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Five things that make your junk, junk.

CRASH

CRASH

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Five things I pledge to fix this winter to make my rig non-junky:

Heater core (leaking),

headliner (none since the through the roof cage),

stereo (hello, who owns a tape deck anymore?)

underhood wiring (can you say Renix rat's nest?)

center console (need to build a new one)

I spend all my time on hard parts, and let this seemingly little stuff go.

Eventually, it drives you nuts.......and your wife won't get in the Jeep anymore.
 
1. Fix rusted-out floorboard in '87 MJ so I can install the upgraded interior.

2. Return said MJ to driver/wheeler status.

3. Deliver stripped '89 MJ body to 0313 for Baja 1000 buildup, freeing up much needed garage space.

4. Paint garage walls & floor and install space heater.

5. Set up tools & workspace.

All this to prepare for resuming work on the '97 XJ trailer queen, last touched in 10/03.
 
Engine oil leak (main bearing seal)
Engine oil leak number 2 (filter adaptor)
Transfer case oil leak (case)
Front pinion oil leak
Rear pinion oil leak
I don't mind the headliner hanging on my head much.
 
1. valve cover gasket leak
2. oil filter adapter leak
3. possible rear main leak (again-first replaced by PO 70K ago)
4. dented rear bumper/hatch from the three times i've been rear-ended.
5. left taillight, gash in metal from 83 grand waggy that backed into me.

I don't think I'll actually get around to any of this in the near future, but we'll see how things go.
 
Okay, I guess maybe the five top items?

1: Build and install stroker.
2: Rebuild, SYE, and install 231.
3: Truss, gear, and lock D30/D44, install.
4: Install TNT Y-Link kit, shocks, & Stiffiners.
5: Purchase and install 33's.

Sounds like a good afternoon's work, right?
 
1. Fit 'n' Finish on stereo install
2. Replace crankcase vent lines (what are they? $15 apiece at the dealer?)
3. AW4 propeller shaft seal leak
4. Leaking LR wheel cylinder
5. Remove drooping headliner

top 5 out of 50 :rattle:
 
GSequoia said:
Okay, I guess maybe the five top items?

1: Build and install stroker.
2: Rebuild, SYE, and install 231.
3: Truss, gear, and lock D30/D44, install.
4: Install TNT Y-Link kit, shocks, & Stiffiners.
5: Purchase and install 33's.

Sounds like a good afternoon's work, right?
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What he said :laugh3: Do mine next?
 
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stock steering is totally shot.

D30 is a D30.

everything else works pretty well. my junk list is short!

oh - and pass. mirror torn off.
 
Since the 1990 is officially running for the first time since I bought it in August, I can start the build.

0. tRegister, title, smog check, and licence Jeep
1. Install factory tape deck
2. Herculine the bottom 1/3 of the jeep (to cover rust)
3. New brakes
4. New shocks
5. Transfer CB from 1985 to 1990
 
-redo brakes with a 96 booster and MC, electric linelock, and Wilwood proportioning valve
-find a new 4.88 Toy third
-build a nice tire carrier (aka, no more "lantern hook")

all that cosmetic/comfort stuff is so far gone on mine I've given up for now, the best I'll probably do in that category is put some new front fenders on.
 
XJ Dreamin' said:
1. Fit 'n' Finish on stereo install
2. Replace crankcase vent lines (what are they? $15 apiece at the dealer?)
3. AW4 propeller shaft seal leak
4. Leaking LR wheel cylinder
5. Remove drooping headliner

top 5 out of 50 :rattle:
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Crap. I forgot. I have to drop one of these and stick in:

#. Weld up or replace broken down driver and passenger seats
 
#1 Armour All interior

#2 Black Majic the Tires

#3 Vacuum interior

#4 Fill with gas

#5 Install Pine Tree air freshener.
 
Geepfreak said:
#46 Armour All interior

#47 Black Majic the Tires

#48 Vacuum interior

#49 Fill with gas

#50 Install Pine Tree air freshener.
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That's where these are on my list :gag:
 
XJ

1-- Remove lamp from ABS dash warning.



MJ

1.--Fix intermittent idle speed swings.

2.--Get rid of intermittent front brake squeal.

3.--Replace engine and tranny mounts to help cure intermittent exhaust pipe rattle on cross member.

4.--Have rear bumper straitened and re-chrome.

5.--Replace oem radio/cassette deck with working CD unit.
 
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Haha, there's more than 5:

1. Fix rear main seal oil leak
2. Fix t-case seal leak
3. Replace crossmember
4. Find out what's up with my 4Low
5. Install 3/4" spacers sitting here
6. Get my PORC SYE
7. Get a front shaft
8. Get shims
9. Fix rattling center console lid
10. Fix reverse lights that randomly work
11. Replace left side parking light
12. Replace grill
13. Paint light bezels
14. Re-paint flares

Jeez, it goes on and on, but probly only because I'm a perfectionist. :laugh3:
 
Top 5 reasons mine is junk?

#1, I own it.
#2, I beat the crap out of it
#3, It spends more time on stands than on tires.
#4, Every body panel is dented, even the roof now.
#5, The interior is a complete mess, mud every where.

But it is still my favorite ride!
 
Bent said:
XJ

1-- Remove lamp from ABS dash warning.



MJ

1.--Fix intermittent idle speed.

2.--Replace engine and tranny mounts to help cure intermittent exhaust pipe rattle on cross member.

3.--Have rear bumper straitened and re-chrome.

4.--Replace oem radio/cassette deck with working CD unit.

5.--Get rid of front brakes.
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Fixed that brake squeal for ya. :laugh3: :thumbup:
 
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