Did I bite off more than I can chew?
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Did I bite off more than I can chew?
Well got this bad boy its a 84 Cherokee Chief with a 2.6 in it, 4 wd, payed 450 for it....it does start but I have to start some work on it mainly the clutch wont bleed....
http://tinypic.com/r/11kxj06/6
http://tinypic.com/r/1zdvexx/6
so what do you guys think.....
http://tinypic.com/r/11kxj06/6
http://tinypic.com/r/1zdvexx/6
so what do you guys think.....
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Engine: 4.0l I6
I got an 89 4x4 4.0l for $400 about 2 weeks ago. It is rough exterior/interior.. But no knocking and tranny shifts smooth! Heck of a deal. But have over 1500 in repairs to do to all exterior and interior parts to get it in great condition. Windshield, need all lights grille and rear, rearview mirror, 1 of the doors are locked and dented in need to replace hinges etc, heater core clogged... Lots of goodies and I got oil in the air filter. But a very small leak about 1drip or 2 drips a day coming around the oil pan. Dont know for sure where they are coming from but they are not bad for now.
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Ya im gotta fix the cluth thats the only thing wrong with it..than rhino line the interior...I also want a internal roll cage...and figure out some way to finish the back....commache tailgate...and led trailer lights...the list gos on and on and of course a lift and tires later...this isnt my d.d. so i can leave it in the garage
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Ya im gotta fix the cluth thats the only thing wrong with it..than rhino line the interior...I also want a internal roll cage...and figure out some way to finish the back....commache tailgate...and led trailer lights...the list gos on and on and of course a lift and tires later...this isnt my d.d. so i can leave it in the garage
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I second that.. Paid 400 for mine and will put around 2 grand into it total and everything will be in tip top shape. Hopefully make it from 200,000 to 300,000 with not many problems.
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ya its a 2.8 i was really tired when i posted it...just got it home and it was 75 miles one way Hesperia to Menifee....well on top it being so cheap is also the fact the guy gave me two extra transmissions... and a diff...and a few other random pieces...ie the doors and what not....This thing wont being going to get smogged...thats the beauty of being active duty military and having a different home of record...Im out in CA where they are real strict about smog...and with Minnesota plates I will be safe....n its only 100 bux for new plates this thing hasnt been reg. since 2000 Im not paying the back fees f that...Now to find somebody with a welder haha...Anybody live around Menifee or Murrieta/Temecuela area....I m very knowable about Fords...but this my first Jeep
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Not to hate on the 4.0l but every other jeep cherokee with a 4.0 has had head probs that I looked at ...As far as a motor swap maybe one day... but I got to get this on the road and diagnose other probs first haha....this clutch should be easy just gotz to do it....And I really dont know how far im gonna go with this...I bought this cause my lil 06 ranger with a 4 banger is not worth lifting and 4 wheeling and all that stuff....and im still paying on it...
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forget the 4.3 get a 3.8 aka 3800 out of a camaro and swap the supercharged grand prix top end on it 240hp 280 tq stock real easy to mod to a lot of power wiring might be fun but if u got a whole computer out of a grandprix and harness it wouldnt be that bad
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