BIll,

I will check out the truck this weekend sometime as most of you here seem to
overwhelmingly think it's a good value. When I do I will find out more
details on the A/C and such and post back here.

Earle,

I will definately follow up as per your advice if I acquire the vehicle.

Thanks

Earle Horton wrote:
>Billy Ray,
>
>There is a "known issue" with automotive air conditioning systems, that they
>just stop working after a while. As you point out, this is probably in most
>cases due to a leak, and as Bill ------ has stated, O-rings are a weak link.
>In my experience, when faced with an AC system that "does not work", an
>aggressive approach is the best approach. Replace all the O-rings. Inspect
>all the joints and connections for tell-tale signs of oil leakage. If there
>is a connection that is inaccessible or hidden, expose it. Install a leak
>detector if you have to. If you are having all this done by someone else,
>impress on them that you believe the system to be old, you anticipate a lot
>of problems, and you want all the leaks fixed this time. You may have a
>couple more hours and some additional replacement parts cost, but the leak
>will be gone when you are done.
>
>Do not listen to arguments like, "Sometimes there is a leak, that varies
>with the ambient temperature. That could be why we can't find it in your
>vehicle." That just means, "The leak is behind an access panel, that we
>don't feel like removing right now."
>
>Earle
>
>> What about yours (yours to be), any information about it?
>>
>[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>> >>
>> >>What was the problem with his system?


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90% of them were out of focus or personal 'candid' close up shots so I
just grabbed the Jeep shots.

Mike

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)
> >

 

90% of them were out of focus or personal 'candid' close up shots so I
just grabbed the Jeep shots.

Mike

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)
> >

 

90% of them were out of focus or personal 'candid' close up shots so I
just grabbed the Jeep shots.

Mike

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)
> >

 

you can't find the dipsticks for tranny and crankcase without instructions?
Huh?
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:5689dc2a64bcd@uwe...
> I'm no automotive expert, but many of you here seem to be, so I'm trying
to
> obtain as many opinions as possible on this.
>
> Is a:
> 94 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, V8 5.2
> 200K miles (Overwhelmingly highway-- Bklyn to LI and back daily)
> No leaks or bad emissions
> Body/Interior very good condition
> Original owner
> Always regularly maintained (oil/tranny fluids, etc.)
> Never a major repair (engine, tranny)
> Still performing fine in said capacity above
> A/C no longer functional
>
> Worth $1000?
>
> How long, for how many miles can these things last if they're properly
> maintained?
>
> Is it likely the engine or tranny will fall out simply from age/mileage?
>
> How many more miles can I expect out of it without a major failure? I only
> drive about 10K/yr (75% city, 25% highway).
>
> I personally know the seller so there's no reason to be skeptical of bad
> motives in this case.
>
> Where would the oil/tranny dipsticks be located if I'm facing the engine?
>
> Are there any other tips on what to check/look for?
>
> I'm deciding on whether to go check it out.
>
> TIA

 

you can't find the dipsticks for tranny and crankcase without instructions?
Huh?
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:5689dc2a64bcd@uwe...
> I'm no automotive expert, but many of you here seem to be, so I'm trying
to
> obtain as many opinions as possible on this.
>
> Is a:
> 94 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, V8 5.2
> 200K miles (Overwhelmingly highway-- Bklyn to LI and back daily)
> No leaks or bad emissions
> Body/Interior very good condition
> Original owner
> Always regularly maintained (oil/tranny fluids, etc.)
> Never a major repair (engine, tranny)
> Still performing fine in said capacity above
> A/C no longer functional
>
> Worth $1000?
>
> How long, for how many miles can these things last if they're properly
> maintained?
>
> Is it likely the engine or tranny will fall out simply from age/mileage?
>
> How many more miles can I expect out of it without a major failure? I only
> drive about 10K/yr (75% city, 25% highway).
>
> I personally know the seller so there's no reason to be skeptical of bad
> motives in this case.
>
> Where would the oil/tranny dipsticks be located if I'm facing the engine?
>
> Are there any other tips on what to check/look for?
>
> I'm deciding on whether to go check it out.
>
> TIA

 

you can't find the dipsticks for tranny and crankcase without instructions?
Huh?
"jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
news:5689dc2a64bcd@uwe...
> I'm no automotive expert, but many of you here seem to be, so I'm trying
to
> obtain as many opinions as possible on this.
>
> Is a:
> 94 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, V8 5.2
> 200K miles (Overwhelmingly highway-- Bklyn to LI and back daily)
> No leaks or bad emissions
> Body/Interior very good condition
> Original owner
> Always regularly maintained (oil/tranny fluids, etc.)
> Never a major repair (engine, tranny)
> Still performing fine in said capacity above
> A/C no longer functional
>
> Worth $1000?
>
> How long, for how many miles can these things last if they're properly
> maintained?
>
> Is it likely the engine or tranny will fall out simply from age/mileage?
>
> How many more miles can I expect out of it without a major failure? I only
> drive about 10K/yr (75% city, 25% highway).
>
> I personally know the seller so there's no reason to be skeptical of bad
> motives in this case.
>
> Where would the oil/tranny dipsticks be located if I'm facing the engine?
>
> Are there any other tips on what to check/look for?
>
> I'm deciding on whether to go check it out.
>
> TIA

 

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.





"attnews" <john .n. allen@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:W8P8f.29$qk4.28@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> you can't find the dipsticks for tranny and crankcase without
> instructions?
> Huh?
> "jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
> news:5689dc2a64bcd@uwe...
>> I'm no automotive expert, but many of you here seem to be, so I'm trying
> to
>> obtain as many opinions as possible on this.
>>
>> Is a:
>> 94 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, V8 5.2
>> 200K miles (Overwhelmingly highway-- Bklyn to LI and back daily)
>> No leaks or bad emissions
>> Body/Interior very good condition
>> Original owner
>> Always regularly maintained (oil/tranny fluids, etc.)
>> Never a major repair (engine, tranny)
>> Still performing fine in said capacity above
>> A/C no longer functional
>>
>> Worth $1000?
>>
>> How long, for how many miles can these things last if they're properly
>> maintained?
>>
>> Is it likely the engine or tranny will fall out simply from age/mileage?
>>
>> How many more miles can I expect out of it without a major failure? I
>> only
>> drive about 10K/yr (75% city, 25% highway).
>>
>> I personally know the seller so there's no reason to be skeptical of bad
>> motives in this case.
>>
>> Where would the oil/tranny dipsticks be located if I'm facing the engine?
>>
>> Are there any other tips on what to check/look for?
>>
>> I'm deciding on whether to go check it out.
>>
>> TIA
>
>

 

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.





"attnews" <john .n. allen@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:W8P8f.29$qk4.28@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> you can't find the dipsticks for tranny and crankcase without
> instructions?
> Huh?
> "jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
> news:5689dc2a64bcd@uwe...
>> I'm no automotive expert, but many of you here seem to be, so I'm trying
> to
>> obtain as many opinions as possible on this.
>>
>> Is a:
>> 94 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, V8 5.2
>> 200K miles (Overwhelmingly highway-- Bklyn to LI and back daily)
>> No leaks or bad emissions
>> Body/Interior very good condition
>> Original owner
>> Always regularly maintained (oil/tranny fluids, etc.)
>> Never a major repair (engine, tranny)
>> Still performing fine in said capacity above
>> A/C no longer functional
>>
>> Worth $1000?
>>
>> How long, for how many miles can these things last if they're properly
>> maintained?
>>
>> Is it likely the engine or tranny will fall out simply from age/mileage?
>>
>> How many more miles can I expect out of it without a major failure? I
>> only
>> drive about 10K/yr (75% city, 25% highway).
>>
>> I personally know the seller so there's no reason to be skeptical of bad
>> motives in this case.
>>
>> Where would the oil/tranny dipsticks be located if I'm facing the engine?
>>
>> Are there any other tips on what to check/look for?
>>
>> I'm deciding on whether to go check it out.
>>
>> TIA
>
>

 

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.





"attnews" <john .n. allen@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:W8P8f.29$qk4.28@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> you can't find the dipsticks for tranny and crankcase without
> instructions?
> Huh?
> "jimboe via CarKB.com" <u15312@uwe> wrote in message
> news:5689dc2a64bcd@uwe...
>> I'm no automotive expert, but many of you here seem to be, so I'm trying
> to
>> obtain as many opinions as possible on this.
>>
>> Is a:
>> 94 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, V8 5.2
>> 200K miles (Overwhelmingly highway-- Bklyn to LI and back daily)
>> No leaks or bad emissions
>> Body/Interior very good condition
>> Original owner
>> Always regularly maintained (oil/tranny fluids, etc.)
>> Never a major repair (engine, tranny)
>> Still performing fine in said capacity above
>> A/C no longer functional
>>
>> Worth $1000?
>>
>> How long, for how many miles can these things last if they're properly
>> maintained?
>>
>> Is it likely the engine or tranny will fall out simply from age/mileage?
>>
>> How many more miles can I expect out of it without a major failure? I
>> only
>> drive about 10K/yr (75% city, 25% highway).
>>
>> I personally know the seller so there's no reason to be skeptical of bad
>> motives in this case.
>>
>> Where would the oil/tranny dipsticks be located if I'm facing the engine?
>>
>> Are there any other tips on what to check/look for?
>>
>> I'm deciding on whether to go check it out.
>>
>> TIA
>
>