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Lije	03-02-2011 03:38 PM

Slight Shake at Idol

I'm considering buying this 99 WJ from a person selling on Craigslist.

Only problem is, it has a slight shake while at idol. I have no clue what is causing it and neither does the seller.

So my question is: is this a common problem or is it something I should stay away from?

The GC has 130k miles on it and the seller wants $3500 (I think I can talk them down to around $3200).

Bustedback

03-02-2011 03:53 PM

What engine does it have?

Bossokee

03-02-2011 03:59 PM

Could just need some injector cleaner

Lije	03-03-2011 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bustedback (Post 889702)

What engine does it have?

straight 6.

Bustedback

03-03-2011 08:08 AM

Could need a simple tune up, or it could need a head gasket. Don't know without looking at it and doing some diagnostics. Pull the dipstick and see if the oil is weird looking and give it a snif to make sure it does not smell like gas. Do a compression test to rule out a blown head gasket, burnt valve, or a dead hole.

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