98 TJ 2.5 engine
08-16-2004, 04:54 PM
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Re: 98 TJ 2.5 engine
>From: xqoozeme@aol.comSpamSux (OU812)
>
>>From: gregw45@yahoo.com (gregw45)
>
>>
>>The 2.5 is tough. Currently running 31x10.5" tires on my 99TJ.
>>Odometer shows close to 200,000 miles.
>>
>>Have had to replace the power steering pump once...
>>On deck to be replaced: radiator and alternator.
>>To be replaced before it craps out: water pump.
>>
>>No complaints here.
>>
>>
> I'm glad to hear it. My TJ is my daily driver (my 55 Chevy takes the
>streets
>on Saturday nights)
> I just wanted to hear about the 2.5's as "Daily units" with Mobil -1 oil
>changes every 5K" ....plus the fact that I "baby" her.
> I do own a Caddy, but my dad uses her now.(It was my late wife's and I
>can't
>...well....you know.... memories)
>
>Any other opinions or suggestions on how to keep the 2.5 in tip-top shape?
>I'd
>love to keep my TJ forever; even if a total rvamp/rebuild (paint, interior
>etc.
>becomes warranted)
>Thanks again guys (and gals)
>George
>
Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
Looking for more imput peeps.
Thanks
>
>>From: gregw45@yahoo.com (gregw45)
>
>>
>>The 2.5 is tough. Currently running 31x10.5" tires on my 99TJ.
>>Odometer shows close to 200,000 miles.
>>
>>Have had to replace the power steering pump once...
>>On deck to be replaced: radiator and alternator.
>>To be replaced before it craps out: water pump.
>>
>>No complaints here.
>>
>>
> I'm glad to hear it. My TJ is my daily driver (my 55 Chevy takes the
>streets
>on Saturday nights)
> I just wanted to hear about the 2.5's as "Daily units" with Mobil -1 oil
>changes every 5K" ....plus the fact that I "baby" her.
> I do own a Caddy, but my dad uses her now.(It was my late wife's and I
>can't
>...well....you know.... memories)
>
>Any other opinions or suggestions on how to keep the 2.5 in tip-top shape?
>I'd
>love to keep my TJ forever; even if a total rvamp/rebuild (paint, interior
>etc.
>becomes warranted)
>Thanks again guys (and gals)
>George
>
Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
Looking for more imput peeps.
Thanks
08-16-2004, 05:06 PM
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Re: 98 TJ 2.5 engine
You got three good bits, how many does a troll need?
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OU812 wrote:
>
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
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OU812 wrote:
>
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
08-16-2004, 05:06 PM
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Re: 98 TJ 2.5 engine
You got three good bits, how many does a troll need?
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OU812 wrote:
>
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
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OU812 wrote:
>
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
08-16-2004, 05:06 PM
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Re: 98 TJ 2.5 engine
You got three good bits, how many does a troll need?
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mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
OU812 wrote:
>
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
OU812 wrote:
>
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
08-16-2004, 05:06 PM
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Re: 98 TJ 2.5 engine
You got three good bits, how many does a troll need?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
OU812 wrote:
>
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
OU812 wrote:
>
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
08-16-2004, 06:37 PM
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Re: 98 TJ 2.5 engine
Look, what more do you want besides basic maintenance? There's no magic
formula out there (though some guy named ron will tell you say at 3am on the
television).
My 2.5 must have close to 250,000k on it and I've treated it like ---- but
it still runs good.
Nick
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
formula out there (though some guy named ron will tell you say at 3am on the
television).
My 2.5 must have close to 250,000k on it and I've treated it like ---- but
it still runs good.
Nick
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
08-16-2004, 06:37 PM
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Re: 98 TJ 2.5 engine
Look, what more do you want besides basic maintenance? There's no magic
formula out there (though some guy named ron will tell you say at 3am on the
television).
My 2.5 must have close to 250,000k on it and I've treated it like ---- but
it still runs good.
Nick
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
formula out there (though some guy named ron will tell you say at 3am on the
television).
My 2.5 must have close to 250,000k on it and I've treated it like ---- but
it still runs good.
Nick
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
08-16-2004, 06:37 PM
#28
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Re: 98 TJ 2.5 engine
Look, what more do you want besides basic maintenance? There's no magic
formula out there (though some guy named ron will tell you say at 3am on the
television).
My 2.5 must have close to 250,000k on it and I've treated it like ---- but
it still runs good.
Nick
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
formula out there (though some guy named ron will tell you say at 3am on the
television).
My 2.5 must have close to 250,000k on it and I've treated it like ---- but
it still runs good.
Nick
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
08-16-2004, 06:37 PM
#29
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Posts: n/a
Re: 98 TJ 2.5 engine
Look, what more do you want besides basic maintenance? There's no magic
formula out there (though some guy named ron will tell you say at 3am on the
television).
My 2.5 must have close to 250,000k on it and I've treated it like ---- but
it still runs good.
Nick
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
formula out there (though some guy named ron will tell you say at 3am on the
television).
My 2.5 must have close to 250,000k on it and I've treated it like ---- but
it still runs good.
Nick
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
> Looking for more imput peeps.
> Thanks
08-17-2004, 05:38 AM
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Re: 98 TJ 2.5 engine
On 16 Aug 2004 20:54:31 GMT, xqoozeme@aol.comSpamSux (OU812) wrote:
>>From: xqoozeme@aol.comSpamSux (OU812)
>
>>
>>>From: gregw45@yahoo.com (gregw45)
>>
>>>
>>>The 2.5 is tough. Currently running 31x10.5" tires on my 99TJ.
>>>Odometer shows close to 200,000 miles.
>>>
>>>Have had to replace the power steering pump once...
>>>On deck to be replaced: radiator and alternator.
>>>To be replaced before it craps out: water pump.
>>>
>>>No complaints here.
>>>
>>>
>> I'm glad to hear it. My TJ is my daily driver (my 55 Chevy takes the
>>streets
>>on Saturday nights)
>> I just wanted to hear about the 2.5's as "Daily units" with Mobil -1 oil
>>changes every 5K" ....plus the fact that I "baby" her.
>> I do own a Caddy, but my dad uses her now.(It was my late wife's and I
>>can't
>>...well....you know.... memories)
>>
>>Any other opinions or suggestions on how to keep the 2.5 in tip-top shape?
>>I'd
>>love to keep my TJ forever; even if a total rvamp/rebuild (paint, interior
>>etc.
>>becomes warranted)
>>Thanks again guys (and gals)
>>George
>>
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
>Looking for more imput peeps.
>Thanks
'95 YJ 2.5 5 spd. Daily driver(135 miles per day).
179,000(as of yesterday). Mobil 1 10w-30, 6000 mile change intervals.
runs like a top.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51
>>From: xqoozeme@aol.comSpamSux (OU812)
>
>>
>>>From: gregw45@yahoo.com (gregw45)
>>
>>>
>>>The 2.5 is tough. Currently running 31x10.5" tires on my 99TJ.
>>>Odometer shows close to 200,000 miles.
>>>
>>>Have had to replace the power steering pump once...
>>>On deck to be replaced: radiator and alternator.
>>>To be replaced before it craps out: water pump.
>>>
>>>No complaints here.
>>>
>>>
>> I'm glad to hear it. My TJ is my daily driver (my 55 Chevy takes the
>>streets
>>on Saturday nights)
>> I just wanted to hear about the 2.5's as "Daily units" with Mobil -1 oil
>>changes every 5K" ....plus the fact that I "baby" her.
>> I do own a Caddy, but my dad uses her now.(It was my late wife's and I
>>can't
>>...well....you know.... memories)
>>
>>Any other opinions or suggestions on how to keep the 2.5 in tip-top shape?
>>I'd
>>love to keep my TJ forever; even if a total rvamp/rebuild (paint, interior
>>etc.
>>becomes warranted)
>>Thanks again guys (and gals)
>>George
>>
> Are there that few 2.5 owners in here?
>Looking for more imput peeps.
>Thanks
'95 YJ 2.5 5 spd. Daily driver(135 miles per day).
179,000(as of yesterday). Mobil 1 10w-30, 6000 mile change intervals.
runs like a top.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51