Recent content by J'sJeep

Sounds like a possible tensioner going bad. If the A/C is no longer in the picture it could put more stress on tensioner perhaps and cause it to get worse or be noticeable. At least it is a good starting point since you were dabbling in that area already, right? Hope this is your answer. It's...

Ahh I are. Stacking zip ties to act as spacers. Thank you for the picture. -J

Tensioner pulley x2. Had same issue. Good way to tell is to put a long screw driver onto the body of the tensioner, aka NOT the part that moves. You will be able to feel vibrations and such. This was how I was taught and how I verified my tensioner was bad. Good luck! -J

Could be a resistor, I only had speeds 3&4 until my mech replaced it. It could also be your heater core. Mine burns hot as fire n cold as ice now in speeds 1-4.

Best of luck, please let me know how it turns out and whether or not you found the problem. My mechanic said it might just be play in the steering rack when I talked to him. -J

Is there any chance you could send me a few pics of the placement of the zip ties so I can try and replicate this? I would light to try and get out all of the slack and improve my throttle response. It seems to have improved a little with the new TPS. Thank you. -J

Can you replicate the problem if the front end is off the ground or do you need to be driving with weight on the wheels to replicate it? If you can do it in the air, put up the front end, on stands of course, and have one person steer it and another underneath with a flashlight and some eye...

A good place to start is to get underneath it and take a look at your suspension components. Jack up the front end, put it on blocks/stands and make sure to give every suspension component a good strong tug. Make sure everything is tight and there is no play. You can check your wheel bearings...

Can always find possible leaks in any vacuum system by spraying a little brake cleaner in any areas that are possible suspects while the jeep is running. It'll stall it out and help you close in on any problems! Glad you found the issue! -J