SuperWade2 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Posted December 31, 2010 Well, I now own 3 Jeeps, at least for a while... I went and picked up a 98 ZJ 5.9L today...still have the MJ and haven't heard from the dude who wanted to buy it...maybe I'll find somewhere else to park the MJ for a while and my wife will forget that I own it still... out of sight, out of mind! :cheers: If it's dry tomorrow, I'll line up my TJ, MJ and ZJ in the Driveway tomorrow and get some pics.
WahooSteeler Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 Nice ride Wade. Can I buy your hood vents? LOL
SuperWade2 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Posted December 31, 2010 Nice ride Wade. Can I buy your hood vents? LOL Thanks...and Nope!
WahooSteeler Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 That should do nicely as a DD with the 5.9 and $4/gallon in CA! :smart:
terrawombat Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 They certainly aren't easy on the wallet. The PCM may have already been flashed to accept 87 octane. Look at the PCM on the firewall passenger side. There might be a sticker on it that says it had an authorized update done. Owners were complaining that when they put 87 octane in the engine would ping even though the fuel gauge and manual say premium. Chrysler just bit the bullet and made a tune for 87 octane to shut the idiot owners up.
SuperWade2 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Posted December 31, 2010 That should do nicely as a DD with the 5.9 and $4/gallon in CA! :smart: Good thing I only drive it a couple hundy miles a month... I did fill it up (with 91 Octane) when I got home and it was about $70 (3.50 something a gallon). They certainly aren't easy on the wallet. The PCM may have already been flashed to accept 87 octane. Look at the PCM on the firewall passenger side. There might be a sticker on it that says it had an authorized update done. Owners were complaining that when they put 87 octane in the engine would ping even though the fuel gauge and manual say premium. Chrysler just bit the bullet and made a tune for 87 octane to shut the idiot owners up. Any way to tell if this is it, 2 stickers, one under hood, one on PCM, same # on both.
dakal Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 stay on the forum even if you sell the mj. dave
WahooSteeler Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 stay on the forum even if you sell the mj. dave He's keeping it, don't worry. :brows:
Pete M Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 I had that flash done to my 00 dak R/T. didn't do squat and I still have to put nothing less than 89 in it. :dunno:
terrawombat Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 Here is the sticker I found on mine: Some guys said there was a recall that required a reflash for the PCM and others say that it was for a de-tune to run 87. I guess Chrysler would only know for sure, but I haven't been able to find any good info on it.
SuperWade2 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Posted December 31, 2010 Here is the sticker I found on mine: Some guys said there was a recall that required a reflash for the PCM and others say that it was for a de-tune to run 87. I guess Chrysler would only know for sure, but I haven't been able to find any good info on it. I got a reply over on JeepForum that said my sticker was the last emissions flash and not the "death flash"
Automan2164 Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 Would you guys STOP BUYING 5.9L ZJ's!!!!!!!!! Your killing me over here! I just had myself convinced that once I fix my 4.0L ZJ I would be content with driving it. Your not making it easy to keep my mind from wandering! Gah! :fs2: Rob L.
SuperWade2 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Posted December 31, 2010 Pics of all 3 of my Jeeps, Just because I could...
WahooSteeler Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 I'm certainly biased but I bet I speak for the majority............the MJ is still the coolest. Sweet TJ, but the MJ with that roll bar and overall condition..........Schaweeeet! :thumbsup:
jeepdoggydogB Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 Pics of all 3 of my Jeeps, Just because I could... Well Wade looks like you have 3X more projects and money to spend. ;)
Automan2164 Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 The TJ is the one that stands out like a sore thumb. I say you dump the oddball, and keep the white ones. Rob L. :cheers:
SuperWade2 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Posted December 31, 2010 The TJ is the one that stands out like a sore thumb. I say you dump the oddball, and keep the white ones. Rob L. :cheers: Thats the one with BY FAR the most $$$ into it!
Automan2164 Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 The TJ is the one that stands out like a sore thumb. I say you dump the oddball, and keep the white ones. Rob L. :cheers: Thats the one with BY FAR the most $$$ into it! Works out better then, since it would fetch a prettier penny. More money for the other two. Rob L. :D
HOrnbrod Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Might have a hard time selling the TJ and getting anything close to $$ invested / break even - I'd say next to impossible.
Automan2164 Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Isn't that the same with all projects Don? Rob L.
HOrnbrod Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Yep, that's right Rob. I don't understand SW2. Don't tell him though. :yes: As I recall from previous posts, he's been plagued with several nit-picking problems on his MJ, nothing earth shattering, as we all are, and he wants to dump it. Then he buys a 98 5.9 ZJ, arguably one of the most troublesome rigs Jeep ever produced. Realize he needs something bigger for his growing family, and applaud his choice only because it's a Jeep, but why not a late model rock solid low miles XJ? If you read this SW2, just sell your pristine MJ. It'll take maybe a week max and low $$ for someone who appreciates it to make it almost perfect. I just don't see the logic in this......... But of course it's none of my business. SW2, feel free to tell me to flock off and die, I won't mind mate. Do what you think is best. Cheers. :cheers:
SuperWade2 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Posted January 1, 2011 Yep, that's right Rob. I don't understand SW2. Don't tell him though. :yes: As I recall from previous posts, he's been plagued with several nit-picking problems on his MJ, nothing earth shattering, as we all are, and he wants to dump it. Then he buys a 98 5.9 ZJ, arguably one of the most troublesome rigs Jeep ever produced. Realize he needs something bigger for his growing family, and applaud his choice only because it's a Jeep, but why not a late model rock solid low miles XJ? If you read this SW2, just sell your pristine MJ. It'll take maybe a week max and low $$ for someone who appreciates it to make it almost perfect. I just don't see the logic in this......... But of course it's none of my business. SW2, feel free to tell me to flock off and die, I won't mind mate. Do what you think is best. Cheers. :cheers: Roll Tide, Don! Happy New Year! :cheers:
terrawombat Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 Would you guys STOP BUYING 5.9L ZJ's!!!!!!!!! Your killing me over here! I just had myself convinced that once I fix my 4.0L ZJ I would be content with driving it. Your not making it easy to keep my mind from wandering! Gah! :fs2: Rob L. No. I have a lead on another one :D
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