Jigglebot Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hello all...thanks for having me. I just bought my 1989 Pioneer 2wd today...body is straight, no rust, 184K on the 4.0 liter engine and auto trans. I am anxious to start getting her cleaned up and learning all I can on here. Great resource. will figure out pics son and post one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryceOJ Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Sounds like a nice mj!! I'm fairly new to the club, but welcome! hope you feel as welcomed as I felt! To post pictures youll have to have an external picture site like photobucket, thats what I use. Create a free account, upload your pics to it, and then copy the image link in your post and it will show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks man... Here it is; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryceOJ Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Use the IMG link I think Here's mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryceOJ Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 That's awesome man! Best of luck on working on it and owning it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 That's awesome man! Best of luck on working on it and owning it! Thank you.. .. Your's too! Awesome scenery there. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Here's my short list of the things I need to do first: Fix the exaust. There is a leak in the pipe shortly after it starts out of the manifold. it is not super noisy or anything but bad enough that it won't pass inspection currently. Remove running boards (the lady I bought this from was older and she bought the truck off the showroom floor in 1989) Remove wind visors on side windows (cracked and crappy) Check entire vehicle thoroughly for rust starting with the floors. Repair areas. I will probably end up going with some sort of rubberized liner on the floors. Thorough engine cleaning and under carriage cleaning so I can see exactly where I stand and what may need attention the most. The steering wheel has about half an inch of play in it..not sure if this is in the steering components or not...I would guess needs alignment and adjustment. valve cover seal serpentine belt washer fluid res replaced check all hoses and replace as needed Headliner replace check all joints, boots, rods etc and grease when possible or replace as necessary. Check brakes All of the service records come with the truck and I am excited to go through them all tomorrow when I pick it up. Has the bench seat and I will be scrapping for bucket options but not a big deal. Does not have tilt, would love to get a tilt column. Salvage yard time. Did not come with A/C (not included new) May see about what can be done there..but not a huge deal . Needs window and door seals replaced (salvage) One question I do have is what models work for the 89? 86-96? MJ and XJ? Thanks for any info on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 will post more pics tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 You can use any from 86-01 XJs but the 97-01 seals are thicker and many say they have a better seal. I have them on mine and the y do seal better, reducing wind noise, but you have to slam the door sometimes to get it to close all the way. Make sure you get them from a 4 door. Welcome ! :waving: Needs window and door seals replaced (salvage) One question I do have is what models work for the 89? 86-96? MJ and XJ? Thanks for any info on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 You can use any from 86-01 XJs but the 97-01 seals are thicker and many say they have a better seal. I have them on mine and the y do seal better, reducing wind noise, but you have to slam the door sometimes to get it to close all the way. Make sure you get them from a 4 door. Welcome ! :waving: Needs window and door seals replaced (salvage) One question I do have is what models work for the 89? 86-96? MJ and XJ? Thanks for any info on that. thank you much for that info. I am also trying to figure out which motor I have and which tranny....I work from home so everytime I am caught up I run out to look it over a bit more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 I've got rust but no holes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 VIN Lookup please? 1JFT36LXKL584832 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Looks like you have a renix 4.0l Inline 6 with an AW4 2wd transmission. 89= renix 4.0l = l6 auto 89 = AW4 tranny Hello all...thanks for having me. I just bought my 1989 Pioneer 2wd today...body is straight, no rust, 184K on the 4.0 liter engine and auto trans. I am anxious to start getting her cleaned up and learning all I can on here. Great resource. will figure out pics son and post one!! You can use any from 86-01 XJs but the 97-01 seals are thicker and many say they have a better seal. I have them on mine and the y do seal better, reducing wind noise, but you have to slam the door sometimes to get it to close all the way. Make sure you get them from a 4 door. Welcome ! :waving: Needs window and door seals replaced (salvage) One question I do have is what models work for the 89? 86-96? MJ and XJ? Thanks for any info on that. thank you much for that info. I am also trying to figure out which motor I have and which tranny....I work from home so everytime I am caught up I run out to look it over a bit more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 thank you much comancheaddict.. I am doing oil/filter and air filter today then off to the car wash to get the undercarriage cleaned off and also clean the engine compartment (with degreaser and very light spray from hose) to see what else I am looking at..bonus, the PO had a 200 watt explode amp pushing a couple xplode 6x9 behind the seat. i didn't even see that in there when I jumped on this deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 found the original bill of sale which was kind of cool...nearly 25 years ago to the day. all maintenance was kept up great. and another bonus I was unaware of is the new fuel pump and filter installed 2 months ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 can someone tell me what this vacuum nozzle hooks to? it is creating a good deal of vacuum and makes a pretty good hissing noise. The guy at autozone me it was supposed to be like that....lol. I think not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 couple engine pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 can someone tell me what this vacuum nozzle hooks to? it is creating a good deal of vacuum and makes a pretty good hissing noise. The guy at autozone me it was supposed to be like that....lol. I think not figured it out....the line from the back of the valve cover...the rubber gasket that goes into the valve cover is all kinds of worn out. Hope to find one today ..headed to salvage yard now! wish me luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 can someone give me some advice please. I just flushed my coolant system (renix) and I am about to refill with coolant. I have read that this may be tricky. My problem is that I DO NOT have an overfill coolant tank on the truck. I plan to fill the system up and then start the truck and let it idle. Filling directly into the radiator as needed until completely full. Will this work?? Thanks for any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 I think perhaps this truck has been converted to the open system since the radiator is newer and has a cap and there is no reservoir present. I guess I should be able to just fill with the cap off and start the engine, adding more coolant until full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 you are right, you really should have an overflow tank if you are going to stay with the open system. Check ur local auto parts store for a universal one. I think perhaps this truck has been converted to the open system since the radiator is newer and has a cap and there is no reservoir present. I guess I should be able to just fill with the cap off and start the engine, adding more coolant until full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Was excited to get the flush completed, but when I got home with my new thermo and gasket, tightened it up and started filling only to have the housing leak out of the bottom bolt. Going to really clean the crap out of it tomorrow and get some silicone on the thermostat itself and let it set before attempting to put the housing and gasket back on. Will also check for cracks on housing cover and pits or bad surface on both. Hopefully, once that is complete and functioning properly I'll be able to go ahead and put the new serpentine belt on. Of course I realized about halfway through this that I should have removed the belt anyway to do the thermo work. Oh well, live and learn. I am definitely a greenhorn at all this but having a good time learning. Bonus, snagged a very close to brand new belt at salvage today.. Deep fresh grooves and not a single crack to be found. The guy gave it to me for free. Also grabbed an extra aluminum valve cover for $12 and an extra temp sensor with connectors for $2. (Renix) some misc hoses and vacuum tips etc.. Pretty good day. Looking forward to tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbyrambler Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 . . . . (the lady I bought this from was older and she bought the truck off the showroom floor in 1989) . . . . the PO had a 200 watt explode amp pushing a couple xplode 6x9 behind the seat. :rotf: Little old lady from Pasadena type? Nice looking MJ - - - You're gonna like it here - - - 1st thing to do is read Cruisers Renix tips in DIY I find Google search the best/easiest way to get info here on CC, NAXJA, PIRATE4x4 & others site:comancheclub.com keyword/keywords - - https://www.google.com/webhp?rct=j#q=site:comancheclub.com+overflow - par exemple. - #9 onna your 2do list - - I'd replace 'em all - Retail me not's a good site 4 researching discounts - - AdvanceAuto code TRT30 30% online no min purchase still valid & they'll pull the stuff & have it waiting - http://www.retailmenot.com/view/advanceautoparts.com - Might want to rethink/keep eye out for AC stuff - don't know what part MO you're in, but I've been using my AC the past 4 weeks - - Some more interior pics? :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Thanks Danby... I have those Renix tips bookmarked for sure. Very good info. Thanks for the advance hookup too man, very cool. The PO kept this thing up pretty darn good so I got lucky as far as updated hoses and other regular items being replaced. I have recently figured out the Google search trick for this forum... It's weird that a browser search is better than the forum search function but I'm sure they are working on it. Little lady from Warsaw, MO actually.. She bought this truck when she was 30ish. :) I may rethink the A/C.. I'm sure after things really heat up around here in SW Missouri I'll be wanting it. Will get some interior pics posted this afternoon. Nice to meet you and thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglebot Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Interior is in solid condition... I finished cooling system today. Torqued the thermostat housing too much and cut the gasket. Redid it all to 25lb torque. Started to idle rough after I finished so I cleaned the throttle body out good. White smoke galore and rough idle for about 20 minutes but thankfully it all cleared up. Pretty sure my alternator is shot, I had to jump start it and after idling for about 15-20 minutes I shut it off and it was immediately back to "click" when I tried to restart it. It has a 1.5 year old battery and the cables and connectors are new. I don't have the cash at the moment to invest in a tester so not sure what I'll do next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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