Recent content by thegdmf

I don't have the link off hand but someone on here has cut an access panel into the rear cargo floor. It's a write up that had photos when I looked at it last year.

I know your pain. I did much the same on my 89, hooked the wires up wrong to the fan, got sparks then no start. Does it turn over but not start, if so it is likely the exact same problem, but check your B+ relay first. if it is good check the voltage from the ecu to the B+ relay. That's...

the plates are on the back of the power window switch assembly. you take out the three screws holding it to the door and pull the wiring harness lose, look at the bottom of the pins those are the plates

the window operation was smoother

sorry sorry I'm in and from Alabama, electrical cleaner is WD-40 regardless of brand or type, I had mine apart to replace a broken switch spring and just used a stiff brush now they all work nice and smooth

not sure about the 2000 model but the late 80's and early 90's at least had a strange power feed. all the switches have pins that feed into two plates. The plates are seperated by a non conductive barrier, one power one ground. if you get corrosion on the plates or the switch contacts inside...

Had a thought yesterday morning at work, I deliver papers, about stripping the thermal camera out of a caddy or lexus and sticking it into my XJ. Now I know it'll be a pain, and I have not only searched the forums but Google as well, and can only find two references to any thermal camera. One...

Thats what I thought. To clarify the engine has over 480,000 total miles on it, I've put on the 250,000 myself :clap:

as for the oil type, I have a 89 XJ and I've run rotella 5w40 full syn for almost a quarter million miles with no leaks. BTW I don't think the engine has ever been rebuilt, so origal seals. I was thinking of going to royal purpel but wanted more info.

yeah 287,000 is a lot of miles, got 350,000+ on my 89. :yelclap: thought about the valve because of the unusually load exhaust, if the valve is stuck open you'll get detonation through your pipes and wa-la that v-8 straight pipe sound. if anyone thinks I'm out in left field somewhere, please let...

this is kinda a WAG, but could it have been a sticking exhust valve? or a bad rocker? :dunno: how many miles does it have on it

89 $600 bought 2 years ago 240,000 miles, it had been used hard and put away wet, now 350,000 plus ( odo broken) and going strong

ah thanks for the correction , in that case :cheers:

IIRC the Up Country, if that's what it is, has a factory 1" lift

I just replaced the thermostat and radiator in my 89, and had the little seep to. not having another drivable car (amazing what a quarter million gallons of water will do to a car) I drove to town to buy a new gasket. Lo and behold when I got home no leak. That was three days ago and still...