Scott in Baltimore

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
> it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
> it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!

I drove off the lot 12-20-1996. It was built a week earlier.
I just "celebrated" it's 24th oil change, 780 miles too late.

I sinned!!!!!!! Forgive me, Jeep $DEITY!
Every 3000 miles, I missed 72,000, so I did it today at 72,780.

jbjeep

Happy Birthday Geezer!!!!


On Mon, 06 Mar 2006 16:40:26 -0800, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@***.net> wrote:

>>Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
>>it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
>>it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>twaldron wrote:
>>> Sheesh...I remember when I first subscribed to this NG back in
>>> '98...your red TJ was a puppy, now, it's almost 10 yrs old! I'm not
>>> surprised at the 162k, but the orig clutch is pretty amazing considering
>>> the terrain you play on.
>>>
>>> tw
>>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>>
>>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>>
>>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>>
>>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>>
>>>
>>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>>
>>>> 162,500 miles on my '97 TJ and no major problems, it's still even on
>>>> the original clutch.
>>>>
>>>> Jerry

jbjeep

Happy Birthday Geezer!!!!


On Mon, 06 Mar 2006 16:40:26 -0800, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@***.net> wrote:

>>Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
>>it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
>>it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>twaldron wrote:
>>> Sheesh...I remember when I first subscribed to this NG back in
>>> '98...your red TJ was a puppy, now, it's almost 10 yrs old! I'm not
>>> surprised at the 162k, but the orig clutch is pretty amazing considering
>>> the terrain you play on.
>>>
>>> tw
>>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>>
>>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>>
>>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>>
>>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>>
>>>
>>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>>
>>>> 162,500 miles on my '97 TJ and no major problems, it's still even on
>>>> the original clutch.
>>>>
>>>> Jerry

jbjeep

Happy Birthday Geezer!!!!


On Mon, 06 Mar 2006 16:40:26 -0800, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@***.net> wrote:

>>Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
>>it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
>>it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>twaldron wrote:
>>> Sheesh...I remember when I first subscribed to this NG back in
>>> '98...your red TJ was a puppy, now, it's almost 10 yrs old! I'm not
>>> surprised at the 162k, but the orig clutch is pretty amazing considering
>>> the terrain you play on.
>>>
>>> tw
>>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>>
>>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>>
>>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>>
>>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>>
>>>
>>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>>
>>>> 162,500 miles on my '97 TJ and no major problems, it's still even on
>>>> the original clutch.
>>>>
>>>> Jerry

jbjeep

Happy Birthday Geezer!!!!


On Mon, 06 Mar 2006 16:40:26 -0800, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@***.net> wrote:

>>Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
>>it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
>>it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>twaldron wrote:
>>> Sheesh...I remember when I first subscribed to this NG back in
>>> '98...your red TJ was a puppy, now, it's almost 10 yrs old! I'm not
>>> surprised at the 162k, but the orig clutch is pretty amazing considering
>>> the terrain you play on.
>>>
>>> tw
>>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>>
>>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>>
>>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>>
>>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>>
>>>
>>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>>
>>>> 162,500 miles on my '97 TJ and no major problems, it's still even on
>>>> the original clutch.
>>>>
>>>> Jerry

jbjeep

My 98 has 114+K, I recently replaced the exhaust. Had to replace the intake manifold
twice. Still has the original clutch, replaced the throwout bearing when the engine
was swapped. Mind you the swap was due to rolling it. That all so led to the
radiator being replaced with a used one. My biggest issues with the rig have all
been caused by lift, tires, suspension, rolling, wheeling, rocks, etc. Its locked
and loaded with a 6" lift and 35's. Personally, I wouldnt trade it for anything.
-jenn



On Mon, 06 Mar 2006 09:08:56 -0500, "amyzam" <amyzamora84@hotmail.com> wrote:

>>Hi!
>>I'm looking to buy a 1998 Jeep Wrangler that's done 93000 miles...
>>I just wanted some advice from any wrangler owners about this kind of age
>>and milage. Does anything seem to go horribly wrong with them once they've
>>done too many miles or over a certain time? I've read some other postings,
>>ans some have done over 200,000 miles and still going strong! Is this
>>typical of the wrangler or do they need a lot of work to keep them going?
>>
>>I know it'll need some TLC... but to what extent?! Would I be making the
>>wrong choice buying one at this age or should I take a chance??....I
>>really want one!
>>
>>Hope you can help me! Thanks
>>AZ

jbjeep

My 98 has 114+K, I recently replaced the exhaust. Had to replace the intake manifold
twice. Still has the original clutch, replaced the throwout bearing when the engine
was swapped. Mind you the swap was due to rolling it. That all so led to the
radiator being replaced with a used one. My biggest issues with the rig have all
been caused by lift, tires, suspension, rolling, wheeling, rocks, etc. Its locked
and loaded with a 6" lift and 35's. Personally, I wouldnt trade it for anything.
-jenn



On Mon, 06 Mar 2006 09:08:56 -0500, "amyzam" <amyzamora84@hotmail.com> wrote:

>>Hi!
>>I'm looking to buy a 1998 Jeep Wrangler that's done 93000 miles...
>>I just wanted some advice from any wrangler owners about this kind of age
>>and milage. Does anything seem to go horribly wrong with them once they've
>>done too many miles or over a certain time? I've read some other postings,
>>ans some have done over 200,000 miles and still going strong! Is this
>>typical of the wrangler or do they need a lot of work to keep them going?
>>
>>I know it'll need some TLC... but to what extent?! Would I be making the
>>wrong choice buying one at this age or should I take a chance??....I
>>really want one!
>>
>>Hope you can help me! Thanks
>>AZ

jbjeep

My 98 has 114+K, I recently replaced the exhaust. Had to replace the intake manifold
twice. Still has the original clutch, replaced the throwout bearing when the engine
was swapped. Mind you the swap was due to rolling it. That all so led to the
radiator being replaced with a used one. My biggest issues with the rig have all
been caused by lift, tires, suspension, rolling, wheeling, rocks, etc. Its locked
and loaded with a 6" lift and 35's. Personally, I wouldnt trade it for anything.
-jenn



On Mon, 06 Mar 2006 09:08:56 -0500, "amyzam" <amyzamora84@hotmail.com> wrote:

>>Hi!
>>I'm looking to buy a 1998 Jeep Wrangler that's done 93000 miles...
>>I just wanted some advice from any wrangler owners about this kind of age
>>and milage. Does anything seem to go horribly wrong with them once they've
>>done too many miles or over a certain time? I've read some other postings,
>>ans some have done over 200,000 miles and still going strong! Is this
>>typical of the wrangler or do they need a lot of work to keep them going?
>>
>>I know it'll need some TLC... but to what extent?! Would I be making the
>>wrong choice buying one at this age or should I take a chance??....I
>>really want one!
>>
>>Hope you can help me! Thanks
>>AZ

jbjeep

My 98 has 114+K, I recently replaced the exhaust. Had to replace the intake manifold
twice. Still has the original clutch, replaced the throwout bearing when the engine
was swapped. Mind you the swap was due to rolling it. That all so led to the
radiator being replaced with a used one. My biggest issues with the rig have all
been caused by lift, tires, suspension, rolling, wheeling, rocks, etc. Its locked
and loaded with a 6" lift and 35's. Personally, I wouldnt trade it for anything.
-jenn



On Mon, 06 Mar 2006 09:08:56 -0500, "amyzam" <amyzamora84@hotmail.com> wrote:

>>Hi!
>>I'm looking to buy a 1998 Jeep Wrangler that's done 93000 miles...
>>I just wanted some advice from any wrangler owners about this kind of age
>>and milage. Does anything seem to go horribly wrong with them once they've
>>done too many miles or over a certain time? I've read some other postings,
>>ans some have done over 200,000 miles and still going strong! Is this
>>typical of the wrangler or do they need a lot of work to keep them going?
>>
>>I know it'll need some TLC... but to what extent?! Would I be making the
>>wrong choice buying one at this age or should I take a chance??....I
>>really want one!
>>
>>Hope you can help me! Thanks
>>AZ

mc

Thanks for giving me hope Jerry.

BTW, do you downshift?

I downshift out of habit and am still on my original factory front and
rear brake pads.

mc