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Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
IM back from AWOL.. sorry been away..
i dont really have a good excuse.. Ive been thinking of one..
Tazz is doing good.. 16,000 mines on him..
still looking showroom clean, I know that hurts all you off-roading jeep purist..
welcome to all the new jeep owners. You will Love it..
C YA!!
Terry
ROLLLL TIDE
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Oil - I've just used regular 10W30, but up until last year I was getting oil changes about every 2 months (3,000 miles). My '98 just passed 110,000 miles today (guess I should do something about the Taco one of these days, especially with the price of gas going up so).
Tazz - great to see you are still around! It's wonderful to hear from someone who doesn't get their Wrangler dirty. Mine had a bath today, so I guess tomorrow's hike will be somewhere less accessible than today's Mt. Pinos trip (paved roads to the trailhead, then a snowshoe trip beyond).
jutah - How did it go - did you pick it up? Are you still smiling?
1- How long do you think i can put it off?
2- Is there a less expensive way to fix this?
3- What do you think caused it in first place?
A new distributor from the dealer is about $200, and you can easily fit it yourself.
I guess the answer to "How long can I leave it?" depends on how lucky you feel.
:-)
Just thought I would give you another possibility.
How come no one is posting in here lately? We did not get a single post yesterday, 3/3/03.
Let's hear from everyone!
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
I lost everything on my hard drive and had to reload my original software! My puter had been acting up for a while, and I should have taken that as warning and backed up the important stuff, but I didn't.
Finally, when I tried to boot up night before last, my puter gave up the ghost, and I had to reload the original software.
I lost some pics and my turbo tax files for the last three years. I have the actual returns printed, though, so I have hard copy of them. I will just have to type in a bunch of stuff next year that would have otherwise transferred automatically. Not that big of a deal, I guess.
Anyway, if there is stuff on your hard drive that you really, really want to keep, you'd better back it up.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
I've temporarily replaced the rubber with backpacking straps and they hold well, but I was wondering if any of the stock latches experienced this?
Little background...I have a 2000 Sahara, dual tops, automatic, 30' wheels, "fully loaded". Problem is, I also have a lease through Bank One that's up 4/4. I want to buy my Jeep (until I can afford a Rubicon!!:). Bank One wants about $15,600 for it. I'm trying to negotiate it down, but they're not moving much. Would I be silly to pay this much for it? The original price I negotiated w/ the dealer was $22,450. What do you think?
Second...my door handles. Assuming I get to keep my "baby", I need to do something about the handles. I doubt I'm alone, as I've noticed the problem on others in the area. The black is peeling, and now they're starting to rust. I'm assuming they have to be replaced (or is there a touch up paint - how bad does it look?) - is this possible to do myself?? I've also noticed a little oxidation on the rear bumper...
Any help appreciated!!
If you are truly "attached" to your Jeep, and Lord knows I can relate to that, then get the price as low as you can, and then buy that puppy.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
You can also do a price check on it (under "Used Cars") and see if they are in the ball park. My guess is that it is a good price since you know the previous owner! :-)
I recently heard an “expert” talk on this subject and he indicated that buying a car you like and know at the end of a lease often made sense. He also said the price could be negotiated but you might really have to work them and ‘play the game’.
Keep beating on them maybe they’ll come down a little. And definitely price it out on Edmunds. That may give you some ammo. Best of luck.
Observations: Hercules works at the Jeep factory. I know this because he put my oil filter on. WOW! Talk about a bear to get off! Not exactly easy to grab, either. I took the air filter box cover/tube off to give myself a little more room. And oh yeah, make darn sure that you have a new funnel to use to put the oil in. I didn't, but I will next time.
I believe the next thing I'll do is add the K&N drop in air filter. I've used then in my other vehicles and I've been pleased.
Are there any zerk fittings that need to be lubed? If so, how many and where?
Thanks,
JohnS
Buying Your Leased Car
And as mentioned, there's more on leasing in the Tips & Advice section.
Steve, Host
Welcome to the group!
-twylie
http://www.bonnevillemotorwerks.com/dynocharts/intake/KN/kntest.p- df
Disclaimer-Jim Conforti is a friend of mine. He can be a bit arrogant, but he is rarely-if ever-wrong.
Good choice not to use Fram oil filters in the future.
Bad choice to use a K&N air filter. They have their place, but it's not on your Jeep. They do flow more air, but at the expense of allowing larger particles through. They could allow your engine more air, but only if the stock filter was restricting the air required. That's not the case on your Jeep. Fit one because you like the extra noise it makes by all means, but don't be fooled that you're getting more power, and realize that more crud will be getting through to your engine.
Finally, you'll find it a lot easier to remove the oil filter from beneath the vehicle. It's designed to be removed from there, and you have to go there to change the oil anyway!
I can actually get to work and back without stalling Saying this is 20 miles one way in stop and go I am happy with myself! I have two questions.
#1. I was reading my new manual and it indicated that I have a shift indicator light. I have been looking for this thing for two days but can't seem to find it. I think it worked at first. I see the arrow, but it never lights up? Could I have turned it off by accident? If it is broke is this a bad sign?
#2. I have a few new pics of the new baby. Where can I post them?
Thanks,
jutah
I know Several post ago..Tom?? someone had a leak in thier jeep..
We had a BAD rain last night I got in TAZZ to go to work had over an inch of rain in the floor board. Ive checked all around the hardtop..for leaks. I didnt see any.
anyone else have this problem?
thanx Jeepers
BamaTazz
Steve, Host
I just bought a set of Ramps and a floor "Creeper" to change my own oil. Last week I took my Jeep into get some Warentee work preformed at the dealer. I needed to have my oil changed so I figured it was there, let them do it. The oil change cost $28.00! WOW!! But I figured, its here so why not. Then the service advisor askes me if I wanted a tire rotation? I figured it would cost nothing w/ a oil change.. WRONG!! They wanted $38 for a tire rotation!!! Needless to say, I didn't get the tires rotated.. What a rip off... So I decided to get a Creeper and a set of ramps and do it my self....
This is going to be a great $$$ saver in the future....
As for the shift indicator light, you're probably changing gear before it lights up. Look for it in the same place you saw it before you thought it was broken, the instrument panel.
I always rotate my tires when I change my oil (every 3000 miles). Doing minor service work like this helps you to understand how your Jeep is put together. It also allows you to look for early signs of trouble, or for normal wear and tear that requires imminent attention.
While you have the wheels off, check the brakes and lubricate the steering joints. Have a look all at all the different parts and try to identify them, see how they're put together and how they work.
Even if you never get any further than routine servicing, you'll have a deeper understanding of your vehicle and you'll be less likely to be 'taken' by an unscrupulous dealer or mechanic.
Looks like you have a sedan (540?) and a wrangler as well?
Anyhoo this board is much nicer than the other one...
LOL I got slammed one time because I blasphemed! I actually stated that an Inline 6 was silky smooth and almost perfectly naturally balanced (which they are). I was speaking about my Jeep but I guess they thought I was praising BMW or something...
I love my LS but I my dream is an E55 Mercedes (an M5 would do as well heh heh)
How do you like your Jeep?
Gary
I'm surprised that you have only now experienced the problem, but maybe Tazz hasn't been out in the rain very much. Your problem might be something else, though.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
The shift light is supposed to tell you the optimum time to shift for fuel economy, but most people don't pay much attention to it. As was previously mentioned, you may be shifting before the light comes on, or, in other words, shifting at lower RPMs. Most people actually shift at higher RPMs than when the light comes on. As long as you are not lugging down the engine, you're probably doing OK. I have the 4.0 six cylinder engine, and I think I shift pretty much about the time the light comes on, altough I don't pay attention to it. As you get used to your Jeep, you will shift just by the sound of the engine.
When you want to "wind out a gear" for quicker acceleration, it doesn't hurt anything, as long as you don't get too crazy and over-rev the engine. You'll just be wasting some gas. You have a tachometer that tells you the engine RPMs, so just be sure not to let the RPMs hit the red line. You really shouldn't wind out the gears all the way to redline very often. I have NEVER wound out a gear all the way to redline in my Jeep. They aren't hotrods, afterall.
You can come to Gill's web site and he will host pics for you. Just register (free) and then go to the gallery.
http://itsajeep.org
Come chat with us there sometimes too.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
The increased noise (minor in my opinion) does not bother me.
I guess that I should have told you that this is a 3rd vehicle that will probably never see mud or other off-roading. (I do pledge to never put tire dressing on the wheels, though, if that scores me any points. HAHA.)
As for the K&N, I use it in my Avalanche, and did in my Tahoe before, mainly to keep from having to buy a new air filter every 5000 miles. I take it out every oil change, check it for dirt/grime, and reinstall. I also re-oil about every 12,000 to 15,000 miles if it looks like it needs it. Hey, it works for me, and I've not had any problems yet.
Thanks again for the advise and the zerk fitting link.
JohnS
What impressed me about the Wrangler is how tight and solid it feels. It doesn't handle too bad either. Of course being a chronic gear head, I want to start tweaking it. I want to add a rear locker, Cibie H4 headlamps, a CD head unit, and better speakers. It's a sickness, I can't leave anything stock.
I came across a 99 sahara,at a dealers lot.They're asking about $17k U.S. for a Jeep with about 48k miles on the odom.Reasonable.or not?It also has multiple scratches on the padding covering the passenger side airbag.Can this be replaced?Are there replacement seats with head restraints,to replace those in the rear,that have without?
Since I bought my Jeep, I have put in 4.56 gears, a K&N FIPK, Borla Cat back, new shocks, Grizzly floor mats, Bestop oversize spare tire carrier, New Alpine Head unit 4 new speakers and a Sub woofer...
Couple of other things I am sure:)))
Are the Cibie headlamps a straight swap??? Do they help a lot?
Thanks,
Sound like you've made some nice modifications to your Jeep. When/if my exhaust manifold ever cracks I'm going to go with a Banks header and cat back.
Thanks,
dewars
The new manifold has flex tubing where the welds were that always crack.
They make a TREMENDOUS difference. Cibies run @$105/pr., the Hellas @$5 less. It's a wortwhile upgrade.
I have a '99 Sport with 38,000 and no manifold problems yet; however, my extended warranty runs out soon and I am wondering whether it is worthwhile to renew.
Thanks,
J. Thurlow
Thanks,
jutah
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
I thought that u had that problem too..
but..TAZZ was parked in my front yard when i had this leak. Could that seal still be the problem even if the jeep is parked?
BTW, has anyone looked at the Rubicon yet?
I saw one at a dealer here. I didnt have time to stop & look.
KEEP JEEPIN
BamaTazz