Info on 95 GC
 

My son is looking at a 95 GC, 72k miles, rebuilt (Jasper) 5.2 V8n with 2k
mile since swap and 2 yrs. left on warranty, full time 4WD. Guy seems a
tad proud of but that's horse trading. I need some quick info on what I'm
looking at.

What are the weak points?
How do you check the full time tc, since that's one weak link I know about.
Does that year use the aluminum diff housing?
Any comments on gas mileage, quirks?

--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Re: Info on 95 GC
 

That is a damn good engine with a long history and a good reputation. Why
one would need to be replaced in less than 72k miles is a puzzler. First
owner, second owner? Make sure the engine warranty is fully transferable
and you get all the paperwork. Full time 4wd in any vehicle decreases fuel
mileage, but hope for SelecTrac. If it's the other type there is a viscous
coupler that can be big bucks if it wears out. You can increase your odds
by having everything serviced after you buy it. A small magnet can tell you
all you need to know about that differential housing. I would get part time
four wheel drive, but I admit that some of the full time systems are pretty
good in bad road conditions.

Good luck.

Earle

"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:45cfeaa6$0$695$815e3792@news.qwest.net...
> My son is looking at a 95 GC, 72k miles, rebuilt (Jasper) 5.2 V8n with 2k
> mile since swap and 2 yrs. left on warranty, full time 4WD. Guy seems a
> tad proud of but that's horse trading. I need some quick info on what I'm
> looking at.
>
> What are the weak points?
> How do you check the full time tc, since that's one weak link I know
about.
> Does that year use the aluminum diff housing?
> Any comments on gas mileage, quirks?
>
> --
> Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Re: Info on 95 GC
 

That is a damn good engine with a long history and a good reputation. Why
one would need to be replaced in less than 72k miles is a puzzler. First
owner, second owner? Make sure the engine warranty is fully transferable
and you get all the paperwork. Full time 4wd in any vehicle decreases fuel
mileage, but hope for SelecTrac. If it's the other type there is a viscous
coupler that can be big bucks if it wears out. You can increase your odds
by having everything serviced after you buy it. A small magnet can tell you
all you need to know about that differential housing. I would get part time
four wheel drive, but I admit that some of the full time systems are pretty
good in bad road conditions.

Good luck.

Earle

"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:45cfeaa6$0$695$815e3792@news.qwest.net...
> My son is looking at a 95 GC, 72k miles, rebuilt (Jasper) 5.2 V8n with 2k
> mile since swap and 2 yrs. left on warranty, full time 4WD. Guy seems a
> tad proud of but that's horse trading. I need some quick info on what I'm
> looking at.
>
> What are the weak points?
> How do you check the full time tc, since that's one weak link I know
about.
> Does that year use the aluminum diff housing?
> Any comments on gas mileage, quirks?
>
> --
> Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Re: Info on 95 GC
 

That is a damn good engine with a long history and a good reputation. Why
one would need to be replaced in less than 72k miles is a puzzler. First
owner, second owner? Make sure the engine warranty is fully transferable
and you get all the paperwork. Full time 4wd in any vehicle decreases fuel
mileage, but hope for SelecTrac. If it's the other type there is a viscous
coupler that can be big bucks if it wears out. You can increase your odds
by having everything serviced after you buy it. A small magnet can tell you
all you need to know about that differential housing. I would get part time
four wheel drive, but I admit that some of the full time systems are pretty
good in bad road conditions.

Good luck.

Earle

"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:45cfeaa6$0$695$815e3792@news.qwest.net...
> My son is looking at a 95 GC, 72k miles, rebuilt (Jasper) 5.2 V8n with 2k
> mile since swap and 2 yrs. left on warranty, full time 4WD. Guy seems a
> tad proud of but that's horse trading. I need some quick info on what I'm
> looking at.
>
> What are the weak points?
> How do you check the full time tc, since that's one weak link I know
about.
> Does that year use the aluminum diff housing?
> Any comments on gas mileage, quirks?
>
> --
> Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Re: Info on 95 GC
 

That is a damn good engine with a long history and a good reputation. Why
one would need to be replaced in less than 72k miles is a puzzler. First
owner, second owner? Make sure the engine warranty is fully transferable
and you get all the paperwork. Full time 4wd in any vehicle decreases fuel
mileage, but hope for SelecTrac. If it's the other type there is a viscous
coupler that can be big bucks if it wears out. You can increase your odds
by having everything serviced after you buy it. A small magnet can tell you
all you need to know about that differential housing. I would get part time
four wheel drive, but I admit that some of the full time systems are pretty
good in bad road conditions.

Good luck.

Earle

"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:45cfeaa6$0$695$815e3792@news.qwest.net...
> My son is looking at a 95 GC, 72k miles, rebuilt (Jasper) 5.2 V8n with 2k
> mile since swap and 2 yrs. left on warranty, full time 4WD. Guy seems a
> tad proud of but that's horse trading. I need some quick info on what I'm
> looking at.
>
> What are the weak points?
> How do you check the full time tc, since that's one weak link I know
about.
> Does that year use the aluminum diff housing?
> Any comments on gas mileage, quirks?
>
> --
> Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Re: Info on 95 GC
 

Will,

Normally the decision to buy a Jeep of nearly any model is applauded. 8
out of 10 times you can't go wrong. This is one of the two. Unless they have
a VERY good reason for replacing the motor, run away and never look back. If
they neglected the Jeep bad enough to ruin a 5.2L in under 70k miles, the
rest of it can't be far behind.

Carl


"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:45cfeaa6$0$695$815e3792@news.qwest.net...
> My son is looking at a 95 GC, 72k miles, rebuilt (Jasper) 5.2 V8n with 2k
> mile since swap and 2 yrs. left on warranty, full time 4WD. Guy seems a
> tad proud of but that's horse trading. I need some quick info on what I'm
> looking at.
>
> What are the weak points?
> How do you check the full time tc, since that's one weak link I know
> about.
> Does that year use the aluminum diff housing?
> Any comments on gas mileage, quirks?
>
> --
> Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Re: Info on 95 GC
 

Will,

Normally the decision to buy a Jeep of nearly any model is applauded. 8
out of 10 times you can't go wrong. This is one of the two. Unless they have
a VERY good reason for replacing the motor, run away and never look back. If
they neglected the Jeep bad enough to ruin a 5.2L in under 70k miles, the
rest of it can't be far behind.

Carl


"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:45cfeaa6$0$695$815e3792@news.qwest.net...
> My son is looking at a 95 GC, 72k miles, rebuilt (Jasper) 5.2 V8n with 2k
> mile since swap and 2 yrs. left on warranty, full time 4WD. Guy seems a
> tad proud of but that's horse trading. I need some quick info on what I'm
> looking at.
>
> What are the weak points?
> How do you check the full time tc, since that's one weak link I know
> about.
> Does that year use the aluminum diff housing?
> Any comments on gas mileage, quirks?
>
> --
> Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Re: Info on 95 GC
 

Will,

Normally the decision to buy a Jeep of nearly any model is applauded. 8
out of 10 times you can't go wrong. This is one of the two. Unless they have
a VERY good reason for replacing the motor, run away and never look back. If
they neglected the Jeep bad enough to ruin a 5.2L in under 70k miles, the
rest of it can't be far behind.

Carl


"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:45cfeaa6$0$695$815e3792@news.qwest.net...
> My son is looking at a 95 GC, 72k miles, rebuilt (Jasper) 5.2 V8n with 2k
> mile since swap and 2 yrs. left on warranty, full time 4WD. Guy seems a
> tad proud of but that's horse trading. I need some quick info on what I'm
> looking at.
>
> What are the weak points?
> How do you check the full time tc, since that's one weak link I know
> about.
> Does that year use the aluminum diff housing?
> Any comments on gas mileage, quirks?
>
> --
> Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Re: Info on 95 GC
 

Will,

Normally the decision to buy a Jeep of nearly any model is applauded. 8
out of 10 times you can't go wrong. This is one of the two. Unless they have
a VERY good reason for replacing the motor, run away and never look back. If
they neglected the Jeep bad enough to ruin a 5.2L in under 70k miles, the
rest of it can't be far behind.

Carl


"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:45cfeaa6$0$695$815e3792@news.qwest.net...
> My son is looking at a 95 GC, 72k miles, rebuilt (Jasper) 5.2 V8n with 2k
> mile since swap and 2 yrs. left on warranty, full time 4WD. Guy seems a
> tad proud of but that's horse trading. I need some quick info on what I'm
> looking at.
>
> What are the weak points?
> How do you check the full time tc, since that's one weak link I know
> about.
> Does that year use the aluminum diff housing?
> Any comments on gas mileage, quirks?
>
> --
> Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Re: Info on 95 GC
 

Good point, Carl. Given the time frame of the engine swap, there's a
better than even chance this guy neglected the antifreeze and got caught
by the recent extended cold snap - but I'll check. Any quick and dirty
way to tell if it's the NP242 or the problematic AWD with the viscous
clutch? I guess a 2HI position would be a pretty good clue, though...

As for servicing, my kids have all learned lesson #1: when you buy a used
car, you park it until you have time to replace all the fluids - brake
fluid included. I usually throw in a quart of kerosene to flush the
crankcase as well, then pull the wheels to check the brakes. I tell them
to just assume they need new brakes. Of course, I generally count on at
least 100k miles out of anything I buy.

On Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:54:33 -0800, Carl S wrote:

> Will,
>
> Normally the decision to buy a Jeep of nearly any model is applauded. 8
> out of 10 times you can't go wrong. This is one of the two. Unless they have
> a VERY good reason for replacing the motor, run away and never look back. If
> they neglected the Jeep bad enough to ruin a 5.2L in under 70k miles, the
> rest of it can't be far behind.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:45cfeaa6$0$695$815e3792@news.qwest.net...
>> My son is looking at a 95 GC, 72k miles, rebuilt (Jasper) 5.2 V8n with 2k
>> mile since swap and 2 yrs. left on warranty, full time 4WD. Guy seems a
>> tad proud of but that's horse trading. I need some quick info on what I'm
>> looking at.
>>
>> What are the weak points?
>> How do you check the full time tc, since that's one weak link I know
>> about.
>> Does that year use the aluminum diff housing?
>> Any comments on gas mileage, quirks?
>>
>> --
>> Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>



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Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>