Re: "warranty" on a '97 TJ (long)
 

If plan to get bigger tires, now is the time to re-gear. The will have to
reset the pinion anyway. They would enjoy making money on the front.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

Re: "warranty" on a '97 TJ (long)
 

If plan to get bigger tires, now is the time to re-gear. The will have to
reset the pinion anyway. They would enjoy making money on the front.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

Re: "warranty" on a '97 TJ (long)
 

If plan to get bigger tires, now is the time to re-gear. The will have to
reset the pinion anyway. They would enjoy making money on the front.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

Re: "warranty" on a '97 TJ (long)
 

Give your Stealership a plug.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

HG97TJ wrote:
>
> Well after selling my YJ back in 2001 I've been trying to figure a way
> to get back into a Jeep ever since. I finally did it a few weeks ago
> without selling my wife, her car or the two kids and landed a 97 TJ
> sport from a dealer. Upon taking the Jeep to my local mechanic for PA
> inspections (purchase was in NJ) he noticed a noise coming from the
> rear diff and after taking it apart realized the bearings and one axle
> shaft were pitted and worn and would need to be replaced. Obviously
> not something I heard during the test drive or ride home. I was not
> that concerned as the dealer included a Powertrain warranty in the deal
> which included coverage on "all lubricated parts in the differential".
>
> So I call the warranty company with a description on the problem and
> they send an adjuster to look at the rear. After taking pictures and
> writing the report they confirm what the mechanic found that the pinion
> bearings and axle shaft would need to be replaced and this type of
> repair is typically covered. (estimated between $800-$1000 by my
> mechanic) However the claims adjuster states that this was a
> pre-existing condition at the time of sale and there is nothing they
> can do for me. So now I figure I'm screwed. After settling down I can
> see the warranty company's point. They probably see cases like this a
> lot.
>
> Next step, the dealer. Much to my surprise I call the dealer and
> explain the situation and they say bring it in we'll take care of it!
> Not only that, they offered to come tow it from my mechanic to their
> shop (50 miles). Too good to be true? We'll see, but I am going to
> give them a shot at repairing it as there will be no money out pocket,
> yet and they seem to be willing to make good on this deal. There's no
> doubt there's some risk involved buying used and I've learned some
> lessons for the next time. I have to believe the dealer was aware of
> the rear diff issue and was pushing the burden to the warranty company
> to save a buck.
>
> Hopefully in a week or so I'll be happily driving the TJ around waving
> to the rest of you again...(hopefully no poorer than I already am) !!!
>
> Hope to be Jeepin soon!!!

Re: "warranty" on a '97 TJ (long)
 

Give your Stealership a plug.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

HG97TJ wrote:
>
> Well after selling my YJ back in 2001 I've been trying to figure a way
> to get back into a Jeep ever since. I finally did it a few weeks ago
> without selling my wife, her car or the two kids and landed a 97 TJ
> sport from a dealer. Upon taking the Jeep to my local mechanic for PA
> inspections (purchase was in NJ) he noticed a noise coming from the
> rear diff and after taking it apart realized the bearings and one axle
> shaft were pitted and worn and would need to be replaced. Obviously
> not something I heard during the test drive or ride home. I was not
> that concerned as the dealer included a Powertrain warranty in the deal
> which included coverage on "all lubricated parts in the differential".
>
> So I call the warranty company with a description on the problem and
> they send an adjuster to look at the rear. After taking pictures and
> writing the report they confirm what the mechanic found that the pinion
> bearings and axle shaft would need to be replaced and this type of
> repair is typically covered. (estimated between $800-$1000 by my
> mechanic) However the claims adjuster states that this was a
> pre-existing condition at the time of sale and there is nothing they
> can do for me. So now I figure I'm screwed. After settling down I can
> see the warranty company's point. They probably see cases like this a
> lot.
>
> Next step, the dealer. Much to my surprise I call the dealer and
> explain the situation and they say bring it in we'll take care of it!
> Not only that, they offered to come tow it from my mechanic to their
> shop (50 miles). Too good to be true? We'll see, but I am going to
> give them a shot at repairing it as there will be no money out pocket,
> yet and they seem to be willing to make good on this deal. There's no
> doubt there's some risk involved buying used and I've learned some
> lessons for the next time. I have to believe the dealer was aware of
> the rear diff issue and was pushing the burden to the warranty company
> to save a buck.
>
> Hopefully in a week or so I'll be happily driving the TJ around waving
> to the rest of you again...(hopefully no poorer than I already am) !!!
>
> Hope to be Jeepin soon!!!

Re: "warranty" on a '97 TJ (long)
 

Give your Stealership a plug.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

HG97TJ wrote:
>
> Well after selling my YJ back in 2001 I've been trying to figure a way
> to get back into a Jeep ever since. I finally did it a few weeks ago
> without selling my wife, her car or the two kids and landed a 97 TJ
> sport from a dealer. Upon taking the Jeep to my local mechanic for PA
> inspections (purchase was in NJ) he noticed a noise coming from the
> rear diff and after taking it apart realized the bearings and one axle
> shaft were pitted and worn and would need to be replaced. Obviously
> not something I heard during the test drive or ride home. I was not
> that concerned as the dealer included a Powertrain warranty in the deal
> which included coverage on "all lubricated parts in the differential".
>
> So I call the warranty company with a description on the problem and
> they send an adjuster to look at the rear. After taking pictures and
> writing the report they confirm what the mechanic found that the pinion
> bearings and axle shaft would need to be replaced and this type of
> repair is typically covered. (estimated between $800-$1000 by my
> mechanic) However the claims adjuster states that this was a
> pre-existing condition at the time of sale and there is nothing they
> can do for me. So now I figure I'm screwed. After settling down I can
> see the warranty company's point. They probably see cases like this a
> lot.
>
> Next step, the dealer. Much to my surprise I call the dealer and
> explain the situation and they say bring it in we'll take care of it!
> Not only that, they offered to come tow it from my mechanic to their
> shop (50 miles). Too good to be true? We'll see, but I am going to
> give them a shot at repairing it as there will be no money out pocket,
> yet and they seem to be willing to make good on this deal. There's no
> doubt there's some risk involved buying used and I've learned some
> lessons for the next time. I have to believe the dealer was aware of
> the rear diff issue and was pushing the burden to the warranty company
> to save a buck.
>
> Hopefully in a week or so I'll be happily driving the TJ around waving
> to the rest of you again...(hopefully no poorer than I already am) !!!
>
> Hope to be Jeepin soon!!!

Re: "warranty" on a '97 TJ (long)
 

Give your Stealership a plug.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

HG97TJ wrote:
>
> Well after selling my YJ back in 2001 I've been trying to figure a way
> to get back into a Jeep ever since. I finally did it a few weeks ago
> without selling my wife, her car or the two kids and landed a 97 TJ
> sport from a dealer. Upon taking the Jeep to my local mechanic for PA
> inspections (purchase was in NJ) he noticed a noise coming from the
> rear diff and after taking it apart realized the bearings and one axle
> shaft were pitted and worn and would need to be replaced. Obviously
> not something I heard during the test drive or ride home. I was not
> that concerned as the dealer included a Powertrain warranty in the deal
> which included coverage on "all lubricated parts in the differential".
>
> So I call the warranty company with a description on the problem and
> they send an adjuster to look at the rear. After taking pictures and
> writing the report they confirm what the mechanic found that the pinion
> bearings and axle shaft would need to be replaced and this type of
> repair is typically covered. (estimated between $800-$1000 by my
> mechanic) However the claims adjuster states that this was a
> pre-existing condition at the time of sale and there is nothing they
> can do for me. So now I figure I'm screwed. After settling down I can
> see the warranty company's point. They probably see cases like this a
> lot.
>
> Next step, the dealer. Much to my surprise I call the dealer and
> explain the situation and they say bring it in we'll take care of it!
> Not only that, they offered to come tow it from my mechanic to their
> shop (50 miles). Too good to be true? We'll see, but I am going to
> give them a shot at repairing it as there will be no money out pocket,
> yet and they seem to be willing to make good on this deal. There's no
> doubt there's some risk involved buying used and I've learned some
> lessons for the next time. I have to believe the dealer was aware of
> the rear diff issue and was pushing the burden to the warranty company
> to save a buck.
>
> Hopefully in a week or so I'll be happily driving the TJ around waving
> to the rest of you again...(hopefully no poorer than I already am) !!!
>
> Hope to be Jeepin soon!!!

Re: "warranty" on a '97 TJ (long)
 

You can bet pieces from a broken axle will not be completely
flushed out and will end up in the pinion bearings.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

HG97TJ wrote:
>
> How did the adjuster know it was a pre-existing condition? Just on the
> basis that those parts wear out over time and could not have happened
> in the 50 miles that I drove it home. Just an excuse that gets them
> out of paying for it!

Re: "warranty" on a '97 TJ (long)
 

You can bet pieces from a broken axle will not be completely
flushed out and will end up in the pinion bearings.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

HG97TJ wrote:
>
> How did the adjuster know it was a pre-existing condition? Just on the
> basis that those parts wear out over time and could not have happened
> in the 50 miles that I drove it home. Just an excuse that gets them
> out of paying for it!

Re: "warranty" on a '97 TJ (long)
 

You can bet pieces from a broken axle will not be completely
flushed out and will end up in the pinion bearings.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

HG97TJ wrote:
>
> How did the adjuster know it was a pre-existing condition? Just on the
> basis that those parts wear out over time and could not have happened
> in the 50 miles that I drove it home. Just an excuse that gets them
> out of paying for it!