Post by: M4wdFab on August 01, 2016, 09:18:46 PM
mechanicals look not to bad, front end looks tight
new tires
needs exhaust clamp at header, and tail pipe connected back to muffler.
one unibody spot soft, but not terrible.
have a 99 xj motor sitting on the shop floor i got for 300$ but there are many differances that will require most of the accessories to be swapped, the distributor and a few other sensors to be swapped.
waiting on chip to pick up his phone and respond to me. it was Andies sons jeep that died and was towed. still havent seen the title, dont want to start on it till i do
Post by: GBR928 on August 02, 2016, 09:51:00 AM
Post by: GBR928 on August 02, 2016, 09:53:09 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on August 02, 2016, 10:14:12 PM
its pretty rotten, not sure its worth the bs and labor and parts to have maybe a 1200 ZJ in the end to drive
could more than 4x my investment after 3 hrs labor tonight.
drive shafts, trans/case pulled from underneath. has good front axle shafts, and almost brand new street tires.
Cant get the motor to turn its so seized to get the TC off and get at the flywheel/tone ring i need to swap to the other 4.0 along with a bunch of sensors and the distributor probably.
Post by: mr.mindless on August 03, 2016, 08:45:17 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on August 03, 2016, 09:28:09 AM
i suppose i could flip it over and pull the pan to get the crank out but that seems like alot of work lol
Post by: M4wdFab on August 09, 2016, 01:01:30 PM
seems odd math
Post by: M4wdFab on August 09, 2016, 01:02:09 PM
Post by: dubt on August 09, 2016, 01:36:05 PM
Post by: jacel86 on August 09, 2016, 01:41:53 PM
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Post by: etk300ex on August 09, 2016, 01:45:03 PM
Learn something new every day!
Post by: M4wdFab on August 09, 2016, 02:05:16 PM
interesting.
Post by: M4wdFab on August 10, 2016, 09:34:17 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on August 22, 2016, 11:46:57 PM
picked up another 97 4.0 ZJ limited today. white NC truck. 200K on body, 99 4.0 swapped in at some point.
add pics looked terrible rot but with that parts list it was worth looking at
got there, front fenders were cut and peeling not rotted
3 holes were rock slam tears that then started to rust when brought to NY
entire unibody and under hood everywere you could eat off of it clean with some red dirt from wheeling down south.
kid was not happy after putting 3K in lift parts into and and forced to sell, going to Europe for a while in a couple weeks.
NC title thats notorized with out a buyer filled in :o see how that goes tomorrow.
solid buy even if it needs a tranny. somethign is shuttering or skipping at 2-4mph then cleans up fine. have another 97 ZJ 4.0 trans sitting on the shop floor from Chips GF son jeep that got cut up ready.
CL ADD details:
built this jeep in NC and just dont have time for it
230k on body 140k on motor WITH RECEIPTS and full tuneup, battery, plugs, dizzy cap, reset timing, air filter etc... no oil burn, runs mint.
I would like to trade for an MPG car or car plus cash on your end if it is a rough car
4.0 inline 6
5.5 inch extended and adjustable 3 link long arms in the front
Rc adjustable arms in the rear
4.5 inch Rc springs
AWD full time t case swap from a V8
Rc swaybar quick disconnects
ARB bumper
Adjustable Trac bars
Rustys extended travel shocks
Steering stabilizer
Fog lights
2" spacers
33 inch TSL swampers 2 good tread 2 low tread
Every option available, heated seats, sunroof and leather
The bad stuff
Exhaust manifold gasket could be replaced
Needs alignment
Control arm bushings are shot
Power steering leaks
Transmission hose leaks
AC and heat blower motor does not work (fuse? Looking into it)
Sunroof is caulked shut but the motor works (previous owner did this)
Post by: M4wdFab on August 23, 2016, 01:19:58 PM
Had to hustle on it in case they caught that the NC title was dated in march, and no weight on title... kid going to Europe next week for a year and his address and licences is still in NC.
Kid some how got it notarized without a buyer filled in lol
date modification and googled the weight lol
all set
Post by: M4wdFab on August 23, 2016, 11:07:15 PM
threw up on the lift. serviced front brake sliders, replaced missing bolts, starter inspecting ever thing.
under body clean.
changed wheel spacers to 2" instead of 1.5" with missing studs and missing inner lug nuts :o
gona try to cut and stretch rear links 1-1.5" in the rear to fit 35 SCRs. eventually i think this thing is 1ton swap and 40's worthy.
Post by: M4wdFab on August 23, 2016, 11:31:21 PM
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-suspension/jeep-suspension-lift-kits/zj-grand-cherokee-93-98-jeep-suspension-lift-kits/rustys-zj-grand-cherokee-long-arm-upgrade.html
1350$
Post by: M4wdFab on August 24, 2016, 11:39:33 PM
adjustable rear control arms found to have super long threads, and i was able to safely increase the length of all 4 links by 1.5" to clear 35"s in the forward portion of the rear fender well, and trimming in the rear portion of the rear wells.
Front was good with a fender trim fix and ARB bumper trim.
Found front CV drive shaft to have exploded and shot CV joint at case. was hopping that was my low speed shudder but no good.
trans was 1.5 quarts low
returned from a test drive, radiator hose torn and spraying. fixed.
runs mint looks mint. started tending to things like bulbs and headliner fixes.
needs a good vacuuming but driving tomorrow!
Post by: M4wdFab on August 25, 2016, 10:18:39 AM
Post by: etk300ex on August 25, 2016, 10:34:15 AM
Post by: rejeep on August 25, 2016, 10:38:49 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on August 25, 2016, 10:49:29 AM
front trim fix also really cleaned up the lines.
ill throw some rock sliders on it to get rid of the only 4 rust holes on the truck. rest of truck 100% clean with some southern clay red mud on it!
Post by: M4wdFab on August 25, 2016, 11:08:07 AM
then i remember its a 4.0 pushing 35"s instead of a 5.9 pushing 30"s :'(
Post by: M4wdFab on August 25, 2016, 01:28:05 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on August 25, 2016, 06:44:48 PM
found that blower motor goes high when you touch a random wire hanging from under the dash to ground lol
its hot.
Post by: M4wdFab on August 26, 2016, 09:00:03 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on August 26, 2016, 10:01:03 AM
reading says Governor Pressure Sensor and Solenoid may be the issue, or sometimes down stream o2 frayed / shorting wires flake out the GPS&S reading.
Post by: KingtheZJ on August 26, 2016, 10:05:02 AM
the TCM failed and it stuck in 3rd all the time.
sounds like a different issue, but just FYI.
Post by: M4wdFab on August 26, 2016, 10:10:00 AM
guess i need to pay more attention and adjust the wheel so i can see the tach also would help lol
reverse no issues.
Post by: TrailTamer on August 26, 2016, 10:57:24 AM
To get your first gear; must be completely stopped, put the shifter in neutral and wait for a second or two at minimum then manual shift *straight* to 1st gear then you should have your first gear again. When you're moving, manually up shift to confirm you have the 1-2-3-4 shifting. You'll need to come to a complete stop to shift back in neutral then shift straight to 1st again to get the 1st gear back for the take off.
Don't drive it too much if it's actually don't take off in first gear or you'll cook the trans quick.
The jeep don't throw any codes for the trans? They usually have codes set when either the governor transducer or the solenoid is malfunctioning.
Post by: TrailTamer on August 26, 2016, 10:59:12 AM
my first jeep was a 95 4.0 with same 42RE trans.
the TCM failed and it stuck in 3rd all the time.
sounds like a different issue, but just FYI.
The 95 have a separated module for the trans? I thought they're controlled by the PCM.
Post by: TrailTamer on August 26, 2016, 11:05:33 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on August 26, 2016, 11:23:29 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on August 27, 2016, 12:38:16 PM
i locked doors with door button, came back unlocked driver door with key, horn beep and antitheft 2 seconds motor run only.
key lock and unlock to driver door like my 5.9 98 did not turn it off. google let me know on 97 limited you have to lock and unlock the passenger door WTF
smooth cruse control at 70 no issues on thruway. love this thing.
win.
Post by: TrailTamer on August 27, 2016, 04:01:30 PM
smooth cruse control at 70 no issues on thruway. love this thing.
win.
Yeah. Everyone on I-90 drove like they have a woman in labor on our way back in town. How can it be fun to drive like that?
Post by: M4wdFab on August 28, 2016, 12:19:49 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on August 29, 2016, 09:49:52 AM
hack fix i tried cutting it shorter and was good for 40 miles or so lol
Post by: Wingman on August 29, 2016, 10:34:26 AM
Your commute is about .4 miles... ;D
Post by: M4wdFab on August 29, 2016, 10:38:04 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on August 31, 2016, 01:42:13 PM
limited mirrors i got are not auto dim, and dont fit 100% my limited. wedged in and power function doesnt work then. Black frames dont fit either. fail.
Post by: M4wdFab on September 02, 2016, 12:37:16 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on September 03, 2016, 09:27:07 PM
headlight switch swapped, does the same thing, only interior night lights come on when you push on or near it
center console lid with working latch swapped.
rear plate light fixed. had to pull hatch plastics and fix a break in the wire harness. not even sure how i found it but got lucky.
front left shock bushing changed
right swaybar disconnect fixed
steering stabilizer mount to tie rod fixed
horns connected back up
head lights adjusted.
whats left:
no obvious evap issues at canister, lines, or tank
dome light no work from any door when doors opened, but works of you turn them on
HTR control
hatch calendars
rear brakes screech 100% of time after sitting, no noise on lift odd.
headliner glue up spots
Post by: KingtheZJ on September 04, 2016, 08:23:12 AM
If you press and hold the rear light lens it will toggle between having the dome light come on with the door open and never coming on when the door opens.
Post by: M4wdFab on September 04, 2016, 03:49:42 PM
front inner fenders pounded in for 35" turning full lock.
rear brakes disassembled and seized ebrake hardware freed up and lubed.
ebrake adjustor in seized and ebrakes adjusted and working.
tank dropped all looks good but found pump nut retainer ring pretty loose. tightened and cleared code.
Post by: M4wdFab on September 04, 2016, 09:51:19 PM
investment down to 620$ for this unit 8)
Post by: M4wdFab on September 16, 2016, 11:26:17 AM
kind of annoying.
notice there is a hack fix on the TV cable. going to try and swap that first, and adjust it as per web instructions.
if not, going to try and research governor sol / governor pressure sensor.
if that fails ill pull the trans and replace with spare. lines weeping anyway.
still need to get inspected. dropped tank, cant find LARGE evap leak to fix code. smell gas in rear on multiple occasions upon shut down. maybe its as simple as a bad gas cap? hoses and clamps all new and tight. canister lines look good.
Post by: TrailTamer on September 16, 2016, 12:09:21 PM
When it shakes, the rpm bounces? It slips or it felt like it either upshift/downshift or TCC lock/unlock?
Post by: M4wdFab on September 23, 2016, 08:59:01 AM
gas cap changed- still smelled gas this morning
rear dome light bulb changed, still no rear dome or any dome lights ever.
Post by: Wingman on September 23, 2016, 10:13:12 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on September 23, 2016, 10:26:04 AM
dome rear has a switch to turn on or off doom lights with doors open, i am thinking its a power issue in the hatch since i have never had that light or any of the doom lights come on. door panel courtesy lights work as they should.
the vic is also gone, but sure if that has anything to do with it.
Post by: M4wdFab on October 10, 2016, 03:11:15 PM
Evap leak probably coming from top of tank somewhere lol.
guess the tank needs to be dropped again and inspected / gasket changed
bah
Post by: M4wdFab on November 20, 2016, 06:59:10 PM
changed sway bar bushings
bipassed whatever is wrong with heater control so has working heat and defrost
dropped tank and changed fuel pump/sending unit.
tank to pump had NO gasket present- gross evap leak identified.
now fuel gage reads empty. cant win.
Post by: rejeep on November 20, 2016, 07:15:48 PM
Do laundry and each some football ;)
Post by: M4wdFab on November 20, 2016, 10:58:33 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on November 21, 2016, 10:02:12 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on November 21, 2016, 10:11:08 AM
tractor is in the back yard with the mower deck still on, ready to do the last of the leaves!
Post by: Wingman on November 21, 2016, 10:56:22 AM
it'll melt. I'm counting on it.
tractor is in the back yard with the mower deck still on, ready to do the last of the leaves!
Same boat here...
Post by: M4wdFab on November 29, 2016, 09:34:09 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on December 03, 2016, 11:38:04 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oMC-r1OXzI
gove press and sol replace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvl-_-vY6rk&t=3s
lockup spring
(http://www.oregonperformancetransmission.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/SNX-22771-19K.jpg)
Post by: M4wdFab on December 03, 2016, 03:14:54 PM
3hrs, fluid, 100$ parts.
no change, same. maybe 1-2 shift 5% better. still shudders at takeoff
Post by: M4wdFab on January 01, 2017, 09:51:35 AM
fluids topped
Post by: M4wdFab on January 02, 2017, 07:12:10 PM
great.
Post by: M4wdFab on January 03, 2017, 10:55:30 PM
Post by: rejeep on January 04, 2017, 07:48:32 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on January 04, 2017, 07:50:53 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on March 16, 2017, 10:22:58 AM
my jeep ended up past the truck in the background of this picture before we got him back far enough to pop out of the ditch
Post by: M4wdFab on March 25, 2017, 06:34:15 PM
new cold stumble for a minute or so at idle last couple weeks. found #1 spark plug to be loose in hole and gave it 3 full turns to snug, neat.
front rugged ridge tie rod shot. its a 50$ goofy unit bah.
Post by: M4wdFab on April 01, 2017, 06:32:39 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on June 12, 2017, 09:57:48 AM
seems to have a coolant leak when parked. must have something to do with pulley squeeking last few months. probably needs a water pump or something.
Post by: M4wdFab on August 05, 2017, 10:00:43 PM
new lower hose no fix
2nd time around, had to pull the front apart to change water pump, leaking from block interface or somewhere.
got an AC delete pulley and a good coolant flush.
Back to daily duty.
Post by: M4wdFab on September 04, 2017, 09:58:18 PM
probably gona get a trans swap and put up for sale. need to thin the fleet
Post by: M4wdFab on September 06, 2017, 12:01:29 AM
might do a trans swap- or at least attempt to adjust bands.
Post by: M4wdFab on November 02, 2017, 09:23:23 AM
Found both ends of the track bar needing service, also found a jam nut loose on one of the drag link ends.
back in business!
Post by: M4wdFab on November 04, 2017, 08:19:43 PM
almost started on a trans swap today. meh.
front blinker bulb and fluids topped! ready for winter.
Post by: M4wdFab on December 10, 2017, 11:00:45 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on January 01, 2018, 11:43:51 PM
Post by: Wingman on January 02, 2018, 08:21:32 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on January 02, 2018, 01:12:18 PM
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Post by: GBR928 on January 02, 2018, 01:36:07 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on January 02, 2018, 01:38:01 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on January 03, 2018, 12:05:19 AM
need to fix up the manual til option but power lift with ATV winch is wired. need to clean up incab but its functional and tested!
Post by: Wingman on January 03, 2018, 08:12:47 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on January 03, 2018, 08:46:37 AM
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Post by: M4wdFab on January 03, 2018, 09:04:08 AM
its lifted by an ATV winch, and has a manual tilt function.
Made a pin mount and structure out of old 2x2 square buggy links. Was supprised the jeep only drops about 1/2" when you pick up the plow.
pushes snow fine, maybe needs the springs tightened up for frozen snow now in the lot
Post by: dubt on January 03, 2018, 09:06:47 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on January 03, 2018, 10:28:10 AM
https://www.amazon.com/Buyers-Products-SW710-Rotary-Switch/dp/B01D05Z2LS/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_qp_0_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01D05Z2LS&pd_rd_r=MKWNEYBE08MJDDPQAPS5&pd_rd_w=Ez99I&pd_rd_wg=cbnL7&psc=1&refRID=MKWNEYBE08MJDDPQAPS5
Post by: mr.mindless on January 03, 2018, 10:31:29 AM
https://www.amazon.com/OLS-Split-Charge-Relay-Switch/dp/B01MYPTVJD/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_qp_0_35?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01MYPTVJD&pd_rd_r=Y1J5MHBVEPBKHNPW44T0&pd_rd_w=PwS0q&pd_rd_wg=ouDbI&psc=1&refRID=Y1J5MHBVEPBKHNPW44T0
I wonder if they're really good to 200a
Post by: M4wdFab on January 03, 2018, 04:29:22 PM
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VAGKZE/ref=psdc_15731411_t1_B00KGICYAA
Post by: mr.mindless on January 03, 2018, 06:59:09 PM
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Post by: M4wdFab on January 04, 2018, 11:13:13 PM
so much nicer to plow with a fuel injected auto with heat and radio! needed this 6 years ago!
Post by: M4wdFab on January 08, 2018, 07:41:43 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on October 18, 2018, 07:15:52 PM
trans fluids topped off
looks like it needs trans cooler lines and at least one ball joint
plow frame attached
cleaned out
needs a new switch for heater blower and should be good for winter duty minus a valid inspection sticker
Post by: M4wdFab on November 17, 2018, 04:25:15 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on September 05, 2019, 08:22:41 AM
sweet burning ATF machine and got awful front end issues. sticker is almost 2 years out and needs a windsheild. might be time to send
Post by: M4wdFab on September 09, 2019, 11:56:16 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on September 16, 2019, 11:14:02 PM
trans cooler line leaks repaired
cracked exhaust manifold welded
tail pipe welded back to muffler
Post by: M4wdFab on September 20, 2019, 09:04:31 AM
all front end parts and brakes ordered. i think i have unit bearings in stock.
silly that entire V8 steering is cheaper than one replacement tie rod end for the rugged ridge system thats on the jeep.
bah.
between this and a new windsheild, should have just bought another jeep!
1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4.0L L6
ACDELCO 46D0058A Ball Joint $ 10.47 $ 0.00 2 $ 20.94
ACDELCO 46D2117A Ball Joint $ 10.87 $ 0.00 2 $ 21.74
CARDONE 663220 (66-3220) CV Half Shaft Assembly $ 35.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 35.79
CARDONE 663221 (66-3221) CV Half Shaft Assembly $ 44.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 44.79
CENTRIC 10206660 (102.06660) Brake Pad $ 9.02 $ 0.00 1 $ 9.02
CENTRIC 10204770 (102.04770) Brake Pad $ 9.70 $ 0.00 1 $ 9.70
CENTRIC 12167032 (121.67032) Rotor $ 15.36 $ 0.00 2 $ 30.72
CENTRIC 12167022 (121.67022) Rotor $ 16.94 $ 0.00 2 $ 33.88
CENTRIC 11861037 (118.61037) Parking Brake Hardware Kit $ 11.73 $ 0.00 1 $ 11.73
CENTRIC 11007010 (110.07010) Parking Brake Shoe $ 8.97 $ 0.00 1 $ 8.97
1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.2L V8
SKP SDS1310 Tie Rod End $ 20.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 20.79
SKP SDS1312 Tie Rod End $ 16.66 $ 0.00 1 $ 16.66
SKP SES3096L Tie Rod End $ 4.54 $ 0.00 2 $ 9.08
SKP SPES2079S Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve $ 4.35 $ 0.00 2 $ 8.70
Discount $ -14.12
Shipping Ground $ 59.95
Tax $ 26.27
Order Total $ 354.61
Post by: M4wdFab on September 26, 2019, 09:45:18 PM
installed everything above tonight in 4 hours.
Post by: M4wdFab on October 03, 2019, 10:56:48 AM
good for another 2 years whooo
anyone ever adjust the front band on a 42re? looks fairly straight forward once you manage to get access to it.
i have shudder/ slipping from stop to 1-2MPH if load is anything over minimal untill speed gets above 3-5mph. not RPM related.
Post by: mr.mindless on October 03, 2019, 11:13:12 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on October 03, 2019, 11:32:58 AM
nothing that clearly relates to any symptom i have. replaced the bag of normal parts you through at a 42RE and nothing changed. has not changed its performance or issue in 5 years, same issue with prevous owner also.
last issue with the jeep id like to fix after putting glass and parts into it this time around. bah
Post by: mr.mindless on October 03, 2019, 11:37:48 AM
42RE is a lot easier to find than an AWD Toyota trans. Shame they're probably all raped.
Post by: M4wdFab on October 03, 2019, 11:46:52 AM
Post by: TrailTamer on October 03, 2019, 01:26:59 PM
I still think it’s something to do with drivetrain. I remember it’s transmission mount is very ‘soft’ and allowing a ton of movement. Ratchet strap the t-case down onto the trans crossmember tight and go test drive and see what change.
Post by: M4wdFab on October 03, 2019, 01:46:39 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on October 07, 2019, 08:51:38 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on October 07, 2019, 01:25:57 PM
looks like im checking some tail harness connections and changing a speed sensor
Tranny codes for 1994 OD button LED
11 Engine RPM input
12 Output shaft sensor input
13 Vehicle speed input
14 Governor pressure sensor input
15 Throttle position sensor input
16 Transmission fluid temperature input
17 Overdrive override (control) switch input
18 System voltage
19 Internal fault in module
21 Governor pressure solenoid output
22 Overdrive solenoid output
23 Converter clutch solenoid output
24 Overdrive override (control switch) lamp output
25 Internal fault in module
26 Governor pressure sensor offset drift
55 End of code transmission
Post by: M4wdFab on October 10, 2019, 10:58:30 AM
Post by: M on October 10, 2019, 11:01:54 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on October 10, 2019, 11:45:11 AM
not worth pulling and swapping without a catastrophic failure, especially with 3x the work involved with the long arm kit in the way. it drives fine for me, and even plows snow fine if you are not a moron.
Post by: TrailTamer on October 10, 2019, 05:39:19 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on October 10, 2019, 06:42:52 PM
I don’t know what band is which but 1 and R typically share the lowest gear
Post by: M4wdFab on October 10, 2019, 08:53:09 PM
shifts and acts much better when manually shifted. still has the issue though to some extent.
Post by: TrailTamer on October 11, 2019, 02:53:07 PM
The rear band sparsely get used as it only engages when manually shifted into 1st/L or R. Pretty much why it’s buried inside as it hardly ever need adjusting for most people, or why you see a lot of old Ram plow trucks for sale saying “no reverse†from shifting between D and R all night long.
Trans get its first gear different way when shifter is in “Dâ€
Post by: mr.mindless on October 11, 2019, 04:20:45 PM
Trans get its first gear different way when shifter is in “Dâ€
Crazy.
Automagic
Post by: mr.mindless on October 11, 2019, 04:21:06 PM
Trans get its first gear different way when shifter is in “Dâ€
Crazy.
Automagic
Post by: mr.mindless on October 11, 2019, 04:21:15 PM
Trans get its first gear different way when shifter is in “Dâ€
Crazy.
Automagic
Post by: mr.mindless on October 11, 2019, 04:24:49 PM
Trans get its first gear different way when shifter is in “Dâ€
Crazy.
Automagic
Post by: TrailTamer on October 11, 2019, 04:31:09 PM
Trans get its first gear different way when shifter is in “Dâ€
Crazy.
Automagic
Post by: mr.mindless on October 11, 2019, 10:32:44 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on November 03, 2020, 07:26:42 PM
3.5 quarts low on trans fluid
1.5 quarts low on tcase
diffs and motor good
doors lubed
front end lubed
rock rails stripped and painted
interior semi cleaned out
ready for winter season
Post by: M4wdFab on March 09, 2021, 03:13:44 PM
fill trans
spent time on 3 seized doors and seized rear hatch. won on all of them except rear passenger door i cant get open. tired hard.
Post by: M on March 09, 2021, 03:37:37 PM
pulled plow today
Now that you've done it, expect some snow soon! ;D ;D
Post by: M4wdFab on October 03, 2021, 06:25:23 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on October 24, 2021, 04:45:37 PM
have to fix it or turn the plates in next monday. bah!
looks like the long arm cross member is getting sectioned and made removable.
Post by: M4wdFab on October 25, 2021, 02:04:15 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on October 25, 2021, 08:51:41 PM
no change.
BAH!
Post by: mr.mindless on October 25, 2021, 09:38:09 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on October 26, 2021, 09:32:09 AM
the other trans was out of a ZJ that one of chips girlfriends sons seized the motor in on 390, supposed functional trans. meh
Post by: M4wdFab on October 26, 2021, 05:02:06 PM
all gears work, down shifts, OD, ect.
just had a small drip per 4 seconds i noticed after filling but pretended i didnt see it before test drive. back on the lift after i remembered i left one of cooler lines finger tight that i had to swap, all good now!
i guess the jeep will get a muffler and tail pipe, a trans pan gasket and filter, and look at some front steering leaks. other wise if i can get the monitors to set maybe ill try to get a sticker this week and get reg renewed.
Post by: mr.mindless on October 26, 2021, 06:16:00 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on October 26, 2021, 07:07:02 PM
i guess ill explore that when this one gives up- now i know i have a good Spare TC and a good spare assemble with 1st gear issues only.
Post by: M4wdFab on October 27, 2021, 10:31:32 PM
wasn't making temp on the way down past 130, so stopped mid way home and beat on the thermostat housing which it then sat at 210- got the 5th of 7 emissions monitors to set shortly after that. 6th should run purge tomorrow since the tank is now between 1/4 and 3/4 and should be able to pass plug in even if the last one doesnt run.
trans and cruse works great.
id say the tires are a mess, needs a valve cover gasket (constant oil burn smell if fresh air intake HVAC is on), needs probably full exhaust over haul and brakes are dragging /squeaking intermittently from sitting so long.
otherwise, plenty fine for winter duty if it sticks around.
Post by: M4wdFab on November 18, 2021, 09:49:02 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on January 09, 2022, 09:22:07 PM
shot out to buffalo and back today, high way cruse control machine. :o
Post by: M4wdFab on January 17, 2022, 05:33:47 PM
it does want to stall now though when going from revers to drive or drive to reverse. need to google that and see if its something that can be fixed / adjusted.
Post by: M4wdFab on January 30, 2022, 03:00:03 PM
looking for a used D35 3.54 get set.
Post by: M4wdFab on January 30, 2022, 03:45:12 PM
i have a YJ 3.07 gear set that i think is the same and could pull the front drive shaft
i kinda need the jeep this week. RAM is blue sticker, needs brakes and tires and inspection done bah
I guess if i slap in the 3.07s in ill confirm YJ sets are same to a ZJ D35, and either order a 50$ used gear set off ebay, I do have a used set of 4.56 gears for the front low pinion D30, so i could commit a sin and order 4.56 gears for the D35 lol bah
Post by: mr.mindless on January 30, 2022, 04:08:21 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on January 30, 2022, 04:12:21 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on January 30, 2022, 04:19:47 PM
amazon has 139$ 4.56 D35 gear sets and i already have the 3.54 and up carrier. have mismatched stuff for the front in stock. i guess ill go that way, but to get it off the lift it will get 3.07s slapped in it. its already apart and C clip, o well.
ill stop rambling about this misfortune now
Post by: etk300ex on January 30, 2022, 05:51:36 PM
Post by: Harrison on January 31, 2022, 12:08:07 PM
Bummer, I was just home last week
Post by: M4wdFab on January 31, 2022, 03:05:02 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on February 03, 2022, 07:05:15 PM
once the transmission warms up it shudders and stalls/locks up in reverse- i guess this trans has always been like this since installed i just didnt notice till plowing. annoying.
i think its time for a new wonder this year sometime.
Post by: M4wdFab on February 06, 2022, 03:07:06 PM
Post by: carchameleon on February 11, 2022, 08:56:08 PM
i still dont have a good place that will take the RAM either. its annoying.
I know its not around the corner, but have you tried Scotty's?
talk to pauly and tell him you know arie and me
Post by: M4wdFab on February 24, 2022, 09:43:17 AM
trans performs 100% cold, but very shortly once it warms up begins to want to "stay locked up" when coming to a stop (occasionally), and after a short drive will lock and stall engine if you shift to reverse (100% of time warm) from park/neutral. like if you pull into a parking spot at a store, it better be a pull through...
my research shows:
could be issue with brake switch not giving signal to unlock TC
bad TCC solonoid
bad TC (less than 500miles on new TC when trans installed)
not really anything i can find that sounds like a smoking gun
annoying!
Post by: M4wdFab on February 24, 2022, 02:12:37 PM
how is it that i did not realized until today there is a check valve in one of the cooler lines?
i was flushing out the cooler with air and noticed it only going one way. pulled the pan and valve body today and did the HD upgrade kit. filter and magnet was packed with fines but not chunks or hard parts in the pan.
if this doesn't change it, im guessing the new torque converter has failed or the lockup solenoid is intermittently bad.
Post by: M4wdFab on February 24, 2022, 03:11:26 PM
i guess next will be a brake light switch and then a lockup solenoid- but its probably better to just get another jeep. really sad this TN truck still has no exterior rust and isnt falling apart.
Post by: Wingman on February 24, 2022, 05:59:44 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on February 24, 2022, 06:59:54 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on February 24, 2022, 07:20:56 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/194073381775
Post by: mr.mindless on February 24, 2022, 10:01:00 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on February 25, 2022, 05:22:09 PM
neither were issues in both transmissions i have.
i have found one or two threads that describe exactly what i have by the poster, but no clear resolution ever posted.
ill try the TCC solenoid and brake switch next time its back in the shop. had to put the snow plow back on today.
Post by: M4wdFab on March 09, 2022, 07:32:42 PM
tire machine wires pretty good- plenty of room for a 35 or 37
these measure out at about 33"
Post by: M4wdFab on March 18, 2022, 11:28:49 AM
wonder if the dealer will put a new hitch on for the exploding gas tank rear collision fix recall, or if crusty rotten brokenness deems it safe enough not to replace.
Post by: M4wdFab on April 15, 2022, 03:23:26 PM
better than $29.95 rando ones but not sure worth the 109$ i spent. bottoms fit nice, backs are too loose. bottoms need better side fastening.
Post by: M4wdFab on April 15, 2022, 03:27:08 PM
im really starting to think its a valve body problem. i have another 42re i could rob the valve body from and it can be changed from underneath. i guess i have to think if i should do that first or second. i guess its only fluid and pan gaskets
Post by: M4wdFab on October 11, 2022, 01:56:00 PM
plan is to swap valve bodies, adjust both bands, replace governor and pressure sensor, replace lockup solenoid and harness, fresh filter and fluid.
reverse band was about 2 turns too loose.... not sure what that means meh.
Post by: M4wdFab on October 11, 2022, 04:53:22 PM
it just kinda lugs a little bit now in reverse now but doesnt lock up and clank / stall any more.
asked will if he has a fancy scan tool i can borrow
one thing thats different. if you do a rolling shift from drive to reverse, it doesnt go into revers unless you hit gas.
found one thread said fix was pump replacement. maybe scan tool will say if pump pressure is low?
bah
at least i didnt break it worse doing all what i did.
Post by: M4wdFab on December 05, 2022, 08:17:11 PM
no codes but has 2 monitors not set, wont pass. evap and catalist. cant remember when last dead battery was but has to be weeks and hundreds of miles ago so thats a bummer.
sticker up, i guess it will get a buffalo trip to hopefully set monitors.
Post by: M4wdFab on January 16, 2023, 12:48:52 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on October 30, 2023, 08:55:11 PM
put a fresh battery in it
aired up a tire, 2 quarts of atf, washed windsheild and dash
first trip to buffalo and back tonight excellent performance!