Fernando87mj Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 On 9/9/2020 at 7:42 PM, Pete M said: there's always my way to get bluetooth into an old Jeep. got myself a modded-up Minuit special. I want to say it's a 92 XJ unit. , tried the tape deck but I could barely hear anything , ended up getting a fm transmitter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Pretty small update. first I found the trans was getting hot , o/d light would turn on and disable o/d after driving for a while and sitting in traffic. Fsm states it will do that to protect itself when temps get above 260 . The moment i started moving again the light would go off after a while. Didn’t want to keep running it hot so I stayed late at work the other day and installed a much bigger Hayden external trans cooler and bypassed the built in radiator trans cooler system. Hopeful it helps keep the tranny cool. Filled tranny fluid level according to the fsm and the trans did feel much better after this. No pics because I forgot. Worst case scenario if it needs a new trans down the road it will get it. I’m giving this old pile a second chance in life Also discovered the front crash beam was tweaked in pretty badly and was rubbing against the condenser. A little help from my dad , and a tree and we were in business. Before —after stayed late at work yesterday and installed 4 new tires and while I was at it cleaned and adjusted the rear drums the finished product.....for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Hmm, I've seen a Jeep pose like that somewhere. I wonder where? Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 23 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: Hmm, I've seen a Jeep pose like that somewhere. I wonder where? Lol. Haha I'm a total Jeep nut but work at a Honda dealership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Lol. Same goes for me except its a Dodge dealer. How big is your dealer? Your service looks kinda small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 minute ago, eaglescout526 said: Lol. Same goes for me except its a Dodge dealer. How big is your dealer? Your service looks kinda small. It is , I have two stalls to work on cars but the garage itself is small and getting on the alignment rack is a pain Due to the small size of the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Damn, I imagine that would be a pain. What's always interesting to watch is our alignment guy try to get a big honking dually into his alignment stall. Doesn't help he has a brick wall with a tire machine and brake milling machine over by his stall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 fixed it for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 42 minutes ago, Pete M said: fixed it for ya Haha thanks Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Nice zj! I also have one. Mines a 95 though pushing 200k Its a limited orvis edition. Smoothest jeep ive ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, The86manche said: Nice zj! I also have one. Mines a 95 though pushing 200k Its a limited orvis edition. Smoothest jeep ive ever owned. That’s a beauty!! 4.0 or 5.2 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Fernando87mj said: That’s a beauty!! 4.0 or 5.2 ? Thank you! Shes been showing her age so ive been working on bringing her back. This one is a 4.0! And its the only 4.0 orvis i have seen too. Most of them were 5.2 equiped. In 95 they only made roughly 2000 orvis with the 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 1 minute ago, The86manche said: Thank you! Shes been showing her age so ive been working on bringing her back. This one is a 4.0! And its the only 4.0 orvis i have seen too. Most of them were 5.2 equiped. In 95 they only made roughly 2000 orvis with the 4.0 That interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Fernando87mj said: That interior Right?? I actually got this from an insurance auction 4 years ago. The old girl looked like it had been babied by however owned it and then some young punk drove it after. Never really did figure out its story but i have record from the auction. I was just happy to see the interior was as nice as it was. And did my damndest to keep those seats in good shape. The rear seat is even nicer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, The86manche said: Right?? I actually got this from an insurance auction 4 years ago. The old girl looked like it had been babied by however owned it and then some young punk drove it after. Never really did figure out its story but i have record from the auction. I was just happy to see the interior was as nice as it was. And did my damndest to keep those seats in good shape. The rear seat is even nicer You gotta start a build on this beauty ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Fernando87mj said: You gotta start a build on this beauty ! I would but I'm fixing her up to let her go sadly. Too many cars in the fleet and the money will go towards the restoration on my mj. I suppose i still could make a build thread at least.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 that should never stop you from a build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Finally decided to pull the trigger and get the drivers side seat redone. Went to go remove the drivers seat to get it ready for pickup and I ended up snapping 2 of the rear bolts . Knowing this thing is completely clean and rust free kinds surprised me. I couldn’t figure out how to get those stubborn bolts out since they were seized extremely bad. I then hatched an idea and remembered that a lot of people use heat to remove stubborn bolts. Hit up the local Lowe’s. Bought a torch and heated the broken bolts , and they actually ended up coming out like butter and best thing was that the threads are completely undamaged on the body. Pretty happy and learned a lot. blue heeler approves. seats now ready for pickup. Can’t wait to see the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Also taught my younger sibling how to service the transfer case. Gotta teach em young. not sure why it uploaded upside down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 11 hours ago, Fernando87mj said: not sure why it uploaded upside down yeah, that happens occasionally and is still puzzling. what specifically did you use to upload it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 44 minutes ago, Pete M said: yeah, that happens occasionally and is still puzzling. what specifically did you use to upload it? Used iPhone 11 on the the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 iphone seems to be the common trait. still doesn't actually answer anything though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, Pete M said: iphone seems to be the common trait. still doesn't actually answer anything though. I haven’t had an issue uploading with my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 yup, and that's the truly puzzling part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Makes me wonder if its upside down in his photo library. I had that happen where I will take a pic and the phone will take it upside down and I won't catch it until I either edit it or upload it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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