97 TJ/SE - New owner problems
 

Hi, I've got my Jeep 2 weeks ago. It is 97 TJ/SE. Since then I was
experiencing some minor problems that I can't solve.

Heating system - I have big problem with warming my car when in floor
heating position. It is blowing alright, and its hot air too, but my
legs and knees are cold. Maybe it is the carpet I'am missing (previous
owner removed whole carpet for some reason).

Do you have any recomendation how to make your TJ warmer from the floor
up?

Do you have any recommendation about the carpet? factory original or
one piece replacement carpet?

"Clonking" noise when driving off-road - Location unknown... but it
seams to be somewhere in the engine compartment, i can feel it threw
the floor (no carpet).

Is it common th hear these sounds from the engine compartment?

Taking care of the rubber - Door rubber seal, rear rubber seal. I was
using glycerine but the last couple of days the temperature is way
below -20C and the rubber is freezing to the doors.

Do you have any suggestions about the rubber conservation?
Thank You!

Sausage Dog
97 Jeep TJ/SE
amo@criticalmass.com

Re: 97 TJ/SE - New owner problems
 

Congrats on the TJ, there are a lot of quirks that come with owing a jeep.
First throw out everything you feel and hear or have been a custom to from
all other vehicles or just turn up the radio.

Jeeps unlike all other vehicles are not insulated and transmit copious
amounts of noise carpeting or a rubber floor mat does help to insulate both
noise and keep you warmer in the north country. A good place to get
everything is
http://www.quadratec.com/?AID=147092...80&SID=f2+tech or
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...atalogId=10108 .

I just got back from visiting my son at FT. Drum who was on R&R from Iraq
and it was -10 there. I use Dow Corning 55 O-ring lubricant for just about
everything rubber or a facsimile there of I have been in -40 degree temps
and nothing will stick. It is kind of pricy for a large tube but I have
found nothing better for protection or keeping rubber soft. Use a light
weight synthetic water displacing oil on all your hinges, a couple of drops
every six months will provide years of head ache free use, I use a product
called HILCO LUBE which is manufactured by the Hill Manufacturing Company
and can only be bought. commercially.

Jeeps are in a class by themselves and many get disgusted with them because
they are not the grocery getter of the Lexus SUV, they are hard workers and
can take al ot of abuse providing you do the and keep up on the proper
maintenance. Do not sweat the small stuff enjoy it and you will be happy.

HarryS

"Sausage Cat" <SausageCat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1104423255.262102.213530@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi, I've got my Jeep 2 weeks ago. It is 97 TJ/SE. Since then I was
> experiencing some minor problems that I can't solve.
>
> Heating system - I have big problem with warming my car when in floor
> heating position. It is blowing alright, and its hot air too, but my
> legs and knees are cold. Maybe it is the carpet I'am missing (previous
> owner removed whole carpet for some reason).
>
> Do you have any recomendation how to make your TJ warmer from the floor
> up?
>
> Do you have any recommendation about the carpet? factory original or
> one piece replacement carpet?
>
> "Clonking" noise when driving off-road - Location unknown... but it
> seams to be somewhere in the engine compartment, i can feel it threw
> the floor (no carpet).
>
> Is it common th hear these sounds from the engine compartment?
>
> Taking care of the rubber - Door rubber seal, rear rubber seal. I was
> using glycerine but the last couple of days the temperature is way
> below -20C and the rubber is freezing to the doors.
>
> Do you have any suggestions about the rubber conservation?
> Thank You!
>
> Sausage Dog
> 97 Jeep TJ/SE
> amo@criticalmass.com
>

Re: 97 TJ/SE - New owner problems
 

Congrats on the TJ, there are a lot of quirks that come with owing a jeep.
First throw out everything you feel and hear or have been a custom to from
all other vehicles or just turn up the radio.

Jeeps unlike all other vehicles are not insulated and transmit copious
amounts of noise carpeting or a rubber floor mat does help to insulate both
noise and keep you warmer in the north country. A good place to get
everything is
http://www.quadratec.com/?AID=147092...80&SID=f2+tech or
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...atalogId=10108 .

I just got back from visiting my son at FT. Drum who was on R&R from Iraq
and it was -10 there. I use Dow Corning 55 O-ring lubricant for just about
everything rubber or a facsimile there of I have been in -40 degree temps
and nothing will stick. It is kind of pricy for a large tube but I have
found nothing better for protection or keeping rubber soft. Use a light
weight synthetic water displacing oil on all your hinges, a couple of drops
every six months will provide years of head ache free use, I use a product
called HILCO LUBE which is manufactured by the Hill Manufacturing Company
and can only be bought. commercially.

Jeeps are in a class by themselves and many get disgusted with them because
they are not the grocery getter of the Lexus SUV, they are hard workers and
can take al ot of abuse providing you do the and keep up on the proper
maintenance. Do not sweat the small stuff enjoy it and you will be happy.

HarryS

"Sausage Cat" <SausageCat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1104423255.262102.213530@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi, I've got my Jeep 2 weeks ago. It is 97 TJ/SE. Since then I was
> experiencing some minor problems that I can't solve.
>
> Heating system - I have big problem with warming my car when in floor
> heating position. It is blowing alright, and its hot air too, but my
> legs and knees are cold. Maybe it is the carpet I'am missing (previous
> owner removed whole carpet for some reason).
>
> Do you have any recomendation how to make your TJ warmer from the floor
> up?
>
> Do you have any recommendation about the carpet? factory original or
> one piece replacement carpet?
>
> "Clonking" noise when driving off-road - Location unknown... but it
> seams to be somewhere in the engine compartment, i can feel it threw
> the floor (no carpet).
>
> Is it common th hear these sounds from the engine compartment?
>
> Taking care of the rubber - Door rubber seal, rear rubber seal. I was
> using glycerine but the last couple of days the temperature is way
> below -20C and the rubber is freezing to the doors.
>
> Do you have any suggestions about the rubber conservation?
> Thank You!
>
> Sausage Dog
> 97 Jeep TJ/SE
> amo@criticalmass.com
>

Re: 97 TJ/SE - New owner problems
 

Congrats on the TJ, there are a lot of quirks that come with owing a jeep.
First throw out everything you feel and hear or have been a custom to from
all other vehicles or just turn up the radio.

Jeeps unlike all other vehicles are not insulated and transmit copious
amounts of noise carpeting or a rubber floor mat does help to insulate both
noise and keep you warmer in the north country. A good place to get
everything is
http://www.quadratec.com/?AID=147092...80&SID=f2+tech or
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...atalogId=10108 .

I just got back from visiting my son at FT. Drum who was on R&R from Iraq
and it was -10 there. I use Dow Corning 55 O-ring lubricant for just about
everything rubber or a facsimile there of I have been in -40 degree temps
and nothing will stick. It is kind of pricy for a large tube but I have
found nothing better for protection or keeping rubber soft. Use a light
weight synthetic water displacing oil on all your hinges, a couple of drops
every six months will provide years of head ache free use, I use a product
called HILCO LUBE which is manufactured by the Hill Manufacturing Company
and can only be bought. commercially.

Jeeps are in a class by themselves and many get disgusted with them because
they are not the grocery getter of the Lexus SUV, they are hard workers and
can take al ot of abuse providing you do the and keep up on the proper
maintenance. Do not sweat the small stuff enjoy it and you will be happy.

HarryS

"Sausage Cat" <SausageCat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1104423255.262102.213530@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi, I've got my Jeep 2 weeks ago. It is 97 TJ/SE. Since then I was
> experiencing some minor problems that I can't solve.
>
> Heating system - I have big problem with warming my car when in floor
> heating position. It is blowing alright, and its hot air too, but my
> legs and knees are cold. Maybe it is the carpet I'am missing (previous
> owner removed whole carpet for some reason).
>
> Do you have any recomendation how to make your TJ warmer from the floor
> up?
>
> Do you have any recommendation about the carpet? factory original or
> one piece replacement carpet?
>
> "Clonking" noise when driving off-road - Location unknown... but it
> seams to be somewhere in the engine compartment, i can feel it threw
> the floor (no carpet).
>
> Is it common th hear these sounds from the engine compartment?
>
> Taking care of the rubber - Door rubber seal, rear rubber seal. I was
> using glycerine but the last couple of days the temperature is way
> below -20C and the rubber is freezing to the doors.
>
> Do you have any suggestions about the rubber conservation?
> Thank You!
>
> Sausage Dog
> 97 Jeep TJ/SE
> amo@criticalmass.com
>

Re: 97 TJ/SE - New owner problems
 

Congrats on the TJ, there are a lot of quirks that come with owing a jeep.
First throw out everything you feel and hear or have been a custom to from
all other vehicles or just turn up the radio.

Jeeps unlike all other vehicles are not insulated and transmit copious
amounts of noise carpeting or a rubber floor mat does help to insulate both
noise and keep you warmer in the north country. A good place to get
everything is
http://www.quadratec.com/?AID=147092...80&SID=f2+tech or
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...atalogId=10108 .

I just got back from visiting my son at FT. Drum who was on R&R from Iraq
and it was -10 there. I use Dow Corning 55 O-ring lubricant for just about
everything rubber or a facsimile there of I have been in -40 degree temps
and nothing will stick. It is kind of pricy for a large tube but I have
found nothing better for protection or keeping rubber soft. Use a light
weight synthetic water displacing oil on all your hinges, a couple of drops
every six months will provide years of head ache free use, I use a product
called HILCO LUBE which is manufactured by the Hill Manufacturing Company
and can only be bought. commercially.

Jeeps are in a class by themselves and many get disgusted with them because
they are not the grocery getter of the Lexus SUV, they are hard workers and
can take al ot of abuse providing you do the and keep up on the proper
maintenance. Do not sweat the small stuff enjoy it and you will be happy.

HarryS



"Sausage Cat" <SausageCat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1104423255.262102.213530@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi, I've got my Jeep 2 weeks ago. It is 97 TJ/SE. Since then I was
> experiencing some minor problems that I can't solve.
>
> Heating system - I have big problem with warming my car when in floor
> heating position. It is blowing alright, and its hot air too, but my
> legs and knees are cold. Maybe it is the carpet I'am missing (previous
> owner removed whole carpet for some reason).
>
> Do you have any recomendation how to make your TJ warmer from the floor
> up?
>
> Do you have any recommendation about the carpet? factory original or
> one piece replacement carpet?
>
> "Clonking" noise when driving off-road - Location unknown... but it
> seams to be somewhere in the engine compartment, i can feel it threw
> the floor (no carpet).
>
> Is it common th hear these sounds from the engine compartment?
>
> Taking care of the rubber - Door rubber seal, rear rubber seal. I was
> using glycerine but the last couple of days the temperature is way
> below -20C and the rubber is freezing to the doors.
>
> Do you have any suggestions about the rubber conservation?
> Thank You!
>
> Sausage Dog
> 97 Jeep TJ/SE
> amo@criticalmass.com
>

Re: 97 TJ/SE - New owner problems
 

Congrats on the TJ, there are a lot of quirks that come with owing a jeep.
First throw out everything you feel and hear or have been a custom to from
all other vehicles or just turn up the radio.

Jeeps unlike all other vehicles are not insulated and transmit copious
amounts of noise carpeting or a rubber floor mat does help to insulate both
noise and keep you warmer in the north country. A good place to get
everything is
http://www.quadratec.com/?AID=147092...80&SID=f2+tech or
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...atalogId=10108 .

I just got back from visiting my son at FT. Drum who was on R&R from Iraq
and it was -10 there. I use Dow Corning 55 O-ring lubricant for just about
everything rubber or a facsimile there of I have been in -40 degree temps
and nothing will stick. It is kind of pricy for a large tube but I have
found nothing better for protection or keeping rubber soft. Use a light
weight synthetic water displacing oil on all your hinges, a couple of drops
every six months will provide years of head ache free use, I use a product
called HILCO LUBE which is manufactured by the Hill Manufacturing Company
and can only be bought. commercially.

Jeeps are in a class by themselves and many get disgusted with them because
they are not the grocery getter of the Lexus SUV, they are hard workers and
can take al ot of abuse providing you do the and keep up on the proper
maintenance. Do not sweat the small stuff enjoy it and you will be happy.

HarryS



"Sausage Cat" <SausageCat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1104423255.262102.213530@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi, I've got my Jeep 2 weeks ago. It is 97 TJ/SE. Since then I was
> experiencing some minor problems that I can't solve.
>
> Heating system - I have big problem with warming my car when in floor
> heating position. It is blowing alright, and its hot air too, but my
> legs and knees are cold. Maybe it is the carpet I'am missing (previous
> owner removed whole carpet for some reason).
>
> Do you have any recomendation how to make your TJ warmer from the floor
> up?
>
> Do you have any recommendation about the carpet? factory original or
> one piece replacement carpet?
>
> "Clonking" noise when driving off-road - Location unknown... but it
> seams to be somewhere in the engine compartment, i can feel it threw
> the floor (no carpet).
>
> Is it common th hear these sounds from the engine compartment?
>
> Taking care of the rubber - Door rubber seal, rear rubber seal. I was
> using glycerine but the last couple of days the temperature is way
> below -20C and the rubber is freezing to the doors.
>
> Do you have any suggestions about the rubber conservation?
> Thank You!
>
> Sausage Dog
> 97 Jeep TJ/SE
> amo@criticalmass.com
>

Re: 97 TJ/SE - New owner problems
 

Congrats on the TJ, there are a lot of quirks that come with owing a jeep.
First throw out everything you feel and hear or have been a custom to from
all other vehicles or just turn up the radio.

Jeeps unlike all other vehicles are not insulated and transmit copious
amounts of noise carpeting or a rubber floor mat does help to insulate both
noise and keep you warmer in the north country. A good place to get
everything is
http://www.quadratec.com/?AID=147092...80&SID=f2+tech or
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...atalogId=10108 .

I just got back from visiting my son at FT. Drum who was on R&R from Iraq
and it was -10 there. I use Dow Corning 55 O-ring lubricant for just about
everything rubber or a facsimile there of I have been in -40 degree temps
and nothing will stick. It is kind of pricy for a large tube but I have
found nothing better for protection or keeping rubber soft. Use a light
weight synthetic water displacing oil on all your hinges, a couple of drops
every six months will provide years of head ache free use, I use a product
called HILCO LUBE which is manufactured by the Hill Manufacturing Company
and can only be bought. commercially.

Jeeps are in a class by themselves and many get disgusted with them because
they are not the grocery getter of the Lexus SUV, they are hard workers and
can take al ot of abuse providing you do the and keep up on the proper
maintenance. Do not sweat the small stuff enjoy it and you will be happy.

HarryS



"Sausage Cat" <SausageCat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1104423255.262102.213530@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi, I've got my Jeep 2 weeks ago. It is 97 TJ/SE. Since then I was
> experiencing some minor problems that I can't solve.
>
> Heating system - I have big problem with warming my car when in floor
> heating position. It is blowing alright, and its hot air too, but my
> legs and knees are cold. Maybe it is the carpet I'am missing (previous
> owner removed whole carpet for some reason).
>
> Do you have any recomendation how to make your TJ warmer from the floor
> up?
>
> Do you have any recommendation about the carpet? factory original or
> one piece replacement carpet?
>
> "Clonking" noise when driving off-road - Location unknown... but it
> seams to be somewhere in the engine compartment, i can feel it threw
> the floor (no carpet).
>
> Is it common th hear these sounds from the engine compartment?
>
> Taking care of the rubber - Door rubber seal, rear rubber seal. I was
> using glycerine but the last couple of days the temperature is way
> below -20C and the rubber is freezing to the doors.
>
> Do you have any suggestions about the rubber conservation?
> Thank You!
>
> Sausage Dog
> 97 Jeep TJ/SE
> amo@criticalmass.com
>

Re: 97 TJ/SE - New owner problems
 

> Heating system - I have big problem with warming my car when in floor
> heating position. It is blowing alright, and its hot air too, but my
> legs and knees are cold. Maybe it is the carpet I'am missing (previous
> owner removed whole carpet for some reason).

Carpet helps insulate things. Carpet also collects crud. Pick what you
want more.

> "Clonking" noise when driving off-road - Location unknown... but it
> seams to be somewhere in the engine compartment, i can feel it threw
> the floor (no carpet).

You have GOT to be more precise than that. There are any number of places
something could be making noise. What action does it coincide with?
Braking, steering, revving the engine, shifting, transitioning weight?
Whenever you've got a noise the chief thing you should seek is
REPEATABILITY. Any time you can make something happen through deliberate
and repeated actions will help debug what's causing it.

> the last couple of days the temperature is way below -20C

And you expect heat, in a Jeep? At those temperatures? Good luck.

Re: 97 TJ/SE - New owner problems
 

> Heating system - I have big problem with warming my car when in floor
> heating position. It is blowing alright, and its hot air too, but my
> legs and knees are cold. Maybe it is the carpet I'am missing (previous
> owner removed whole carpet for some reason).

Carpet helps insulate things. Carpet also collects crud. Pick what you
want more.

> "Clonking" noise when driving off-road - Location unknown... but it
> seams to be somewhere in the engine compartment, i can feel it threw
> the floor (no carpet).

You have GOT to be more precise than that. There are any number of places
something could be making noise. What action does it coincide with?
Braking, steering, revving the engine, shifting, transitioning weight?
Whenever you've got a noise the chief thing you should seek is
REPEATABILITY. Any time you can make something happen through deliberate
and repeated actions will help debug what's causing it.

> the last couple of days the temperature is way below -20C

And you expect heat, in a Jeep? At those temperatures? Good luck.

Re: 97 TJ/SE - New owner problems
 

> Heating system - I have big problem with warming my car when in floor
> heating position. It is blowing alright, and its hot air too, but my
> legs and knees are cold. Maybe it is the carpet I'am missing (previous
> owner removed whole carpet for some reason).

Carpet helps insulate things. Carpet also collects crud. Pick what you
want more.

> "Clonking" noise when driving off-road - Location unknown... but it
> seams to be somewhere in the engine compartment, i can feel it threw
> the floor (no carpet).

You have GOT to be more precise than that. There are any number of places
something could be making noise. What action does it coincide with?
Braking, steering, revving the engine, shifting, transitioning weight?
Whenever you've got a noise the chief thing you should seek is
REPEATABILITY. Any time you can make something happen through deliberate
and repeated actions will help debug what's causing it.

> the last couple of days the temperature is way below -20C

And you expect heat, in a Jeep? At those temperatures? Good luck.