RichMJ Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 Found this 88 but was wondering why this was done to this. Been sitting for 5 years in a barn and I see it’s missing a couple of things from the engine bay, coolant reservoir, even the battery was relocated. Maybe you can spot some other stuff? Is this a norm? Might pick her up later today and give her a home but Just wanted to some input from you all as well if this bay looks “questionable” just from the imagined itself before I attempt to drive her hours back home as a risk.
jdog Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 Looks like they went to a open cooling system, but just don't have a overflow bottle. As for the battery my guess is they tried cleaning up the wiring and engine bay. I'd be a bit suspicious on the wiring, the wiring wasn't great to begin with and now who knows where stuff was put.
schardein Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 In a stock engine compartment, there is a LOT of wiring present on the pass inner fender. None of that is there. Has it been relocated? How well was the work done? I'd be surprised if it ran, but if it does, troubleshooting future issues might be difficult.
scaleless Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 Looks like a classic "shaved" engine bay. Kinda of a nightmare to find everything, but once you do and you're confident everything is up to spec, then it looks good and clears up a lot of engine bay space! Aside from what everyone else is mentioning, it looks like they probably passed the wires through the firewall somewhere discreet - you definitely need to check for leaks because of any extra holes.
WahooSteeler Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 Pretty sure it was originally a manual too, looks like I see a hole on the firewall beside the brake master cylinder where the clutch reservoir would go on a manual. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but as mentioned above, the truck needs to be looked over very closely considering all the modifications it's apparently had.
scaleless Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, WahooSteeler said: Pretty sure it was originally a manual too Good catch!
Jesse J Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 I do like the look of the shaved bay but it would just be a night mare to fix anything
AZJeff Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 And although there is an AC compressor, there are no refrigerant lines connected. (Although it seems to have an evaporator in the heater box.) Is there an condenser in the front of the radiator?
89 MJ Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 It looks like it has a very bright interior too for an 88. It looks like porno red to me.
Jesse J Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 21 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: It looks like it has a very bright interior too for an 88. It looks like porno red to me. I really like the porno red interior personally
RichMJ Posted May 12, 2021 Author Posted May 12, 2021 Thanks everyone for the reply’s I’m going to ask the owner about these. Definitely looks like it was manual. And yes the wiring is what’s really me question this. He’s offering it for a decent price, but I’m not sure about how’s he’s even getting coolant. Says it’s running And the trans is “crunchy”. I’ll let y’all know the answers! I really want to bring her home and hopefully just be some minor fixes. Any other suggestions are welcomed.
jdog Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 No worries about the coolant, it gets filled at the radiator
Strokermjcomanche Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 I'm guessing it was built in 86, and it had a 2.5 in it .
Strokermjcomanche Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, RichMJ said: Says it’s an 88 Agreed , however that color interior was 86 only . it's possible he changed the interior , also possible he changed the engine etc . I would investigate pretty well, that way you know what you're getting.
fiatslug87 Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 If you post its VIN we can get you more information on it.
scaleless Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, omega_rugal said: the engine bay in mine is even emptier I win this fight!
RichMJ Posted May 13, 2021 Author Posted May 13, 2021 9 hours ago, fiatslug87 said: If you post its VIN we can get you more information on it. 1jTmL63p1jt229287 Got the vin guys. Any help is welcome
Minuit Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 A vehicle that has been modified in this way is, in my experience, an absolute nightmare to work on. Consider yourself warned.
fiatslug87 Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 1988 4.0L 5 Speed Manual Floor Shift Part Time 4WD 6Ft. Box Pioneer, Std. Payload If you post it in the Registry someone will get you more information. https://comancheclub.com/forum/31-1988/
omega_rugal Posted May 16, 2021 Posted May 16, 2021 On 5/12/2021 at 10:20 PM, scaleless said: I win this fight! ok i give up no flawless victory though, i can see the blower motor
AZJeff Posted May 16, 2021 Posted May 16, 2021 On 5/13/2021 at 6:58 AM, Minuit said: A vehicle that has been modified in this way is, in my experience, an absolute nightmare to work on. Consider yourself warned. Agreed......but if you explore IN DETAIL and document the wiring COMPLETELY, you can create your own wiring diagrams to keep it running correctly. it would be akin to making the wiring for a custom street rod. But you need to understand wiring, particularly MJ wiring, well to begin with.
Muncher Posted May 16, 2021 Posted May 16, 2021 That open side of the engine bay looks beautiful though Mines so nasty
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