First Comanche pioneer.

[sfitzgi1]

hey guys. here is my new to me 1988 jeep Comanche. The Comanche in general is new to me but I used to drive a 05 TJ. This one has the I6 4.0 with a 5 speed tranny with 170k. I have just a few initial problems with it that I need some guidance getting resolved. First off I have no turn signals. I replaced the flasher relay and now the 4 ways work and all other lights work but when I actuate the turn signal nothing happens. I am leaning towards the switch itself on the steering column needing to be replaced. Secondly I have a small amount of oil on my air filter. I have replaced both lines coming from the valve cover that connect to the airbox and took it for a quick ride and no oil yet. hopefully that resolved that but with the miles creeping up I am considering an engine rebuild possibly this coming spring. looking to keep this truck a long time and really make it last. Any advice is greatly appreciated! excited to be a part of this forum!

[Ωhm]

Welcome. If you plan on keeping your nice looking MJ for a long time, you'll need to make this guy your friend.

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[Pete M]

a small amount of oil in the filter just means you own an old Jeep.  nothing to be concerned about.   clearing out the lines is the first step.  if it still does it, you can do a valve cover mod to help keep the oil from splashing up to the vent. 

 

there are several members with over 300k on their engines.   

 

also, here's some good late night reading for ya:  

 

[sfitzgi1]

awesome thanks for the help so far guys. really appreciate it. 

[Pete M]

welcome to the addiction.   just wait til you're eyeing your third truck.  

 

oh and be sure to start a build thread.   

[Jeep Driver]

Very nice.