plate Bracket
MFMP Black/Bright Grille
MHBS Bright Windshield Moldings
MMCS Upper Door Frame Moldings
MMGS Belt Moldings
MTAS Rear Fascia Skid Plate Applique
MWAP Roof Rack
NAAS Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHMA Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAFA AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCGP 6 Speakers
RDCP Power Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SFAS Standard Duty Shock Absorbers
SGAS Rear Shock Absorbers
SUAA Tilt Steering Column
TAAC All Tires
TBB Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TMWA P215/75R15 OWL All Terrain Tires
WJMP 15X7.0 Chrome Wheels
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

Anyone else getting weird build sheets. VIN # does match original sticker.

 

[soderlundbob]

Ok folks, need some help, Got rebuild kit, and block back from machine shop. Everythinh going well will dad Calls me and says we may 180 out on cam/crank. The cam and crank geers are alighned on dot, and 15 pins apart. He thinkgs however we may be 180 out and want to be sure before we put timing cover on. my question is , how ca we verify crank and cam are sycronized properly? thank again for your help

 

[soderlundbob]

btw progrss pics https://cid-4eb565829ef08118.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/Jeep Rebuild

 

[soderlundbob]

Hey yall, just about got motor back together but I pulled a stupid and didnt mark timing cover or oil pan bolts. Some of them are different. Anyone have a pic of which bolt goes where? Any help would be greatly appreciated..


Bob

 

[carnuck]

Sorry. Life has been in the way lately. My father-in-law passed of Leukemia and been kinda bummed since my mom died last year of lung cancer.

No pics but test fit the bolts and you should have 1/2" sticking out average, including the brackets