XJ Reliability? Asking the pros!
10-12-2006, 10:19 PM
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Re: XJ Reliability? Asking the pros!
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> Also check under the driver's side floormat.
yeah if possible. The rubber backed carpet is a great sound deadener and
moisture trapper.
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Simon
"I may be wrong, but I'm not uncertain." -- Robert A. Heinlein
> Also check under the driver's side floormat.
yeah if possible. The rubber backed carpet is a great sound deadener and
moisture trapper.
--
Simon
"I may be wrong, but I'm not uncertain." -- Robert A. Heinlein
10-12-2006, 10:19 PM
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Re: XJ Reliability? Asking the pros!
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> Also check under the driver's side floormat.
yeah if possible. The rubber backed carpet is a great sound deadener and
moisture trapper.
--
Simon
"I may be wrong, but I'm not uncertain." -- Robert A. Heinlein
> Also check under the driver's side floormat.
yeah if possible. The rubber backed carpet is a great sound deadener and
moisture trapper.
--
Simon
"I may be wrong, but I'm not uncertain." -- Robert A. Heinlein
10-16-2006, 08:30 AM
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Re: XJ Reliability? Asking the pros!
On Oct 6, 1:45 pm, "Jon" <jongodd...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I hate to post such an open-ended question, but I know there are a
> bunch of knowledgable enthusiasts and professionals who watch these
> newsgroups....so here goes:
I'll follow up with another one. :-)
I just bought a '99 XJ with 142k miles on it. I think it's pretty
solid mechanically, and there's minimal rust (although more than I'd
initially thought...). I'm not going to be going crazy off-road with
it; it's for getting to the slopes, camping, and hauling the dogs (all
things my MINI's not necessarily the best choice for).
The clutch, throw-out bearing, master and slave cylinders, front brakes
and rear drums are all new. I'm pretty sure it needs shocks. What
other components should I start getting ready to replace? Suspension
bushings, steering stabilizer, that kind of thing?
This is my 6th Cherokee since '92, or so (and I've gone about 3 years
without one). I'm comfortable with them, but I've never been much for
changing things *before* they become a problem... ;-)
> I hate to post such an open-ended question, but I know there are a
> bunch of knowledgable enthusiasts and professionals who watch these
> newsgroups....so here goes:
I'll follow up with another one. :-)
I just bought a '99 XJ with 142k miles on it. I think it's pretty
solid mechanically, and there's minimal rust (although more than I'd
initially thought...). I'm not going to be going crazy off-road with
it; it's for getting to the slopes, camping, and hauling the dogs (all
things my MINI's not necessarily the best choice for).
The clutch, throw-out bearing, master and slave cylinders, front brakes
and rear drums are all new. I'm pretty sure it needs shocks. What
other components should I start getting ready to replace? Suspension
bushings, steering stabilizer, that kind of thing?
This is my 6th Cherokee since '92, or so (and I've gone about 3 years
without one). I'm comfortable with them, but I've never been much for
changing things *before* they become a problem... ;-)
10-16-2006, 08:30 AM
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Re: XJ Reliability? Asking the pros!
On Oct 6, 1:45 pm, "Jon" <jongodd...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I hate to post such an open-ended question, but I know there are a
> bunch of knowledgable enthusiasts and professionals who watch these
> newsgroups....so here goes:
I'll follow up with another one. :-)
I just bought a '99 XJ with 142k miles on it. I think it's pretty
solid mechanically, and there's minimal rust (although more than I'd
initially thought...). I'm not going to be going crazy off-road with
it; it's for getting to the slopes, camping, and hauling the dogs (all
things my MINI's not necessarily the best choice for).
The clutch, throw-out bearing, master and slave cylinders, front brakes
and rear drums are all new. I'm pretty sure it needs shocks. What
other components should I start getting ready to replace? Suspension
bushings, steering stabilizer, that kind of thing?
This is my 6th Cherokee since '92, or so (and I've gone about 3 years
without one). I'm comfortable with them, but I've never been much for
changing things *before* they become a problem... ;-)
> I hate to post such an open-ended question, but I know there are a
> bunch of knowledgable enthusiasts and professionals who watch these
> newsgroups....so here goes:
I'll follow up with another one. :-)
I just bought a '99 XJ with 142k miles on it. I think it's pretty
solid mechanically, and there's minimal rust (although more than I'd
initially thought...). I'm not going to be going crazy off-road with
it; it's for getting to the slopes, camping, and hauling the dogs (all
things my MINI's not necessarily the best choice for).
The clutch, throw-out bearing, master and slave cylinders, front brakes
and rear drums are all new. I'm pretty sure it needs shocks. What
other components should I start getting ready to replace? Suspension
bushings, steering stabilizer, that kind of thing?
This is my 6th Cherokee since '92, or so (and I've gone about 3 years
without one). I'm comfortable with them, but I've never been much for
changing things *before* they become a problem... ;-)
10-16-2006, 08:30 AM
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Re: XJ Reliability? Asking the pros!
On Oct 6, 1:45 pm, "Jon" <jongodd...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I hate to post such an open-ended question, but I know there are a
> bunch of knowledgable enthusiasts and professionals who watch these
> newsgroups....so here goes:
I'll follow up with another one. :-)
I just bought a '99 XJ with 142k miles on it. I think it's pretty
solid mechanically, and there's minimal rust (although more than I'd
initially thought...). I'm not going to be going crazy off-road with
it; it's for getting to the slopes, camping, and hauling the dogs (all
things my MINI's not necessarily the best choice for).
The clutch, throw-out bearing, master and slave cylinders, front brakes
and rear drums are all new. I'm pretty sure it needs shocks. What
other components should I start getting ready to replace? Suspension
bushings, steering stabilizer, that kind of thing?
This is my 6th Cherokee since '92, or so (and I've gone about 3 years
without one). I'm comfortable with them, but I've never been much for
changing things *before* they become a problem... ;-)
> I hate to post such an open-ended question, but I know there are a
> bunch of knowledgable enthusiasts and professionals who watch these
> newsgroups....so here goes:
I'll follow up with another one. :-)
I just bought a '99 XJ with 142k miles on it. I think it's pretty
solid mechanically, and there's minimal rust (although more than I'd
initially thought...). I'm not going to be going crazy off-road with
it; it's for getting to the slopes, camping, and hauling the dogs (all
things my MINI's not necessarily the best choice for).
The clutch, throw-out bearing, master and slave cylinders, front brakes
and rear drums are all new. I'm pretty sure it needs shocks. What
other components should I start getting ready to replace? Suspension
bushings, steering stabilizer, that kind of thing?
This is my 6th Cherokee since '92, or so (and I've gone about 3 years
without one). I'm comfortable with them, but I've never been much for
changing things *before* they become a problem... ;-)
10-17-2006, 03:24 PM
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Re: XJ Reliability? Asking the pros!
I assume it's the same as the TJs in one regard: crappy plastic
radiator. That's one more thing I think you unfortunately should plan
on if it hasn't been replaced (probably has in one of that vintage). Of
course if you're a mechanic that may fall under "minor things"-not for
me, who took all weekend to do it :)
Matt
radiator. That's one more thing I think you unfortunately should plan
on if it hasn't been replaced (probably has in one of that vintage). Of
course if you're a mechanic that may fall under "minor things"-not for
me, who took all weekend to do it :)
Matt
10-17-2006, 03:24 PM
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Re: XJ Reliability? Asking the pros!
I assume it's the same as the TJs in one regard: crappy plastic
radiator. That's one more thing I think you unfortunately should plan
on if it hasn't been replaced (probably has in one of that vintage). Of
course if you're a mechanic that may fall under "minor things"-not for
me, who took all weekend to do it :)
Matt
radiator. That's one more thing I think you unfortunately should plan
on if it hasn't been replaced (probably has in one of that vintage). Of
course if you're a mechanic that may fall under "minor things"-not for
me, who took all weekend to do it :)
Matt
10-17-2006, 03:24 PM
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Re: XJ Reliability? Asking the pros!
I assume it's the same as the TJs in one regard: crappy plastic
radiator. That's one more thing I think you unfortunately should plan
on if it hasn't been replaced (probably has in one of that vintage). Of
course if you're a mechanic that may fall under "minor things"-not for
me, who took all weekend to do it :)
Matt
radiator. That's one more thing I think you unfortunately should plan
on if it hasn't been replaced (probably has in one of that vintage). Of
course if you're a mechanic that may fall under "minor things"-not for
me, who took all weekend to do it :)
Matt
10-17-2006, 03:57 PM
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On Oct 17, 3:24 pm, "mhamm...@nospamyahoo.com" <mhamm...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> I assume it's the same as the TJs in one regard: crappy plastic
> radiator. That's one more thing I think you unfortunately should plan
> on if it hasn't been replaced (probably has in one of that vintage). Of
> course if you're a mechanic that may fall under "minor things"-not for
> me, who took all weekend to do it :)
It's not (yet) leaking, so I'll probably leave it unless I have some
overheating issues. Both my '90 and '93 XJs had problems with
overheating. I put a 3-core radiator in the '93 and it never ran hot
again. I'll definitely keep that in mind for this one, tho! :-)
wrote:
> I assume it's the same as the TJs in one regard: crappy plastic
> radiator. That's one more thing I think you unfortunately should plan
> on if it hasn't been replaced (probably has in one of that vintage). Of
> course if you're a mechanic that may fall under "minor things"-not for
> me, who took all weekend to do it :)
It's not (yet) leaking, so I'll probably leave it unless I have some
overheating issues. Both my '90 and '93 XJs had problems with
overheating. I put a 3-core radiator in the '93 and it never ran hot
again. I'll definitely keep that in mind for this one, tho! :-)
10-17-2006, 03:57 PM
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Re: XJ Reliability? Asking the pros!
On Oct 17, 3:24 pm, "mhamm...@nospamyahoo.com" <mhamm...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> I assume it's the same as the TJs in one regard: crappy plastic
> radiator. That's one more thing I think you unfortunately should plan
> on if it hasn't been replaced (probably has in one of that vintage). Of
> course if you're a mechanic that may fall under "minor things"-not for
> me, who took all weekend to do it :)
It's not (yet) leaking, so I'll probably leave it unless I have some
overheating issues. Both my '90 and '93 XJs had problems with
overheating. I put a 3-core radiator in the '93 and it never ran hot
again. I'll definitely keep that in mind for this one, tho! :-)
wrote:
> I assume it's the same as the TJs in one regard: crappy plastic
> radiator. That's one more thing I think you unfortunately should plan
> on if it hasn't been replaced (probably has in one of that vintage). Of
> course if you're a mechanic that may fall under "minor things"-not for
> me, who took all weekend to do it :)
It's not (yet) leaking, so I'll probably leave it unless I have some
overheating issues. Both my '90 and '93 XJs had problems with
overheating. I put a 3-core radiator in the '93 and it never ran hot
again. I'll definitely keep that in mind for this one, tho! :-)