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D&LBusch 10-23-2007 06:00 AM

lifepan of a 4.0?
 
I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is there
anything unusual to look out for?
Thanks, David



ufatbastehd 10-23-2007 07:18 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Oct 23, 6:00 am, "D&LBusch" <di...@frontiernet.net> wrote:
> I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
> maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is there
> anything unusual to look out for?
> Thanks, David


I cannot speak from experience my 4.0 only has 127,000 miles, but
others have said mine is just broken in and over 200,000 is common
WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE.

If that rig has the AX-15 that will go before the engine



ufatbastehd 10-23-2007 07:18 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Oct 23, 6:00 am, "D&LBusch" <di...@frontiernet.net> wrote:
> I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
> maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is there
> anything unusual to look out for?
> Thanks, David


I cannot speak from experience my 4.0 only has 127,000 miles, but
others have said mine is just broken in and over 200,000 is common
WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE.

If that rig has the AX-15 that will go before the engine



ufatbastehd 10-23-2007 07:18 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Oct 23, 6:00 am, "D&LBusch" <di...@frontiernet.net> wrote:
> I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
> maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is there
> anything unusual to look out for?
> Thanks, David


I cannot speak from experience my 4.0 only has 127,000 miles, but
others have said mine is just broken in and over 200,000 is common
WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE.

If that rig has the AX-15 that will go before the engine



DougW 10-23-2007 07:22 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
ufatbastehd wrote:
> On Oct 23, 6:00 am, "D&LBusch" <di...@frontiernet.net> wrote:
>> I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
>> maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is
>> there anything unusual to look out for?
>> Thanks, David

>
> I cannot speak from experience my 4.0 only has 127,000 miles, but
> others have said mine is just broken in and over 200,000 is common
> WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE.
>
> If that rig has the AX-15 that will go before the engine


139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."

The timing chain is the only bit that needs checking some where
around 200,000 miles.

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!



DougW 10-23-2007 07:22 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
ufatbastehd wrote:
> On Oct 23, 6:00 am, "D&LBusch" <di...@frontiernet.net> wrote:
>> I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
>> maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is
>> there anything unusual to look out for?
>> Thanks, David

>
> I cannot speak from experience my 4.0 only has 127,000 miles, but
> others have said mine is just broken in and over 200,000 is common
> WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE.
>
> If that rig has the AX-15 that will go before the engine


139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."

The timing chain is the only bit that needs checking some where
around 200,000 miles.

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!



DougW 10-23-2007 07:22 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
ufatbastehd wrote:
> On Oct 23, 6:00 am, "D&LBusch" <di...@frontiernet.net> wrote:
>> I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
>> maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is
>> there anything unusual to look out for?
>> Thanks, David

>
> I cannot speak from experience my 4.0 only has 127,000 miles, but
> others have said mine is just broken in and over 200,000 is common
> WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE.
>
> If that rig has the AX-15 that will go before the engine


139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."

The timing chain is the only bit that needs checking some where
around 200,000 miles.

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!



Mark E. Bye 10-23-2007 09:05 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:00:20 GMT, "D&LBusch" <diver@frontiernet.net>
wrote:

>I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
>maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is there
>anything unusual to look out for?
>Thanks, David
>


I just sold my '93 that had over 255,000 miles on it and was still
running like a champ!

Mark


Mark E. Bye 10-23-2007 09:05 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:00:20 GMT, "D&LBusch" <diver@frontiernet.net>
wrote:

>I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
>maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is there
>anything unusual to look out for?
>Thanks, David
>


I just sold my '93 that had over 255,000 miles on it and was still
running like a champ!

Mark


Mark E. Bye 10-23-2007 09:05 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:00:20 GMT, "D&LBusch" <diver@frontiernet.net>
wrote:

>I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
>maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is there
>anything unusual to look out for?
>Thanks, David
>


I just sold my '93 that had over 255,000 miles on it and was still
running like a champ!

Mark


Raptor 10-23-2007 10:27 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 

"D&LBusch" <diver@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
news:UCjTi.19669$B25.17656@news01.roc.ny...
> I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
> maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is there
> anything unusual to look out for?
> Thanks, David
>


The 4.0 in my YJ is at 220K km and the 4.0 in my ZJ it is at 291K km.



Raptor 10-23-2007 10:27 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 

"D&LBusch" <diver@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
news:UCjTi.19669$B25.17656@news01.roc.ny...
> I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
> maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is there
> anything unusual to look out for?
> Thanks, David
>


The 4.0 in my YJ is at 220K km and the 4.0 in my ZJ it is at 291K km.



Raptor 10-23-2007 10:27 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 

"D&LBusch" <diver@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
news:UCjTi.19669$B25.17656@news01.roc.ny...
> I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
> maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is there
> anything unusual to look out for?
> Thanks, David
>


The 4.0 in my YJ is at 220K km and the 4.0 in my ZJ it is at 291K km.



SnoMan 10-23-2007 11:10 AM

Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:22:28 -0500, "DougW"
<I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:

>139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
>So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."
>
>The timing chain is the only b



Crank Position Sensor can stop on cold suddenly when it goes bad with
age.
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SnoMan 10-23-2007 11:10 AM

Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:22:28 -0500, "DougW"
<I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:

>139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
>So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."
>
>The timing chain is the only b



Crank Position Sensor can stop on cold suddenly when it goes bad with
age.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

SnoMan 10-23-2007 11:10 AM

Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:22:28 -0500, "DougW"
<I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:

>139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
>So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."
>
>The timing chain is the only b



Crank Position Sensor can stop on cold suddenly when it goes bad with
age.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

SnoMan 10-23-2007 11:12 AM

Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:18:23 -0700, ufatbastehd <ufatbasted@gmail.com>
wrote:

>I cannot speak from experience my 4.0 only has 127,000 miles, but
>others have said mine is just broken in and over 200,000 is common
>WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE.


Yes, proper maintainance is key here

>
>If that rig has the AX-15 that will go before the engine



People that have trouble with AX15's generally either beat them or
never change the lube in them. You "should" change the lube in it
every 30 or 40K if max life is your goal.
-----------------
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SnoMan 10-23-2007 11:12 AM

Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:18:23 -0700, ufatbastehd <ufatbasted@gmail.com>
wrote:

>I cannot speak from experience my 4.0 only has 127,000 miles, but
>others have said mine is just broken in and over 200,000 is common
>WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE.


Yes, proper maintainance is key here

>
>If that rig has the AX-15 that will go before the engine



People that have trouble with AX15's generally either beat them or
never change the lube in them. You "should" change the lube in it
every 30 or 40K if max life is your goal.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

SnoMan 10-23-2007 11:12 AM

Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:18:23 -0700, ufatbastehd <ufatbasted@gmail.com>
wrote:

>I cannot speak from experience my 4.0 only has 127,000 miles, but
>others have said mine is just broken in and over 200,000 is common
>WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE.


Yes, proper maintainance is key here

>
>If that rig has the AX-15 that will go before the engine



People that have trouble with AX15's generally either beat them or
never change the lube in them. You "should" change the lube in it
every 30 or 40K if max life is your goal.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

DougW 10-23-2007 05:54 PM

Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
SnoMan wrote:
> On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:22:28 -0500, "DougW"
> <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:
>
>> 139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
>> So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."
>>
>> The timing chain is the only b

>
>
> Crank Position Sensor can stop on cold suddenly when it goes bad with
> age.


rilly. :) no kiddin.

Mine gave me a warning by cutting out every time I slowed to a stop.

--
DougW



DougW 10-23-2007 05:54 PM

Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
SnoMan wrote:
> On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:22:28 -0500, "DougW"
> <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:
>
>> 139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
>> So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."
>>
>> The timing chain is the only b

>
>
> Crank Position Sensor can stop on cold suddenly when it goes bad with
> age.


rilly. :) no kiddin.

Mine gave me a warning by cutting out every time I slowed to a stop.

--
DougW



DougW 10-23-2007 05:54 PM

Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
SnoMan wrote:
> On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:22:28 -0500, "DougW"
> <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:
>
>> 139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
>> So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."
>>
>> The timing chain is the only b

>
>
> Crank Position Sensor can stop on cold suddenly when it goes bad with
> age.


rilly. :) no kiddin.

Mine gave me a warning by cutting out every time I slowed to a stop.

--
DougW



Jeff DeWitt 10-23-2007 06:12 PM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
D&LBusch wrote:
> I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
> maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is there
> anything unusual to look out for?
> Thanks, David
>
>


Mine had 300,000 miles on it before one of the rod bearings started
knocking, it still ran fine, didn't smoke, and the timing chain was a
bit loose but nowhere close to failing.

GREAT engine!

Jeff DeWitt

Jeff DeWitt 10-23-2007 06:12 PM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
D&LBusch wrote:
> I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
> maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is there
> anything unusual to look out for?
> Thanks, David
>
>


Mine had 300,000 miles on it before one of the rod bearings started
knocking, it still ran fine, didn't smoke, and the timing chain was a
bit loose but nowhere close to failing.

GREAT engine!

Jeff DeWitt

Jeff DeWitt 10-23-2007 06:12 PM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
D&LBusch wrote:
> I'm looking to purchase an older Cherokee (95-2001). Assuming proper
> maintenance, what is a reasonalbe lifespan of the 4.0 engine? Is there
> anything unusual to look out for?
> Thanks, David
>
>


Mine had 300,000 miles on it before one of the rod bearings started
knocking, it still ran fine, didn't smoke, and the timing chain was a
bit loose but nowhere close to failing.

GREAT engine!

Jeff DeWitt

SnoMan 10-23-2007 06:36 PM

Re: Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:54:58 -0500, "DougW"
<I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:

>Mine gave me a warning by cutting out every time I slowed to a stop.



you were lucky, at east you had some warning..
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SnoMan 10-23-2007 06:36 PM

Re: Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:54:58 -0500, "DougW"
<I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:

>Mine gave me a warning by cutting out every time I slowed to a stop.



you were lucky, at east you had some warning..
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

SnoMan 10-23-2007 06:36 PM

Re: Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:54:58 -0500, "DougW"
<I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:

>Mine gave me a warning by cutting out every time I slowed to a stop.



you were lucky, at east you had some warning..
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

Steve 10-24-2007 08:31 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
DougW wrote:
> SnoMan wrote:
>> On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:22:28 -0500, "DougW"
>> <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:
>>
>>> 139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
>>> So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."
>>>
>>> The timing chain is the only b

>>
>> Crank Position Sensor can stop on cold suddenly when it goes bad with
>> age.

>
> rilly. :) no kiddin.
>
> Mine gave me a warning by cutting out every time I slowed to a stop.


No warning when my CPS went. 2000 XJ 4.0 137K. Curious, are there any
other "mission critical" parts that should be kept in the rig in case of
failure?

Steve

Steve 10-24-2007 08:31 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
DougW wrote:
> SnoMan wrote:
>> On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:22:28 -0500, "DougW"
>> <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:
>>
>>> 139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
>>> So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."
>>>
>>> The timing chain is the only b

>>
>> Crank Position Sensor can stop on cold suddenly when it goes bad with
>> age.

>
> rilly. :) no kiddin.
>
> Mine gave me a warning by cutting out every time I slowed to a stop.


No warning when my CPS went. 2000 XJ 4.0 137K. Curious, are there any
other "mission critical" parts that should be kept in the rig in case of
failure?

Steve

Steve 10-24-2007 08:31 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
DougW wrote:
> SnoMan wrote:
>> On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:22:28 -0500, "DougW"
>> <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:
>>
>>> 139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
>>> So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."
>>>
>>> The timing chain is the only b

>>
>> Crank Position Sensor can stop on cold suddenly when it goes bad with
>> age.

>
> rilly. :) no kiddin.
>
> Mine gave me a warning by cutting out every time I slowed to a stop.


No warning when my CPS went. 2000 XJ 4.0 137K. Curious, are there any
other "mission critical" parts that should be kept in the rig in case of
failure?

Steve

XS11E 10-24-2007 10:09 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
Steve <me2@privacy.net> wrote:

> No warning when my CPS went. 2000 XJ 4.0 137K. Curious, are
> there any other "mission critical" parts that should be kept in
> the rig in case of failure?


Murphy's Law applies, as always, any part you have with you will NOT be
the part you will need. :-(



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XS11E 10-24-2007 10:09 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
Steve <me2@privacy.net> wrote:

> No warning when my CPS went. 2000 XJ 4.0 137K. Curious, are
> there any other "mission critical" parts that should be kept in
> the rig in case of failure?


Murphy's Law applies, as always, any part you have with you will NOT be
the part you will need. :-(



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XS11E 10-24-2007 10:09 AM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
Steve <me2@privacy.net> wrote:

> No warning when my CPS went. 2000 XJ 4.0 137K. Curious, are
> there any other "mission critical" parts that should be kept in
> the rig in case of failure?


Murphy's Law applies, as always, any part you have with you will NOT be
the part you will need. :-(



--
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SnoMan 10-24-2007 11:06 AM

Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:09:24 -0700, XS11E <xs11e@mailinator.com>
wrote:

>Steve <me2@privacy.net> wrote:
>
>> No warning when my CPS went. 2000 XJ 4.0 137K. Curious, are
>> there any other "mission critical" parts that should be kept in
>> the rig in case of failure?

>
>Murphy's Law applies, as always, any part you have with you will NOT be
>the part you will need. :-(



Pretty much so.... I would replace CPS before it fails if it has ove
100K on it. They are not that expensive and are known to fail with
age. It is kinda a crap shoot for guessing what else is likley to fail
with dire results after CPS.
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SnoMan 10-24-2007 11:06 AM

Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:09:24 -0700, XS11E <xs11e@mailinator.com>
wrote:

>Steve <me2@privacy.net> wrote:
>
>> No warning when my CPS went. 2000 XJ 4.0 137K. Curious, are
>> there any other "mission critical" parts that should be kept in
>> the rig in case of failure?

>
>Murphy's Law applies, as always, any part you have with you will NOT be
>the part you will need. :-(



Pretty much so.... I would replace CPS before it fails if it has ove
100K on it. They are not that expensive and are known to fail with
age. It is kinda a crap shoot for guessing what else is likley to fail
with dire results after CPS.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

SnoMan 10-24-2007 11:06 AM

Re: Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
On Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:09:24 -0700, XS11E <xs11e@mailinator.com>
wrote:

>Steve <me2@privacy.net> wrote:
>
>> No warning when my CPS went. 2000 XJ 4.0 137K. Curious, are
>> there any other "mission critical" parts that should be kept in
>> the rig in case of failure?

>
>Murphy's Law applies, as always, any part you have with you will NOT be
>the part you will need. :-(



Pretty much so.... I would replace CPS before it fails if it has ove
100K on it. They are not that expensive and are known to fail with
age. It is kinda a crap shoot for guessing what else is likley to fail
with dire results after CPS.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

DougW 10-24-2007 06:19 PM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
Steve wrote:
> DougW wrote:
>> SnoMan wrote:
>>> On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:22:28 -0500, "DougW"
>>> <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
>>>> So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."
>>>>
>>>> The timing chain is the only b
>>>
>>> Crank Position Sensor can stop on cold suddenly when it goes bad
>>> with age.

>>
>> rilly. :) no kiddin.
>>
>> Mine gave me a warning by cutting out every time I slowed to a stop.

>
> No warning when my CPS went. 2000 XJ 4.0 137K. Curious, are there
> any other "mission critical" parts that should be kept in the rig in
> case of failure?


I keep a cell phone.

What you stash in the rig all depends on how far and how difficult
your trip is going to be.

Replacing the CPS sensor on the trail must rank up high in the
pain-in-the-ass scale.

Sitting in the back of my ZJ right now is

- tire puncture repair kit
- compressor (little bitty one)
- 50/50 cooling fluid & water (I mix my own it's cheaper)
- brake fluid (probably need to take that out as I found the leak)
- oil (for topping it off)
- hose repair kit (clamps, splices)
- spare belt (I have to keep one because my ZJ uses a non
standard size 108") Got to feed the blower.
- distributor cap/rotor/spare wire/plug
(I have had a plug crack in my old truck)

cue beginning of stuff-I-have-in-the-jeep thread. :)

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!



DougW 10-24-2007 06:19 PM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
Steve wrote:
> DougW wrote:
>> SnoMan wrote:
>>> On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:22:28 -0500, "DougW"
>>> <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
>>>> So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."
>>>>
>>>> The timing chain is the only b
>>>
>>> Crank Position Sensor can stop on cold suddenly when it goes bad
>>> with age.

>>
>> rilly. :) no kiddin.
>>
>> Mine gave me a warning by cutting out every time I slowed to a stop.

>
> No warning when my CPS went. 2000 XJ 4.0 137K. Curious, are there
> any other "mission critical" parts that should be kept in the rig in
> case of failure?


I keep a cell phone.

What you stash in the rig all depends on how far and how difficult
your trip is going to be.

Replacing the CPS sensor on the trail must rank up high in the
pain-in-the-ass scale.

Sitting in the back of my ZJ right now is

- tire puncture repair kit
- compressor (little bitty one)
- 50/50 cooling fluid & water (I mix my own it's cheaper)
- brake fluid (probably need to take that out as I found the leak)
- oil (for topping it off)
- hose repair kit (clamps, splices)
- spare belt (I have to keep one because my ZJ uses a non
standard size 108") Got to feed the blower.
- distributor cap/rotor/spare wire/plug
(I have had a plug crack in my old truck)

cue beginning of stuff-I-have-in-the-jeep thread. :)

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DougW 10-24-2007 06:19 PM

Re: lifepan of a 4.0?
 
Steve wrote:
> DougW wrote:
>> SnoMan wrote:
>>> On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:22:28 -0500, "DougW"
>>> <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 139,382 miles here, all but the first 50,000 under a blower.
>>>> So as ufatbastehd says, "with proper maintenance."
>>>>
>>>> The timing chain is the only b
>>>
>>> Crank Position Sensor can stop on cold suddenly when it goes bad
>>> with age.

>>
>> rilly. :) no kiddin.
>>
>> Mine gave me a warning by cutting out every time I slowed to a stop.

>
> No warning when my CPS went. 2000 XJ 4.0 137K. Curious, are there
> any other "mission critical" parts that should be kept in the rig in
> case of failure?


I keep a cell phone.

What you stash in the rig all depends on how far and how difficult
your trip is going to be.

Replacing the CPS sensor on the trail must rank up high in the
pain-in-the-ass scale.

Sitting in the back of my ZJ right now is

- tire puncture repair kit
- compressor (little bitty one)
- 50/50 cooling fluid & water (I mix my own it's cheaper)
- brake fluid (probably need to take that out as I found the leak)
- oil (for topping it off)
- hose repair kit (clamps, splices)
- spare belt (I have to keep one because my ZJ uses a non
standard size 108") Got to feed the blower.
- distributor cap/rotor/spare wire/plug
(I have had a plug crack in my old truck)

cue beginning of stuff-I-have-in-the-jeep thread. :)

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!




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