alldz
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Niagara Falls, Ontario
Hey all ... my disclaimer is that many of you will with my questions so please bear with me.
I've never had/owned a 4wd vehicle. I've given up on this 2wd MJ and looked at a 90 XJ. It is a totally basic model, no power anything, etc.
It is a 5 speed with over 286 000km (178l miles). I haven't had a chance to drive it yet but the dealer is selling it for $1100. It has a small exhaust leak somewhere near the engine and needs the rear brakes looked at (about $500 worth of work to certify for roadworthiness, according to this guy).
Anyhow, he told me that it doesn't engage 4wd right away. He said something about all of the Jeeps needing their hubs serviced (greased?) once a year. It will engage right away if you go in reverse (again, according to him) or once you start moving.
Does this sound weird? I tried searching for servicing hubs, etc and came up empty.
Also, what kind of transfer case would this have? Where can I find more info on these things? Are there any sites that list options, drivetrains, general specs for XJs?
I plan on driving it tomorrow so if there is anything that I can pull, poke or prod while I'm out testing, please let me know.
Thanks,
Aldo
I've never had/owned a 4wd vehicle. I've given up on this 2wd MJ and looked at a 90 XJ. It is a totally basic model, no power anything, etc.
It is a 5 speed with over 286 000km (178l miles). I haven't had a chance to drive it yet but the dealer is selling it for $1100. It has a small exhaust leak somewhere near the engine and needs the rear brakes looked at (about $500 worth of work to certify for roadworthiness, according to this guy).
Anyhow, he told me that it doesn't engage 4wd right away. He said something about all of the Jeeps needing their hubs serviced (greased?) once a year. It will engage right away if you go in reverse (again, according to him) or once you start moving.
Does this sound weird? I tried searching for servicing hubs, etc and came up empty.
Also, what kind of transfer case would this have? Where can I find more info on these things? Are there any sites that list options, drivetrains, general specs for XJs?
I plan on driving it tomorrow so if there is anything that I can pull, poke or prod while I'm out testing, please let me know.
Thanks,
Aldo