1992 Jeep Cherokee There Chugging Lunging Jerking That Usually Happens 3rd 5th

1992 JEEP CHEROKEE

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there is a chugging/lunging/ jerking that usually happens in 3rd-5th gear while on an incline.
driving a 1992 jeep cherokee with an inline-6 engine and manual transmission. oil just changed
the problem arose after off-roading then spraying down undercarriage to get the mud off
any ideas on how to fix it? details help
thanks

Mar 5, 2013 at 4:01 AM

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Mar 5, 2013 at 6:58 AM

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