Comanche_Fanatic Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Hey guys, its been a while since i been on this forum, I had sold my '86 months ago. BUT I Just got a new jeep, and named it Wyatt i had crashed my '91 miata and totaled it out, the results were $4000 and a good eye! I found this beaut 120 miles away from me and grabbed it, the wife and I agreed on $1,000 limit to spend, and ive already added a list lol. it is a nicely painted black '88 Pioneer 4x4 4.0 5spd shortbed with bucket seats, what more can i ask for in a MJ? well ofc the chrysler systems from the 91-92 and a stroker, but thats later.While i was at work i had done alot of work on the truck. I had immediately found out there was an black trans fluid leak, and surprise its a Peugeot BA-10. That will be a project later. I had done oil change, filter bypass, brake flush, etc.It needed tires, and since it already has a lift with worn 31s, It will need new tires, i can get a set of BFGs from my work for $600. Also i plan to flush all systems, replace steering wheel with horn, alignment, weatherstripping, lighting, etc.Check on the thread once a while! I will be posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Here is a picture of the truck the day I picked it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Today i had gotten 4 new BFG 31s, Also fixed my loose brake caliper, just needed a bolt. One of my coworkers did alignment, steers straight and true. My boss fixed the exhaust issue so it would pass MO safety inspections. State sucks... But i iust got the turn down method which was super cheap. Ill get a better exhaust system later. Thats all for now! I'm going to the parts store and make new friends lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Went by advance and autozone today and got a bunch of goodies.-Magnetic led light, for the cab and under hood, very easy, cheap, and bright as hell, forget those hard to find original cab lights.-compass, have to have one for Jeeps-tune up parts (spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor, KN air filter, fuel filter)-back up lamps, still don't work, probably switch on transmission.-horn, mines missing-Steering wheel, pain in the @$$ to install, horn still don't work-oil pressure sending unit, still don't work, pressure beyond max.-parking brake cables, on the way-thermostat, gonna do a cooling flush as well I STRONGLY suggest every MJ owner to go and grab that magnetic LED light for the cab and underhood or whatever, best interior lighting in a Jeep ever.Thats all for now, jeep runs better but some kinks aint fixed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Bath! Wife and i scrubbed inside and out, you wouldnt believe the amount of grease we washed off.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Today was my last day at Autotire, soon Ill be a Jeep tech! We had few going on so i took this opportunity to use the lift and change out both of my rear park brake cables. I got the pair at NAPA for like $35. It was very easy to change out since the old one was rusted and you could just snap off the lock-clips then pull the cables. After the new cables were installed i adjusted the drum brakes, everything is all good! now I can park it in neutral ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 I know this might be a little redneck of me, but thats who I am and it works! Its been really cold lately and the air coming thru the doors are driving me nuts. So i stopped by my wifes work at home depot and picked up some weatherstripping for $12, cheap and effective. After doing that the door leaks stopped, but found another, under the center console ugh.. Thats another day!Ps. just hit 225k miles! (not that its correct with the 31s...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Stopped by NAPA today and got me an oil pan gasket, apparently they had 2 of them one that came in pieces and a one-piece gasket, i got the one piece of course. now all I need to do is find some 10W-30 Amsoil and a gasket grinder then I'll jump on that. Also got 2 bottles of gear oil from Autozone with a pump (squeezing sucks), I had used both bottles completely on the BA10/5.... it is definitely time to replace the transmission. I will be doing an AX-15 swap as soon as I can find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91Pioneer Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 FYI CRC gasket remover works great, might be a bit easier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanchepur Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 . :MJ 2: .Nice Rebuild Truck remember it is a truck with high millage, but all project needs this thinks: :nuts: Disposition to realize (Open mind to start and finished) :nuts: Expend Money to rebuild :nuts: Good luck to find :fine print: Please enjoy your vehicle it is in good shape, hard to find a good truck look the others trucks to show here in Comanche.com and compare MJ's conditions and the price payed to have a Comanche. :chillin:You enjoy a great truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 FYI CRC gasket remover works great, might be a bit easier... i use a green plastic brush bit on a diegrinder, i forget what its called, its very safe on aluminum as well. definitely not recommended on thermostat gaskets (gets in cooling system) . :MJ 2: .Nice Rebuild Truck remember it is a truck with high millage, but all project needs this thinks: :nuts: Disposition to realize (Open mind to start and finished) :nuts: Expend Money to rebuild :nuts: Good luck to find :fine print: Please enjoy your vehicle it is in good shape, hard to find a good truck look the others trucks to show here in Comanche.com and compare MJ's conditions and the price payed to have a Comanche. :chillin:You enjoy a great truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks bro, it does take alot of my list as far as any MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 BOOYAH! snagged all this for $300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Just got my new job at Jeep! On my free time i finished wiring the horn and foglamps. Its also been so cold my shifter boot broke off the plastic.. So i replaced thermostat and got a heater, turns out the 12V outlet is rusted so i ordered another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 My tilt steering got way to loose i had to do something so began this long and difficult process to get to the loose bolts tightened back up. Glad its done and over with.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Very nice looking truck. Love the stance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I have seen this one before! It looks like a nice Comanche, keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 If we could find the old thread for this truck it would be very helpful.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Was it on Craigslist some time ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Months ago, thats how i found it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Batterys bad! Still hard start with new battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche_Fanatic Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Tried to start my truck one morning and it clanked and went dead. As I kept trying to crank it, the jeep finally tried to turn over but there was a really bad misfire and clanked dead again. I looked at the oil sump and found two dents from the inside, seems that the rods punched its way thru, coolant was also found dripping. The motor is dead, i will be looking for a newer one later. It was gonna be replaced anyways with a stroker engine. However i did find a transfer case to match the AX-15, its a 249 from a '94 ZJ and will serve me well in the future. Not many use full-time 4x4 with a stick! The swap will be even easier now, i only have to do the engine, transmission, and transfer case at once. Only downside is having to get it towed to my work and finding time to do the swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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