spoons72

Thinking of buying an 89, 4.0 that I found. The guy installed an AX-5 from a 92. Apparently he put it all back together and clutch drops to floor when depressed. He says it's the release bearing (or perhaps a loose line). Says he doesn't feel like repeating the tranny job to figure out what it is, so he put it up for sale. Anything I should I be concerned about or to look for?

What might it take to fix? I have all the tools I need and have restored a Mustang in the past, so fairly mechanically inclined.

I should also note he says the fluid is leaking between the bell housing and motor.

patyjlongmire

slave cylinder could be gone not had to fix. just need to slide tranny bac replace it. slave cylinder and release bearing are one peace. then bleed it out

bigdan

are you sure this is a 4.0L ......it must have been transplanted
there wasnt any 4.0L in 89 YJ ....

keep in mind that those 87-90 yj`s were the worst jeep ever .....go 91 +

LEADHEAD

Why were the 87 to 90 the worst jeeps ever???? I got a great deal on an 89 YJ.

bigdan

1) carburated sort of half electronic: real junk
2) peugeot tranny : oh no !
3) 3:07 gears in diff put 33" , no more overdrive , killlls the power !


but if you get real good price on it ...and plan to invest on better components after ...then ok !

but it has to be mint condition !

LEADHEAD

Well I got it off of a friend of mine...... I am the 2nd owner, 165000 Km and it's all stock. And I only paid $700.00 for it. Everything works and it runs great.

bigdan

if you dont intend to go more then 31" tires ,and drive it smooth ...it should give good service !

patyjlongmire

just motor and tranny not good I went 4.10's 305 nv3500 tranny with 33's much better. still jeep's are cool.

bigdan

engine is ok , carburator aint .....

a 258 with offy 4 barrel and dual exhaust ( hedman headers) is great !

tranny wont take it and I hate the slave clutch cylinder in the bellhousing grrrrr!

the rear dana 35 is so-so !

but a jeep can be tailored to your needs !
like I said ,if body is in great shape , go for it

those are prone to rot ! check it out !

winshield frame , body mounts location , even the frame itself is to watch !

88XJ

Don't worry about it, Everything can be upgraded. All you really need to do is make sure the frame and body are good, everything else is an easy switch.