Red Mistress Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Nice truck, nice yard scores & nice write-up about future of MJ's collectibility. Grill guard you found is early narrow version that mounts with 4 bolts, not the revised wider Warn you have pictured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 1500 lbs in the Jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 getting things together, starting to see all the little things that I need to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Well, first time doing really anything to a car outside a oil change. The more I learn the simpler it gets, thanks to the help from members. My airbox was warped, and would not hold a air filter anymore. It was nice to clean this area up, and get it all cleaned up, I enjoy seeing how everything is put together. I really want too loom everything, refinish anything with oxidation, replace all the hoses completely. Want to get everything as mechanically sound as I can I am planning on adding AC...gathering parts. Kind of throwing myself into the fire with the challenge of adding AC. I figure with some of the posts/members on here I can read up and find my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjeep Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 As for car covers — Grand Cherokee ZJ specific covers fit my short bed MJ with camper well. Got it from Quadratec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 @Gjeep thank you ! Really appreciate all the advise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Switching my speedometer cable, but thd clip that mounts it fell apart when I took it off. Slowly depressing everything. Getting an idea of what is what. Chilton manual makes everything pretty much like a lego kit. I think at this point any clips or mounting plastic I’m going to want to replace in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjeep Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 That’s a common clip that can be found similar in auto parts stores. In fact a non push in clip would be best. A pal nut the proper size for the threaded bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 Close to 6 months with the Comanche. Will post a detailed list of everything done to her. Including the tools I’ve purchased to keep her in good shape. I have driven to 3 states now in the Comanche. She has only died once due to starter seize that I fixed with a hammer swing. Iv been just trying to get things cleaned and figure out exactly what I want to do. Sitting in the sun A/C was the first thing to do with help from @eaglescout526 I was able to get started on some really nice used A/C parts. That will be a big project. The more I learned about Comanches, Jeeps, proper autocare. The more I realize how lucky I am to have one in this stock shape. A lot of the smaller things have been upgraded and kept in surprisingly amazing shape. I feel guilty still for parking it in the drive way. It’s been kept inside it’s whole life. As I cleaned and carefully looked around. I could tell more and more Doug the original owner really cared for it dearly. So I wrote him an email, he send me a really cool response asking me to come by. So I drove up after a camping trip with the girlfriend in Joshua Tree. He was surprised to hear how enthusiastic I was about the truck. Shared with me old photos and little stories. “ this truck was our family vacation truck, we took it to every western state, and parts of western Canada. I could have upgraded it, but I wanted it to be reliable for the family. It’s all highway miles and I never took it out of the garage during the early two-thousands.” We began to chat and look at the truck. Trying to pick his memory about the mirrors, and little things. I mentioned my interest in fishing and the outdoors. How I wanted to get into kayak fishing/ fly fishing. He chuckled and, invited me to come help him organize the garage, look for Comanche things he misplaced. We found the old window sticker, and the roof racks, some 80s camping gear. Gifted it to me as long as they stayed with the truck, and I helped him clean. His wife Fran came out, and gave me more stories and Comanche documents. Every single oil change, service from the local auto shop in Whittier, CA just like it stated in my Carfax report. Even have the original window sticker with all the options from 1988..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Comanche people are great! Did they pull a camper or something and that's the reason of those mirrors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 Defiantly are some genuinely kind people. He sent me a email not to long ago. Answering some of my questions in more detail. Yes! He would hall a small blue trailer. here it is on there last trip together. - always been big on fishing but he showed me his old Hobie fishing kayak. Mentioned that’s what the racks were for. Defiantly got me curious about taking one out. 2 hours ago, fiatslug87 said: Comanche people are great! Did they pull a camper or something and that's the reason of those mirrors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 also @Gjeep thank you for the recommendations ! I just saw your comment! Really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 what a nice adventure! did he mention where those mirrors are from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 On 7/3/2020 at 2:39 PM, Pete M said: what a nice adventure! did he mention where those mirrors are from? I just asked him, he said he had no idea. Were from a aftermarket truck stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 Had helped the original owner move some stuff around in the garage yesterday. His grandkids, and family all moved to Texas to flee our state’s growing tax burden. Figure it wouldn’t be too much of a hassle. While we were organizing he found his old Jeep box. Got the original window sticker along with some old receipts. In addition Instructions on how he converted the radiator to a 92. Straps roof rack for a kayak/ canoe. Very lucky to have a very organized first owner. A Korean War veteran, served after the war at Redstone - Huntsville, Alabama. Up until the late 70s. His wife and him have been together for 62 years. They are about as old school American as it gets. a little outside the conventional Jeep post, but I find the history of the car interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, CoastChief said: little outside the conventional Jeep post, but I find the history of the car interesting. Nah man this is great stuff. It’s cataloged and will forever stick with your MJ as long as the website exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 That is just cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 SIX MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP PROBLEMS/QUESTIONS/COSTS PROBLEMS AND ISSUES (This is a log for myself and for others that just may be interested in what the cost of ownership from a novice perspective is. Along with notes on some issues iv had, and if they've been solved) VACUUM LEAK - at above 2300 rpms the air cuts off. Corrected itself once by making the same noise an airplane toilet makes at times. ( Loud pressure followed by immediate shut.) POWER STEERING SOUND IN TIGHT TURNS - when turning at low speeds it makes a weird noise, sounds like its struggling) SPEEDOMETER BOUNCE- Replaced with new speedocable WARPED AIR BOX- Warped and damaged airbox - Replaced with used airbox MAINTENANCE - 137, 878 STARTING - VALVOLINE - 138,232 SELF - 144,368 WIX and CHEVRON DELO LEAKING WIPER BOTTLE - leaks wiper fluid along the inside wheel well, could be cracked hose or bottle. LEAKING COOLANT HOSES - light leaks from coolant hoses. coolant is rust colored in some areas. ( note shine ) LEAK - slight oil leak under engine area from transmission SECURITY - worried about it being stolen. kill switch> Zip ties on tale gate>Slight tint? DOOR HOLES/ NEW MIRRORS - Bondo, sandpaper, paint type?? Recommendations? SEM primer/ ? REPAINT CAMPER - Yellowing camper made from a rigid plastic. ( Bac-Pac ) FIX MAP LIGHTS - sometimes works RECOMMENDED FLUIDS - What fluids do you recommend for a Southern California Jeep - can you do them all relatively easy? Do not want to mess anything up. so far I'm using chevron delo based off hornbroads notes. CAR HEALTH - how do you check your engines health? Oil iron content? Compression tests? When do people rebuild 4.0s? What should I look for to keep my truck mechanically and electronically sound. SLIGHT SURFACE RUST ( UNDERCARRIAGE ) - best treatments? Wire brush? Sandpaper? paint? CAMPER SHELL REPAIR -. Leaking gasket against cab, cracking rubber in small areas. want to waterproof entire truck. Bule tape? new camper shell gasket? looks very simple. AUTO CARE ACCESSORIES - What are some things you recommend I upgrade or change on the Comanche to help ensure it stays in good shape> covers > dashcovers> wheel cleaner>tire shine> NO START RANDOMLY - short trips usually - Stronger starters? Starter tested good, Battery tested at 12v, poor solonoid? starts on hammer wack. RECOMMENDED TOOLS ? - tools to have around that would be useful - soldering iron - voltage meter ? PERIOD UPGRADE PACKAGE - how do fellow Comanches feel about changing the sticker package. To a higher end package, love the pioneer decals, and others. CLIPS, SIZE CHART? SMALL HARDWARE, ORDER ONLY? UNCOMMON? What size are common hardware, what is uncommon hardware? Sizes for clips and basic hardware>? ON HAND- What do you guys carry with you for / roadside REPLACE - Should I look to replace all the old bushings on the Comanche all around? MIRROR REPLACEMENT - Mirror replacements with stock black. will paint chrome ones. RE-Dye headliner - are there sprayable dyes? or has anyone found the correct liner to re-dye roof liner. FIX MAP LIGHTS - need a voltage meter REAR VIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT - rearview mirror starting to shake aggressively RECOMMENDED SOUND UPGRADES? OVERALL RECOMMENDATIONS? COSTS (includes tools and minor expenses/ rounded numbers.) Jeep Comanche Cluster - 50.00 New caps / hoses - 30.00 Solution finish trim restorer - 20.00 Dremel steel brushes - $7.00 Turbo towels - 12.00 GB ox guard - 4.00 TU108 temp gadge - 20.00 PS133 Oil Pressure- 21.50 3mm nitrile gloves - 7.00 4in magnetic key holder x2pac - 2.00 4in magnetic parts tray - 3.00 Chilton repair manual - 4.00 Jeep Rx173 radio- 35.00 Tracker Marine Courtesy Lights X2 - 35.00 ECU 90’ - 56.00 Sentinel light relay - 5.00 Jeep Rx171 Radio- 15.00 Under Hood lamp- 20.00 Mothers polish - 8.00 EZ clamps for wobbly mirrors - 4.00 CA-3068 Speedometer cable - 36.00 Door body molding - 20.00 WD-40 3x mini pack - 10.00 CRC OD electronic cleaner -5.00 Lithium Greese- 5.00 Paracord - 5.00 Bolts for brushguard - 13.00 Bucket with dirt catch - 5.00 Roadside compressor - 40.00 16oz Fix-a-flat - 7.50 Anti-Freeze- 11.00 Warn Brushguard- 45.00 SEM primer - 20.00 Powder Coat - 50.00 Turbines - $325.00 1/4th Extending ratchet - 15.00 3M tape -10.00 CR Laurence ED700S Duo Vent rear window - 180.00 Airbox with K&N filter - 25.00 Rear wall plastic trim - 15.00 Wheel Caps (nos) - 15.00 Tokico Trek Master Shocks (stock ride height) - 150.00 Interior tool Kit W/Caps - 14.00 2x H4 Wiring Harness kit - 20.00 6in wrench Extension 3/8ths drive- A/C Parts compressor/ heaterbox/ - 230.00 Front Fender liners R&L - 70.00 Chevron Delo 400SDE 15w40 CK-4 - 29.00 WIX 51626 - 9.00 Chemical Guys Citrus wash - 9.00 TOTAL 07/28/20 - $1748.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, CoastChief said: PERIOD UPGRADE PACKAGE - how do fellow Comanches feel about changing the sticker package. To a higher end package, love the pioneer decals, and others. it's your truck, if you like it do it, I'm gonna put chief decals on mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, CoastChief said: REAR VIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT - rearview mirror starting to shake aggressively should have a screw to tighten up to resolve this, if not you can just about pull a mirror out of anything to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 14 minutes ago, CoastChief said: NO START RANDOMLY - short trips usually - Stronger starters? Starter tested good, Battery tested at 12v, poor solonoid? starts on hammer wack. starters bad, it has a dead spot, when testing it it will show good because its not on the bad spot, it will only get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 7 minutes ago, jdog said: starters bad, it has a dead spot, when testing it it will show good because its not on the bad spot, it will only get worse. thank you Jason, I figured id just replace the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ωhm Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 25 minutes ago, CoastChief said: RECOMMENDED TOOLS ? - tools to have around that would be useful Renix Engine Monitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ωhm said: Renix Engine Monitor love these! thank you! His videos are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ωhm Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 43 minutes ago, CoastChief said: VACUUM LEAK - at above 2300 rpms the air cuts off. Corrected itself once by making the same noise an airplane toilet makes at times. ( Loud pressure followed by immediate shut.) Could be the Air Hose between the Air Box and Throttle Body collapsing. Try running the engine with Air Hose disconnected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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