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Re: Looking at '94 GC Laredo, new to Jeeps--bad idea?
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR !! Go for it, The GC is a very nice vehicule and
cheap to repair + With Bill and Mike you will always get a solutions to your problem. and anyway at 1500 $ what do you have to loose. Pat -- -- LE CLONE 279 Notre-Dame Gatineau, Qc J8P 1K6 (819) 643-0511 SANS FRAIS 1 888 643 0511 le-clone@bellnet.ca www.leclone.com "attnews" <john .n. allen@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message news:_iMjd.78335$OD2.13352@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > the g.c.'s are an example of late '80's amc styling and engineering. > chyrsler's 1960's era v-8 is ok but when they laid out the engine, they > forget about the distributor and oil filter, so those 2 components were > stuck where they wouldn't get in the way..ha ha... amc used galvanized > steel in lower body panels to fight rust, but krysler eliminated that to > save (them) bucks...and I have noticed several g.c.'s running around with > rotted rocker panels.....but not all. no frame, no rack&pinion, no struts > are marks of good engineering..at least a good beginning. buy it. you'll > like it... > "GTO69RA4" <gto69ra4@aol.com> wrote in message > news:20041106164803.08274.00000274@mb-m05.aol.com... > > Right now I'm driving a 1990 Mazda 626 that's nearing the end of its > effort to > > return to its natural elements. Plus a tree fell on it. It's been a good > car > > but I can't keep on going like this, and I'd like something that can tow > and go > > offroad. > > > > Anyway, I'm contemplating a (little old lady, seriously) friend's 1994 ZJ > Grand > > Cherokee Laredo that she'll probably sell very cheaply (<$1500). V8 > engine, > > 2+4+4+4L transfer case, auto tranny. It's in excellent shape, garage-kept, > > regularly serviced, only 84K miles. It's had the recall brake work done, a > new > > exhaust somewhere along the line, and while the transmission pops out of > park > > she says her dealer will fix it under recall. > > > > It's never had any major failures or problems other than the AC bleeding > out > > recently. Unknown if it's a line, condensor, or compressor. I noticed the > > transfer and differential seals need replacing but it's not bad > considering > > they're original. > > > > So is this a good or bad idea? Getting something a lot newer is unlikely, > at > > least in 4x4s, due to my budget. I have done _all_ my own car work for > years, > > stopping at major engine or drivetrain pulls (although I have the hoists > and > > equipment for it). > > > > So what would I be getting into? Thanks > > > > John > > |
Re: Looking at '94 GC Laredo, new to Jeeps--bad idea?
>You are describing a select-trac transfer case. However, I am am almost
>positive the only transfer case available on the 1994 Grand Cherokee with V8 >was the Quadratrac. > >Selec-trac allows 2wd, 4wd part-time, 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO > >Quadra-trac only allows 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO > >Please double check for us. > >Maybe it's not the V8, maybe it's the 4.0L I6 engine. > >As I remember. The V8 was auto only, and Quadra-trac only. > >The I6 could be auto, or manual. And had a choice of 3 transfer cases. >Command-trac, Selec-trac, and Quadra-trac. Manual transmission Jeeps got the >Command-trac only. Thanks, I haven't yet given this thing an in-depth inspection, or even lifted the hood yet. (not quite at the selling point) She said it was a V8, my bad memory recalls possibly seeing the logo, and it certainly makes enough noise to be one. It _does_ have the Selec-Trac case with an auto tranny. Is there any way one could have gotten into a V8 on a stock, residentially-driven truck? If I can manage this deal it'll probably get done in early spring. John |
Re: Looking at '94 GC Laredo, new to Jeeps--bad idea?
>You are describing a select-trac transfer case. However, I am am almost
>positive the only transfer case available on the 1994 Grand Cherokee with V8 >was the Quadratrac. > >Selec-trac allows 2wd, 4wd part-time, 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO > >Quadra-trac only allows 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO > >Please double check for us. > >Maybe it's not the V8, maybe it's the 4.0L I6 engine. > >As I remember. The V8 was auto only, and Quadra-trac only. > >The I6 could be auto, or manual. And had a choice of 3 transfer cases. >Command-trac, Selec-trac, and Quadra-trac. Manual transmission Jeeps got the >Command-trac only. Thanks, I haven't yet given this thing an in-depth inspection, or even lifted the hood yet. (not quite at the selling point) She said it was a V8, my bad memory recalls possibly seeing the logo, and it certainly makes enough noise to be one. It _does_ have the Selec-Trac case with an auto tranny. Is there any way one could have gotten into a V8 on a stock, residentially-driven truck? If I can manage this deal it'll probably get done in early spring. John |
Re: Looking at '94 GC Laredo, new to Jeeps--bad idea?
>You are describing a select-trac transfer case. However, I am am almost
>positive the only transfer case available on the 1994 Grand Cherokee with V8 >was the Quadratrac. > >Selec-trac allows 2wd, 4wd part-time, 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO > >Quadra-trac only allows 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO > >Please double check for us. > >Maybe it's not the V8, maybe it's the 4.0L I6 engine. > >As I remember. The V8 was auto only, and Quadra-trac only. > >The I6 could be auto, or manual. And had a choice of 3 transfer cases. >Command-trac, Selec-trac, and Quadra-trac. Manual transmission Jeeps got the >Command-trac only. Thanks, I haven't yet given this thing an in-depth inspection, or even lifted the hood yet. (not quite at the selling point) She said it was a V8, my bad memory recalls possibly seeing the logo, and it certainly makes enough noise to be one. It _does_ have the Selec-Trac case with an auto tranny. Is there any way one could have gotten into a V8 on a stock, residentially-driven truck? If I can manage this deal it'll probably get done in early spring. John |
Re: Looking at '94 GC Laredo, new to Jeeps--bad idea?
GTO69RA4 did pass the time by typing:
>> You are describing a select-trac transfer case. However, I am am almost >> positive the only transfer case available on the 1994 Grand Cherokee with V8 >> was the Quadratrac. >> >> Selec-trac allows 2wd, 4wd part-time, 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO >> >> Quadra-trac only allows 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO >> >> Please double check for us. >> >> Maybe it's not the V8, maybe it's the 4.0L I6 engine. >> >> As I remember. The V8 was auto only, and Quadra-trac only. >> >> The I6 could be auto, or manual. And had a choice of 3 transfer cases. >> Command-trac, Selec-trac, and Quadra-trac. Manual transmission Jeeps got the >> Command-trac only. > > Thanks, I haven't yet given this thing an in-depth inspection, or even lifted > the hood yet. (not quite at the selling point) She said it was a V8, my bad > memory recalls possibly seeing the logo, and it certainly makes enough noise > to be one. It _does_ have the Selec-Trac case with an auto tranny. Is there > any way one could have gotten into a V8 on a stock, residentially-driven > truck? > > If I can manage this deal it'll probably get done in early spring. You could get the V8 with any of the transfer cases. Quadratrac was just the most commonly installed one. Selectrac and Commandtrac were available just special order. Same goes with the limited slip rear end. (it will have a round metal tag on the pumpkin stating you need to use a special additive) -- DougW |
Re: Looking at '94 GC Laredo, new to Jeeps--bad idea?
GTO69RA4 did pass the time by typing:
>> You are describing a select-trac transfer case. However, I am am almost >> positive the only transfer case available on the 1994 Grand Cherokee with V8 >> was the Quadratrac. >> >> Selec-trac allows 2wd, 4wd part-time, 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO >> >> Quadra-trac only allows 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO >> >> Please double check for us. >> >> Maybe it's not the V8, maybe it's the 4.0L I6 engine. >> >> As I remember. The V8 was auto only, and Quadra-trac only. >> >> The I6 could be auto, or manual. And had a choice of 3 transfer cases. >> Command-trac, Selec-trac, and Quadra-trac. Manual transmission Jeeps got the >> Command-trac only. > > Thanks, I haven't yet given this thing an in-depth inspection, or even lifted > the hood yet. (not quite at the selling point) She said it was a V8, my bad > memory recalls possibly seeing the logo, and it certainly makes enough noise > to be one. It _does_ have the Selec-Trac case with an auto tranny. Is there > any way one could have gotten into a V8 on a stock, residentially-driven > truck? > > If I can manage this deal it'll probably get done in early spring. You could get the V8 with any of the transfer cases. Quadratrac was just the most commonly installed one. Selectrac and Commandtrac were available just special order. Same goes with the limited slip rear end. (it will have a round metal tag on the pumpkin stating you need to use a special additive) -- DougW |
Re: Looking at '94 GC Laredo, new to Jeeps--bad idea?
GTO69RA4 did pass the time by typing:
>> You are describing a select-trac transfer case. However, I am am almost >> positive the only transfer case available on the 1994 Grand Cherokee with V8 >> was the Quadratrac. >> >> Selec-trac allows 2wd, 4wd part-time, 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO >> >> Quadra-trac only allows 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO >> >> Please double check for us. >> >> Maybe it's not the V8, maybe it's the 4.0L I6 engine. >> >> As I remember. The V8 was auto only, and Quadra-trac only. >> >> The I6 could be auto, or manual. And had a choice of 3 transfer cases. >> Command-trac, Selec-trac, and Quadra-trac. Manual transmission Jeeps got the >> Command-trac only. > > Thanks, I haven't yet given this thing an in-depth inspection, or even lifted > the hood yet. (not quite at the selling point) She said it was a V8, my bad > memory recalls possibly seeing the logo, and it certainly makes enough noise > to be one. It _does_ have the Selec-Trac case with an auto tranny. Is there > any way one could have gotten into a V8 on a stock, residentially-driven > truck? > > If I can manage this deal it'll probably get done in early spring. You could get the V8 with any of the transfer cases. Quadratrac was just the most commonly installed one. Selectrac and Commandtrac were available just special order. Same goes with the limited slip rear end. (it will have a round metal tag on the pumpkin stating you need to use a special additive) -- DougW |
Re: Looking at '94 GC Laredo, new to Jeeps--bad idea?
On 09 Nov 2004 04:17:33 GMT, gto69ra4@aol.com (GTO69RA4) wrote:
>>You are describing a select-trac transfer case. However, I am am almost >>positive the only transfer case available on the 1994 Grand Cherokee with V8 >>was the Quadratrac. >> >>Selec-trac allows 2wd, 4wd part-time, 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO >> >>Quadra-trac only allows 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO >> >>Please double check for us. >> >>Maybe it's not the V8, maybe it's the 4.0L I6 engine. >> >>As I remember. The V8 was auto only, and Quadra-trac only. >> >>The I6 could be auto, or manual. And had a choice of 3 transfer cases. >>Command-trac, Selec-trac, and Quadra-trac. Manual transmission Jeeps got the >>Command-trac only. > >Thanks, I haven't yet given this thing an in-depth inspection, or even lifted >the hood yet. (not quite at the selling point) She said it was a V8, my bad >memory recalls possibly seeing the logo, and it certainly makes enough noise to >be one. It _does_ have the Selec-Trac case with an auto tranny. Is there any >way one could have gotten into a V8 on a stock, residentially-driven truck? > >If I can manage this deal it'll probably get done in early spring. > >John If you don't know what engine is in it, how can you be sure it is Select-Trac? Of course an examination of the shift pattern would reveal which one it was. The Select-Trac has 2WD-4 Part Time-4 Full Time-N-4 Lo. The Quadra-Trac has only three positions. 4 All Time-N-4 Lo. |
Re: Looking at '94 GC Laredo, new to Jeeps--bad idea?
On 09 Nov 2004 04:17:33 GMT, gto69ra4@aol.com (GTO69RA4) wrote:
>>You are describing a select-trac transfer case. However, I am am almost >>positive the only transfer case available on the 1994 Grand Cherokee with V8 >>was the Quadratrac. >> >>Selec-trac allows 2wd, 4wd part-time, 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO >> >>Quadra-trac only allows 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO >> >>Please double check for us. >> >>Maybe it's not the V8, maybe it's the 4.0L I6 engine. >> >>As I remember. The V8 was auto only, and Quadra-trac only. >> >>The I6 could be auto, or manual. And had a choice of 3 transfer cases. >>Command-trac, Selec-trac, and Quadra-trac. Manual transmission Jeeps got the >>Command-trac only. > >Thanks, I haven't yet given this thing an in-depth inspection, or even lifted >the hood yet. (not quite at the selling point) She said it was a V8, my bad >memory recalls possibly seeing the logo, and it certainly makes enough noise to >be one. It _does_ have the Selec-Trac case with an auto tranny. Is there any >way one could have gotten into a V8 on a stock, residentially-driven truck? > >If I can manage this deal it'll probably get done in early spring. > >John If you don't know what engine is in it, how can you be sure it is Select-Trac? Of course an examination of the shift pattern would reveal which one it was. The Select-Trac has 2WD-4 Part Time-4 Full Time-N-4 Lo. The Quadra-Trac has only three positions. 4 All Time-N-4 Lo. |
Re: Looking at '94 GC Laredo, new to Jeeps--bad idea?
On 09 Nov 2004 04:17:33 GMT, gto69ra4@aol.com (GTO69RA4) wrote:
>>You are describing a select-trac transfer case. However, I am am almost >>positive the only transfer case available on the 1994 Grand Cherokee with V8 >>was the Quadratrac. >> >>Selec-trac allows 2wd, 4wd part-time, 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO >> >>Quadra-trac only allows 4wd full-time, N, and 4LO >> >>Please double check for us. >> >>Maybe it's not the V8, maybe it's the 4.0L I6 engine. >> >>As I remember. The V8 was auto only, and Quadra-trac only. >> >>The I6 could be auto, or manual. And had a choice of 3 transfer cases. >>Command-trac, Selec-trac, and Quadra-trac. Manual transmission Jeeps got the >>Command-trac only. > >Thanks, I haven't yet given this thing an in-depth inspection, or even lifted >the hood yet. (not quite at the selling point) She said it was a V8, my bad >memory recalls possibly seeing the logo, and it certainly makes enough noise to >be one. It _does_ have the Selec-Trac case with an auto tranny. Is there any >way one could have gotten into a V8 on a stock, residentially-driven truck? > >If I can manage this deal it'll probably get done in early spring. > >John If you don't know what engine is in it, how can you be sure it is Select-Trac? Of course an examination of the shift pattern would reveal which one it was. The Select-Trac has 2WD-4 Part Time-4 Full Time-N-4 Lo. The Quadra-Trac has only three positions. 4 All Time-N-4 Lo. |
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