I hope it is a sweet one!

I always try to play the devils advocate if someone else hasn't just so
someone is aware of potential troubles...

I would say if it shifts nice between all the gears, then it isn't
likely a 'problem' t-case.

Mike

Jay Pique wrote:
>
> On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:50:55 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
> >Crappy tires, accident damage maybe with a bent frame and a blown engine
> >and the dork wants how much????
>
> Thanks all for your replies. I'm going to drive it tomorrow - he
> replaced the solenoid.
>
> Someone brought up the tcase (x-case?) being the 229, and being
> problematic. In the event it is a 229 (and not some rogue 208),
> anyone know the replacement cost? What about swapping out the 229 for
> a 208? Is it possible? Cost?
>
> Thanks much -
> JP

 

I hope it is a sweet one!

I always try to play the devils advocate if someone else hasn't just so
someone is aware of potential troubles...

I would say if it shifts nice between all the gears, then it isn't
likely a 'problem' t-case.

Mike

Jay Pique wrote:
>
> On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:50:55 -0500, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
> >Crappy tires, accident damage maybe with a bent frame and a blown engine
> >and the dork wants how much????
>
> Thanks all for your replies. I'm going to drive it tomorrow - he
> replaced the solenoid.
>
> Someone brought up the tcase (x-case?) being the 229, and being
> problematic. In the event it is a 229 (and not some rogue 208),
> anyone know the replacement cost? What about swapping out the 229 for
> a 208? Is it possible? Cost?
>
> Thanks much -
> JP

 

Hi Jay,
If you do have the NP 229 with the limited-slip viscous-coupled
differential in the transfer, the newer NP 228 and 219, are
interchangeable: http://www.rubicon4x4.com/transfercases/
http://www.transfercases.com/order.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jay Pique wrote:
>
> Thanks all for your replies. I'm going to drive it tomorrow - he
> replaced the solenoid.
>
> Someone brought up the tcase (x-case?) being the 229, and being
> problematic. In the event it is a 229 (and not some rogue 208),
> anyone know the replacement cost? What about swapping out the 229 for
> a 208? Is it possible? Cost?
>
> Thanks much -
> JP

 

Hi Jay,
If you do have the NP 229 with the limited-slip viscous-coupled
differential in the transfer, the newer NP 228 and 219, are
interchangeable: http://www.rubicon4x4.com/transfercases/
http://www.transfercases.com/order.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jay Pique wrote:
>
> Thanks all for your replies. I'm going to drive it tomorrow - he
> replaced the solenoid.
>
> Someone brought up the tcase (x-case?) being the 229, and being
> problematic. In the event it is a 229 (and not some rogue 208),
> anyone know the replacement cost? What about swapping out the 229 for
> a 208? Is it possible? Cost?
>
> Thanks much -
> JP

 

Hi Jay,
If you do have the NP 229 with the limited-slip viscous-coupled
differential in the transfer, the newer NP 228 and 219, are
interchangeable: http://www.rubicon4x4.com/transfercases/
http://www.transfercases.com/order.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jay Pique wrote:
>
> Thanks all for your replies. I'm going to drive it tomorrow - he
> replaced the solenoid.
>
> Someone brought up the tcase (x-case?) being the 229, and being
> problematic. In the event it is a 229 (and not some rogue 208),
> anyone know the replacement cost? What about swapping out the 229 for
> a 208? Is it possible? Cost?
>
> Thanks much -
> JP

 

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:38:31 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@***.net> wrote:

>Hi Jay,
> If you do have the NP 229 with the limited-slip viscous-coupled
>differential in the transfer, the newer NP 228 and 219, are
>interchangeable: http://www.rubicon4x4.com/transfercases/
>http://www.transfercases.com/order.htm

Hmmm... I plan on going through all the gear/drivetrain combos
tomorrow to feel if they're operating smoothly, but is there anything
else I can do to see if all is well? At a thousand bucks a pop for a
229 I *really* don't want to have to replace it within the first year
or so.

JP
*****************************************
I just bought a new set of tools. I fear nothing.


> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>Jay Pique wrote:
>>
>> Thanks all for your replies. I'm going to drive it tomorrow - he
>> replaced the solenoid.
>>
>> Someone brought up the tcase (x-case?) being the 229, and being
>> problematic. In the event it is a 229 (and not some rogue 208),
>> anyone know the replacement cost? What about swapping out the 229 for
>> a 208? Is it possible? Cost?
>>
>> Thanks much -
>> JP

 

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:38:31 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@***.net> wrote:

>Hi Jay,
> If you do have the NP 229 with the limited-slip viscous-coupled
>differential in the transfer, the newer NP 228 and 219, are
>interchangeable: http://www.rubicon4x4.com/transfercases/
>http://www.transfercases.com/order.htm

Hmmm... I plan on going through all the gear/drivetrain combos
tomorrow to feel if they're operating smoothly, but is there anything
else I can do to see if all is well? At a thousand bucks a pop for a
229 I *really* don't want to have to replace it within the first year
or so.

JP
*****************************************
I just bought a new set of tools. I fear nothing.


> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>Jay Pique wrote:
>>
>> Thanks all for your replies. I'm going to drive it tomorrow - he
>> replaced the solenoid.
>>
>> Someone brought up the tcase (x-case?) being the 229, and being
>> problematic. In the event it is a 229 (and not some rogue 208),
>> anyone know the replacement cost? What about swapping out the 229 for
>> a 208? Is it possible? Cost?
>>
>> Thanks much -
>> JP

 

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:38:31 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@***.net> wrote:

>Hi Jay,
> If you do have the NP 229 with the limited-slip viscous-coupled
>differential in the transfer, the newer NP 228 and 219, are
>interchangeable: http://www.rubicon4x4.com/transfercases/
>http://www.transfercases.com/order.htm

Hmmm... I plan on going through all the gear/drivetrain combos
tomorrow to feel if they're operating smoothly, but is there anything
else I can do to see if all is well? At a thousand bucks a pop for a
229 I *really* don't want to have to replace it within the first year
or so.

JP
*****************************************
I just bought a new set of tools. I fear nothing.


> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>Jay Pique wrote:
>>
>> Thanks all for your replies. I'm going to drive it tomorrow - he
>> replaced the solenoid.
>>
>> Someone brought up the tcase (x-case?) being the 229, and being
>> problematic. In the event it is a 229 (and not some rogue 208),
>> anyone know the replacement cost? What about swapping out the 229 for
>> a 208? Is it possible? Cost?
>>
>> Thanks much -
>> JP

 

I just bought a 87 for $ 975.00 from the seconf owner...immaculate on
inside 1 small rust hole on rocker paint faded on hood and roof only so I
had maaco do a cheesy job just on the hood (the roof wasnt too bad) & the
sides buffed out like new...the wood is in excellent shape but there are
quite a few oil leaks..I have a buddy of mine fixing them right now but I
would say looks wise it is an 8 I bought it too keep it for a while but if
someone comes on my carlot and has to have it it will be gone!!! Good luck

--
Jarod Sprauer
www.sprauermotorsports.com
281-807-JEEP (5337)

www.HoustonJeeps.com
www.WranglerSales.com
www.UsedWranglers.com
www.JeepHeadquarters.com

"Jay Pique" <JayPique@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:pk0ev09uoisapli2s498hdnrefci2sr5te@4ax.com...
> I've got my eye on a reasonably well maintained '84 Jeep GW, but when
> I went to look at it, the solenoid was shot - or so he says.
> Additonally, the tires are fair to middlin', and the hood won't quite
> close right.
>
> I've googled, and bluebook is like a grand, but wagonmaster would sell
> it (restored) for like 20k. WTF?
>
> I've had Cherokees and GCs, but never a GW. The interior is
> practically mint, and it's got 106k miles on it. Whaddya think?
>
> JP
> **************************
> A rec.skiing.alpine(r) looking for a keeper.

 

I just bought a 87 for $ 975.00 from the seconf owner...immaculate on
inside 1 small rust hole on rocker paint faded on hood and roof only so I
had maaco do a cheesy job just on the hood (the roof wasnt too bad) & the
sides buffed out like new...the wood is in excellent shape but there are
quite a few oil leaks..I have a buddy of mine fixing them right now but I
would say looks wise it is an 8 I bought it too keep it for a while but if
someone comes on my carlot and has to have it it will be gone!!! Good luck

--
Jarod Sprauer
www.sprauermotorsports.com
281-807-JEEP (5337)

www.HoustonJeeps.com
www.WranglerSales.com
www.UsedWranglers.com
www.JeepHeadquarters.com

"Jay Pique" <JayPique@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:pk0ev09uoisapli2s498hdnrefci2sr5te@4ax.com...
> I've got my eye on a reasonably well maintained '84 Jeep GW, but when
> I went to look at it, the solenoid was shot - or so he says.
> Additonally, the tires are fair to middlin', and the hood won't quite
> close right.
>
> I've googled, and bluebook is like a grand, but wagonmaster would sell
> it (restored) for like 20k. WTF?
>
> I've had Cherokees and GCs, but never a GW. The interior is
> practically mint, and it's got 106k miles on it. Whaddya think?
>
> JP
> **************************
> A rec.skiing.alpine(r) looking for a keeper.