1987 Jeep Cherokee compression

Tiny
CHARLIE_BOWE
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  • 1987 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Hi I haven't done the compression test yet but I will explain everything else first, I just bought a 1987 jeep cherokee. It would die everytime I came up to a stop, the engine lacked power serverly metal to the floor and I made to about 50-60 mph. Since then I was told it may have compression problems so I haven't bought anything yet for, but I have took out all the spark plugs and cleaned them and put them back in now my jeep is still misfiring but not as bad it has a little more power to it and I told my mechanic that and he said it may not be the compression but I still need to do a check just incase he said just from listing to it I need to get a full tune up done and some other things. But any tips on what else I should do will help!
Saturday, April 4th, 2009 AT 8:59 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,700 POSTS
Hi:
With 200K on it, I would start with the compession test before putting a lot of money in it. If the compression is good, the tune-up is a good move. After that, see how it runs and go from there.
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 AT 8:14 PM

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