Defiantly have the mech take a look. My '98 has had the radiator replaced,
the dash wiring redone, and is currently awaiting $$$ for a new exhaust
manifold. Like Mark said, if they haven't been changed yet, be prepared to
either do it yourself or have it done.

I picked up the 3 core radiator from radiatorbarn.com for about $175.00, it
does the job.

Not sure if you will be taking it off-road or not, but you might want to
check the rear end to see what it is equipped with (axle, gear ratio, etc.)

Enjoy-

"Michael J Posner" <mjposner@warddamon.com> wrote in message
news:869104ea.0310211538.616ef3ae@posting.google.c om...
> I have an opportunity to buy a 98 Wrangler Sport. 4.0l, auto, cold
> air, soft top, sport wheels, good condition. 8/97 build. Only isues
> are mileage (118,000), with 90,000 in last four years and check engine
> light on.
>
> Price is $6500. Please advise if I should take the plunge.
>
> Seller has agreed to allow my mechanic to check. I am handy and can
> fix most minor things.
>
> Michael
>
> mjposner@warddamon.com

 

Defiantly have the mech take a look. My '98 has had the radiator replaced,
the dash wiring redone, and is currently awaiting $$$ for a new exhaust
manifold. Like Mark said, if they haven't been changed yet, be prepared to
either do it yourself or have it done.

I picked up the 3 core radiator from radiatorbarn.com for about $175.00, it
does the job.

Not sure if you will be taking it off-road or not, but you might want to
check the rear end to see what it is equipped with (axle, gear ratio, etc.)

Enjoy-

"Michael J Posner" <mjposner@warddamon.com> wrote in message
news:869104ea.0310211538.616ef3ae@posting.google.c om...
> I have an opportunity to buy a 98 Wrangler Sport. 4.0l, auto, cold
> air, soft top, sport wheels, good condition. 8/97 build. Only isues
> are mileage (118,000), with 90,000 in last four years and check engine
> light on.
>
> Price is $6500. Please advise if I should take the plunge.
>
> Seller has agreed to allow my mechanic to check. I am handy and can
> fix most minor things.
>
> Michael
>
> mjposner@warddamon.com

 

Defiantly have the mech take a look. My '98 has had the radiator replaced,
the dash wiring redone, and is currently awaiting $$$ for a new exhaust
manifold. Like Mark said, if they haven't been changed yet, be prepared to
either do it yourself or have it done.

I picked up the 3 core radiator from radiatorbarn.com for about $175.00, it
does the job.

Not sure if you will be taking it off-road or not, but you might want to
check the rear end to see what it is equipped with (axle, gear ratio, etc.)

Enjoy-

"Michael J Posner" <mjposner@warddamon.com> wrote in message
news:869104ea.0310211538.616ef3ae@posting.google.c om...
> I have an opportunity to buy a 98 Wrangler Sport. 4.0l, auto, cold
> air, soft top, sport wheels, good condition. 8/97 build. Only isues
> are mileage (118,000), with 90,000 in last four years and check engine
> light on.
>
> Price is $6500. Please advise if I should take the plunge.
>
> Seller has agreed to allow my mechanic to check. I am handy and can
> fix most minor things.
>
> Michael
>
> mjposner@warddamon.com

 

Heck of a price IMO. More than likely, the check engine light is on
due to a malfunctioning oxygen sensor, which is an easy fix. But ya,
have a mechanic take a look if that's an option. In addition to the
radiator, check for a cracked exhaust manifold. Real common in '99 and
below models.

Dave
http://home1.gte.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 13:38:26 GMT, "Harkin Banks"
<news@davidsturgeon.com> wrote:

>Defiantly have the mech take a look. My '98 has had the radiator replaced,
>the dash wiring redone, and is currently awaiting $$$ for a new exhaust
>manifold. Like Mark said, if they haven't been changed yet, be prepared to
>either do it yourself or have it done.
>
>I picked up the 3 core radiator from radiatorbarn.com for about $175.00, it
>does the job.
>
>Not sure if you will be taking it off-road or not, but you might want to
>check the rear end to see what it is equipped with (axle, gear ratio, etc.)
>
>Enjoy-
>
>"Michael J Posner" <mjposner@warddamon.com> wrote in message
>news:869104ea.0310211538.616ef3ae@posting.google. com...
>> I have an opportunity to buy a 98 Wrangler Sport. 4.0l, auto, cold
>> air, soft top, sport wheels, good condition. 8/97 build. Only isues
>> are mileage (118,000), with 90,000 in last four years and check engine
>> light on.
>>
>> Price is $6500. Please advise if I should take the plunge.
>>
>> Seller has agreed to allow my mechanic to check. I am handy and can
>> fix most minor things.
>>
>> Michael
>>
>> mjposner@warddamon.com
>

 

Heck of a price IMO. More than likely, the check engine light is on
due to a malfunctioning oxygen sensor, which is an easy fix. But ya,
have a mechanic take a look if that's an option. In addition to the
radiator, check for a cracked exhaust manifold. Real common in '99 and
below models.

Dave
http://home1.gte.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 13:38:26 GMT, "Harkin Banks"
<news@davidsturgeon.com> wrote:

>Defiantly have the mech take a look. My '98 has had the radiator replaced,
>the dash wiring redone, and is currently awaiting $$$ for a new exhaust
>manifold. Like Mark said, if they haven't been changed yet, be prepared to
>either do it yourself or have it done.
>
>I picked up the 3 core radiator from radiatorbarn.com for about $175.00, it
>does the job.
>
>Not sure if you will be taking it off-road or not, but you might want to
>check the rear end to see what it is equipped with (axle, gear ratio, etc.)
>
>Enjoy-
>
>"Michael J Posner" <mjposner@warddamon.com> wrote in message
>news:869104ea.0310211538.616ef3ae@posting.google. com...
>> I have an opportunity to buy a 98 Wrangler Sport. 4.0l, auto, cold
>> air, soft top, sport wheels, good condition. 8/97 build. Only isues
>> are mileage (118,000), with 90,000 in last four years and check engine
>> light on.
>>
>> Price is $6500. Please advise if I should take the plunge.
>>
>> Seller has agreed to allow my mechanic to check. I am handy and can
>> fix most minor things.
>>
>> Michael
>>
>> mjposner@warddamon.com
>

 

Heck of a price IMO. More than likely, the check engine light is on
due to a malfunctioning oxygen sensor, which is an easy fix. But ya,
have a mechanic take a look if that's an option. In addition to the
radiator, check for a cracked exhaust manifold. Real common in '99 and
below models.

Dave
http://home1.gte.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 13:38:26 GMT, "Harkin Banks"
<news@davidsturgeon.com> wrote:

>Defiantly have the mech take a look. My '98 has had the radiator replaced,
>the dash wiring redone, and is currently awaiting $$$ for a new exhaust
>manifold. Like Mark said, if they haven't been changed yet, be prepared to
>either do it yourself or have it done.
>
>I picked up the 3 core radiator from radiatorbarn.com for about $175.00, it
>does the job.
>
>Not sure if you will be taking it off-road or not, but you might want to
>check the rear end to see what it is equipped with (axle, gear ratio, etc.)
>
>Enjoy-
>
>"Michael J Posner" <mjposner@warddamon.com> wrote in message
>news:869104ea.0310211538.616ef3ae@posting.google. com...
>> I have an opportunity to buy a 98 Wrangler Sport. 4.0l, auto, cold
>> air, soft top, sport wheels, good condition. 8/97 build. Only isues
>> are mileage (118,000), with 90,000 in last four years and check engine
>> light on.
>>
>> Price is $6500. Please advise if I should take the plunge.
>>
>> Seller has agreed to allow my mechanic to check. I am handy and can
>> fix most minor things.
>>
>> Michael
>>
>> mjposner@warddamon.com
>

 

Well I had it checked out and here is what I found:

Check engine light is due to Throttle Position Sensor. They reset the
code and it went out but came back on. Interestingly, I filled her up
with 93 octane gas and on restart the light was out. The sensor test
said the problem occurred 34 times before the test.

The mechanic said teh car was in good condition, only need rear wheel
brake bearings?? Must ask him again what he meant.

Drives nice, all gauges work. Will give her a thourough check this
week-end, plus a true fluid flush. I like synthetics but fear them on
old engines. Any thoughts? What is best repair manual>

Thanks again

 

Well I had it checked out and here is what I found:

Check engine light is due to Throttle Position Sensor. They reset the
code and it went out but came back on. Interestingly, I filled her up
with 93 octane gas and on restart the light was out. The sensor test
said the problem occurred 34 times before the test.

The mechanic said teh car was in good condition, only need rear wheel
brake bearings?? Must ask him again what he meant.

Drives nice, all gauges work. Will give her a thourough check this
week-end, plus a true fluid flush. I like synthetics but fear them on
old engines. Any thoughts? What is best repair manual>

Thanks again

 

Well I had it checked out and here is what I found:

Check engine light is due to Throttle Position Sensor. They reset the
code and it went out but came back on. Interestingly, I filled her up
with 93 octane gas and on restart the light was out. The sensor test
said the problem occurred 34 times before the test.

The mechanic said teh car was in good condition, only need rear wheel
brake bearings?? Must ask him again what he meant.

Drives nice, all gauges work. Will give her a thourough check this
week-end, plus a true fluid flush. I like synthetics but fear them on
old engines. Any thoughts? What is best repair manual>

Thanks again