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[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

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[monte_carlo97 10+ year member]

hmmmm..good thing the prix has the 3.8=


wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/peace.gif.2db28b618ed8d1964ebbe2f5021d2c39.gif

Monte's have the 3.4 and have several problems. That is why i bought the 3.1 only had to clean the injectors while i have had it.

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

My jeeps in the shop and I'm stuck here at the house.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

I think there's something wrong with the fuel pump, or system. Maybe one of the sensors. TPS? While your driving, you suddenly lose power and you can hear and feel a knocking at the gas pedal and the jeep bucks like a horse. It puts along. In the past year, it's become a money pit.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

SUPA - you ever get that 4 ga & 1/ott?

No, it supposed to be here tomorrow

1/0 eh, was that the suprise ?

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

While your driving, you suddenly lose power and you can hear and feel a knocking at the gas pedal and the jeep bucks like a horse. It puts along.

Happened to me in the van once on the highway...I managed to limp into an Applebee's parking lot for a tow. Wasn't a cheap fix, IIRC...

 

[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

Oy frosty

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[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

Happened to me in the van once on the highway...I managed to limp into an Applebee's parking lot for a tow. Wasn't a cheap fix, IIRC...

Hmmm...deatils on the fix? Money isn't an issue(I'm not paying for it)

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

Per the ODI (government Office of Defects Investigation):
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/results.cfm (78 TSB's found for '00 Venture).

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/results.cfm (5 recalls)

Thanks again //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Talked to my dad when I was on lunch......asked him if he knew of any problems with the 3.4L's (open ended question...see if he would guess it right //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif ). He said the only problems he was aware of was oil leakage (LIM as mentioned), and most were fixed under warranty. And he has a 3.4L in his Pontiac Transport.....so, I figure, if he's comfortable owning one, then I shouldn't have much worry either //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

And atleast the LIM problem isn't as bad as Chrysler/Dodge's late '90s transmission problems //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif I'd rather spend $300 on a gasket than $3000 on a new ******.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Hmmm...deatils on the fix?

Hmm...wish I could help you more, it was around 30K miles ago, so my memory is a little shaky. I do remember being very pissed at the gas station where I filled up, because it acted up literally a mile after I got on the highway...so it was definitely fuel related.

Sorry I can't remember more for ya.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

and what am i doing being productive in the thread?



woowoowoo!

there.

 

[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

My jeeps in the shop and I'm stuck here at the house.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gifI think there's something wrong with the fuel pump, or system. Maybe one of the sensors. TPS? While your driving, you suddenly lose power and you can hear and feel a knocking at the gas pedal and the jeep bucks like a horse. It puts along. In the past year, it's become a money pit.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

IIRC the 4.0L cherokee's shared the same pump unit as the Grand's 4.0L & 5.2L (not 5.9L). If so, then you are looking at ~$270. The pump, pickup, sending unit is one unit. Drop the tank, clean the top, swap them & re mount tank.

Though, I dont think that your problems are strictly fuel pump. She only does it while in gear or driving?

 

[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

No, it supposed to be here tomorrow1/0 eh, was that the suprise ?

LoL

Yah, but only like a scrap 1' that was laying around. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

Thanks again //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
Talked to my dad when I was on lunch......asked him if he knew of any problems with the 3.4L's (open ended question...see if he would guess it right //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif ). He said the only problems he was aware of was oil leakage (LIM as mentioned), and most were fixed under warranty. And he has a 3.4L in his Pontiac Transport.....so, I figure, if he's comfortable owning one, then I shouldn't have much worry either //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

And atleast the LIM problem isn't as bad as Chrysler/Dodge's late '90s transmission problems //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif I'd rather spend $300 on a gasket than $3000 on a new ******.

Agreed on the Chrysler. blah.

As far as the LIM on the 3.4, it's not a horrible thing. Just can be bothersome. If you let it go too long, you'll have some problems with oil/coolant mixing... if it gets into the block - no` bueno.

Otherwise, there aren't really any problems with the motor. IMO.

Just trying to help. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

If you have to keep filling it with coolant... beware.

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

IIRC the 4.0L cherokee's shared the same pump unit as the Grand's 4.0L & 5.2L (not 5.9L). If so, then you are looking at ~$270. The pump, pickup, sending unit is one unit. Drop the tank, clean the top, swap them & re mount tank.
Though, I dont think that your problems are strictly fuel pump. She only does it while in gear or driving?

She's horible in idle. Gets to the point of where she almost cuts off and then she comes back to life. In drive, she's even worse, while holding down the brake, tries to lunge forward. I've already replaced the distro. cap, plugs, wires, O2 sensor, water pump, vaccuum lines.

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[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

What year? I cant recall...

if she's surging at idle, and You did the vacuum line (yourself?) recently, how sure are you that they are in proper route?

Idle air control valve?

Fuel regulator?

TPS?

Head Gasket worst case... but there'd be many more symptoms...

A few other things possible. But check vacuum & fuel first...