Thanks.
There is no blow by in the air cleaner, and I didn't't notice any rust
when I was looking at the undercarriage. I don't remember exactly what
the marks on the block were, but one of them was the letter "C". The
receiver looks like it wasn't used for a while as the was a small
amount of light rust on the inside.

....

On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:56:19 GMT, "Jo Bo" <jromasSPAM@columbus.rr.com>
wrote:

>I forgot to mention, with upkeep you should be able to get a couple of years
>without big problems. No oil on the bottom indicates the rear main oil seal
>has been replaced as they tend to leak with age. But you indicate "your
>mechanic says" and with a any vehicle with those miles you'll need deep
>pockets or be your own mechanic.
>
>Just my 2 cents.
>JoBo
>
>"Jo Bo" <jromasSPAM@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
>news:wmn8f.73196$Hs.22341@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com. ..
>> The paint dabs on the outside of the block indicate what combination of
>> crank journal sizes you have. Inside on the crank counter weights by each
>> rod journal there's another dab showing what SIZES (plural) or rod
>> bearings you have on that rod!! For indications of wear look for oil in
>> the air cleaner indicating any blow by. And listen for noises but be aware
>> these engines are noisy normally. At 300k I would tend to believe him
>> unless it's ready to blow. Big tires, springs and a 2 inch receiver may
>> just indicate a previous owner with little ***** syndrome. You've already
>> looked for mud on the bottom but look for signs of usage on the receiver.
>> Noise in the front end on a 89 I owned was the bushings in the 4 arms
>> holding the axel to the frame rails. Also look for and expect rust holes
>> in the floors. 300k is a lot of miles. I would not pay more then 2k for
>> it. A year ago I got a very clean 96 4dr auto with power windows, new
>> paint, mag rims, 2" receiver and with half the miles (142K) for $3000 at a
>> dealer.
>>
>> JoBo
>>
>> "noneyabusiness" <me@you.com> wrote in message
>> news:9f23m1tp5o9d3fpi9lenciehkgit9k4igb@4ax.com...
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> What might I expect of a 95 Cherokee Sport 4x4 with just under 300K
>>> miles?
>>>
>>> The engine, drive train and undercarriage look clean (no oil/grease -
>>> just road dirt).
>>> It tracks fairly straight down a smooth road.
>>> It pulls slightly to the left under hard braking.
>>> It starts easily and runs strong.
>>> The A/C and heat are strong.
>>> 4WD engages and disengages without too much difficulty (This is my
>>> first 4x4!).
>>>
>>> There is a slight noise going over bumps on the passenger front side.
>>> There is no play in the rear drive shaft, but there is a small amount
>>> in the front shaft (but not in the u-joints).
>>> The tires appear to be 2 sizes (?) larger than stock, and they do rub
>>> on a full lock turn.
>>>
>>> The sell says much of the milage is long distance highway, but there
>>> is no way of really knowing, is there ;-)
>>>
>>> The seller also says it got a rebuilt engine about 40K miles ago, but
>>> my mechanic says it looks like the factory block (several white letter
>>> markings)
>>> .
>>> He also noticed that it had helper springs on the rear (along with a
>>> 2" (2.5?) receiver on the back) so it probably has seen a lot of
>>> towing. This also makes him think the tranny has probably been worked
>>> on or replaced ...?
>>>
>>> All I'm hoping for is a few years of service from it.
>>> Think it'll make it?
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>> ...
>>>
>>
>>
>

 

Thanks.
There is no blow by in the air cleaner, and I didn't't notice any rust
when I was looking at the undercarriage. I don't remember exactly what
the marks on the block were, but one of them was the letter "C". The
receiver looks like it wasn't used for a while as the was a small
amount of light rust on the inside.

....

On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:56:19 GMT, "Jo Bo" <jromasSPAM@columbus.rr.com>
wrote:

>I forgot to mention, with upkeep you should be able to get a couple of years
>without big problems. No oil on the bottom indicates the rear main oil seal
>has been replaced as they tend to leak with age. But you indicate "your
>mechanic says" and with a any vehicle with those miles you'll need deep
>pockets or be your own mechanic.
>
>Just my 2 cents.
>JoBo
>
>"Jo Bo" <jromasSPAM@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
>news:wmn8f.73196$Hs.22341@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com. ..
>> The paint dabs on the outside of the block indicate what combination of
>> crank journal sizes you have. Inside on the crank counter weights by each
>> rod journal there's another dab showing what SIZES (plural) or rod
>> bearings you have on that rod!! For indications of wear look for oil in
>> the air cleaner indicating any blow by. And listen for noises but be aware
>> these engines are noisy normally. At 300k I would tend to believe him
>> unless it's ready to blow. Big tires, springs and a 2 inch receiver may
>> just indicate a previous owner with little ***** syndrome. You've already
>> looked for mud on the bottom but look for signs of usage on the receiver.
>> Noise in the front end on a 89 I owned was the bushings in the 4 arms
>> holding the axel to the frame rails. Also look for and expect rust holes
>> in the floors. 300k is a lot of miles. I would not pay more then 2k for
>> it. A year ago I got a very clean 96 4dr auto with power windows, new
>> paint, mag rims, 2" receiver and with half the miles (142K) for $3000 at a
>> dealer.
>>
>> JoBo
>>
>> "noneyabusiness" <me@you.com> wrote in message
>> news:9f23m1tp5o9d3fpi9lenciehkgit9k4igb@4ax.com...
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> What might I expect of a 95 Cherokee Sport 4x4 with just under 300K
>>> miles?
>>>
>>> The engine, drive train and undercarriage look clean (no oil/grease -
>>> just road dirt).
>>> It tracks fairly straight down a smooth road.
>>> It pulls slightly to the left under hard braking.
>>> It starts easily and runs strong.
>>> The A/C and heat are strong.
>>> 4WD engages and disengages without too much difficulty (This is my
>>> first 4x4!).
>>>
>>> There is a slight noise going over bumps on the passenger front side.
>>> There is no play in the rear drive shaft, but there is a small amount
>>> in the front shaft (but not in the u-joints).
>>> The tires appear to be 2 sizes (?) larger than stock, and they do rub
>>> on a full lock turn.
>>>
>>> The sell says much of the milage is long distance highway, but there
>>> is no way of really knowing, is there ;-)
>>>
>>> The seller also says it got a rebuilt engine about 40K miles ago, but
>>> my mechanic says it looks like the factory block (several white letter
>>> markings)
>>> .
>>> He also noticed that it had helper springs on the rear (along with a
>>> 2" (2.5?) receiver on the back) so it probably has seen a lot of
>>> towing. This also makes him think the tranny has probably been worked
>>> on or replaced ...?
>>>
>>> All I'm hoping for is a few years of service from it.
>>> Think it'll make it?
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>> ...
>>>
>>
>>
>

 

Thanks.
There is no blow by in the air cleaner, and I didn't't notice any rust
when I was looking at the undercarriage. I don't remember exactly what
the marks on the block were, but one of them was the letter "C". The
receiver looks like it wasn't used for a while as the was a small
amount of light rust on the inside.

....

On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:56:19 GMT, "Jo Bo" <jromasSPAM@columbus.rr.com>
wrote:

>I forgot to mention, with upkeep you should be able to get a couple of years
>without big problems. No oil on the bottom indicates the rear main oil seal
>has been replaced as they tend to leak with age. But you indicate "your
>mechanic says" and with a any vehicle with those miles you'll need deep
>pockets or be your own mechanic.
>
>Just my 2 cents.
>JoBo
>
>"Jo Bo" <jromasSPAM@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
>news:wmn8f.73196$Hs.22341@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com. ..
>> The paint dabs on the outside of the block indicate what combination of
>> crank journal sizes you have. Inside on the crank counter weights by each
>> rod journal there's another dab showing what SIZES (plural) or rod
>> bearings you have on that rod!! For indications of wear look for oil in
>> the air cleaner indicating any blow by. And listen for noises but be aware
>> these engines are noisy normally. At 300k I would tend to believe him
>> unless it's ready to blow. Big tires, springs and a 2 inch receiver may
>> just indicate a previous owner with little ***** syndrome. You've already
>> looked for mud on the bottom but look for signs of usage on the receiver.
>> Noise in the front end on a 89 I owned was the bushings in the 4 arms
>> holding the axel to the frame rails. Also look for and expect rust holes
>> in the floors. 300k is a lot of miles. I would not pay more then 2k for
>> it. A year ago I got a very clean 96 4dr auto with power windows, new
>> paint, mag rims, 2" receiver and with half the miles (142K) for $3000 at a
>> dealer.
>>
>> JoBo
>>
>> "noneyabusiness" <me@you.com> wrote in message
>> news:9f23m1tp5o9d3fpi9lenciehkgit9k4igb@4ax.com...
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> What might I expect of a 95 Cherokee Sport 4x4 with just under 300K
>>> miles?
>>>
>>> The engine, drive train and undercarriage look clean (no oil/grease -
>>> just road dirt).
>>> It tracks fairly straight down a smooth road.
>>> It pulls slightly to the left under hard braking.
>>> It starts easily and runs strong.
>>> The A/C and heat are strong.
>>> 4WD engages and disengages without too much difficulty (This is my
>>> first 4x4!).
>>>
>>> There is a slight noise going over bumps on the passenger front side.
>>> There is no play in the rear drive shaft, but there is a small amount
>>> in the front shaft (but not in the u-joints).
>>> The tires appear to be 2 sizes (?) larger than stock, and they do rub
>>> on a full lock turn.
>>>
>>> The sell says much of the milage is long distance highway, but there
>>> is no way of really knowing, is there ;-)
>>>
>>> The seller also says it got a rebuilt engine about 40K miles ago, but
>>> my mechanic says it looks like the factory block (several white letter
>>> markings)
>>> .
>>> He also noticed that it had helper springs on the rear (along with a
>>> 2" (2.5?) receiver on the back) so it probably has seen a lot of
>>> towing. This also makes him think the tranny has probably been worked
>>> on or replaced ...?
>>>
>>> All I'm hoping for is a few years of service from it.
>>> Think it'll make it?
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>> ...
>>>
>>
>>
>