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Project millennium

Hi, Well this is a start to a build thread ! Probally a slow 1. I just bought a 2 door , 2000 model,2.5, auto,,,2wd...
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..rust free and pretty straight... some fading on drivers door.. and no headliner go figure lol... ive owned many xj's ...first was a 93 2 door 4x4 rust bucket 4.0 ,,,i loved that jeep..i also have a few Comanches! I wanted a 2 door again and found it for 540bcks..

Project Millennium....plans are exstensive!

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YES ITS NOT A XJ BUT ALMOST!! SHARE A PICT OF MY BUILT 91 COMANCHE.

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My 89 Sporty.

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Previous xj and my daughters..

My plans on this Project is .....keep the 2.5 and rebuild or another.. put a Manual ax15 innn...keep 8.25 rear probally and add front???.... and RE 5.5 lift!!!!.... 33 tires and etc.....will see....

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Hada new cheap Rad... might tell ya there was issues!

Re: Chrysler Group LLC Customer Assistance

customerassist

Dear Lonnie,

Thank you for contacting the Jeep Customer Assistance Center. We are*
pleased to provide vehicle build information per your request.***

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory*
with the following:*

Sales Code**** Description*
M5 Prem Cloth Hi-Back Bucket Seats*
AZ Agate*
AA3 SE Value Group*
APAS Monotone Paint*
A22P 2.5L Engine(EPE)/3Sp Auto Trans(DGD*
BASS 124 Amp Alternator*
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery*
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes*
CADP High Back Bucket Seats*
CBWS Highline Door Trim Panel*
CDBS Reclining Front Seats*
CFMS Rear Fold w/Removable Cushion Seat*
CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle*
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area*
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet*
CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops*
CKXS Plastic Liftgate Trim Panel*
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles*
CSSS Lift Gate Assist Handle*
CUFS Full Length Floor Console*
DGA All 3-Speed Automatic Transmissions*
DGDS 3-Spd. Automatic 30RH Transmission*
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter*
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever*
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio*
DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle*
EAAC All Engines*
EPE 2.5L I4 Power Tech Engine*
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass*
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass*
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass*
GFAS Rear Window Defroster*
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror*
GTZP Power Mirrors, Fold-Away*
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors*
HAAP Air Conditioning*
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group*
JAZS Analog Instrument Cluster*
JBFS Instrument Panel Black Bezel*
JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer*
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers*
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer*
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns*
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet*
KDPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - CH*
KGPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - JE*
KTPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - JEEP*
K28S Delete Bodyside Molding*
K3ZS BLACK - FENDER FLARES*
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes*
LCKS Front Dome Lamp*
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp*
LMAS Halogen Headlamps*
LPSS CHMSL Lamp*
MBJS Black Front Bumper*
MBKS Black Front Bumper End Caps*
MBNS Black Rear Bumper*
MBSS Black Rear Bumper End Caps*
MCAS Front Bumper Guards*
MDA Front License Plate Bracket*
MFAS Black Headlamp Bezels*
MFFS Black Grille*
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings*
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert*
MMGS Belt Moldings*
MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding*
MNAS Black Door Handles*
MNJS Black License Plate Brow*
MUKS Silver/Chrome Badging*
NAA Federal Emissions*
NBKS EVAP Control System*
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank*
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler*
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling*
PG8 Forest Green Pearl Coat*
QG8S Forest Green Pearl Coat*
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles*
RASS AM/FM Cassette Radio*
RCRP 4 Speakers*
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna*
SBAS Power Steering*
SCDS Luxury Steering Wheel*
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension*
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar*
SHCS Rear Stabilizer Bar*
TBCS Compact Spare Tire*
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire*
TM6S P215/75R15 BSW Wrangler AP Tires*
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires*
WJDS 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels*
WLYC All Steel Wheels*
XCYS Upgraded OBD-II Connectors*
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap*
XPFS Protective Coating and Remover*
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications*
Fyi(((( Not all had 410s as some claim!!!! ))) already had a idea it didnt!

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A hour to play!! Thank God for impacts!!!

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Amazing what falls behind engine mounts! 2 spark plugs ...1 melted up and a dist...mounting tab..bet he was ticked dropping that at 1 time.

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Its on the stand..

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Well thats all for today ...have to chill and work tomorrow so have to wait! I need a good degreaser!!!!!!!!!!

Wow talk about neglect!
Glad your making quick progress

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88whitecomanche (Post 3210614)

wow talk about neglect!
Glad your making quick progress

to say the least!!! Lol... Glad the body and all is great tho!!! Thanks !

I am always impressed by a total engine overhaul. I'll be watching this one!

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Puller!! Went well!!

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REPLACE THE TIMING CHAINS!!! THATS WHAT CAUSED THIS PROBLEM! TENSIONER WAS IN PEICES AND CHAIN HAD TO MUCH SLACK ..SKIPPED A COG AND BAM! COVER HAD SOME CHAIN MARKS BUT NOTHING MAJOR...

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See marks possibly..I can...

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Only Piece in tack and worn!!

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Slide them out !!!

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Looking and piston that has hole is in tack!!! Just skirt and hole...LoL..

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Cam removal! Slide out careful ..doesnt look bad but will see later..

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Done for today.. now clean my messy self up before the wife gets home!!!!

Here to follow along.

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Degrease degrease!!!!!! Im taking Block and head to Machine Shop Monday Am for further inspection and hopfully bore etc!! . I will be prepping all used parts such as oil pan and timing chain cover etc.. and getting paint... I will eventually be painting this rig a titanium finish with black accents way down the road! Any ideas on motor colrs are welcome???? I was thinking somthing light colored , so i can see oil leaks etc??

Awesome! I think red paint would look good once you pop the hood.