Is this Jeep worth it?
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it? Now Jeep Trip photos.
Just FYI, I have added a pile more albums to the public or non members
list.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(Lots more Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> What happened to the 200+ pix that Steve took on the trip?
>
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> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
>
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Aug/05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom right of that page)
> >
list.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(Lots more Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> What happened to the 200+ pix that Steve took on the trip?
>
> --
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
>
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Aug/05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom right of that page)
> >
#112
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it? Now Jeep Trip photos.
Just FYI, I have added a pile more albums to the public or non members
list.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(Lots more Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> What happened to the 200+ pix that Steve took on the trip?
>
> --
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
>
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Aug/05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom right of that page)
> >
list.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(Lots more Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> What happened to the 200+ pix that Steve took on the trip?
>
> --
> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
>
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Aug/05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom right of that page)
> >
#113
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
$50 says I can find it in less than 30 seconds.
They don't make a dip stick that I can't take a reasonably good guess as to
where it is.
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:56965195afa5c@uwe...
>I found the tranny stick, I just wanted an idea to save time-- in case it
>was
> hard to get at/find, like on my 89 honda. (the tranny dipstick is buried
> way
> down on the left side-- I bet you'd have a difficult time finding it
> yourself
> as well if you didn't know where to look).
>
> As it turned out I found the tranny stick just fine.
>
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>This really hurts, but I have to agree with John here.
>>
>>If you can't find the dip stick, you should just lower the hood and take
>>it
>>to a friend or relative that knows this sort of stuff.
>>
>>Surely, if you need us to tell you where the dip sticks are, we won't be
>>able to give you enough details to help with the other stuff you need to
>>look for.
>>
>>> you can't find the dipsticks for tranny and crankcase without
>>> instructions?
>>[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>
>
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> http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200510/1
They don't make a dip stick that I can't take a reasonably good guess as to
where it is.
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:56965195afa5c@uwe...
>I found the tranny stick, I just wanted an idea to save time-- in case it
>was
> hard to get at/find, like on my 89 honda. (the tranny dipstick is buried
> way
> down on the left side-- I bet you'd have a difficult time finding it
> yourself
> as well if you didn't know where to look).
>
> As it turned out I found the tranny stick just fine.
>
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>This really hurts, but I have to agree with John here.
>>
>>If you can't find the dip stick, you should just lower the hood and take
>>it
>>to a friend or relative that knows this sort of stuff.
>>
>>Surely, if you need us to tell you where the dip sticks are, we won't be
>>able to give you enough details to help with the other stuff you need to
>>look for.
>>
>>> you can't find the dipsticks for tranny and crankcase without
>>> instructions?
>>[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>
>
> --
> Message posted via CarKB.com
> http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200510/1
#114
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
$50 says I can find it in less than 30 seconds.
They don't make a dip stick that I can't take a reasonably good guess as to
where it is.
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:56965195afa5c@uwe...
>I found the tranny stick, I just wanted an idea to save time-- in case it
>was
> hard to get at/find, like on my 89 honda. (the tranny dipstick is buried
> way
> down on the left side-- I bet you'd have a difficult time finding it
> yourself
> as well if you didn't know where to look).
>
> As it turned out I found the tranny stick just fine.
>
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>This really hurts, but I have to agree with John here.
>>
>>If you can't find the dip stick, you should just lower the hood and take
>>it
>>to a friend or relative that knows this sort of stuff.
>>
>>Surely, if you need us to tell you where the dip sticks are, we won't be
>>able to give you enough details to help with the other stuff you need to
>>look for.
>>
>>> you can't find the dipsticks for tranny and crankcase without
>>> instructions?
>>[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>
>
> --
> Message posted via CarKB.com
> http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200510/1
They don't make a dip stick that I can't take a reasonably good guess as to
where it is.
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:56965195afa5c@uwe...
>I found the tranny stick, I just wanted an idea to save time-- in case it
>was
> hard to get at/find, like on my 89 honda. (the tranny dipstick is buried
> way
> down on the left side-- I bet you'd have a difficult time finding it
> yourself
> as well if you didn't know where to look).
>
> As it turned out I found the tranny stick just fine.
>
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>This really hurts, but I have to agree with John here.
>>
>>If you can't find the dip stick, you should just lower the hood and take
>>it
>>to a friend or relative that knows this sort of stuff.
>>
>>Surely, if you need us to tell you where the dip sticks are, we won't be
>>able to give you enough details to help with the other stuff you need to
>>look for.
>>
>>> you can't find the dipsticks for tranny and crankcase without
>>> instructions?
>>[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>
>
> --
> Message posted via CarKB.com
> http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200510/1
#115
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
$50 says I can find it in less than 30 seconds.
They don't make a dip stick that I can't take a reasonably good guess as to
where it is.
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:56965195afa5c@uwe...
>I found the tranny stick, I just wanted an idea to save time-- in case it
>was
> hard to get at/find, like on my 89 honda. (the tranny dipstick is buried
> way
> down on the left side-- I bet you'd have a difficult time finding it
> yourself
> as well if you didn't know where to look).
>
> As it turned out I found the tranny stick just fine.
>
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>This really hurts, but I have to agree with John here.
>>
>>If you can't find the dip stick, you should just lower the hood and take
>>it
>>to a friend or relative that knows this sort of stuff.
>>
>>Surely, if you need us to tell you where the dip sticks are, we won't be
>>able to give you enough details to help with the other stuff you need to
>>look for.
>>
>>> you can't find the dipsticks for tranny and crankcase without
>>> instructions?
>>[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>
>
> --
> Message posted via CarKB.com
> http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200510/1
They don't make a dip stick that I can't take a reasonably good guess as to
where it is.
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:56965195afa5c@uwe...
>I found the tranny stick, I just wanted an idea to save time-- in case it
>was
> hard to get at/find, like on my 89 honda. (the tranny dipstick is buried
> way
> down on the left side-- I bet you'd have a difficult time finding it
> yourself
> as well if you didn't know where to look).
>
> As it turned out I found the tranny stick just fine.
>
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>This really hurts, but I have to agree with John here.
>>
>>If you can't find the dip stick, you should just lower the hood and take
>>it
>>to a friend or relative that knows this sort of stuff.
>>
>>Surely, if you need us to tell you where the dip sticks are, we won't be
>>able to give you enough details to help with the other stuff you need to
>>look for.
>>
>>> you can't find the dipsticks for tranny and crankcase without
>>> instructions?
>>[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>
>
> --
> Message posted via CarKB.com
> http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200510/1
#116
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:5696eb60d260f@uwe...
> OK, now that I've spoken/met with the owner and driven/checked the car,
> here's the skinny.
>
> It's a:
> 93 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, V8 5.2
> 208K miles.
> Has had a minor frontal, which caused the hood on the pas side by the
> winshield to be a bit askew/lifted/opened (1/2 inch).
I'd pass.
> Rear pas door lock mechanism is broken (internally), so it's currently
> stuck
> in locked/closed.
Walk, don't run to the nearest exit (unless you like to fix this kind of
stuff. (Since you asked where the dip sticks are, my guess is you don't do
much of this kind of thing.)
> She had been hit from behind several yrs earlier, all damage repaired but
> now
> the hatch doesn't stay opened (hydrolics need to be replaced).
Keep walking and don't look back.
> Rear bumper seems likes it's not fastened on strongly.
>
> All that stuff I can live with. Here's where I need advice.
>
> I did the fig 8's (about 8 of them) at low speed to check the VC, no
> steering
> wheel jumping or tire scrub/squeal, so the VC seems to be OK BUT--
>
> on one of the 8's, the tranny seemed to momentarily slip. She indicated
> that
> she has been noticing that "slip" over the last few weeks. For ex., off
> the
> line, once in a blue moon it will momentarily slip.
>
> OK.
>
> Next. I checked tranny fluid-- it was about empty.
> Power steering fluid also near empty.
>
> She's the 2nd owner. Bought it in 97 with 78K. The rest of the miles are
> hers
> as detailed in the OP.
>
> She's not done any major maintenence, only oil/filter, brakes, she seems
> to
> recall some "pump" that she changed.
>
> She's not sure if she ever did a tune-up. Doesn't look like it. The
> Alt./AC
> belt seems like it might not have to much time left- it exhibits some
> cracking.
>
> Driving it on the highway seemed fine, just that when "flooring" it, say
> from
> 60 to go to 75 or 80, there is engine "pinging" as the gear drops down and
> it
> accelerates quickly.
>
> She's been using 87 octane always-- perhaps build-up.
>
> I brought it to a mechanic. Hooked up the computer, and the car wasn't
> reporting any error codes. Engine idle seemed low to me, and the computer
> reported it between 600-640. I believe that's low.
>
> The oil gauge also occassionally "bounced" from 40 to 80, but the mech
> said
> that is probably a faulty sensor since it wasnt jumping wildly/constanly,
> and
> the engine idle and engine running is basically smooth.
>
> Left side of the throttle-arm (the tab you can bend to adjust the rpm
> while
> idling) are 2 cables "facing" one another, each cables' end, covered by a
> black plastic cap (like a pen cap). Mechanic said one is for cruise ctrl,
> other is for the transmission. The end of each wasn't connected to, or
> otherwise hooked up to anynthing (like the throttle adjuster I guess).
> Both
> he said should be replaced.
>
> The transmission cable was loose/had alot of play. He indicated that by
> replacing it, or otherwise using some type of kludge to tighten it, the
> car
> would have more "punch" when flooring it.
>
> I don't know if the cruise works, neither does she. I didn't test it. I
> assume it doesn't.
>
> Some/all of the motor mounts need to be replaced.
>
> Underneath, the mechanic noted a very small amount of oil when looking up
> into the engine- nothing major there, but, the power steering pump has a
> leak
> so either it's a hose to/from the pump, or the pump itself would have to
> be
> replaced. I'd have to fill it and see how quickly it leaks out.
>
> At the middle-rear of the underside, the differential/transfer case was
> wet.
> He said that is why there's no transmission fluid in the car- that it
> leaked
> out from there-- and that possibly the case could have to be replaced--
> which
> is expensive.
>
> The console inside is indicating "SERVICE 4WD SWITCH", which he believes
> is
> located on top of the transfer case, and that perhaps it got fouled by
> being
> exposed to leaking tranny fluid.
>
> Now a question on the differential/transfer case. My friend (on his 95),
> says
> that perhaps the case just needs the gasket to be changed, and not the
> case
> itself (he had this done). My friend seems to believe that the
> transmission
> fluid being empty is unrelated to the wet diff/trans case. He says that
> the
> case uses "it's own" fluid, and that to be filled the mechanic drops it
> down
> from the underside and "injects" the fluid in there, and not from under
> the
> hood.
>
> I am thinking he is talking about "greasing" the differential or something
> like that (another friend had an 88 blazer and I recall something to that
> effect).
>
> So what is correct/ What do you guys think?
>
> Overall?
>
> Still worth $1000? Even if the diff/trans case need replacing?
>
> Could I get 2 yrs/20K miles out of it as is, just by adding fluids as
> needed?
>
Sure, you _could_ get two years out of it, but you may not get 2 weeks.
What it's worth is completely dependent on what you are able/willing to do,
and on what your tolerance is for fixing stuff.
Frankly, my advice is to keep walking.
#117
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:5696eb60d260f@uwe...
> OK, now that I've spoken/met with the owner and driven/checked the car,
> here's the skinny.
>
> It's a:
> 93 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, V8 5.2
> 208K miles.
> Has had a minor frontal, which caused the hood on the pas side by the
> winshield to be a bit askew/lifted/opened (1/2 inch).
I'd pass.
> Rear pas door lock mechanism is broken (internally), so it's currently
> stuck
> in locked/closed.
Walk, don't run to the nearest exit (unless you like to fix this kind of
stuff. (Since you asked where the dip sticks are, my guess is you don't do
much of this kind of thing.)
> She had been hit from behind several yrs earlier, all damage repaired but
> now
> the hatch doesn't stay opened (hydrolics need to be replaced).
Keep walking and don't look back.
> Rear bumper seems likes it's not fastened on strongly.
>
> All that stuff I can live with. Here's where I need advice.
>
> I did the fig 8's (about 8 of them) at low speed to check the VC, no
> steering
> wheel jumping or tire scrub/squeal, so the VC seems to be OK BUT--
>
> on one of the 8's, the tranny seemed to momentarily slip. She indicated
> that
> she has been noticing that "slip" over the last few weeks. For ex., off
> the
> line, once in a blue moon it will momentarily slip.
>
> OK.
>
> Next. I checked tranny fluid-- it was about empty.
> Power steering fluid also near empty.
>
> She's the 2nd owner. Bought it in 97 with 78K. The rest of the miles are
> hers
> as detailed in the OP.
>
> She's not done any major maintenence, only oil/filter, brakes, she seems
> to
> recall some "pump" that she changed.
>
> She's not sure if she ever did a tune-up. Doesn't look like it. The
> Alt./AC
> belt seems like it might not have to much time left- it exhibits some
> cracking.
>
> Driving it on the highway seemed fine, just that when "flooring" it, say
> from
> 60 to go to 75 or 80, there is engine "pinging" as the gear drops down and
> it
> accelerates quickly.
>
> She's been using 87 octane always-- perhaps build-up.
>
> I brought it to a mechanic. Hooked up the computer, and the car wasn't
> reporting any error codes. Engine idle seemed low to me, and the computer
> reported it between 600-640. I believe that's low.
>
> The oil gauge also occassionally "bounced" from 40 to 80, but the mech
> said
> that is probably a faulty sensor since it wasnt jumping wildly/constanly,
> and
> the engine idle and engine running is basically smooth.
>
> Left side of the throttle-arm (the tab you can bend to adjust the rpm
> while
> idling) are 2 cables "facing" one another, each cables' end, covered by a
> black plastic cap (like a pen cap). Mechanic said one is for cruise ctrl,
> other is for the transmission. The end of each wasn't connected to, or
> otherwise hooked up to anynthing (like the throttle adjuster I guess).
> Both
> he said should be replaced.
>
> The transmission cable was loose/had alot of play. He indicated that by
> replacing it, or otherwise using some type of kludge to tighten it, the
> car
> would have more "punch" when flooring it.
>
> I don't know if the cruise works, neither does she. I didn't test it. I
> assume it doesn't.
>
> Some/all of the motor mounts need to be replaced.
>
> Underneath, the mechanic noted a very small amount of oil when looking up
> into the engine- nothing major there, but, the power steering pump has a
> leak
> so either it's a hose to/from the pump, or the pump itself would have to
> be
> replaced. I'd have to fill it and see how quickly it leaks out.
>
> At the middle-rear of the underside, the differential/transfer case was
> wet.
> He said that is why there's no transmission fluid in the car- that it
> leaked
> out from there-- and that possibly the case could have to be replaced--
> which
> is expensive.
>
> The console inside is indicating "SERVICE 4WD SWITCH", which he believes
> is
> located on top of the transfer case, and that perhaps it got fouled by
> being
> exposed to leaking tranny fluid.
>
> Now a question on the differential/transfer case. My friend (on his 95),
> says
> that perhaps the case just needs the gasket to be changed, and not the
> case
> itself (he had this done). My friend seems to believe that the
> transmission
> fluid being empty is unrelated to the wet diff/trans case. He says that
> the
> case uses "it's own" fluid, and that to be filled the mechanic drops it
> down
> from the underside and "injects" the fluid in there, and not from under
> the
> hood.
>
> I am thinking he is talking about "greasing" the differential or something
> like that (another friend had an 88 blazer and I recall something to that
> effect).
>
> So what is correct/ What do you guys think?
>
> Overall?
>
> Still worth $1000? Even if the diff/trans case need replacing?
>
> Could I get 2 yrs/20K miles out of it as is, just by adding fluids as
> needed?
>
Sure, you _could_ get two years out of it, but you may not get 2 weeks.
What it's worth is completely dependent on what you are able/willing to do,
and on what your tolerance is for fixing stuff.
Frankly, my advice is to keep walking.
#118
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Posts: n/a
Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:5696eb60d260f@uwe...
> OK, now that I've spoken/met with the owner and driven/checked the car,
> here's the skinny.
>
> It's a:
> 93 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, V8 5.2
> 208K miles.
> Has had a minor frontal, which caused the hood on the pas side by the
> winshield to be a bit askew/lifted/opened (1/2 inch).
I'd pass.
> Rear pas door lock mechanism is broken (internally), so it's currently
> stuck
> in locked/closed.
Walk, don't run to the nearest exit (unless you like to fix this kind of
stuff. (Since you asked where the dip sticks are, my guess is you don't do
much of this kind of thing.)
> She had been hit from behind several yrs earlier, all damage repaired but
> now
> the hatch doesn't stay opened (hydrolics need to be replaced).
Keep walking and don't look back.
> Rear bumper seems likes it's not fastened on strongly.
>
> All that stuff I can live with. Here's where I need advice.
>
> I did the fig 8's (about 8 of them) at low speed to check the VC, no
> steering
> wheel jumping or tire scrub/squeal, so the VC seems to be OK BUT--
>
> on one of the 8's, the tranny seemed to momentarily slip. She indicated
> that
> she has been noticing that "slip" over the last few weeks. For ex., off
> the
> line, once in a blue moon it will momentarily slip.
>
> OK.
>
> Next. I checked tranny fluid-- it was about empty.
> Power steering fluid also near empty.
>
> She's the 2nd owner. Bought it in 97 with 78K. The rest of the miles are
> hers
> as detailed in the OP.
>
> She's not done any major maintenence, only oil/filter, brakes, she seems
> to
> recall some "pump" that she changed.
>
> She's not sure if she ever did a tune-up. Doesn't look like it. The
> Alt./AC
> belt seems like it might not have to much time left- it exhibits some
> cracking.
>
> Driving it on the highway seemed fine, just that when "flooring" it, say
> from
> 60 to go to 75 or 80, there is engine "pinging" as the gear drops down and
> it
> accelerates quickly.
>
> She's been using 87 octane always-- perhaps build-up.
>
> I brought it to a mechanic. Hooked up the computer, and the car wasn't
> reporting any error codes. Engine idle seemed low to me, and the computer
> reported it between 600-640. I believe that's low.
>
> The oil gauge also occassionally "bounced" from 40 to 80, but the mech
> said
> that is probably a faulty sensor since it wasnt jumping wildly/constanly,
> and
> the engine idle and engine running is basically smooth.
>
> Left side of the throttle-arm (the tab you can bend to adjust the rpm
> while
> idling) are 2 cables "facing" one another, each cables' end, covered by a
> black plastic cap (like a pen cap). Mechanic said one is for cruise ctrl,
> other is for the transmission. The end of each wasn't connected to, or
> otherwise hooked up to anynthing (like the throttle adjuster I guess).
> Both
> he said should be replaced.
>
> The transmission cable was loose/had alot of play. He indicated that by
> replacing it, or otherwise using some type of kludge to tighten it, the
> car
> would have more "punch" when flooring it.
>
> I don't know if the cruise works, neither does she. I didn't test it. I
> assume it doesn't.
>
> Some/all of the motor mounts need to be replaced.
>
> Underneath, the mechanic noted a very small amount of oil when looking up
> into the engine- nothing major there, but, the power steering pump has a
> leak
> so either it's a hose to/from the pump, or the pump itself would have to
> be
> replaced. I'd have to fill it and see how quickly it leaks out.
>
> At the middle-rear of the underside, the differential/transfer case was
> wet.
> He said that is why there's no transmission fluid in the car- that it
> leaked
> out from there-- and that possibly the case could have to be replaced--
> which
> is expensive.
>
> The console inside is indicating "SERVICE 4WD SWITCH", which he believes
> is
> located on top of the transfer case, and that perhaps it got fouled by
> being
> exposed to leaking tranny fluid.
>
> Now a question on the differential/transfer case. My friend (on his 95),
> says
> that perhaps the case just needs the gasket to be changed, and not the
> case
> itself (he had this done). My friend seems to believe that the
> transmission
> fluid being empty is unrelated to the wet diff/trans case. He says that
> the
> case uses "it's own" fluid, and that to be filled the mechanic drops it
> down
> from the underside and "injects" the fluid in there, and not from under
> the
> hood.
>
> I am thinking he is talking about "greasing" the differential or something
> like that (another friend had an 88 blazer and I recall something to that
> effect).
>
> So what is correct/ What do you guys think?
>
> Overall?
>
> Still worth $1000? Even if the diff/trans case need replacing?
>
> Could I get 2 yrs/20K miles out of it as is, just by adding fluids as
> needed?
>
Sure, you _could_ get two years out of it, but you may not get 2 weeks.
What it's worth is completely dependent on what you are able/willing to do,
and on what your tolerance is for fixing stuff.
Frankly, my advice is to keep walking.
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
Run, do not walk, to the nearest exit. OR, get your wrenches out ...
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:569929c8b9d21@uwe...
> Excellent advice from all so far!
>
> You guys are terrific, more than I could've hoped for!
>
> I probably won't have a chance/be able to take it to another mechanic, but
> I
> will make an attempt..
>
> Most likely, I'll just have to make a decision based on all that is being
> said here.
>
> Thanks again guys!
>
> Feel free to keep it comin'! It's a tremendous help!
>
> Jim
>
>
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"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:569929c8b9d21@uwe...
> Excellent advice from all so far!
>
> You guys are terrific, more than I could've hoped for!
>
> I probably won't have a chance/be able to take it to another mechanic, but
> I
> will make an attempt..
>
> Most likely, I'll just have to make a decision based on all that is being
> said here.
>
> Thanks again guys!
>
> Feel free to keep it comin'! It's a tremendous help!
>
> Jim
>
>
> --
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#120
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
Run, do not walk, to the nearest exit. OR, get your wrenches out ...
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:569929c8b9d21@uwe...
> Excellent advice from all so far!
>
> You guys are terrific, more than I could've hoped for!
>
> I probably won't have a chance/be able to take it to another mechanic, but
> I
> will make an attempt..
>
> Most likely, I'll just have to make a decision based on all that is being
> said here.
>
> Thanks again guys!
>
> Feel free to keep it comin'! It's a tremendous help!
>
> Jim
>
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.carkb.com
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:569929c8b9d21@uwe...
> Excellent advice from all so far!
>
> You guys are terrific, more than I could've hoped for!
>
> I probably won't have a chance/be able to take it to another mechanic, but
> I
> will make an attempt..
>
> Most likely, I'll just have to make a decision based on all that is being
> said here.
>
> Thanks again guys!
>
> Feel free to keep it comin'! It's a tremendous help!
>
> Jim
>
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.carkb.com