NWPhotog Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Well I have had about 6 Cherokees but finally got bit by the Comanche bug. After seeing a couple of the cleaner build ups I came across here I really wanted one of my own. Found this project from the original owner. They were asking $900 which was way too high IMO. Offered $600 and they accepted. :doh: The good? Bought from original owner Lwb, 6 cyl/AW4/4x4 Body in pretty good shape. Original paint, very minimal rust The bad? Loud rod knock on engine Clear coat peeling Interior has minimal wear but after 18 years it needs a refresh So plans are to replace engine/trans with low mile units. Repair what rust there is. Do body and paint to near new standard. 2" lift with 31" tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhotog Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 Additional photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquaro Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Nice find , good price :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhotog Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 I got a 98 engine/trans from Willie for $150. Got it installed and running great. Had to splice the line going into the trans and do some heavy duty cleaning of the injectors and intake. There was thick carbon build up. I would guess the previous owner did a ton of short hall driving. I am going to run it this way for a couple of weeks before launching into the rust spots. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Excellent buy! 91 or 92? Cruise working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhotog Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 91. Haven't tied the cruise yet. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgred2 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 What's that on the passenger side floor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmaay Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 What's that on the passenger side floor? Looks like one of those wooden bead seat cover things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 What's that on the passenger side floor? Bo Derek wig :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhotog Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Update. I have been driving it for a couple weeks. Wire wheeled a couple of rust spot and painted em. Now I notice a couple more! Overall shot Rust spots 98 Engine and transmission in place. Compared to the XJs drives much more like a truck. Wife prefers her 2wd Toyota! Brakes a little weak you go to make final stop. Not sure if that will change or is just how it is. A few noises I need to track down too. Much more road and vehicle noise than the XJs. Not sure why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 98 Engine and transmission in place. Good to see part of the XJ live on. :clapping: Did you use the transmission I sold you too? Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhotog Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Yes, we installed the engine/trans as a package. Both engine and trans seem to be running/shifting great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Yes, we installed the engine/trans as a package. Both engine and trans seem to be running/shifting great! That's good. :thumbsup: Hopefully that transmission lasts for a while, but just prepare yourself for eventually replacing or rebuilding it. Did you drop the pan and change the filter? Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Sweet purchase for a great price! Right on.. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhotog Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Yes, we installed the engine/trans as a package. Both engine and trans seem to be running/shifting great! That's good. :thumbsup: Hopefully that transmission lasts for a while, but just prepare yourself for eventually replacing or rebuilding it. Did you drop the pan and change the filter? Willy Yep. Did all the normal maintenance items ie trans filter, crankshaft main seal, oil filter o-rings, etc. If it needs replacing no issue but at this point it is shifting fine. Pretty amazing what an aw-4 can take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Cool! How did it look when you dropped the pan? Was there much debris in the filter? Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhotog Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 My cousin did that while I was on a parts run. He said there was some metal but nothing beyond normal considering the mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Good to know. I guess it wasn't as bad as I thought. :dunce: Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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