Is this Jeep worth it?
10-28-2005, 11:23 PM
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
jimboe via CarKB.com did pass the time by typing:
>> Given the state of this engine I doubt the previous owner did any routine
>> maintenance and probably abused the hell out of the vehicle.
>>
>> Just my feeling, but your in for an engine rebuild and tranny overhaul,
>
> O boy. I feel like a total net newbie.. As Bill noted, the probs I described
> were with my current rice-buirner.
heh. :) Move over, lemme join you.
I misread your post.
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DougW
>> Given the state of this engine I doubt the previous owner did any routine
>> maintenance and probably abused the hell out of the vehicle.
>>
>> Just my feeling, but your in for an engine rebuild and tranny overhaul,
>
> O boy. I feel like a total net newbie.. As Bill noted, the probs I described
> were with my current rice-buirner.
heh. :) Move over, lemme join you.
I misread your post.
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DougW
10-28-2005, 11:23 PM
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
jimboe via CarKB.com did pass the time by typing:
>> Given the state of this engine I doubt the previous owner did any routine
>> maintenance and probably abused the hell out of the vehicle.
>>
>> Just my feeling, but your in for an engine rebuild and tranny overhaul,
>
> O boy. I feel like a total net newbie.. As Bill noted, the probs I described
> were with my current rice-buirner.
heh. :) Move over, lemme join you.
I misread your post.
--
DougW
>> Given the state of this engine I doubt the previous owner did any routine
>> maintenance and probably abused the hell out of the vehicle.
>>
>> Just my feeling, but your in for an engine rebuild and tranny overhaul,
>
> O boy. I feel like a total net newbie.. As Bill noted, the probs I described
> were with my current rice-buirner.
heh. :) Move over, lemme join you.
I misread your post.
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DougW
10-28-2005, 11:23 PM
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
jimboe via CarKB.com did pass the time by typing:
>> Given the state of this engine I doubt the previous owner did any routine
>> maintenance and probably abused the hell out of the vehicle.
>>
>> Just my feeling, but your in for an engine rebuild and tranny overhaul,
>
> O boy. I feel like a total net newbie.. As Bill noted, the probs I described
> were with my current rice-buirner.
heh. :) Move over, lemme join you.
I misread your post.
--
DougW
>> Given the state of this engine I doubt the previous owner did any routine
>> maintenance and probably abused the hell out of the vehicle.
>>
>> Just my feeling, but your in for an engine rebuild and tranny overhaul,
>
> O boy. I feel like a total net newbie.. As Bill noted, the probs I described
> were with my current rice-buirner.
heh. :) Move over, lemme join you.
I misread your post.
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DougW
10-29-2005, 12:41 AM
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
I haven't information on ZJs of that vintage but there is a web site
http://www.allpar.com/fix.html with information that may help you.
What was the problem with his system?
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"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
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> Bill, let me ask you, my friend has a 95 GCL, basically the same vehicle,
> and
> he told me that the A/C is a problem with this car. He had his factory
> replaced once, then it died again, and he hasn't bothered to fix his
> either.
>
> Is there a known issue with the A/C's in this incarnation? And is it
> expensive to get it taken care of?
>
> Jim
>
>
> Billy Ray wrote:
>>You had me worried there ... while you were describing the Honda I, at
>>first, thought you were talking about the Grand.
>>
>>I would expect you will get many years good service, especially with as
>>little as you plan to drive it.
>>
>>Knowing the vehicle history is a big plus. The most important thing is to
>>change the oil and filter every 3000 miles and the other items on the
>>SEVERE
>>service schedule at their appropriate time and keep you tires aired up.
>>
>>In addition to general Jeep advise there are several Grand Cherokees near
>>your vintage here in the group.
>>
>>br
>>> Indeed it is a Grand Cherokee. Sorry for that.
>>>
>>[quoted text clipped - 26 lines]
>>> expect 2 years out of it, based on what I've told you, and what my
>>> driving
>>> habits are, that'd be OK by me.
http://www.allpar.com/fix.html with information that may help you.
What was the problem with his system?
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"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:568b0042da5b5@uwe...
> Bill, let me ask you, my friend has a 95 GCL, basically the same vehicle,
> and
> he told me that the A/C is a problem with this car. He had his factory
> replaced once, then it died again, and he hasn't bothered to fix his
> either.
>
> Is there a known issue with the A/C's in this incarnation? And is it
> expensive to get it taken care of?
>
> Jim
>
>
> Billy Ray wrote:
>>You had me worried there ... while you were describing the Honda I, at
>>first, thought you were talking about the Grand.
>>
>>I would expect you will get many years good service, especially with as
>>little as you plan to drive it.
>>
>>Knowing the vehicle history is a big plus. The most important thing is to
>>change the oil and filter every 3000 miles and the other items on the
>>SEVERE
>>service schedule at their appropriate time and keep you tires aired up.
>>
>>In addition to general Jeep advise there are several Grand Cherokees near
>>your vintage here in the group.
>>
>>br
>>> Indeed it is a Grand Cherokee. Sorry for that.
>>>
>>[quoted text clipped - 26 lines]
>>> expect 2 years out of it, based on what I've told you, and what my
>>> driving
>>> habits are, that'd be OK by me.
10-29-2005, 12:41 AM
#45
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
I haven't information on ZJs of that vintage but there is a web site
http://www.allpar.com/fix.html with information that may help you.
What was the problem with his system?
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..
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:568b0042da5b5@uwe...
> Bill, let me ask you, my friend has a 95 GCL, basically the same vehicle,
> and
> he told me that the A/C is a problem with this car. He had his factory
> replaced once, then it died again, and he hasn't bothered to fix his
> either.
>
> Is there a known issue with the A/C's in this incarnation? And is it
> expensive to get it taken care of?
>
> Jim
>
>
> Billy Ray wrote:
>>You had me worried there ... while you were describing the Honda I, at
>>first, thought you were talking about the Grand.
>>
>>I would expect you will get many years good service, especially with as
>>little as you plan to drive it.
>>
>>Knowing the vehicle history is a big plus. The most important thing is to
>>change the oil and filter every 3000 miles and the other items on the
>>SEVERE
>>service schedule at their appropriate time and keep you tires aired up.
>>
>>In addition to general Jeep advise there are several Grand Cherokees near
>>your vintage here in the group.
>>
>>br
>>> Indeed it is a Grand Cherokee. Sorry for that.
>>>
>>[quoted text clipped - 26 lines]
>>> expect 2 years out of it, based on what I've told you, and what my
>>> driving
>>> habits are, that'd be OK by me.
http://www.allpar.com/fix.html with information that may help you.
What was the problem with his system?
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..
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:568b0042da5b5@uwe...
> Bill, let me ask you, my friend has a 95 GCL, basically the same vehicle,
> and
> he told me that the A/C is a problem with this car. He had his factory
> replaced once, then it died again, and he hasn't bothered to fix his
> either.
>
> Is there a known issue with the A/C's in this incarnation? And is it
> expensive to get it taken care of?
>
> Jim
>
>
> Billy Ray wrote:
>>You had me worried there ... while you were describing the Honda I, at
>>first, thought you were talking about the Grand.
>>
>>I would expect you will get many years good service, especially with as
>>little as you plan to drive it.
>>
>>Knowing the vehicle history is a big plus. The most important thing is to
>>change the oil and filter every 3000 miles and the other items on the
>>SEVERE
>>service schedule at their appropriate time and keep you tires aired up.
>>
>>In addition to general Jeep advise there are several Grand Cherokees near
>>your vintage here in the group.
>>
>>br
>>> Indeed it is a Grand Cherokee. Sorry for that.
>>>
>>[quoted text clipped - 26 lines]
>>> expect 2 years out of it, based on what I've told you, and what my
>>> driving
>>> habits are, that'd be OK by me.
10-29-2005, 12:41 AM
#46
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
I haven't information on ZJs of that vintage but there is a web site
http://www.allpar.com/fix.html with information that may help you.
What was the problem with his system?
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
..
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:568b0042da5b5@uwe...
> Bill, let me ask you, my friend has a 95 GCL, basically the same vehicle,
> and
> he told me that the A/C is a problem with this car. He had his factory
> replaced once, then it died again, and he hasn't bothered to fix his
> either.
>
> Is there a known issue with the A/C's in this incarnation? And is it
> expensive to get it taken care of?
>
> Jim
>
>
> Billy Ray wrote:
>>You had me worried there ... while you were describing the Honda I, at
>>first, thought you were talking about the Grand.
>>
>>I would expect you will get many years good service, especially with as
>>little as you plan to drive it.
>>
>>Knowing the vehicle history is a big plus. The most important thing is to
>>change the oil and filter every 3000 miles and the other items on the
>>SEVERE
>>service schedule at their appropriate time and keep you tires aired up.
>>
>>In addition to general Jeep advise there are several Grand Cherokees near
>>your vintage here in the group.
>>
>>br
>>> Indeed it is a Grand Cherokee. Sorry for that.
>>>
>>[quoted text clipped - 26 lines]
>>> expect 2 years out of it, based on what I've told you, and what my
>>> driving
>>> habits are, that'd be OK by me.
http://www.allpar.com/fix.html with information that may help you.
What was the problem with his system?
--
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
..
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:568b0042da5b5@uwe...
> Bill, let me ask you, my friend has a 95 GCL, basically the same vehicle,
> and
> he told me that the A/C is a problem with this car. He had his factory
> replaced once, then it died again, and he hasn't bothered to fix his
> either.
>
> Is there a known issue with the A/C's in this incarnation? And is it
> expensive to get it taken care of?
>
> Jim
>
>
> Billy Ray wrote:
>>You had me worried there ... while you were describing the Honda I, at
>>first, thought you were talking about the Grand.
>>
>>I would expect you will get many years good service, especially with as
>>little as you plan to drive it.
>>
>>Knowing the vehicle history is a big plus. The most important thing is to
>>change the oil and filter every 3000 miles and the other items on the
>>SEVERE
>>service schedule at their appropriate time and keep you tires aired up.
>>
>>In addition to general Jeep advise there are several Grand Cherokees near
>>your vintage here in the group.
>>
>>br
>>> Indeed it is a Grand Cherokee. Sorry for that.
>>>
>>[quoted text clipped - 26 lines]
>>> expect 2 years out of it, based on what I've told you, and what my
>>> driving
>>> habits are, that'd be OK by me.
10-29-2005, 12:53 AM
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
>
> My sincere apologies for compelling you to give a well thought out chunk
> of
> specific advice.
>
> I hope it didn't take too much of your time.
>
> Jim
Well Mister, with an attitude like that... lashing out with apologies and
such, I suggest you leave me the phone number of the guy with the GC and get
the hell outta here.
-Brian
10-29-2005, 12:53 AM
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
>
> My sincere apologies for compelling you to give a well thought out chunk
> of
> specific advice.
>
> I hope it didn't take too much of your time.
>
> Jim
Well Mister, with an attitude like that... lashing out with apologies and
such, I suggest you leave me the phone number of the guy with the GC and get
the hell outta here.
-Brian
10-29-2005, 12:53 AM
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
>
> My sincere apologies for compelling you to give a well thought out chunk
> of
> specific advice.
>
> I hope it didn't take too much of your time.
>
> Jim
Well Mister, with an attitude like that... lashing out with apologies and
such, I suggest you leave me the phone number of the guy with the GC and get
the hell outta here.
-Brian
10-29-2005, 01:38 AM
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Re: Is this Jeep worth it?
Not really sure. Just the he seemed to indicate to me that it was some type
of "known" issue.
But his A/C doesn't work either anymore..
Billy Ray wrote:
>I haven't information on ZJs of that vintage but there is a web site
>http://www.allpar.com/fix.html with information that may help you.
>
>What was the problem with his system?
of "known" issue.
But his A/C doesn't work either anymore..
Billy Ray wrote:
>I haven't information on ZJs of that vintage but there is a web site
>http://www.allpar.com/fix.html with information that may help you.
>
>What was the problem with his system?