"Wendy"- 88 Jeep Comanche Build

[Swampy]

57 minutes ago, neohic said:

Wow. My heart sank when I saw this. 

 

If it were me, I think I’d sit on it for a bit and see what kind of donor comes along. Think about the power it made and decide if you’re happy with it. If it was adequate, then that opens up the donor list a little more. If you want more, then I wouldn’t turn down a good 4.0 if one were to wander into your path. 

 

Good luck. Keep your chin up. 

Yeah its pretty emotional. But it is not a total loss so that's a good thing. But I am taking a few weeks break to clear my head and really think about what I want to do. The 2.5 was great except foe getting up to highway speeds I wouldn't mind staying with a 2.5 (especially if I can do some engine work to it) unless a 4.0 swap comes cheap

[Strokermjcomanche]

Don't get discouraged . I have most (if not all ) of a couple 2.5 MJ harnesses that came from an 89 , welcome to them if you pay shipping. I too bought a fire roasted MJ that I believe had way more damage than yours , here are a couple pics for inspiration. 

[Swampy]

That is an inspiration

[rosco11]

Hate to see that swampy! Glad your taking a break.. you'll come to the right terms and make it work another way! You got it man!

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[Jeep Driver]

Sad to see this, man. 

 

You'll fix it. 

[bigmistake]

Bummer!  Glad you were able to put it out quickly.  I need to get a fire extinguisher for my truck.

[Pete M]

  maaaaan, that sucks...  

 

every single car/truck/van/gocart/horsebuggy on the planet needs a fire extinguisher! 

[Swampy]

Thanks for all the support, definitely will get it fixed, just have to figure out what to do. And a fire extinguisher is at the very top of next things to purchase

[Tamadrummer]

Start saving your pennies! Can't wait to see what you do with it

[JMO413]

Sorry for your loss, can't wait to see what you come up with.

[89 MJ]

Have you done anything on the truck lately?

[Swampy]

13 hours ago, 89 MJ said:

Have you done anything on the truck lately?

Unfortunately no. I am away at school right now and the truck is at my hometown. When I go on break for thanksgiving and Christmas I plan on working on the truck and trying to get it running again. I started to pull the harness but I didn't get a chance to finish as I had to leave. So I am planning on getting all that taken care of when I get the chance.

[Fryedaddy]

I’m pushing the Moab trip back a year. Maybe we cld plan 2021?

[Swampy]

On 11/17/2019 at 5:05 PM, Fryedaddy said:

I’m pushing the Moab trip back a year. Maybe we cld plan 2021?

That's sounds even better. I finish university Dec. 2020, so 2021 should be a good year haha

[87Chief]

Save some money, buy a donor Cherokee with a 4.0L and get that thing back on the road!

 

Glad you're ok!

 

Just found your youtube channel too!

[MiNi Beast]

MJ ownership is an adventure. Mine sat for a few years with nothing more then sitting in it and pondering what itll be like when rolling again.  Let it sit itll be there when ready to tinker on it again. don't let the flames consume your love for the MJ. Break it, fix it, repeat!!

[Swampy]

Well Not much of an update, but I got the old harness removed from the jeep. I am in the process of cleaning the engine bay as best as I can, I also have a "New-to-me" 2.5 harness. I am going through the new harness and double checking connects and splices. I removed the CD01 connector already I will see what else I can do to the harness to make it the best possible. Electrical work and rewrapping the harness is definitely something else lol. Will get some pics up soon. Happy Thanksgiving by the way comanche peoples.

[Swampy]

Working on the new harness (removing cd01 connector)

 

Connector removed and started wrapping the new harness 

 

Also made a new head to firewall ground gauge #4 wire 

 

Lastly does anyone have, or know where I can find these 2 sensors? One on top of the intake manifold the other is on the side.

 

[eaglescout526]

Did you try any of the 80’s GM sensors? Let me know and I can send you the two spare ones that I have. 

[Swampy]

On 11/28/2019 at 5:10 PM, eaglescout526 said:

Did you try any of the 80’s GM sensors? Let me know and I can send you the two spare ones that I have. 

 

I have not do you have part numbers. But if you have spares that would be amazing. How much for them?

[eaglescout526]

22 minutes ago, Swampy said:

 

I have not do you have part numbers. But if you have spares that would be amazing. How much for them?

I don’t have part numbers for the GMs. Probably looking at the S10 would help. I have one of each left. You can have them. I will have to fight with them to get them off. 

[Jeep Driver]

https://www.injector.com/cart/pc/Air-Charge-Temperature-Sensor-Part-No-1814-12p65.htm

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Jeep-Cherokee-Comanche-Engine-Coolant-Temperature-Sensor-FS-36400-/362455196353

[Swampy]

3 hours ago, eaglescout526 said:

I don’t have part numbers for the GMs. Probably looking at the S10 would help. I have one of each left. You can have them. I will have to fight with them to get them off. 

Thanks a ton

[Swampy]

12 minutes ago, Jeep Driver said:

https://www.injector.com/cart/pc/Air-Charge-Temperature-Sensor-Part-No-1814-12p65.htm

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Jeep-Cherokee-Comanche-Engine-Coolant-Temperature-Sensor-FS-36400-/362455196353

 

How do you wire the air charge sensor?

[eaglescout526]

15 minutes ago, Swampy said:

Thanks a ton

No problem. If what JeepDriver recommends won't work, I will pull off my spare sensors and send them to you when you are ready for them.